Christmas

[Rocco]

Sorry may have already been posted.

When Rak wants to play, the guy is a freak. He is so much more athletic than the majority of big men, and can really get up when going for a rebound. Some of those rebounds yesterday his hands were like a foot higher than everyone else's. We need him to play aggressively down the stretch. He makes a HUGE difference defensively.

 

[jdubs30]

I thought last night was the best he played in a while, I was surprised didn't get a little more PT. I think JB trusts Keita more in games like that though.

 

[OrangeJEM]

He kinda reminds me of Andre Drummond in that respect. Looks bored, or lazy, then all of a sudden boom, he does something freakishly athletic.

 

[omniorange]

For the first time this year, I thought all 3 of our big men played well.

I'm hoping DC2 plays more against the Bearcats. Cincy had no choice but to keep fouling Gardner yesterday, he was such a beast inside and on the boards.

Cheers,
Neil

 

[Ghost]

For the first time this year, I thought all 3 of our big men played well.

I'm hoping DC2 plays more against the Bearcats. Cincy had no choice but to keep fouling Gardner yesterday, he was such a beast inside and on the boards.

Cheers,
Neil

Yeah, fairly happy with all three.

I was a little surprised by how extensive Baye's run was with some of his miscues, but the effort is always there and he makes plays and hustles non-stop. Those two offensive boards he gave up on FT's were frustrating.

DC had a nice start, not sure he ever got back in. It's tough though in a close game to work him back in considering how inconsistent he's been - but it's good to see him have a couple decent outings in a row.

 

[reedny]

For the first time this year, I thought all 3 of our big men played well.

I'm hoping DC2 plays more against the Bearcats. Cincy had no choice but to keep fouling Gardner yesterday, he was such a beast inside and on the boards.

Cheers,
Neil

I'm hoping he stays home on D. He has a tendency to range out too far, and then lacks the footwork/speed to recover. Last night at least one ugly example of this got highlighted by Elmore ... DC2 out too far while a guy drives by. He also needs to learn how to set his feet and draw charges. Fab had this down and it worked to perfection ... even better than a steal because it denies the driver the bucket and a possession.

 

[CaliCuse]

Sorry may have already been posted.

When Rak wants to play, the guy is a freak. He is so much more athletic than the majority of big men, and can really get up when going for a rebound. Some of those rebounds yesterday his hands were like a foot higher than everyone else's. We need him to play aggressively down the stretch. He makes a HUGE difference defensively.

I just wish Rak's offense wasn't limited to throw downs off an alley oop pass. If this guy had a move from out side he could open up the inside for himself a whole lot.We are going to need Trevor to start some consistent scoring and ballhandling skills.Two ball handlers is not enough.