Because, a la Al, some players are there for practice, and can be called upon if truly needed. If Travis isn’t hitting or making passes, then maybe Rowsey comes in. He wasn’t needed today.

For Sacar, I imagine that if our inside game is not working, he will come in to cut and drive. Again, it wasn’t needed today. And Vander seems the first choice for that role. Understandably.

This. Plus, I know participation isn’t always consistent. I think there was one year Jamil stopped midway through due to an NBA tryout. The bubble was a bit unique in that was much less of a concern.

Not bad to have some additional depth.

I agree with Dreams. Vander looked good in his ‘easy’ moments when he was free in the lane and had a great but simple steal. Yet he didn’t look confident like he could take over for some minutes (though no one really did, including Buycks and Jamil who should be expected to do so).

It was the first game, and I think/hope the team will settle in, and contributions will be consistent and valuable.

Ty.  Any idea how Vander looked today?

I would say up and down. Had his moments but certainly not as good as I would have expected.

Lojeski is from Racine, played D1 and has been playing in Europe. Watching today, I felt like he and Travis had a good connection. Maybe because they have both spent a lot of time playing in Europe. Maybe because they are both 35+?!

Fun to watch. Keep it going!

Ty.  Any idea how Vander looked today?

Lojeski is from Racine, played D1 and has been playing in Europe. Watching today, I felt like he and Travis had a good connection. Maybe because they have both spent a lot of time playing in Europe. Maybe because they are both 35+?!

Fun to watch. Keep it going!