Class of 2016 SG/SF Andrew White (VA; Grad Transfer from Nebraska)

[RF2044]

I have never trusted you.

You, kingotis, and most of my ex's fathers.

 

[Orangeman13]

Let me say this. Someone is going to have to be a team player so AW comes here and the word is someone is willing not to start. And my understanding is that Battle starts and Lydon comes off the bench playing significant minutes.

This team understands a chance at a national title is on the line.

 

[orangeinnyc]

Let me say this. Someone is going to have to be a team player so AW comes here and the word is someone is willing not to start. And my understanding is that Battle starts and Lydon comes off the bench playing significant minutes.

This team understands a chance at a national title is on the line.

I can see lydon coming off the bench and it makes sense. He got used to it last year and was a great 6th man. I think he'll def play start minutes but now with him coming in for either Roberson white or gillion it will provide the team with more flexibility and also light a fire under the current starters to play hard and disciplined or risk being yanked early. Roberson better be plugged in because I can see the scenario where his mins go down because of this

 

[creatorsgam]

Gillion white robey Lydon Colman

Or

Gillion battle white robey Coleman.

Risk the chance starting battle and him blowing up and getting nba in his mind, or bring him off the bench and not get all that hype...? I guess it's a good problem to have.
And also have him for another year maybe...?

Some have suggested Battle was promised a starting role. Perhaps, but regardless a lot of solid posters here are adamant he will be starting.

If Lydon willingly steps up and volunteers to be "6th man," he will cement one heck of a legend here when all is said and done.

 

[4evaOrange]

Ok so line up is gillion battle white robey Coleman, and Lydon in before first tv timeout...? Lol

 

[RF2044]

Let me say this. Someone is going to have to be a team player so AW comes here and the word is someone is willing not to start. And my understanding is that Battle starts and Lydon comes off the bench playing significant minutes.

This team understands a chance at a national title is on the line.

Which is the ultimate goal.

Great to hear--after getting a taste of the F4 last year, I'm glad to hear the returnees are eager for more.

 

[Jack Hall]

Let me say this. Someone is going to have to be a team player so AW comes here and the word is someone is willing not to start. And my understanding is that Battle starts and Lydon comes off the bench playing significant minutes.

This team understands a chance at a national title is on the line.

Which, if true , begs the question: who will play backside of zone as a starter? White or Battle? I would think White unless he has demanded to be top of zone in addition to wanting to start

 

[Jack Hall]

This was always the case with White, ie either Gillon, Battle, Lydon or Robes had to sit, who would be willing...

 

[orangeinnyc]

Which, if true , begs the question: who will play backside of zone as a starter? White or Battle? I would think White unless he has demanded to be top of zone in addition to wanting to start

Think it'll be battle. He's noted for his tenacity on D and white doesn't have the best lateral quickness

 

[Orangeman13]

Think it'll be battle. He's noted for his tenacity on D and white doesn't have the best lateral quickness

I'm hearing it will be Lydon...

 

[Orangeman13]

Some have suggested Battle was promised a starting role. Perhaps, but regardless a lot of solid posters here are adamant he will be starting.

If Lydon willingly steps up and volunteers to be "6th man," he will cement one heck of a legend here when all is said and done.

My understanding is that this is how it will play out.

 

[pearl31]

have believed O13 from the getgo, but it's nonetheless strange that AW (despite theories floated above) remains uncommitted

 

[Jack Hall]

I'm hearing it will be Lydon...

Yes you are saying Lydon wont start. But who starts at 3 in zone and who starts at 2 in zone, thats what i was wondering, we shall see...hopefully

 

[orangeinnyc]

I'm hearing it will be Lydon...

No way do I see lydon at the top of the zone. If we are really gonna get out and run we would want battle there to catch the outlet pass/long rebounds and use his speed with the ball to start the break and get a lot of easy transition buckets...if you mean lydon off the bench than yes I agree

 

[HoustonCuse]

Taking all this at face value - which I do: all I can say is, this better work because I think this type of maneuvering is not going to play very well on the recruiting circuit. A guy like Lydon losing out on a starting position after being a critical contributor to a Final Four because we brought in an 11th hour fifth-year ? Boy any team recruiting against us for a player could go for miles with that. If it is Battle that doesn't start - the recruiting impacts could be even worse. We are gunning for some serious A-list talent in 17 and those guys, I have a strong feeling, they ain't gonna play around if they think this could happen to them.

 

[Orangeman13]

No way do I see lydon at the top of the zone. If we are really gonna get out and run we would want battle there to catch the outlet pass/long rebounds and use his speed with the ball to start the break and get a lot of easy transition buckets...if you mean lydon off the bench than yes I agree

I mean Lydon coming off the bench.

 

[Jack Hall]

have believed O13 from the getgo, but it's nonetheless strange that AW (despite theories floated above) remains uncommitted

I am not convinced its a done deal. Ie if AW demands to start and play big mins in top of zone. Ie as a 2. Does JB say yes? Who knows but its possible that is part of indecision

 

[dasher]

Let me say this. Someone is going to have to be a team player so AW comes here and the word is someone is willing not to start. And my understanding is that Battle starts and Lydon comes off the bench playing significant minutes.

This team understands a chance at a national title is on the line.

That sounds like trouble because as we all know, someone will have to sit at the end of games.

 

[Briancuse]

I am not convinced its a done deal. Ie if AW demands to start and play mins in top of zone. Does JB say yes. Who knows but its possible that is part of indecision

What are his other options?

 

[HoustonCuse]

I am not convinced its a done deal. Ie if AW demands to start and play mins in top of zone. Does JB say yes. Who knows but its possible that is part of indecision

Again in light of my last post - maybe the hold up is JB deciding if he really wants this deal. It has a chance to backfire quite seriously.

 

[pearl31]

What are his other options?

srsly? plenty of top schools with an open schollie would gobble him up in a second

 

[Briancuse]

srsly? plenty of top schools with an open schollie would gobble him up in a second

Its almost August, he doesn't have a whole lot of time left.

 

[Jack Hall]

What are his other options?

Then why is he waiting for clarification from JB, as reported?

 

[Cusefan0307]

I'm guessing you'll see a lot of Lydon at the 5 again.

 

[Jack Hall]

Again in light of my last post - maybe the hold up is JB deciding if he really wants this deal. It has a chance to backfire quite seriously.

Was JB fidgeting at his nose tonite on bench? That might be a tell