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[QUOTE="SUskibum, post: 1965331, member: 149"]
Guys, the reason he can't back down a small forward in the paint is because he has the other teams PF and C in the paint because Robey nor our centers can pull their guy out of there.  That creates a lot of congestion, which we have seen with other Cuse teams that struggle to shoot, everyone just sags the middle.

Also, you will excuse Lydon if he can't "shake" a 6'5" small forward.  Andrew white creates space because he is smaller and quicker, that is not Lydon's strength.  To me Lydon has 3 great offensive skills, of which 2 are taken away when we put him at the three.

1. He is a tremendous spot up shooter.  He is not able to get space out there when a SF is in his grill.  You could say shoot over him, but that is still a difficult shot when someone is so closely guarding you.

2. He is a decently skilled in the paint.  He is not able to get enough space to operate in the paint when he plays along a PF and C who can't pull their man away from the rim.

3.  He is a good offensive rebounder and good at finishing those rebounds.  He is still able to do this, and this is where 90% of his production comes when he has been at the 3 based on my observations.
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