Why no McLeod at all?

[M2MPrinciples]

Any value McLeod adds on defense is negated by him being a total sinkhole on offense. He has no range or post game so he just clogs up the paint and makes it easier for defenses to contain any penetration we might get.

The bigger question is why Red didn't bring in another 6'10"+ guy. Anything's possible but I think counting on Petar or Jyare or Donnie to hold down the 5 against ACC opponents when Lampkin sits is asking for trouble.

 

[Niastri]

Watch this highlights reel of McLeod at Florida State. The first 45 seconds shows you all about his offensive upside.

He did a lot of things at Florida State that he just isn't being allowed to do here. Last year, it was ball dominant guards that didn't look to pass, so far this year it's coaching decisions.

I don't think the problem lies with McLeod, I think it's a coaching issue.

 

[DoctahLexus]

Any value McLeod adds on defense is negated by him being a total sinkhole on offense. He has no range or post game so he just clogs up the paint and makes it easier for defenses to contain any penetration we might get.

The bigger question is why Red didn't bring in another 6'10"+ guy. Anything's possible but I think counting on Petar or Jyare or Donnie to hold down the 5 against ACC opponents when Lampkin sits is asking for trouble.

Lampkin is not going to sit for extended amounts of time unless he is hurt. He just averaged 28 mins a game last season on a quality tourney team in a tough conference. We can't be thinking he is going to sit a lot based on one game that he played with a back brace.

 

[M2MPrinciples]

Lampkin is not going to sit for extended amounts of time unless he is hurt. He just averaged 28 mins a game last season on a quality tourney team in a tough conference. We can't be thinking he is going to sit a lot based on one game that he played with a back brace.

I wouldn't expect him to play more than 30 MPG. My point is that for those other 10 minutes our opponents are going to hunt the paint like nobody's business. At least if they're smart.