Mintz-Starling-Cuffe-Taylor-Brown

[pearl31]

That's your best lineup, at least right now. And Starling is in there essentially by default, I'm def having my doubts about him. I dunno man, I think we really need an effective, non-headcase Benny and/or Chance - or, well... ugh

 

[Wrinkle]

Was one game dude

 

[oTTo113445]

I got Judah, JJ, Copeland, and Justin drawing doubles. Center in the low post offensively a toss up. Possibly Benny stretch five.

 

[billsin01]

That's your best lineup, at least right now. And Starling is in there essentially by default, I'm def having my doubts about him. I dunno man, I think we really need an effective, non-headcase Benny and/or Chance - or, well... ugh

This team is flawed. Benny feels incredibly unlikely, imo, to fix that. The thing that I think is the most positive sign, however, is we have some athleticism and if we can get healthy, figure out a solid role for McLeod and tweak that man defense some, we could be solid. This won't be a top 25 team, IMO, nor a top 6 ACC team if I had to guess. But I do think there's something here if we can keep getting better and finding the right roles for some of the solid talent we have.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That's your best lineup, at least right now. And Starling is in there essentially by default, I'm def having my doubts about him. I dunno man, I think we really need an effective, non-headcase Benny and/or Chance - or, well... ugh

If that is the best line-up, and they are going to play like that, we are screwed. Judah was selfish and horrendous.

 

[capeorange]

If that is the best line-up, and they are going to play like that, we are screwed. Judah was selfish and horrendous.

One game in and the Judah audition tour is already getting old. I hope Red straightens him out.

 

[Cusefan0307]

That's your best lineup, at least right now. And Starling is in there essentially by default, I'm def having my doubts about him. I dunno man, I think we really need an effective, non-headcase Benny and/or Chance - or, well... ugh

I was telling myself I might prefer Cuffe to Starling if this is the shooting we are going to get.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Last nights matchup was hard for McCloud. He needs to play at least twenty minutes a game. We are tiny without him and we need a rim protector. Brown is way too small and puts no fear into anyone coming in the lane. Carey is effective and could become a good player. Lacks strength, but so does Brown. Judah and JJ have to distribute more and create shots for Cuffe, Taylor and Bell. They should be taking 95% of the threes and no one else. I’m not convinced that JJ will not be ok from the three point line. He still hasn’t had a clean look from three off the catch. Copeland will drive me crazy if he ever takes another three. Nothing looks good when he shoots it. Someone please show him how to guard people in the post. He’s the worst I’ve ever seen. Girard is a close second. This team is not in shape. With all the guys that are playing there defensive intensity should not drop so dramatically after the first ten minutes of play.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

“ I’m not convinced that JJ will not be ok from the three point line”

Did you mean the double negative ? Not being snarky , really am not sure what you mean

 

[OCESIP]

With limited perimeter options the offense will struggle all
season, but I at least thought there was enough athleticism
to play effective defense. Maybe not Virginia level, but better
than we've seen so far. It just comes down to effort and confidence
in the other four on the court.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

For a couple short stints the ubiquitous 1,2,3,4,5 roster played together and did ok. This is the 0,1,2,3,5. I think Cuffe has more upside than Bell, but I'm not as much down on Bell as a lot of people are. Plus I think Copeland can't sit.

 

[Orangefan1]

Should have gave Edwards what he wanted and not let him walk to WV. I don’t see any leaders on this team right now and that’s part of the problem

 

[SU94]

I was telling myself I might prefer Cuffe to Starling if this is the shooting we are going to get.

Incredible. One game. One single flipping game.
Good thing none of you are Kevin Loughery, who was MJ's first NBA HC
Jordan was 5-for-16 from the field in his first NBA game.

The dumbing down/pessimism from a certain segment of this board is remarkable. Anything and everything is an damn indictment. How about we all try to enjoy and appreciate a younger/newer team try to grow into itself. I am telling you, it can be fun/enjoyable to watch that happen.

And hey, maybe it won't, ... but damn, it was one game. One game(!!).

 

[Cusefan0307]

Incredible. One game. One single flipping game.
Good thing none of you are Kevin Loughery, who was MJ's first NBA HC
Jordan was 5-for-16 from the field in his first NBA game.

The dumbing down/pessimism from a certain segment of this board is remarkable. Anything and everything is an damn indictment. How about we all try to enjoy and appreciate a younger/newer team try to grow into itself. I am telling you, it can be fun/enjoyable to watch that happen.

And hey, maybe it won't, ... but damn, it was one game. One game(!!).

No, I am counting the 2 exhibition games into my opinion coupled with a few other things.

 

[SU94]

No, I am counting the 2 exhibition games into my opinion coupled with a few other things.

Okay, now that's an informed/large sample size take I am good with.
"Few other things" is also completely valid if you ask me.

Why waste time? Let's hope Coach Red is already scheduling "the talk" with J.J.
#AboutTime

 

[Orangezoo]

No, I am counting the 2 exhibition games into my opinion coupled with a few other things.

Cuffe has appeared to be the most well rounded and physically strong guard on the team to date. He plays with a ton of discipline and has a great feel and IQ for the game. He also plays like a senior.

 

[FrancoPizza]

I got Judah, JJ, Copeland, and Justin drawing doubles. Center in the low post offensively a toss up. Possibly Benny stretch five.

Nobody on this team warrants a double team at this point.

 

[FrancoPizza]

Cuffe has appeared to be the most well rounded and physically strong guard on the team to date. He plays with a ton of discipline and has a great feel and IQ for the game. He also plays like a senior.

He was tutored by self for 2 years. Coaching matters

 

[FrancoPizza]

The dumbing down/pessimism from a certain segment of this board is remarkable. Anything and everything is an damn indictment.

Dino Babers is the reason we have no patience right now. Maybe that’s unfair to Red but them’s the breaks.

 

[Jzsshuttles]

Should have gave Edwards what he wanted and not let him walk to WV. I don’t see any leaders on this team right now and that’s part of the problem

Jesse isn’t a leader

 

[cuseincincy]

Suffice to say its not a well oiled machine but there are a lot of great parts. I agree with Devo, I liked the Judah, JJ and Cuffe pairing. We have 3 Swing men along with Maliq and Naheem right now but add Benny and Westry to that mix and I see good things come March. Lots of patience will be necessary for this team. Once Judah and JJ start hitting even mid range jumpers this team changes. And once Judah and JJ start to look to kick also and not just finish, that's when this team becomes scary.

 

[TheCusian]

Breathe. There are things to work out, there always are. I saw things that were alarming and things that gave me a lot of hope.

Excited to see them get better.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Maliq cannot cover ANY power 5 center.

 

[Orangezoo]

Maliq cannot cover ANY power 5 center.

Oh come on. He's banged up. This is a ridiculous statement. The H0T Takes are getting out of hand.

 

[pearl31]

Maliq cannot cover ANY power 5 center.

and McLeod cannot cover ANY 5 with mobility when we're playing m2m