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Does "everyone else" mean "EVERYONE ELSE"?;)
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#52      
I thought Epps had a great freshman year. I’m hoping he sticks around. I’m concerned more about Hawkins. He played out of position this year and he may want to try to develop elsewhere in his final year.
 
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No idea why Dain would think there's better opportunities for him out there. Maybe he just doesn't like being yelled at.
There's also the possibility that we are in on another portal big who might take his minutes. There is a lot more to think about as a college athlete these days.
 
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Dbell1981

Decatur, IL
If we do go for a big 5 man, I would love to go for one who can pass. Seems like forever since we’ve had a big guys with good vision. (Not counting CH as a big man)
The year Giorgi played the 5 he excelled. We could use a similar player next year with Hawkins playing the 4 spot. Hansberry this is your time to shine!
 
#66      
My opinion is that Cohawk and Dain are different players and complimetary. Dain's minutes were cut imho because others coaches dictated play and tempo, etc...they went small and/or forced Dain into passes/situations he couldn't execute.

To me this was a BU problem as much as Dain (if not more).A big failure was opposing coaches to dictate oyr line up without repurcussions.

Think Dain should return and build off this season as long as he is given similiar opportunities.
 
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If we do go for a big 5 man, I would love to go for one who can pass. Seems like forever since we’ve had a big guys with good vision. (Not counting CH as a big man)
Guard multiple positions (That’s why Dain end up on the bench CH gets to play )
Mid range shooter,possibly a stretch 5 with ability to shoot the 3’s with inside presence and a great rebounder….that is my wish list.
 
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JSpence

Evansville, IN
Guard multiple positions (That’s why Dain end up on the bench CH gets to play )
Mid range shooter,possibly a stretch 5 with ability to shoot the 3’s with inside presence and a great rebounder….that is my wish list.
That should be no problem. I can do ALL of that!!

Quick question: will you be needing this skill set against collegiate competition?
 
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Guard multiple positions (That’s why Dain end up on the bench CH gets to play )
Mid range shooter,possibly a stretch 5 with ability to shoot the 3’s with inside presence and a great rebounder….that is my wish list.
Don’t think we know if Dain has any range. Made the 10 footers that I remember but we got beat by mid range shots but never seemed to take them. Assume coached not to take them really think it is a mistake as opponents guard the three pt line and the rim. If TJ made some it would really open up the paint. Seemed like it was where Ayo won games.
 
#74      
Welp Sencire just deleted his tweet claiming he’s back.

Uhhh that seems pretty strange. 0440/Indy/Lville, any insights?
Not an insider, love the kids energy and D, but he is not a point, not a 2 and not a wing. He is the least import freshman and easiest to replace IMHO. He is the most offensively challenged of our young guys
 
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Cook

Richmond, VA
Just my opinion, but by the time players are college-age one can consistently, differentially coach/teach defense and a system of offense (plays, sets) that gets open looks and maximizes match-ups/advantages... but shooting whether close-range, long-range, free throw or whatever is a knack and skill that coaching can't all of a sudden turn bad to good.
 
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