Sadiq Starting and playing more minutes

[Ottoman]

I'm sure many will disagree with me, but Sadiq is a unique player who can play positions 3, 4, and 5. He has shown an ability to hit the occasional jumper from deep, and has the athleticism to keep up with smaller players. While he lacks the bulk to defend down low against a bruising center, he can handle most of the centers we play in the ACC. He has nice touch around the rim and can finish with both hands. He may also be our best rebounder - as demonstrated down the stretch against Tennessee

I would love to see him as a 6th man that plays starter minutes spread across multiple positions.

 

[orangefog]

I'm sure many will disagree with me, but Sadiq is a unique player who can play positions 3, 4, and 5. He has shown an ability to hit the occasional jumper from deep, and has the athleticism to keep up with smaller players. While he lacks the bulk to defend down low against a bruising center, he can handle most of the centers we play in the ACC. He has nice touch around the rim and can finish with both hands. He may also be our best rebounder - as demonstrated down the stretch against Tennessee

I would love to see him as a 6th man that plays starter minutes spread across multiple positions.

I agree. You put him in to give Donnie a breather, then you put Donnie back in and give Kingz a breather and slide Sadiq over, then do the same with Kyle. Of course, Betsey deserves minutes as well. But, Sadiq's versatility defensively gives us a lot of options.

 

[Blanko97]

Here is what I don’t get.. in the offseason Betsy and Kingz were getting major cred for hitting 3s against our D. My initial thought was, “so what, I can hit 3s against the Syracuse D”. Now that I see how good the Syracuse D is… how are Kingz and Betsy so bad against worse Ds?

This staff breaks shooters, I think that’s become clear

 

[tbonezone]

we need to see more alley oops to sadiq white. ala the great stevie thompson. he is a vertical mismatch for many defenders. throw it over them . let sadiq do the rest.

 

[RedtheGOB]

They won't be. Short number of games. Think back to a lot of our great shooters. They got off to slow starts as well.

Exactly. We always remember the big games but so many of those came late in the season or the big east tourney.

 

[Sbucketball]

Will be the best thing for this team in the long run. If Donnie comes back, Sadiq is absolutely the 6th man who can come in IMMEDIATELY and contribute. Happy Autry realized he is the guy to play over Betsey. You win with your big time talent. If Betsey is feeling it one day, or we need more shooting, fine, have the split be closer to 50/50. But going forward, we are going to need Sadiq. I think his performance Tuesday is being slightly overlooked. He was very good.

I’d like to see White and Betsey get more minutes at the expense of JJ and Kiyan. Give Kingz time at SG and play him with those other forwards. We have flexibility so no reason we cant give minutes to whoever is contributing to winning any given day.

 

[SUSScuse]

I rewatched the last 3 mins of the game. Had some huge boards and was playing hard defense. Kid has no fear. Him and Kiyan are built for the spotlight. Kiyan needs to clean up his shot selection and his Defensive toughness, Sadiq needs to clean up his offense. They're both well on on their way.

Really all things considered they're doing everything we've always hoped our freshman would do. Even our best freshman over the years didn't play this level of competition Thanksgiving week. They didn't even really ever leave NY.

Honestly we played with fire with our schedule and this 4 game stretch but it may pay off. I'm laughing at some of the noncons that other teams played.

Except for that 2015-16 team. Remember them? I'm pretty sure they won a thanksgiving tournament that year with some good freshman talent.

 

[RedtheGOB]

Except for that 2015-16 team. Remember them? I'm pretty sure they won a thanksgiving tournament that year with some good freshman talent.

Some of the earlier tourneys were only 2 games. Yea they won it but that was against the #18 and 25 team in the Bahamas. Oddly enough they lost their next 2. Wisco at the dome and at Georgetown.

 

[SUSScuse]

Some of the earlier tourneys were only 2 games. Yea they won it but that was against the #18 and 25 team in the Bahamas. Oddly enough they lost their next 2. Wisco at the dome and at Georgetown.

MY point was they were young and left NY and won the tournament, you made it sound like we never leave.

 

[DomeHolmes]

I think this will be the approximate path going forward when Donnie comes back

12 minutes with Donnie. /C . One or the other can play center on D. Both in the game at the end for freethrows in close games

10 at PF with Kyle or Souare at C

3 at SF if Betsey is cold

Gets him 25 minutes, Keeps Donnie at 28, Kyle 25-30, Souare a few based on opponent.

Betsey is an OK player, but he is the eighth man. His defense has been OK at best so if he’s not hitting threes, he doesn’t play much.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Some of the earlier tourneys were only 2 games. Yea they won it but that was against the #18 and 25 team in the Bahamas. Oddly enough they lost their next 2. Wisco at the dome and at Georgetown.

We won 3 games. The first team was unranked.

 

[shu 49]

I rewatched the last 3 mins of the game. Had some huge boards and was playing hard defense. Kid has no fear. Him and Kiyan are built for the spotlight. Kiyan needs to clean up his shot selection and his Defensive toughness, Sadiq needs to clean up his offense. They're both well on on their way.

Really all things considered they're doing everything we've always hoped our freshman would do. Even our best freshman over the years didn't play this level of competition Thanksgiving week. They didn't even really ever leave NY.

Honestly we played with fire with our schedule and this 4 game stretch but it may pay off. I'm laughing at some of the noncons that other teams played.

White I feel can be really tough to defend down low with that baby hook. Both times he did it he was off his ft way before defender left his. Donny really needs this move. His fade away is NBA and he needs to practice it more. I really like white.

 

[shu 49]

I’d like to see White and Betsey get more minutes at the expense of JJ and Kiyan. Give Kingz time at SG and play him with those other forwards. We have flexibility so no reason we cant give minutes to whoever is contributing to winning any given day.

We don’t beat Tennessee without JJ playing the way he did. I like Betsy buy needs a full year to work on mid range stuff to open his threes up.

 

[Sbucketball]

We don’t beat Tennessee without JJ playing the way he did. I like Betsy buy needs a full year to work on mid range stuff to open his threes up.

I'm not saying don't play JJ and Kiyan. Just saying if our forwards are hot we can steal some minutes from the SG position by sliding over Kingz.

 

[shu 49]

I'm not saying don't play JJ and Kiyan. Just saying if our forwards are hot we can steal some minutes from the SG position by sliding over Kingz.

Yeah agree with that. Betsy has a place when he is hot or even warm. He just needs to do little things except hang at three point line ya know.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cuse_NYC]

I’d like to see White and Betsey get more minutes at the expense of JJ and Kiyan. Give Kingz time at SG and play him with those other forwards. We have flexibility so no reason we cant give minutes to whoever is contributing to winning any given day.

Eh, Kiyan hit a bit of a wall, but hopefully he can get off of it. JJ maybe is getting his confidence back? Betsey I feel will be hot/cold all yr. Maybe I’m too high on Sadiq, but to me, the more minutes for him, the better.

 

[Orangezoo]

Eh, Kiyan hit a bit of a wall, but hopefully he can get off of it. JJ maybe is getting his confidence back? Betsey I feel will be hot/cold all yr. Maybe I’m too high on Sadiq, but to me, the more minutes for him, the better.

Kiyan just looks like he is listening to the staff and being more selective, especially when the margin of error is smaller. I think he will continue to grow into his role and have some bigger games.

Sadiq is a stud and agreed he just makes winning plays on both ends.

 

[tbonezone]

you build some chemistry with freeman , white and kyle inside we matchup with any ACC frontline .
depth is an issue yes. betsey brings a corner threat and ibrahim is basically 5 fouls and a block maybe.

 

[Sbucketball]

Eh, Kiyan hit a bit of a wall, but hopefully he can get off of it. JJ maybe is getting his confidence back? Betsey I feel will be hot/cold all yr. Maybe I’m too high on Sadiq, but to me, the more minutes for him, the better.

Kiyan is good and will be really good, but I'm worried teams will purposely play him physical to take him out of his game. He'll figure it out eventually, but might be choppy to start ACC play.

 

[Sbucketball]

Eh, Kiyan hit a bit of a wall, but hopefully he can get off of it. JJ maybe is getting his confidence back? Betsey I feel will be hot/cold all yr. Maybe I’m too high on Sadiq, but to me, the more minutes for him, the better.

JJ was huge in the stretch v Tenn. As long as he gives 100% on defense and doesn't make bonehead plays like going under the screen against shooters or not knowing how to switch, and only takes good shots on offense, he'll be good.

 

[Sbucketball]

Eh, Kiyan hit a bit of a wall, but hopefully he can get off of it. JJ maybe is getting his confidence back? Betsey I feel will be hot/cold all yr. Maybe I’m too high on Sadiq, but to me, the more minutes for him, the better.

And Sadiq definitely needs minutes. He's an animal.

If Kyle is unplayable final minute protecting a lead in games where we need FTs more than a stop, the Sadiq/Donnie combo will be really important. Sadiq rose up high to secure the winning board against Tennessee.

 

[Nicknack]

I like Betsy but i think he needs to be played based off his first 5 - 10 minutes. If he chucks up 3 - 4 shots and he's missing i think white adds more defensively and his offense is good enough that he becomes a net positive compared to betsy

Completely agree because if the 3's aren't falling, he adds nothing else offensively.

Kingz hasn’t shot well against anyone until Tennessee. Betsey was great against Houston. I think Kingz is just getting comfortable.

The thing about Kingz is that even if the 3's are going down, he finds other ways to score. Betsey is sort of a one trick pony.

While I like Betsey, he shouldn't be getting the same min as Sadiq. As of now, they're both at 19 min a game (18.9/19.1).

 

[Orangezoo]

JJ was huge in the stretch v Tenn. As long as he gives 100% on defense and doesn't make bonehead plays like going under the screen against shooters or not knowing how to switch, and only takes good shots on offense, he'll be good.

JJ got got to the spots on the floor he is most comfortable scoring from and it showed. If he keeps things simple, he just needs to use his pace and handle to get to his spots and when he can do so he can be really effective. He looked the most comfortable he has in a long time during that stretch which is a great development.

 

[Orangezoo]

Completely agree because if the 3's aren't falling, he adds nothing else offensively.


The thing about Kingz is that even if the 3's are going down, he finds other ways to score. Betsey is sort of a one trick pony.

While I like Betsey, he shouldn't be getting the same min as Sadiq. As of now, they're both at 19 min a game (18.9/19.1).

I’ll just say that with Betsey it’s a ride the hot hand scenario. If he’s getting open looks and nailing them you let it ride since he does a good job defensively and is a more physical presence on that end than Kingz or Sadiq and thus he brings a slightly different look.