Examining Todd Mayo's recent minutes, or lack thereof

[MU B2002]

Reminding me of the "why isn't Jamail playing more" posts from last year.

Or the posts this summer and last year foreshadowing the tremendous impact of Jake Thomas, and his 3pt accuracy.

[GGGG]

In the 1/2 court late in the shot clock you need guys that are able to create space for them to get the shot off.  Since Mayo can go right or left and shoot a 3, as well as shoot in the lane with either hand he is able to get a shot off when time is running out and the Defense is clamping down better then most of the guys on the team.

However he has to hit those shots too...and I think that is the issue here.  At best you can say that he hasn't been able to consistently do so.

[ceh]

We saw this a bit on Sunday, but I wonder if Buzz will start playing Blue/Todd at the PG and the other at the two.   Both JC and DW could not hang with the Lville guards, so Buzz tried to add some athleticism, quickness and scoring this way.  Unfortunately, it was way too late to have an impact.

I know that Lville has great guard play this year, but I was really disappointed with JC's play Sunday for a senior PG.  I didn't expect to win, but Vander was the only guy who looked like he belonged in that game.

[slingkong]

What possible data is there to support this.  And don't give me any 1-off games or his pre-conference games last season.  During extended playing time in the Big East last year, he was poor.

Late in the clock, I would have given it to Junior.  With how Vander has been playing lately, I would give the nod to him.  Mayo is probably 6th or 7th on the list.

If Mayo is 6th or 7th then what's Lockett? 13th? He shoots as poorly as I do.

[GGGG]

If Mayo is 6th or 7th then what's Lockett? 13th? He shoots as poorly as I do.

Yes because "shooting" is the only thing that determines playing time.