Even if he was given the time Buddy was given as a freshman, it might have made a difference in his development. This idea that old Wrinkley says that he couldn’t hit shots, drive to the basket, etc. is not based in reality. He averaged like 5 mpg in ACC play. That’s not enough consistent playing time to get in a groove as a player. In the games where he got more than 5 minutes, he showed he could make plays. He hit 3s, he made quick drives to the basket. He was also wearing a mask for half of ACC play, and he had a difficult time adjusting to that.
wow, a lot i have issues with here.
First, old wrinkley. I mean, the whole reason people are disappointed with the season is that the guy built an absolute rock of a program for 40 years. The tax for that may be an ugly end to the tenure. It happens. People act as if we hire any 40-year-old on the market who doesn't play zone we'll start hammering out 25 wins every year. Naive.
Second, agree that Goodine didn't get enough time to get in a groove but you saw a guy who could make plays? I mean, here are the lines for games of 7+ minutes:
First 8 games of the season: averaged 12 mpg, .286 FG%, 0 threes, 1 assist/game, 1.5 turnover/game
12/28 -- Niagara, 11 mins, 0-for-4 FG, 0-for-3 3-pt, 0 assists, 1 turnover, 2 pts
2/15 -- FSU, 7 mins, 0-for-1, 0 pts
2/19 -- Louisville, 10 mins, 1-for-3 3-pt, 3 pts., 1 assist, 2 turnovers
2/26 -- Pitt, 18 mins, 2-for-6, 1-for-3 from 3pt, 4 assists, 5 pts
2/29 -- UNC, 7 mins, 0-for-2, 0-for-1 3pt, 0 pts
3/3 -- BC, 10 mins, 1-for-3 FG, 5 pts, 1 assist, 1 TO
I mean, I like Goodine and think he'll be a good player. I'm even fine with arguing that he should have gotten more P/T but what did you actually see that suggested he was a playmaker this year? He hit threes? When?
Last, he was wearing a mask and had a difficult time adjusting. I agree and don't blame the kid. But JB was supposed to play him more as he was trying to figure out the mask?
It's a message board. It's all good. Whatever. But I'm thoroughly confused by this post.