Not for nothing, but if Frank

[SUFan44]

( who was ranked in the top 75 as a Jr.) was an incoming freshman with Benny, most of us would be ecstatic and figure that we had replaced our starting forwards with 2 highly rated freshman along with 2 proven and experienced D-1 forwards.

Personally, both the forwards had enough negatives (AG -inconsistent, apathetic and selfish play: Q - frequent injury, very undersized as a PF, inconsistent shooting) that their replacements overall production may exceed that of the departed.

Whether that happens remains to be seen, but with the right leadership, there are many ways to succeed.

Except Frank isn't a forward.

 

[SUFan44]

Frank and Benny are the only kids left that have True NBA talent. Buddy might make a roster because of his shooting but other than Frank and Benny we have some nice players but lack elite athleticism.

As to next year i actually like the team. Im a fan of Cole, Symir, and Jimmy. I actually think Jimmy is going to have a great year.
Big strong lefty. Has some Marty Byrne in him. Cole can shoot better than anyone on the team other than Buddy and hes 6'9. Symir boy i hope he starts. His handle and passing in HS were very good. Hes 6'3 6'4 and can get to the hole. So we have some nice pieces. Through in Joe Sid if he can walk and Jes and its a nice balanced roster. Would love to add a slasher at wing. We will be ok. Should finish upper half of ACC and land a 8 9 10 seed.

Since when is 8-9-10 seed OK?

 

[HOFCeluck]

Since when is 8-9-10 seed OK?

LOL the retconning of what is a “good” season has been a joy to behold.

 

[hoopsupstate]

In fairness we just did it with Trob more recently than that (playing a forward with limited offensive ability in order to get defense and rebounding on the court)

The way the game is played today is different. NC is one of the few teams who still play with two bigs.

 

[kcsu]

You said NBA talent in your post, not athleticism.

The NBA stopped being just about athletic isolation players like 10 years ago.

semantics. Yes Buddy is an NBA talent.

 

[kcsu]

LOL the retconning of what is a “good” season has been a joy to behold.

since hop left

 

[miamicuse]

He is not leaving. He was at the virtual Boeheim Ball. He would have left by now.

Keep your ears closer to the ground and you would be surprised.

 

[CuseRunner]

Keep your ears closer to the ground and you would be surprised.

You don't know anything.

 

[Day2]

You don't know anything.

You know even less.

 

[CuseRunner]

You know even less.

He is coming back.

 

[Day2]

He is coming back.

Arnold Schwarzenegger?

 

[SUFan44]

semantics. Yes Buddy is an NBA talent.

Buddy couldn’t guard a G Leaguer one on one. He also would be stripped every time he tried to attack off the dribble. He has one skill that is NBA level. Yes, it is a commodity, but he is not an NBA talent.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Buddy couldn’t guard a G Leaguer one on one. He also would be stripped every time he tried to attack off the dribble. He has one skill that is NBA level. Yes, it is a commodity, but he is not an NBA talent.

This board doesn’t even know what an NBA talent is.

 

[OrangeDW]

He is coming back.

What do the talk radio guys, who are the source of all knowledge in this world, say?

 

[RF2044]

( who was ranked in the top 75 as a Jr.) was an incoming freshman with Benny, most of us would be ecstatic and figure that we had replaced our starting forwards with 2 highly rated freshman along with 2 proven and experienced D-1 forwards.

Personally, both the forwards had enough negatives (AG -inconsistent, apathetic and selfish play: Q - frequent injury, very undersized as a PF, inconsistent shooting) that their replacements overall production may exceed that of the departed.

Whether that happens remains to be seen, but with the right leadership, there are many ways to succeed.

Sounds great on paper.

The only issue is that Frank isn't a forward, largely because he has a poor feel for the game. He was ranked in the top 75 because he has terrific physical tools, and like many bigs -- he gets projected based upon potential.

But the reality of the situation is that at this current stage of his developmental curve, he has million dollar tools / potential, but a 10-cent feel for the game. He didn't even start on his high school program, basically for the same reason.

Again, tantalizing potential. All of the physical tools are there. But it remains to be seen whether he'll improve his hoops IQ to the point where he'll even be a CONTRIBUTOR, let alone a starter. Let alone a forward.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Except Frank might still leave.

Sounds great on paper.

The only issue is that Frank isn't a forward, largely because he has a poor feel for the game. He was ranked in the top 75 because he has terrific physical tools, and like many bigs -- he gets projected based upon potential.

But the reality of the situation is that at this current stage of his developmental curve, he has million dollar tools / potential, but a 10-cent feel for the game. He didn't even start on his high school program, basically for the same reason.

Again, tantalizing potential. All of the physical tools are there. But it remains to be seen whether he'll improve his hoops IQ to the point where he'll even be a CONTRIBUTOR, let alone a starter. Let alone a forward.

How would anyone know? We haven't seem him play for a year.

 

[CuseRunner]

What do the talk radio guys, who are the source of all knowledge in this world, say?

No News is No News.

 

[kirbivore]

LOL the retconning of what is a “good” season has been a joy to behold.

Same sad decline on the men's lax side. From Final Fours to just making the tourney is a good year.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Same sad decline on the men's lax side. From Final Fours to just making the tourney is a good year.

oh god what a shtshow that’s become

 

[kidorange]

He is not leaving. He was at the virtual Boeheim Ball. He would have left by now.

Wasn't Quincy there too?

 

[shermstheman]

Leave for where? A school where he could get less PT at?

Frank had virtually no PT last year and is the 3rd center entering this year so his PT potential elsewhere would be much greater.

 

[4evaOrange]

No News is No News.

Pace yourself there mister.

 

[CuseRunner]

Wasn't Quincy there too?

Idk. I didn't watch.

 

[rrlbees]

Wasn't Quincy there too?

yes he was.