Fun Facts re: DePaul game

[Jay Bee]

I haven't watched much of the game. Was busy earning a medal in hard fought PB games. However, watched the last 5 mins and took a quick look at the play-by-play. As I've been saying the entire season, a big concern has been weird choices the coaching staff has made.

So, here we go again. #muMbb up 8-4 in a sluggish start to the game.. 14:34 on the clock.

18 and Tre come in.  Four minutes later we're losing.

I don't mean this in the wrong way, but #dafuq

It's a concern that will continue to be with me. That is, bizarre coaching decisions. 

Obviously lots of issues in this one, but man... sometimes I can't figure out wtf we're thinking from a personnel deployment situation. In the final minutes, the senior center for the sleeping giant.. smh.. needed some Ben in there imo.

Very frustrating.

Also, eff outta here for anyone talking about 'ft's matta'. Bruh, 50% from the line was great offense for this game. We scored 0.81 ppp this game. Puke. Worst OE of the season.

[panda]

Hamilton gave up 6 points immediately off the bench. He is incapable of guarding anyone on the perimeter. I've never seen such a wide array of differently skilled players constantly and easily best him off the dribble.

[The Sultan]

18 and Tre come in.  Four minutes later we're losing.

I don't mean this in the wrong way, but #dafuq

It's a concern that will continue to be with me. That is, bizarre coaching decisions. 

Exactly. Now plenty of bad happened after they left, but you have a team struggling to score and you put two offensive black holes out there and...uh...what exactly do you think is going to happen?

Anyway there just isn't enough talent on this team. Even the "core" we are counting on returning next season is wildly inconsistent.

[Nukem2]

I haven't watched much of the game. Was busy earning a medal in hard fought PB games. However, watched the last 5 mins and took a quick look at the play-by-play. As I've been saying the entire season, a big concern has been weird choices the coaching staff has made.

So, here we go again. #muMbb up 8-4 in a sluggish start to the game.. 14:34 on the clock.

18 and Tre come in.  Four minutes later we're losing.

I don't mean this in the wrong way, but #dafuq

It's a concern that will continue to be with me. That is, bizarre coaching decisions. 

Obviously lots of issues in this one, but man... sometimes I can't figure out wtf we're thinking from a personnel deployment situation. In the final minutes, the senior center for the sleeping giant.. smh.. needed some Ben in there imo.

Very frustrating.

Also, eff outta here for anyone talking about 'ft's matta'. Bruh, 50% from the line was great offense for this game. We scored 0.81 ppp this game. Puke. Worst OE of the season.

Totally agree with you, but the starters can't play 40 minutes either. The bench isn't exactly loaded. Darn frustrating.

[ChuckyChip]

Totally agree with you, but the starters can't play 40 minutes either. The bench isn't exactly loaded. Darn frustrating.

Completely agree.  People complain about Shaka bringing in this guy or that guy.  The fact is the bench is Owens, Norman, Hamilton, Phillips, and Clark.  Unless the starters are going to play 40 minutes, whom else do you suggest he bring in?  Yes, it is his own fault for having such a crappy bench, but at this point it is what it is.

[rocky_warrior]

Completely agree.  People complain about Shaka bringing in this guy or that guy.  The fact is the bench is Owens, Norman, Hamilton, Phillips, and Clark.  Unless the starters are going to play 40 minutes, whom else do you suggest he bring in?  Yes, it is his own fault for having such a crappy bench, but at this point it is what it is.

If guys are good enough to play 4 years in the NCAA, then they shouldn't be on the bench.  *cough* redshirts *cough*.

[The Sultan]

Completely agree.  People complain about Shaka bringing in this guy or that guy.  The fact is the bench is Owens, Norman, Hamilton, Phillips, and Clark.  Unless the starters are going to play 40 minutes, whom else do you suggest he bring in?  Yes, it is his own fault for having such a crappy bench, but at this point it is what it is.

I think JB has issues with bringing in 18 and 5 at the same time.

[panda]

I think JB has issues with bringing in 18 and 5 at the same time.

Show some respect

[Warrior of Law]

Fun fact: we're less than two weeks away from all upperclassmen being relieved of their duties; official portal opening on April 7. Hopefully 3 new additions who can start.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Fun fact: we're less than two weeks away from all upperclassmen being relieved of their duties; official portal opening on April 7. Hopefully 3 new additions who can start.

There will be 6 starters next season?

[rocky_warrior]

There will be 6 starters next season?

Havoc!

[Warrior of Law]

There will be 6 starters next season?

We could use some power play buckets!

[Jay Bee]

There will be 6 starters next season?

Need 8 to compete

[Small Orange Soda]

This is why Tre and Caedin need to be politely told it's time to go. Simply replacing Chase and Ben doesn't solve the above issue.

[MU82]

This is why Tre and Caedin need to be politely told it's time to go. Simply replacing Chase and Ben doesn't solve the above issue.

What if Tre and Caedin are the 14th and 15th men and never play, and if, after adding 2-3 good portal players, we have 8-9 solid to very good players for the rotation?

[Vander Blue Man Group]

What if Tre and Caedin are the 14th and 15th men and never play, and if, after adding 2-3 good portal players, we have 8-9 solid to very good players for the rotation?

2 more spots need to open from the Sean, Tre, Hamilton, and Clark group.  It doesn't really matter which 2.  If more than 2 open up from that group, great. 

[Small Orange Soda]

What if Tre and Caedin are the 14th and 15th men and never play, and if, after adding 2-3 good portal players, we have 8-9 solid to very good players for the rotation?

For that to happen it would mean five first year players are better than them, plus Josh Clark. I don't think that's very realistic or a sound strategy. And if that's possible, why keep them at all? I'd rather 14th and 15th be for redshirts and frosh.

[Pakuni]

What if Tre and Caedin are the 14th and 15th men and never play, and if, after adding 2-3 good portal players, we have 8-9 solid to very good players for the rotation?

Why would we want the athletic department to spend its limited resources on 14th and 15th men who never play? I'd prefer they boosted the payroll for guys who do play, or may play an important role in the future.
Upperclassmen who don't play = waste of resources.

[Galway Eagle]

For that to happen it would mean five first year players are better than them, plus Josh Clark. I don't think that's very realistic or a sound strategy. And if that's possible, why keep them at all? I'd rather 14th and 15th be for redshirts and frosh.

Redshirt Tre and you both get what you want! Maybe as a 23yr old he'll be serviceable for 10mpg.

[MU82]

Why would we want the athletic department to spend its limited resources on 14th and 15th men who never play? I'd prefer they boosted the payroll for guys who do play, or may play an important role in the future.
Upperclassmen who don't play = waste of resources.

I agree with this, and with what SOS said, too.

All I'm saying is that the mere presence on the 15-man roster of bad players next season won't automatically doom the team.

Matt Heldt was basically a wasted scholarship in 2018-19, but his presence as last non-walkon on the roster didn't hurt that team.

But yes, it definitely would be a waste of resources if incapable players are on next season's roster, so I hope they are elsewhere.

[Tha Hound]

What if Tre and Caedin are the 14th and 15th men and never play, and if, after adding 2-3 good portal players, we have 8-9 solid to very good players for the rotation?

What is the upside to doing this? Warm and fuzzies? I'd much rather bring in a lottery ticket late bloomer and leave a spot open for a midseason transfer than waste it on two guys that should have never made a high major roster.

[connie]

These facts are not fun.