I agree on White. I think we need two more experienced depth pieces—another shooter on the wing or at PF and an athletic big bodied center. I don’t have a lot of faith in freshman these days to play key roles on winning teams. If we had a great coach, maybe it would be a different story. I’m hopeful that Kiyan and Fennell can be immediate contributors, but I’m skeptical.
I was very Impressed with Anthony in the Jordan. Got to the hoop, finished with either hand, and showed a better 3 point touch than I expected. After all he was mvp of a game that included most of the top recruits, including the Boozer twins and the BYU kid who was rated #1. I think he’ll be a terrific 6th man capable of providing instant offense at the 2 or 3. And if Fennell isn’t ready, he could sub for George with JJ sliding back to point. But I just don’t think White has enough offense to see much time next to Kyle and Donnie. I would love to get a stretch four with size and a shot.
Hah did you watch that game? It was 141-124 and he played 13 mins. They weren't playing defense or battling for boards. It's a HS all star game. The shooters and guards are going to shoot and get to the rim or get easy buckets with assists.
If white is expected or relied upon for a large offensive output this team is doomed anyways. We shouldn’t be relying on much offense from him and the offense that we will need is the proficient part of his offense game thus far, ie dunks, oops, put pack, cleaning up the O glass, and he really excels with both hands around the basket. That translates as long as he can physically get there.
Yup. White's value, at least as a Freshman, will rest on his ability to guard 1-4 and rebound. If those skills translate, he will see minutes regardless of what he brings on offense.
Problem is what you describe is also Kyle’s offensive game. Not sure having two guys on the floor at the same time whose shooting range is the length of their arm is conducive to a good offense.
Did you look at our defensive ratings last year? There isn't going to be a season worth watching past November if we're in the 300's in defense again. Let George/JJ/Kiyan/Kingz and Donnie worry about scoring.
You seriously think we’re gonna beat anyone good by shutting them down defensively? If that were the goal we wouldn’t have prioritized Kingz and George, and retained Starling. We’re either gonna outscore teams or lose. Having two guys whose offense is limited to within 5 feet of the hoop makes it easier for defenses to clog the lanes, and our three point shooting is still suspect.
It is if you can get the ball to them in those spots.
Defense isn't a binary thing, where you're either a shutdown team or a matador team. We will need to be better than we were last year. Significantly better. That doesn't mean top 50, but we had better be better than 150. And, just to exercise my snark for the day, i would suggest that any team that doesn't "outscore" the other team will lose. : )
Having two guys you don’t have to defend outside of 6 feet crowds the lanes and makes it harder.
I’m seeing that they have the 6th ranked transfer class in the ACC to our 7th.
Overall including freshmen they do not.
Ah. Gotcha. Thought you were talking transfers specifically. They only have a 2 player freshman class which I’m sure is hurting their ranking, but one of them is a 5 star according to 247. That’s gotta be the first 5 star to NC State in a while.
White is by no means a reliable three point threat at this time. But he’s no Kyle, a guy heading into his senior year with zero three point attempts. It’s hard to tell without watching multiple games, but I think White is a player that you are ok with taking three point shots, as long as he is wide open.
Not when you have a true point guard who can penetrative and dish. George should cause opposing centers nightmares, not knowing whether to switch or not.
Also, most NC State fans are not predicting that Deng will start. So this whole argument from some posters that Deng chose them over us because he’d be a starter there rings hollow.
I’d honestly rather(potentially) have Betsey for multiple years than Deng for one season.
I don't know about not adding another center. Everything is stealthy.
Let's hope so! We need a good season so I don't drive my wife crazy screaming at the TV!
Not sure fans predictions are really meaningful, having seen a lot of ours.
