Really hoping he does well obviously - but also remembering we, as fans, tend to get too high and too low - so I guess I am trying to be cautiously optimistic and he can regularly play 2/3s of what he did Saturday - we'll be pleased.TJ has always been looking for his shot even in limited minutes. Didn't do any research but not many players shooting nine three pointers in a game. He will score IMO if he gets the minutes and he will get the minutes if he is hitting. Still learning on defense but has the ability and will improve. Really think we have the pieces with Trent, Ayo, Giorgi, Tevian and the addition of Kofi. There is size, length, rebounding, and scoring ability plus a bench with Samba, DaMonte, Alan, Dre and Antwon.
Not going to argue here, but is Giorgi really a 4, in your eyes? I have seen a lot of people suggest he play the 4, but I'm not sure I see him as a 4. I don't really think he'd play 4 for any team he was on. I guess I can see him play there if you have a 5 that is better than him, and if he is better than your other options at 4.
I guess I'd say he isn't a 4 for most teams, and maybe especially ours, where BU has all but said his 4 is a guard (or has guard skills).
Is it crazy to think that if and when TJ is moved into the starting line-up that he will average 10+ppg for the remainder of this season?!
In terms of recruiting BU gets an A from me. When you have possible BIG all freshmen in Ayo and Giorgi and a talent like Tevian in one class you are getting it done. Some people were worried when BU was hired that he had the assistants to teach his system. That was very valid and probably has been the source of our impatience. However his Mgmt decisions in hiring assistants that were recruiters is looking like an excellent long term decision. Still hasn't proven he can coach IMO but it sure looks like he is putting the pieces in place. I probably have always looked at it from having five starters. It appears to me that he looks for a variety of parts that can be mixed and matched to compete with any matchup. Samba and Kofi for example are completely different players at the same position but will be used very differently in his system. Still an optimist but finding it difficult the past two years.
I'm not sure how you can watch those locker room clips after our W's and think this. In a season like this he has a very solid grip on this team, despite all obstacles.
The thrashing of Minny shows that his X's and O's absolutely work.
These kids are 110% all in, and clearly there is lots of love in that locker room.
That's coaching.
I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.
Hopefully we can put him on the opponents 4th or 5th scoring option if need be. His length helps him be more versatile in that regard. But to your point, his on-ball D needs to improve. I was watching his off ball and boxing out from the last game and he seems to get that part of it - it's the on-ball that needs work as he does get blown by often.I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.
Yup. I know the whole team is bought in. Underwood gets knocked a lot for his demeanor but the players love him heās honest with them and they know what they are going to get from him day in and day out.Spot on. As the studio guys (Katz, etc.) have stated, it would be very easy to lose a team, given our circumstances. But our staff hasn't lost the team. The buy in by the players appears to be very, very strong.
Yup. I know the whole team is bought in. Underwood gets knocked a lot for his demeanor but the players love him heās honest with them and they know what they are going to get from him day in and day out.
I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.
Yup. I know the whole team is bought in. Underwood gets knocked a lot for his demeanor but the players love him heās honest with them and they know what they are going to get from him day in and day out.
Are you implying Kip isn't bought in?I don't know about the whole team but I would agree that most have.
I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.
more likely TU /sAre you implying Kip isn't bought in?
Not going to argue here, but is Giorgi really a 4, in your eyes? I have seen a lot of people suggest he play the 4, but I'm not sure I see him as a 4. I don't really think he'd play 4 for any team he was on. I guess I can see him play there if you have a 5 that is better than him, and if he is better than your other options at 4.
I guess I'd say he isn't a 4 for most teams, and maybe especially ours, where BU has all but said his 4 is a guard (or has guard skills).
I use the btn app on a roku stick. I have directv now....replays are available a few hours after the game. Btn app not available on an amazon fire stick. Works great if you forget to record a game, and it turns out to be an upset win!probably to late but you can watch btn replays through the fox sports app as well, and they actually work there.
This is from a post from a guy at the game on the previous page of this thread.
"Dre. Wow. Big off the bench. He's making better decisions, though he made some poor ones early in the first half. At one point in first half he did something stupid (turnover, missed assignment) immediately followed by a time out. BU got in his face and was raging. "
First point is that we only see what the cameras show us if we're watching on TV.
Second, it stands to reason that when a team is playing well there will be less yelling. It doesn't stand to reason that in those instances that a coach has somehow changed his style.
Third, there will of course be times when "nuanced" coaching will be employed. But there's not a whole lot of nuance involved with many of the basics of basketball.
Fourth, all indications are that guys like the coach. I'm not real concerned personally about style points. Let's just win big.
Not going to argue here, but is Giorgi really a 4, in your eyes? I have seen a lot of people suggest he play the 4, but I'm not sure I see him as a 4. I don't really think he'd play 4 for any team he was on. I guess I can see him play there if you have a 5 that is better than him, and if he is better than your other options at 4.
I guess I'd say he isn't a 4 for most teams, and maybe especially ours, where BU has all but said his 4 is a guard (or has guard skills).
Something something positionless basketball something something.
I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.
I believe his defense is behind his offense. I know Underwood is looking for āinterchangeable partsā, but Tevian could be exploited by quicker wings off the dribble. That doesnāt mean he canāt improve that part of his game. Everybody has something they need to work on. As long as he can keep hitting threes and spreading the defense, heās going to play.I've only seen Tevian play on Tv, but from what I've seen his D is suspect. He's flat footed on his heels too much. If he starts "smoking" the nets too regularly, a good opposing coach will make him guard.