I don't think the bigs have regressed I just think they are what they are. I posted earlier that they are long athletic shot blockers which puts them out of position to rebound thus preventing fast break opportunities and utilizing the strength of the team (speed of guards) and got ripped for my observation. They play hard and give max effort but are skinny with awful hands and no natural feel for the game. You could bring in the best big man coach in the world and they will still be limited offensively. They are to be commended for maximizing what they have but they need to bring in more skilled post players (Reid).
I don't think the bigs have regressed I just think they are what they are. I posted earlier that they are long athletic shot blockers which puts them out of position to rebound thus preventing fast break opportunities and utilizing the strength of the team (speed of guards) and got ripped for my observation. They play hard and give max effort but are skinny with awful hands and no natural feel for the game. You could bring in the best big man coach in the world and they will still be limited offensively. They are to be commended for maximizing what they have but they need to bring in more skilled post players (Reid).
Well said 79. In addition to your points, Anthony Livingston would've alleviated a lot of the front court's deficiencies. The staff knew what they were missing and looked for a traditional 4 man, Livingston would've covered a lot of ground. He's now averaging 12.7ppg/5rpg down at Texas Tech. Unfortunately he's not on campus and Amar kept his scholarship.
Yes. Anthony LivinGston doing a great job against the likes of of Utah St, North Texas, Eastern r Kentucky, Utah St, Idaho St and in the loss to Powerhouse Auburn.
I think he would have been just what the doctor ordered: someone with hands on offense
that can catch a pass and covert while also not being backed down on the other end.
But this is a throwaway season in terms of wins and losses anyway, so might as well let the kids get experience. I see no way around playing RF at the four now since nobody else
gives us anything on offense but him.