Roberson

[RoatanCuse]

Has to stop thinking he's a guard...or improve his handle. Was rather quiet today. Anyone think he fares better tomorrow?

 

[SUintheVille]

Tough day on offense. Did not look smooth on O, at least today, forcing it somewhat. Now, on defense, that's a different story for sure. Consistency/aggression on defense is a given, needs to work on it on offense. It'll come.

 

[OrangeFoo]

Does our current TROB remind anyone of our last TROB... Also a PF from NJ, also a great rebounder, also someone who completely flattered to deceive on offense? With every bricked jumper and every 2 foot layup slammed off a backboard I get flashbacks of the other TROB.

To give TROB 1.0 credit he was a much more explosive player who brought monster dunks and occasional 3s. If we had that TROB on this team we'd be in business.

 

[SoBeCuse]

Does our current TROB remind anyone of our last TROB... Also a PF from NJ, also a great rebounder, also someone who completely flattered to deceive on offense? With every bricked jumper and every 2 foot layup slammed off a backboard I get flashbacks of the other TROB.

Roberts (Old TRob) would bang and was a good defensive player. He would at least try to throw down some monster dunks (sometimes very successfully) on top of somebody as opposed to a weak layup attempt. I don't think current TRob likes contact. He's a more fluid athlete than old TROB but does not bring that same motor or aggression.

 

[OrangeFoo]

Roberts (Old TRob) would bang and was a good defensive player. He would at least try to throw down some monster dunks (sometimes very successfully) on top of somebody as opposed to a weak layup attempt. I don't think current TRob likes contact. He's a more fluid athlete than old TROB but does not bring that same motor or aggression.

Yep. Just edited my post to acknowledge that.

 

[bpo57]

Hey guys it's a long season. He'll come around.

 

[pearl31]

was great on the boards again today, but yeah just too timid shooting/finishing around the rim... needs to go up and finish with conviction

 

[tee1222]

Had a great game last time around. More confident in what he wanted to do with the ball. He will have off nights but is still averaging 11 rebounds per. Not worried.

 

[CuseMan4]

JB will get him going for tomorrow as it is a big game. I expect him to respond from today's game with a big one against UCONN

 

[RoatanCuse]

JB will get him going for tomorrow as it is a big game. I expect him to respond from today's game with a big one against UCONN

I seem to recall these swings last year. If JB can motivate him for the biggies, that's a big plus. But the light has to go on every game in this season's conference games throughout his senior year if he hopes to get a serious look from the NBA...imho.