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<blockquote data-quote="Monticello" data-source="post: 1806410" data-attributes="member: 225597"><p>FWIW...here are my thoughts (player comments for dudes who got 10+ minutes):</p><p></p><p>I liked how BU started with pressure. I don't *think* we'll do that a whole lot, but it's fun to see guys get thrown into situations they're not used to and look at how they'll react. I think we have a deep bench if BU wants to use it, especially early on. </p><p></p><p>Skyy- He's definitely a floor general. He was hesitant in the beginning, but I liked his ability to space and try and create as needed. He's strong too. </p><p></p><p>Mayer- Defensively, he played like a 5th year senior, which is something that this team sorely needs. He and TSJ both did a few little things that won't show up in boxscores. </p><p></p><p>CoHawk- He was a man amongst children last night, and he still managed to complain when he TWICE stepped over the inbounds line. </p><p></p><p>RJ- He's a stud. Coach unloaded on him at half, and RJ came out pissed off. It translated to a couple of transition baskets that seemed to set the tone.</p><p></p><p>TSJ- He's a pro. I have nothing to add.</p><p></p><p>Sincere- I liked his energy and his fearlessness. That said, it was Quincy, and I doubt he's given the same opportunities to disrupt against better opponents. On offense, I loved his willingness to drive and shoot rather than stopping six feet away from the hoop hoping someone was open.</p><p></p><p>Epps- He was a little lost defensively at times (Freshmen will do that), but he looks like a capable backup at the point. He didn't look nervous on offense, and like Skyy, he seems comfortable as a floor general.</p><p></p><p>Rodgers- This kid is an absolute stud. He made some dumb fouls and got a little to aggressive offensively, but he is an absolute beast. At one point, I thought about comparing him to Roger Powell, but he's more like a Roger Powell hyped up on caffeine. I understand the chatter about this kid now. Wow.</p><p></p><p>Dain- He went about 1,000,000 mpg in the first two minutes he was in and got tired. Coach laughed on the sidelines about him being too excited. He was much better once he settled down.</p><p></p><p>The only thing we were missing (and didn't need last night) was a shooter. I commented this in another post, but it might be as big of a necessity as the past few years. The athleticism was clearly there, and I can't wait to watch this team grow together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monticello, post: 1806410, member: 225597"] FWIW...here are my thoughts (player comments for dudes who got 10+ minutes): I liked how BU started with pressure. I don't *think* we'll do that a whole lot, but it's fun to see guys get thrown into situations they're not used to and look at how they'll react. I think we have a deep bench if BU wants to use it, especially early on. Skyy- He's definitely a floor general. He was hesitant in the beginning, but I liked his ability to space and try and create as needed. He's strong too. Mayer- Defensively, he played like a 5th year senior, which is something that this team sorely needs. He and TSJ both did a few little things that won't show up in boxscores. CoHawk- He was a man amongst children last night, and he still managed to complain when he TWICE stepped over the inbounds line. RJ- He's a stud. Coach unloaded on him at half, and RJ came out pissed off. It translated to a couple of transition baskets that seemed to set the tone. TSJ- He's a pro. I have nothing to add. Sincere- I liked his energy and his fearlessness. That said, it was Quincy, and I doubt he's given the same opportunities to disrupt against better opponents. On offense, I loved his willingness to drive and shoot rather than stopping six feet away from the hoop hoping someone was open. Epps- He was a little lost defensively at times (Freshmen will do that), but he looks like a capable backup at the point. He didn't look nervous on offense, and like Skyy, he seems comfortable as a floor general. Rodgers- This kid is an absolute stud. He made some dumb fouls and got a little to aggressive offensively, but he is an absolute beast. At one point, I thought about comparing him to Roger Powell, but he's more like a Roger Powell hyped up on caffeine. I understand the chatter about this kid now. Wow. Dain- He went about 1,000,000 mpg in the first two minutes he was in and got tired. Coach laughed on the sidelines about him being too excited. He was much better once he settled down. The only thing we were missing (and didn't need last night) was a shooter. I commented this in another post, but it might be as big of a necessity as the past few years. The athleticism was clearly there, and I can't wait to watch this team grow together. [/QUOTE]
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