Just checked the Louisville board. They're discussing the same question. Apparently, he missed some defensive assignments.That guy is a beast. In 17 minutes, he was 5-7 from the field, 7 boards (5 offensive), 1 steal. No fouls, no turnovers. Curious to know why he only got 17 minutes.
Really don't understand Pitino only playing him 17 minutes because of defensive lapses. Especially since they were playing stall ball and needed to convert at all costs. I've always thought Pitino was over rated...hate his style of hoops.Behanan is the type of post player that could be unstoppable in college when he is a junior. He isn't over weight or out of shape but he is still as strong as a bull plus he has good lift. You aren't moving him because his lower body is so strong. He does need to develop some post moves and some 1 or 2 dribble drives but the talent is there and he goes hard after the ball.
DC2 will not play at the 4 unless he loses about 60lbs. The thought of a 300lb big man chasing down shooters out on the wing of the zone is a scary sight.Really don't understand Pitino only playing him 17 minutes because of defensive lapses. Especially since they were playing stall ball and needed to convert at all costs. I've always thought Pitino was over rated...hate his style of hoops.
I'm hoping that DC2 will be a similar inside threat next year as a 4. He is quite the physical specimen.
Mason, Behanan reminds you of who from this list 1)DeJuan Blair 2)Chuck Hayes 3)Sam Clancy.I absolutely love Behanan's game.
Mason, Behanan reminds you of who from this list 1)DeJuan Blair 2)Chuck Hayes 3)Sam Clancy.
All three were classic undersized inside beast in college.
Really don't understand Pitino only playing him 17 minutes because of defensive lapses. Especially since they were playing stall ball and needed to convert at all costs. I've always thought Pitino was over rated...hate his style of hoops.
I'm hoping that DC2 will be a similar inside threat next year as a 4. He is quite the physical specimen.
Mason, Behanan reminds you of who from this list 1)DeJuan Blair 2)Chuck Hayes 3)Sam Clancy.
All three were classic undersized inside beast in college.
The 2001 USC team that had the elite 8 run if I recall correctly was one of my favorite teams to watch.Good call on all of those. I'll go with Hayes. Being a Trojan I especially liked Clancy's game. They had some good teams out there from 1999-2002 with Scalabrine, Jeff Trepagnier, Brandon Granville, Desmond Farmer, Bluthenthal, etc.
The 2001 USC team that had the elite 8 run if I recall correctly was one of my favorite teams to watch.
Pitino in his presser said there are only 3 teams that he won't run with. SU, KU and UNC. He plans to go back to fast ball at the BE Tourney, and seemed relieved that he could do so,It looked like JB knows Pitino's team better than he does. SU did everything thing they could and did it pretty effectively, to counteract Siva's speed, get back on defense and stop their running game. So Pitino's strategy was to slow it down, not run and limit Behanon's time who's a real matchup problem ? If you're going to play Siva at pg why neutralize his only real asset (that I can see) his speed. Very strange coaching tactics by Pitino this year.
He reminds me of Lou Roe.
Hop has had a talk with DC about losing weight from now until he reports. So far he has gone from 300 to 290. He'll be getting on the conditioning plan so that by the time fall hoop practice starts he won't be handicapped like Melo was in his freshman year under Bernie's watch.DC2 will not play at the 4 unless he loses about 60lbs. The thought of a 300lb big man chasing down shooters out on the wing of the zone is a scary sight.
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