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<blockquote data-quote="Obelix" data-source="post: 1355738" data-attributes="member: 7292"><p>We totally gave away 2 B1G wins, we have to learn how to finish.</p><p></p><p>I'm not going to sound like a broken record on being thin in the frontcourt and needing to upgrade talent, but rather offer a few thoughts and suggestions:</p><p></p><p>1) I just love how Damonte plays the game. He is one jumpshot away from being a really complete college player, and even in his jumpshot, he has great form. Probably the most freshman potential on current team. </p><p></p><p>2) I'd start Frazier and Damonte at PG/SG. We obviously need a little shake-up and it seems that Smith is tentative to start games and get into a flow, often picking up early fouls. Maybe too much emotional pressure. </p><p></p><p>3) We need Ebo THIS year. Finke has a good shot, but continues to play too soft IMO. Start strong with Black and Ebo to set an aggressive attitude on the boards. Then bring Finke off the bench. </p><p></p><p>4) Major kudos to AJ, I watched him since HS and my personal opinion was that he needs to develop the mental toughness to assert himself in games. Not just wait to do something good when the ball gets to him, but assert himself, be aggressive, take over. I remember saying that to his dad over PM during his senior year in HS, and Rob responding that this is indeed something that AJ has to figure out himself. It seems he never reached that comfort zone in his first two years under the old staff, yet he is mentally a totally different player this year and getting better, so honest congrats to him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Obelix, post: 1355738, member: 7292"] We totally gave away 2 B1G wins, we have to learn how to finish. I'm not going to sound like a broken record on being thin in the frontcourt and needing to upgrade talent, but rather offer a few thoughts and suggestions: 1) I just love how Damonte plays the game. He is one jumpshot away from being a really complete college player, and even in his jumpshot, he has great form. Probably the most freshman potential on current team. 2) I'd start Frazier and Damonte at PG/SG. We obviously need a little shake-up and it seems that Smith is tentative to start games and get into a flow, often picking up early fouls. Maybe too much emotional pressure. 3) We need Ebo THIS year. Finke has a good shot, but continues to play too soft IMO. Start strong with Black and Ebo to set an aggressive attitude on the boards. Then bring Finke off the bench. 4) Major kudos to AJ, I watched him since HS and my personal opinion was that he needs to develop the mental toughness to assert himself in games. Not just wait to do something good when the ball gets to him, but assert himself, be aggressive, take over. I remember saying that to his dad over PM during his senior year in HS, and Rob responding that this is indeed something that AJ has to figure out himself. It seems he never reached that comfort zone in his first two years under the old staff, yet he is mentally a totally different player this year and getting better, so honest congrats to him. [/QUOTE]
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