Roster for 2018 - 19

Marv was also our best three point shooter last year. And started taking it more to the hoop because the ability to hit 3s opens that up for him. I really liked how he developed offensively towards the end of last year. He’s never gonna be a back to the basket 4 and that’s fine as long as he attacks the rim on O and more importantly rebounds like he did the last part of the BE schedule.

Marv was also our best three point shooter last year. And started taking it more to the hoop because the ability to hit 3s opens that up for him. I really liked how he developed offensively towards the end of last year. He’s never gonna be a back to the basket 4 and that’s fine as long as he attacks the rim on O and more importantly rebounds like he did the last part of the BE schedule.

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Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

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Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

If Figueroa is as good as advertised, Marv playing the 5 is the only scenario where I can see Trimble being able to get some playing time. I personally don't believe he defends or rebounds good enough to play the 5 even though he did so at Michigan St. We have a plethora of wings with Eli eligible in 2019. Its a nice problem to have for a change. Makes practices very competitive.

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Quote from: Poison on June 01, 2018, 08:35:07 AM

Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 08:22:54 AM

Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

I was talking about him more on O. Sure on D he'll need to guard big guys but he's not a real interior player and he'll never be. I'd rather start Keita at C. A true big body who wants that role. Starting Clark at PF is a possibility in some games. Yet in other games, he could be a really effective first guy off the bench. He'd still get starter type minutes. Like I said if Heron's eligible the number of lineups we can roll out gives us some real options depending on the chemistry, the opponent, etc.

So you got Ponds, Figueroa, Heron(hopefully), Simon and Keita starting. Bring Clark and Dixon off the bench as instant offense. Not to mention Trimble showed to be instant O towards end of last season. Throw in Roberts for some fouls and that's a pretty nice rotation.

 

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Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 10:03:38 AM

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Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

I was talking about him more on O. Sure on D he'll need to guard big guys but he's not a real interior player and he'll never be. I'd rather start Keita at C. A true big body who wants that role. Starting Clark at PF is a possibility in some games. Yet in other games, he could be a really effective first guy off the bench. He'd still get starter type minutes. Like I said if Heron's eligible the number of lineups we can roll out gives us some real options depending on the chemistry, the opponent, etc.

So you got Ponds, Figueroa, Heron(hopefully), Simon and Keita starting. Bring Clark and Dixon off the bench as instant offense. Not to mention Trimble showed to be instant O towards end of last season. Throw in Roberts for some fouls and that's a pretty nice rotation.

I think before long, we'll also be able to throw Greg Williams into the mix.

Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 08:22:54 AM

Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

Not.

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Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on June 01, 2018, 11:20:17 AM

Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 10:03:38 AM

Quote from: Poison on June 01, 2018, 08:35:07 AM

Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 08:22:54 AM

Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

I was talking about him more on O. Sure on D he'll need to guard big guys but he's not a real interior player and he'll never be. I'd rather start Keita at C. A true big body who wants that role. Starting Clark at PF is a possibility in some games. Yet in other games, he could be a really effective first guy off the bench. He'd still get starter type minutes. Like I said if Heron's eligible the number of lineups we can roll out gives us some real options depending on the chemistry, the opponent, etc.

So you got Ponds, Figueroa, Heron(hopefully), Simon and Keita starting. Bring Clark and Dixon off the bench as instant offense. Not to mention Trimble showed to be instant O towards end of last season. Throw in Roberts for some fouls and that's a pretty nice rotation.

I think before long, we'll also be able to throw Greg Williams into the mix.

Gravy.

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Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 08:22:54 AM

Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

I was talking about him more on O. Sure on D he'll need to guard big guys but he's not a real interior player and he'll never be. I'd rather start Keita at C. A true big body who wants that role. Starting Clark at PF is a possibility in some games. Yet in other games, he could be a really effective first guy off the bench. He'd still get starter type minutes. Like I said if Heron's eligible the number of lineups we can roll out gives us some real options depending on the chemistry, the opponent, etc.

So you got Ponds, Figueroa, Heron(hopefully), Simon and Keita starting. Bring Clark and Dixon off the bench as instant offense. Not to mention Trimble showed to be instant O towards end of last season. Throw in Roberts for some fouls and that's a pretty nice rotation.

I think before long, we'll also be able to throw Greg Williams into the mix.

Gravy.

Not gravy. Bringing in good players is what is supposed to happen.

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Quote from: JayJay on June 01, 2018, 03:55:52 PM

Quote from: Johnny23 on June 01, 2018, 02:29:50 PM

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Quote from: redslope on May 31, 2018, 11:38:23 PM

Team size will dictate playing style.  For those with a long memory, Nolan Richardson's Arkansas teams in the 1990's were known for playing "40 minutes of hell" on D.  This compensated for lack of size.  10 or 11 guys averaged 10+ minutes while no one played more than 29 as they were able to win National Championship over a taller Duke in 1994.  Would love to see something similar for us next year.  Time for a reprise of "Run TMC"

Some similarities although that Arkansas team had Big Nasty Corliss Williamson and Oliver Miller down low. They more than made up in girth and strength what they lacked in height. Hopefully our plethora of guards can wear down opposing teams next year.

Plus guys like Marvin Clark need to want to be in the paint, and he doesn't. I think he's going to the bench.

If Heron's eligible, then the lineups we roll out will be very interesting. Clark may be best served in a 6th man role I agree as he's not a banger and I don't think he'll ever be. His offensive game really picked up during the end of last season and I think him as instant offense off the bench isn't a bad idea.

Him hanging out on the perimeter on offense does not take away from him having to guard the other teams interior/bigger players. There’s a better chance he starts at center than him coming off the bench.

I was talking about him more on O. Sure on D he'll need to guard big guys but he's not a real interior player and he'll never be. I'd rather start Keita at C. A true big body who wants that role. Starting Clark at PF is a possibility in some games. Yet in other games, he could be a really effective first guy off the bench. He'd still get starter type minutes. Like I said if Heron's eligible the number of lineups we can roll out gives us some real options depending on the chemistry, the opponent, etc.

So you got Ponds, Figueroa, Heron(hopefully), Simon and Keita starting. Bring Clark and Dixon off the bench as instant offense. Not to mention Trimble showed to be instant O towards end of last season. Throw in Roberts for some fouls and that's a pretty nice rotation.

I think before long, we'll also be able to throw Greg Williams into the mix.

Gravy.

Not gravy. Bringing in good players is what is supposed to happen.

Who said it wasn't? Still gravy if it plays out this way next season.

The silver lining to me in all of this is that Heron is somewhat house money.

If he plays in 18-19 ,  awesome, if he doesn't, he can slide right in as a much needed Ponds/Scoring replacement in 19-20. This was such a huge swing in our favor.

The silver lining to me in all of this is that Heron is somewhat house money.

If he plays in 18-19 ,  awesome, if he doesn't, he can slide right in as a much needed Ponds/Scoring replacement in 19-20. This was such a huge swing in our favor.

This is a huge get. You’re right. But we finished in 9th place last year. We need Heron. He ain’t gravy.

Quote from: SeattleJohnny on June 01, 2018, 06:00:09 PM

The silver lining to me in all of this is that Heron is somewhat house money.

If he plays in 18-19 ,  awesome, if he doesn't, he can slide right in as a much needed Ponds/Scoring replacement in 19-20. This was such a huge swing in our favor.

This is a huge get. You’re right. But we finished in 9th place last year. We need Heron. He ain’t gravy.

Yeah

Trimble's greatest competition is Greg Williams, hope his diet is correct and he's living in the weight room bc a incoming 2x state champion 4 star guard is coming for his minutes.

Assuming Heron is eligible the top 7 rotation kids are easy: Ponds, Simon, Heron, Clark, Keita, LJ Figueroa and Dixon.  Quan is right Trimble will need to fend off Williams for the 8th spot.  But my guess is they both get some time initally for 8/9 spots.  Then Josh Roberts at 10.  I think Earlington at 11 (maybe even a redshirt candidate) and of course Wright and Caraher sitting out at 12 and 13.

If this thing works out good this year my guess is CM will want an 8 maybe 9 man rotation by February.

Redstormsports.com with the school's official notification of Heron's transfer.  The piece was picked up in its entirety by Adam Zagoria in Zags Blog.  Some highly complimentary comments by Mullin on Heron's game and talent.

Obviously, the most important single factor in our roster for 2018-19 is whether or not he will be ruled eligible to play immediately.

Trimble's greatest competition is Greg Williams, hope his diet is correct and he's living in the weight room bc a incoming 2x state champion 4 star guard is coming for his minutes.

Easy with the 2x state champ rhetoric...his competition was a half-step above the school for the blind.

Assuming Heron is eligible the top 7 rotation kids are easy: Ponds, Simon, Heron, Clark, Keita, LJ Figueroa and Dixon.  Quan is right Trimble will need to fend off Williams for the 8th spot.  But my guess is they both get some time initally for 8/9 spots.  Then Josh Roberts at 10.  I think Earlington at 11 (maybe even a redshirt candidate) and of course Wright and Caraher sitting out at 12 and 13.

If this thing works out good this year my guess is CM will want an 8 maybe 9 man rotation by February.

I think Earlington and/or Roberts will play over Trimble and Williams. Ponds, Simon, Heron and Dixon are a lot of minutes to divvy up as it is.

Quote from: fordham96 on June 04, 2018, 09:28:14 AM

Assuming Heron is eligible the top 7 rotation kids are easy: Ponds, Simon, Heron, Clark, Keita, LJ Figueroa and Dixon.  Quan is right Trimble will need to fend off Williams for the 8th spot.  But my guess is they both get some time initally for 8/9 spots.  Then Josh Roberts at 10.  I think Earlington at 11 (maybe even a redshirt candidate) and of course Wright and Caraher sitting out at 12 and 13.

If this thing works out good this year my guess is CM will want an 8 maybe 9 man rotation by February.

I think Earlington and/or Roberts will play over Trimble and Williams. Ponds, Simon, Heron and Dixon are a lot of minutes to divvy up as it is.

Feel like Dixon, Williams, and Trimble will be divvying up minutes out of the same pool.  ~40 mpg for the three.