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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 4961681, member: 40"]
Sometimes, young players can be leaders, or lead by example.  Leadership isn't just about age / experience.

But we don't have anybody suited for the role on this year's squad.  Our best players are young, and haven't experienced success at this level, and don't "know" what it takes to have sustained, high-level success, or don't seem inclined to lead.  There's nobody on this team who's been through the wars, and is willing to step up and hold their teammates accountable -- whether vocally or leading by example.  Instead...
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[*]At least one of our best players is auditioning for the NBA, gives intermittent defensive effort, and often gets caught up complaining or not hustling back on defense when he doesn't get calls.
[*]The other two comprising the top 3 are quiet types who aren't demonstrative.
[*]We have another player who IS vocal, but also has had some moments of hotheaded volatility that detract from leadership.
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All four are sophomores, working with their second head coach in two years.

The real issue is not just that there is limited upperclass experience on the roster to help guide the way, but that the lone upperclassman who SHOULD be providing some semblance of leadership might be the most immature and unreliable player of them all.

Poor roster construction from a leadership standpoint.  I'd kill for a stud lead guard to help right the ship, on AND off the court,
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