If there was any choice .. symir would continue to have been stapled to the benchLot's of stuff happened the past couple weeks that were by complete accident that showed us how bad of a year JB had managing the lineup. I think we probably underachieved this year due to the coaching. Symir being productive while getting a lot of run the last 2 games is a big one.
More than productive. 20 assists in 2 games against top talent is big time stuff at this level.Lot's of stuff happened the past couple weeks that were by complete accident that showed us how bad of a year JB had managing the lineup. I think we probably underachieved this year due to the coaching. Symir being productive while getting a lot of run the last 2 games is a big one.
To be fair, it's a very fine line to walk in today's game with transfers. Few teams have more than 8/9 ready to go because they know guys 10,11 will just leave.This was an example that you need to have guys 9,10 and 11 on the roster be Power 5 level players in the event of emergency.
You can't just roll with your limited rotation of 8 in the event of injury and suspension going into the season.
I hope the lesson is learned.
Bring back 40 minutes of hell like Arkansas had play 10 or 11 guys. Most teams don't have a lot of guys who can handle. Be good for next year's team athletic, not great shooters. Create turnovers, force opponents to get into their bench because of a fast pace.To be fair, it's a very fine line to walk in today's game with transfers. Few teams have more than 8/9 ready to go because they know guys 10,11 will just leave.
I'd love a solid 9 of depth - that said, can't really plan for season ending injuries and suspensions.
Like I said, find a kid who in the transfer portal era wants to be guy 10 or 11, it's just not happening. Different era.Bring back 40 minutes of hell like Arkansas had play 10 or 11 guys. Most teams don't have a lot of guys who can handle. Be good for next year's team athletic, not great shooters. Create turnovers, force opponents to get into their bench because of a fast pace.