Roberson

[tptcuse]

Roberson has been a huge beneficiary of McCullough's injury. Most of us agree that we are going to be stacked next year, especially if Coleman recovers. The growth Roberson is showing will be huge for us. And if he solidifies that 15 foot jumper; look out!

 

[Jasoncuse]

I laugh every time I see someone say we'll be stacked next year. We'll have more options but unless guard play improves tenfold and we find some sort of interior scoring, and play better D, then we aren't going to be a great team. Hopefully joseph will take a huge leap this summer.

 

[tptcuse]

I laugh every time I see someone say we'll be stacked next year. We'll have more options but unless guard play improves tenfold and we find some sort of interior scoring, and play better D, then we aren't going to be a great team. Hopefully joseph will take a huge leap this summer.

Glad I could make you laugh. If Ennis had stayed, as expected, Joseph would have played about 10 minutes a game and learned from someone who basically has all of the things that Joseph is missing. IMO, Joseph will be a lot better next year. If he isn't, Gbinije is looking like a real possibility as a point guard. Cooney should be able to play a reasonable amount of minutes next year, with the addition of Richardson, which will give him some rest and hopefully avoid these slumps. Roberson, McCullough and Coleman should be a great combination inside. So, yes, I agree with those who think we will be "stacked."

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Roberson has been a huge beneficiary of McCullough's injury. Most of us agree that we are going to be stacked next year, especially if Coleman recovers. The growth Roberson is showing will be huge for us. And if he solidifies that 15 foot jumper; look out!

I love Tyler but I was disappointed in him tonight. He has to either perfect that spin move or completely dispose of it. It's awful right now. And he needs to get more explosive. I'm tired of seeing him miss out on an And 1 situation because he had his shot blocked during the foul. And BOX THE OUT! Sorry, but he gave up too much to Okafor tonight. Looked like a little kid.

 

[dasher]

I laugh every time I see someone say we'll be stacked next year. We'll have more options but unless guard play improves tenfold and we find some sort of interior scoring, and play better D, then we aren't going to be a great team. Hopefully joseph will take a huge leap this summer.

Chris M. if he is here, will be terrific next year.

 

[rrlbees]

I love Tyler but I was disappointed in him tonight. He has to either perfect that spin move or completely dispose of it. It's awful right now. And he needs to get more explosive. I'm tired of seeing him miss out on an And 1 situation because he had his shot blocked during the foul. And BOX THE OUT! Sorry, but he gave up too much to Okafor tonight. Looked like a little kid.

Yet he was our leading scorer and rebounder tonight. He played very well and I'll take 16 and 9 from him all night long.

 

[OrangeDW]

I laugh every time I see someone say we'll be stacked next year. We'll have more options but unless guard play improves tenfold and we find some sort of interior scoring, and play better D, then we aren't going to be a great team. Hopefully joseph will take a huge leap this summer.

It's college. Players usually get better.

Most of your team returning plus adding 2 McDonald's AA big men back from injuries, plus one of the best recruiting classes in the country. We should be good.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Yet he was our leading scorer and rebounder tonight. He played very well and I'll take 16 and 9 from him all night long.

True. And we got spanked. He needs to do better if we expect to compete with the likes of Duke.

 

[BludOrange]

Needs to work on his butterfingers and hold on to the ball. Other than that, I am pleased with his progression and think he will be a beast for us before he leaves the hill.

 

[tptcuse]

True. And we got spanked. He needs to do better if we expect to compete with the likes of Duke.

You think Roberson is the reason we got spanked?

 

[rrlbees]

True. And we got spanked. He needs to do better if we expect to compete with the likes of Duke.

If say everyone else needs to do better. He was our best player tonight and had a great game against them last time too.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

You think Roberson is the reason we got spanked?

Not at all. I think our guards are horrible at defense, and shooting, and fast breaks, and taking care of the ball. Robinson didn't help by get beaten on the glass, but he wasn't the culprit.

Can we all agree that Silent G is tired at this point? I feel like the last two games he's been fairly bad.

 

[rrlbees]

You think Roberson is the reason we got spanked?

Yes he does. He's ragging on him in another thread too. Kid played great and was our best player tonight.

 

[tptcuse]

True. And we got spanked. He needs to do better if we expect to compete with the likes of Duke.

You're usually pretty positive on here. Is the season getting to you? (I'm not being sarcastic)

 

[CuseFaninVT]

If say everyone else needs to do better. He was our best player tonight and had a great game against them last time too.

Wow. That's saying something because I saw the proverbial garbage man getting his tonight. He took the ball strong to the hoop like once that I saw and converted. If we want to be in the equation at the end of the year, he needs to get better.

And mind you, I've been high on this kid since last year. I think he has something. But a nose for rebounds doesn't work when you are playing one of the top players in the game. You have to box out as well. He didn't and Okafor scored at least two baskets right over Tyler's shoulder. At least.

 

[MikeSU02]

Yes he does. He's ragging on him in another thread too. Kid played great and was our best player tonight.

Agreed. Not a lot of bright spots tonight. Roberson was definitely one of them.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Yes he does. He's ragging on him in another thread too. Kid played great and was our best player tonight.

No I don't.

 

[tbonezone]

I laugh every time I see someone say we'll be stacked next year. We'll have more options but unless guard play improves tenfold and we find some sort of interior scoring, and play better D, then we aren't going to be a great team. Hopefully joseph will take a huge leap this summer.

i laugh cuz JB still only plays 6-7 guys.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

You're usually pretty positive on here. Is the season getting to you? (I'm not being sarcastic)

Yes. For sure. That game sucked. We were terrible all around. I've though the effort was good up until tonight. Even the effort from JB seemed off tonight. I don't like leaving Rak on the court with that many fouls.

 

[tptcuse]

Yes. For sure. That game sucked. We were terrible all around. I've though the effort was good up until tonight. Even the effort from JB seemed off tonight. I don't like leaving Rak on the court with that many fouls.

Definitely frustrating. Let's hope for a better effort on Monday.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Definitely frustrating. Let's hope for a better effort on Monday.

I hope so, but I feel like the team has been on a downward trajectory since Pitt. We got lucky ND sucked that night. Maybe it was our D but I just don't know. Honestly, I think everyone is mentally tired at this point.

 

[tptcuse]

I hope so, but I feel like the team has been on a downward trajectory since Pitt. We got lucky ND sucked that night. Maybe it was our D but I just don't know. Honestly, I think everyone is mentally tired at this point.

I don't know. Beating two top teams in a week was great. Plus, they don't need to save anything for the post-season. I see two tough battles ahead. Today was an aberration, IMO.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I don't know. Beating two top teams in a week was great. Plus, they don't need to save anything for the post-season. I see two tough battles ahead. Today was an aberration, IMO.

Maybe it's Mike G.'s play that is making me feel this way. He's been off and it really hurts because he's been the heart and soul lately.

 

[Jack Hall]

I hope so, but I feel like the team has been on a downward trajectory since Pitt. We got lucky ND sucked that night. Maybe it was our D but I just don't know. Honestly, I think everyone is mentally tired at this point.

Part of the reason nd sucked is we took them out of their game by aggressively trapping the sidelines. I knew we couldnt do that tonite because duk is way too athletic

 

[CusefanATL]

Yet he was our leading scorer and rebounder tonight. He played very well and I'll take 16 and 9 from him all night long.

but he also cost us 4 very easy early points.