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tower912

Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

bilsu

Unfortunately for Gardner on defense they have changed the rules this year. Taking away hand checks and arm bars. I could see Gardner being okay on defense if he could use his strength to prevent players from getting by him. However, if the refs follow the rule change defense will be based more on footwork and being in position than using your hands and upper body. Although Gardner has good foot work, I am not sure how he is going to stay in front of the average power forward. However, on the flip side I do not know how any defender will be able to stop Gardner under the new rules. Also the rule should result in Gardner shooting more free throws, which for him is a good thing. More free throws for Otule would not be a good thing. The rule is also bad for Derrick Wilson, who uses his upper body strength to play defense. He also cannot shoot free throws. The overall plus for MU is that they have great team depth and simply could withstand an extra 12 fouls a game better than most teams could.

tower912

I want to see him guard a player of similar height in space, staying in front of what we would consider a stretch 4.  I want to see him dunk in traffic from a standing start.  If he has lost enough weight and gained enough leg strength to dunk over a big man in traffic, then I believe he could possibly play in the NBA.   
Luke 6:45   ...A good man produces goodness from the good in his heart; an evil man produces evil out of his store of evil.   Each man speaks from his heart's abundance...

It is better to be fearless and cheerful than cheerless and fearful.

TAMU, Knower of Ball

With how much Buzz utilizes analytics, I wouldn't be surprised to see Davante play the 4 occasionally. If the numbers support the decision, why not give it a try? However, with no other natural 5s outside of Otule and Garnder, I think he has to spend most of his time there.
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

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denverMU

I think Davante starts the season as the starting 4 and we see from there.

jsglow

For those that haven't seen him in person, Davante has dramatically changed his body over the summer.  We all know he has excellent feet and hands already but I have to believe that at least part of this transformation is designed to allow him to play at least some #4, both at this level and the next.

Sure he'll play the #5 primarily but my gut tells me that the 'twin tower' combo won't simply be a novelty this year.  Personally, especially given some of DG's comments today, I'm expecting him to start a fair number of games alongside Chris. 

real chili 83

Quote from: tower912 on October 16, 2013, 09:36:24 AM
I want to see him guard a player of similar height in space, staying in front of what we would consider a stretch 4.  I want to see him dunk in traffic from a standing start.  If he has lost enough weight and gained enough leg strength to dunk over a big man in traffic, then I believe he could possibly play in the NBA.   

I just want to see him score a billion points each game.  ;D

4everwarriors

Or at least put up numbers like Beasley did in the closed door scrimmage, hey?
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

Silkk the Shaka

Quote from: 4everwarriors on October 16, 2013, 03:30:54 PM
Or at least put up numbers like Beasley did in the closed door scrimmage, hey?

Seed killer

brewcity77

Quote from: bilsu on October 16, 2013, 09:32:08 AM
Unfortunately for Gardner on defense they have changed the rules this year. Taking away hand checks and arm bars. I could see Gardner being okay on defense if he could use his strength to prevent players from getting by him. However, if the refs follow the rule change defense will be based more on footwork and being in position than using your hands and upper body. Although Gardner has good foot work, I am not sure how he is going to stay in front of the average power forward. However, on the flip side I do not know how any defender will be able to stop Gardner under the new rules. Also the rule should result in Gardner shooting more free throws, which for him is a good thing. More free throws for Otule would not be a good thing. The rule is also bad for Derrick Wilson, who uses his upper body strength to play defense. He also cannot shoot free throws. The overall plus for MU is that they have great team depth and simply could withstand an extra 12 fouls a game better than most teams could.

+1000

Excellent, excellent analysis. Agree completely.

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