Go control those boards Shockers

[homegrownshocker]

That was the Motto of the great Marshall basketball teams. Defense and one shot please. Lost that advantage playing small ball the last few years. Really think we have the opportunity to get back to work with Willis, Shaq, Nurger, Kelly, & Hamilton playing together in combinations. Yes McDuffie and Brown can help in a pinch as well. Get that advantage back men and wins will consistently roll in our winning ledger.

[forevershockerfan]

Look for this Shocker squad to improve rebounding over last Season. We were not chopped liver at rebounding last Season with Baker and FVV often being among the top rebounders in many games from the guard slots. Even so, Shamet will rebound well too.

A bright spot of the scrimmage was Nurger being more aggressive and I hope that continues. However, look for Willis to lead our team in rebounds per minute played. Kelly and Shaq will be improved players and rebounders this Season IMO. CJ and Hamilton can jump out of the gym and I am with 3G, I hope CJ will become a defensive stopper.

Here would be a combo of 5 that could really rebound. 1.Shamet 2. Brown 3. MM 4.Willis or Kelly 5.Shaq.

This is off topic here some but look for Shamet and Austin to penetrate and draw their fair share of fouls. Austin makes nice entry passes. CF will have more confidence in shooting and scoring this Season and I am excited about the contrast Smith brings in from the point guard position which will make us harder to match up with in various match-ups the Shocks will face.

Last but not least, could it be possible that both Brown and MM will start? Dunno, but they are 2 of our 5 best players IMO. So many bright combos of players but awesome team chemistry will take time with so many new players.

[wufan]

Five best players before the season starts? I can't come up with it. McDuffie, Shamet, Morris...Brown, Frankamp, Smith...Kelly, Willis...Nurger plus one more.

[ShockingButTrue]

Championship teams gotta have 'em!!!