The Sac Man Cometh

[Floorslapper]

Well, it was right-handed, so yeah.   Was actually missing Haanif today watching  the freshmen flail around.

True.  But, pretty sure you know Haanif couldn't have done that going to his left, with his left. Haanif was a below the rim player.  Sacar took off outside of the circle and absolutely flushed that in the kids face.  Powerful, powerful, move.  The exact kind of athleticism we lack.  Need Cain and Elliott to gain 20 and they'll be equally dynamic/powerful.

Agree the freshman struggled today, yet if Haanif were here he would only be impeding their progress, and both Greg and Jamal have much more upside. 

[tower912]

It was a nice move.  Do they?  Are you sure?  Will either have a better year statistically than Haanif did as a freshman?   He regressed, sure.  But will either be a double digit scorer, considering how the roster is shaping up?

[Floorslapper]

It was a nice move.  Do they?  Are you sure?  Will either have a better year statistically than Haanif did as a freshman?   He regressed, sure.  But will either be a double digit scorer, considering how the roster is shaping up?

Haanif had a nice freshman year.  Got more playing time than any other player on the roster that year.  Consistency in role and PT help with both confidence and production.  Unfortunately his role was disrupted last year, and more competition this year. 

I thought Haanif could be a good player, yet his splits were pretty significant between Tier A&B Pomeroy teams and the Sub 100 teams.  93 O-Rating on 13% Usage with 25% Turnover rate in Big East play last year - the arrow wasn't pointing up.

Athletically, Cain and Elliott have MUCH more ability, and both seem to shoot the ball better.  Haanif probably a little better off the dribble going to the basket than is Cain as a freshman (which is why I'd like to see Cain redshirt - 1-year off with serious strength and conditioning work, and he can be a great asset to the program for 3 years.)  Only worry I have with Cain is that is he a fairly upright player (like Sandy Cohen), but Cain is a much more sudden and explosive leaper.

[nyg]

Sacar has had his moments, but when he gets the ball outside, teams don't even guard him.  They know his outside shot is a liability and he will drive to the basket.  He tried today and it didn't work out real good for him.

He will have his minutes this year, but next year, with Sam moving to the 3 and Morrow to the 4, he will be a bench player with his playing time challenged by Cain. 

[GGGG]

And I don't really know how explosive he is.  I mean, on this team yeah.  But in the grand scheme of BE basketball?  I don't really think so.

[YoungMUFan4]

Sacar has had his moments, but when he gets the ball outside, teams don't even guard him.  They know his outside shot is a liability and he will drive to the basket.  He tried today and it didn't work out real good for him.

He will have his minutes this year, but next year, with Sam moving to the 3 and Morrow to the 4, he will be a bench player with his playing time challenged by Cain.

Who plays at the 1 and the 2?  Markus and Greg each play 40?

[Floorslapper]

And I don't really know how explosive he is.  I mean, on this team yeah.  But in the grand scheme of BE basketball?  I don't really think so.

Looking ahead - Bailey isn't an explosive player.  Nor is Joey Hauser.  Morrow will be a very good addition, and can do the part physically.  That aside, not sure I see our team getting more explosive next year.

That was a big-time explosive finish Sacar had today.  Needs to keep working on the 3 point shooting, but feel he's far from a finished product.  In my view, the only junkyard dog type of player we have on the roster currently.

[nyg]

Who plays at the 1 and the 2?  Markus and Greg each play 40?

Hopefully the grad transfer or new recruit can actually bring the ball up the court.  Sam will help when needed as he does now.  Heck, maybe the Bailey kid can do it. 

[geps]

Now start printing the 'Sac Man' t shirts.