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[QUOTE="malpearl31, post: 3626502, member: 6520"]
It doesn't get talked about a lot, but I think one of the problems with the distribution of minutes last year was that neither of the bench options (Howard or Brycen) were able to back-up both guard spots. And so that 10 minutes per game essentially ended up getting split between two kids, and neither of them was happy about it.
From where I sat, it looked as though JB was not comfortable with Brycen's ability to run point, so JB only used him to back up Buddy - and all of the backup minutes at the point went to Howard (who was almost never used at the 2-guard spot). And since neither guy shot the ball well or consistently posed a threat on the offensive end, they both struggled to earn more minutes as the season progressed.

Hopefully, the difference this year is that Kadary will be able to essentially fill both roles - a ball handler who can create opportunities for himself and for others - which will allow JB to give him many more minutes than he did to the combination of Brycen and Howard. That's the hope - and if last night's game is a good indicator, hopefully that's the way it will play out.
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