The Michael Gbinije What if? Poll.

[Trueblue25]

What if Syracuse University never picked up Michael Gbinije from Duke?

His playing time and roll has been debated over this forum time and time again. It's been proven that G is a versatile athlete that can player the 1, 2 and 3 if needed.

How essential/helpful do you think G's contributions have been?

Or do you think he's a hindrance?

I think without him we'd have several more losses. His ability to play either guard position is huge. I think all of us underestimate the strain and stress having Gbinije as an option has not only taken off Ennis and Cooney, but Boeheim as well.

 

[OrangeAl]

Without Michael Gbinije we don't win twentysix games! Not twentysix!

 

[jdubs30]

It's honestly been huge. Offensively he's been less than stellar, but it's clear he knows what he's doing on defense and like you said he can play 3 positions.

If we don't have him, we'd either see Rak a lot at the 4; or Roberson a lot; and our backup PG would be Patterson, who hasn't even played in 3 months.

I'd say we'd have 5 or 6 losses easily right now. This is based on the assumption that Buss and Roberson just aren't ready right now.

 

[Trueblue25]

Wish this damn poll worked...


To me Gbinije joining our team is just another show of our beloved coach's genius.

 

[jgeorge322]

Its a good question because we literally don't have a third guard. What makes it more interesting is im starting to be convinced mike may be better suites for the 3.

 

[Trueblue25]

Bump because poll is now working!

 

[bnoro]

I like silent G and he has started to pick his game up a lot. I also think for us to go far in the tourney he will have to play a big role one game.

However, I really believe that Buss could do a similar job to what Gbinije has done this year and possibly even bring a little bit more on the offensive side. I don't think there would be too much of a difference but I don't think Boeheim would be using Buss as much as G if we didn't have G this season.

 

[two3zone]

Wish this damn poll worked... To me Gbinije joining our team is just another show of our beloved coach's genius.

It's a good move we got him, but on the list of what I'd consider genius moves by our hall of fame coach I wouldn't consider this one of them.

 

[Briancuse]

We need him, but with that said maybe my expectations were too high going in, but i expected a little more from him.

 

[HarrisonJBounel]

It's definitely a plus having him, but if we didn't, I bet Buss would have become almost as serviceable if given the time and attention that Gbinije has received, as far as playing a guard spot. Ditto Roberson for any forward time MG has had.

 

[CaptainJ]

Too many variables for my mind to give a realistic opinion right now, but I like the kid and we have him for 2 more years.

I guess I could throw one more variable in for you all to consider: Would our games vs Duke have been different with him on their team as a junior?

One more thing: A player willing to sit out a year at Syracuse rather than staying at Duke is always going to warm my heart.

 

[cpatrocks]

Poll Choice

 

[OttoMets]

Didn't he hit the go-ahead shot late in the St. Francis game?

Anyway, I like the kid and am glad he's here, but I think other guys on our roster could have given us his production in his minutes. With Patterson taking five minutes a game and Roberson filling in for some front-court minutes, no reason to think we wouldn't be be 27-1 or 26-2.

Since they're not taking those minutes, of course, Gbinije is valuable and will continue to be valuable for our final (12?) games.

 

[Trueblue25]

One more thing: A player willing to sit out a year at Syracuse rather than staying at Duke is always going to warm my heart.

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