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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1670346, member: 1423"]
Agree. Clearly, we're playing 7 guys, with Howard and TL coming in. TL plays starters minutes, and FH doesn't. That doesn't mean he's not playing. He's playing.

We're not seeing more bench play b/c we take a big hit on defense with the bench guys and poor decision-making on offense. Even FH has been a Defensive liability, although the last couple games I've seen a big improvement. TL also gets beat regularly on the baseline and out-muscled for position by beefier, more experienced players. So JB's playing his freshmen as much as he can.

The others are not good enough to help us win in conference, although I'd like to see Chino out there more for spot minutes and to give up fouls.

Either way, blaming JB for our lack of bench talent/experience is pretty silly. We've all seen the problems with the other guys. So as you point out, Thompson will have to earn his minutes just like he will on any other top 20 program and his play -- not some "prejudice" by JB against frosh -- will determine how much he contributes.
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