concerns

[asiseeit]

1) Baker's ankle. Seemed obvious to me it is hurting him and affecting his play. Even if it means
a couple conference losses I wish they would rest him until it heals. Like last year we have to have
him at the end.

2) Frontline. For whatever reasons neither KC or CL are contributing like thy should. Thank goodness
for Carter stepping up but we really need for at least one of the big guys to start playing angry.

3) Again, would like to see Baker sit at least a couple games. Good for him to heal up and good for team
in the long run. Also good to develop another option at PG should Fred get in foul trouble or get hurt. Good
for NW and EW to play more and regain confidence in their shots and for NW to work on his D.

4) Mindset. Need to play angry from start to finish and not just kick it in gear when we need it. Play angry
from the start, build leads and experiment a little with another PG.

[wufan]

I have two concerns as far as this team reaching its full potential:

1) Injury to a starter
2) Lack of bench production

Avoid 1 and build 2 and this team is as good as any team in the country. Margin for error is razor thin, however.

[wsushox1]

Develop who as a PG option? The only one that is left is Tekele and he's shown himself as serviceable. We aren't deep at the true PG position.

[asiseeit]

I realize it was high school ball but Simon played PG with impressive stats. Like Baker he played football and must
have some toughness,as well. Also, smart. Surely, he has been playing there in scrimmages some. Other than that,
I guess I'd just give TC some more time there. MAIN thing, is to get Baker healed up properly. I'd take three losses
right now if it meant a healthy Baker at the end of regular season !!!

[ShockerKhan]

1) Baker's ankle. Seemed obvious to me it is hurting him and affecting his play. Even if it means
a couple conference losses I wish they would rest him until it heals. Like last year we have to have
him at the end.

2) Frontline. For whatever reasons neither KC or CL are contributing like thy should. Thank goodness
for Carter stepping up but we really need for at least one of the big guys to start playing angry.

I hope they are resting him at least during practices since we all know how tough the practices are and that is where he injured it initially.

[ciaomichael]

What exactly is Baker's injury? Is it a high ankle sprain? Those things can take weeks or even a couple months to get over

[WstateU]

I hope they are resting him at least during practices since we all know how tough the practices are and that is where he injured it initially.

IIRC, RB hasn't been practicing lately...

[ShockerPrez]

Are we regretting the Holland redshirt?

[pogo]

I realize it was high school ball but Simon played PG with impressive stats. Like Baker he played football and must
have some toughness,as well. Also, smart. Surely, he has been playing there in scrimmages some. Other than that,
I guess I'd just give TC some more time there. MAIN thing, is to get Baker healed up properly. I'd take three losses
right now if it meant a healthy Baker at the end of regular season !!!

Big difference between high school and Division 1 college hoops. Simon is not strong enough at this time to play against the oppositions best guards. He may get stronger and quicker but I don't see him as an option at this time. Rest Baker when you can but I won't trade a MAYBE healthy Baker for three losses at this juncture.

[Steeleshocker]

Are we regretting the Holland redshirt?

Holland isn't a true pg so I bet he didn't appear to be a better option than Baker or Cotton.

Wiggins or wessel improving would mean more opportunity to rest for Baker and VanVleet.

[wufan]

Are we regretting the Holland redshirt?

Any practice reports on how Holland is doing? Morris?

[SB Shock]

Any practice reports on how Holland is doing? Morris?

From last night coaching show Marshall said they are trying to get both those guys better. He didn't act like they are ready yet (no great praise or anything), but maybe I'm reading to much into it. He also said:

1. Morris has a hurt knee.

2. Holland is in the weight room trying to get stronger, and coach see he definitely needs to get stronger.

[Dan]

anyone catch Holland putting on a dunk show at the pregame to the Davidson game? That boy has some serious ups. He was throwing it off the backboard, doing 180's, all with complete ease. Looking forward to seeing him play next year.

[60Shock]

I'm concerned about our apparent lack of depth in our bench. In the recent past we have been able to run opponents ragged as we lost very little when our reserves came in. Unless our reserves start improving significantly, the opposite could be the case this year.

[another shocker]

i'm worried about coleby and lufile. they seem to be too nice or passive or something. CARTER SERIOUSLY NEEDS SOME HELP ON THE FRONT LINE, and well before the ncaa tournament! c'mon, guys.