Katz: Theo one of nine 'glue guys' for 19-20 season

[Pakuni]

Would have thought Sacar, but nice to see Theo get some pub.


https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-10-09/9-glue-guys-will-be-key-leaders-2019-20-mens-basketball

[tower912]

If Theo has progressed as scheduled, he is going to be a bad man the next two years.

[LloydsLegs]

Nice pub for Theo.  And Katz accurately states what tTheo brings to the table (tough rebounding/defense).

But that does not comport w my understanding of "glue guy:" 

-does a lot of the little things and/or does a little bit of all the big things:

   -hustles; rebounds; can score inside and out (but not prolific); nice passer; nice on ball and help defense; sets a pick; can play 2 or 3 positions

(And, based on that definition, agree on Sacar)

[Dr. Blackheart]

Nice pub for Theo.  And Katz accurately states what tTheo brings to the table (tough rebounding/defense).

But that does not comport w my understanding of "glue guy:" 

-does a lot of the little things and/or does a little bit of all the big things:

   -hustles; rebounds; can score inside and out (but not prolific); nice passer; nice on ball and help defense; sets a pick; can play 2 or 3 positions

(And, based on that definition, agree on Sacar)

I will add: Take a piece of Powell with him on his drives to the hole.

[wadesworld]

I will add: Take a piece of Powell with him on his drives to the hole.

Might as well get his money's worth if he's going to get ejected for breathing on him.

[dgies9156]

Theo is a key piece in the campaign to Make Marquette Feared Again!

He's strong. He's tough. When you're fouled by Theo -- well, you have been Theoed!!!!!!

If he can stay out of foul trouble, Theo will be someone special. I want him to remind me of Maurice Lucas!

[Boozemon Barro]

I've never thought of a foul prone rim protector as a glue guy.

[rocket surgeon]

I've never thought of a foul prone rim protector as a glue guy.

Players like his hustle. Theo works hard, sets a great example.  Part of their problem was early, his first year and a half, figuring out he can't "mean mug" every player he stuffs.  He get that now.  Make the play and move on.  When players see the other go the extra and has their back side, they all play hard-that's a glue guy

[IrwinFletcher]

A bit off topic on Theo, but I remember a game last year where he received the ball at the elbow, took a dribble, spun and dunked/laid the ball in.  I remember being stunned and wondering where that came from.

I have seen Theo putting the ball on the floor and attacking the rim in some of the social media posts by the team and am beginning to wonder we might be seeing more of this this coming season.  If he can avoid offensive fouls, could be a nice addition to the repertoire.