Lineup 3.0 options
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Whoa S-man. You and I might agree. Been screaming all summer long on here that Wilson and Dji need to get the vast majority of minutes at the two because Sherod can't guard the 2. Of course, I didn't realize that not only can Sherod not guard the 2, but he pretty much can't guard (that's not a knock on Sherod, one of my favorite Spiders just a reality as to where he at with his recovery).
And Gilly only getting 30 minutes. Well, I would agree with that too. It's never-ever gonna happen because Mooney but maybe just maybe playing a player all 40 minutes every single night in fact does not mean you get the best for that player for all those 40 minutes. Also maybe, when a player makes multiple poor plays (which he did against Maryland), he needs a bit of break to refocus and maybe some coaching, even if he is in his mid 20's and has been in the program for forever.
I like getting Randolph some minutes. I have no idea if the kid can play or not but the results thus far indicate it certainly wouldn't hurt for us to give him some minutes.
Gilly will only need to play 30 because every game with Lineup 3.0 will be like the Georgia State game.
Solid…I liked this…hopefully the like button police won’t arrest me😀…I think Gilly playing 40 min is a problem. I personally think, give Gilly a break even if it’s at the 2 min before tv TO could get him a rest. Him playing all those min hurts the rotation in terms of the log jam at the 2. Dji or Zay can run PG for a few of those min. I like giving Marcus a shot too, I just think programs need to throw some of the young guys out there to build. I know some don’t like that idea and I know some will take that and run coach into the ground. This isn’t that…just my thoughts on how to play guys..an opinion. As people have said this year constantly…always something about Blake. He ain’t coming through those doors. Guys have to step up but can’t unless they are given opportunities. That’s at any program. When these Srs are gone and even Tyler (possibly going pro) That’s a big chunk of scoring and inexperience starting next year. Quality min this year can help that. 🕷🏀
We have called for this for 17-years. The one making the substitutions doesn't agree.
Lineup is starting to become obvious. am I the only one that sees it?
Gilyard
DJ
Crabtree
Burton
Golden
Gilyard
DJ
Crabtree
Burton
Golden
I can go either way on the Crabtree/Cayo lineup. I think you run both out for stretches to change our shape.
I do think Dji needs more time. Isaiah is an offensive liability in spite of his D. Dji seems very comfortable slashing and has the length to get to the rim where Isaiah is panicking his kickout.
I do think Dji needs more time. Isaiah is an offensive liability in spite of his D. Dji seems very comfortable slashing and has the length to get to the rim where Isaiah is panicking his kickout.
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Sal
Burton
Crabtree
Djii
Zay
the other guys can sub in for them for 10 minutes a night per spot. That 6 years is over, lets look forward!
Burton
Crabtree
Djii
Zay
the other guys can sub in for them for 10 minutes a night per spot. That 6 years is over, lets look forward!
We could reinvent ourselves as the team that’s always playing for next year. I mean, that’s a brand.
It has been the brand since my freshman year in 2012. Lots of fun times have been had
Let’s talk some lineups. What’s your best 5? Not sure if this is the starting 5, but I’d like to see Gilly, Goose, Sherod, Burton, Grant. Cayo gets the short end of the stick but I think this gives us much more scoring and the defense doesn’t suffer. I also don’t think this hurts our rebounding much. Goose gives us more size and versatility than Wilson, and hopefully more O. Mooney really chewed out Wilson coming off the floor into a timeout after a few bad possessions from him on offense and D.
Zay, Dji, Goose, Connor, Nick ... all have had moments but have been inconsistant. nobody's "earned" the right to lock up that starting spot.
I don't want to go overboard with one good game against UMass, but Goose played well. I'd ride the hot hand and see where he's at. Nick's doing fine in his current role.
Cayo's playing hard. I'll keep him in. So nothing drastic in the lineup.
Gilyard
Goose
Burton
Cayo
Golden
I don't want to go overboard with one good game against UMass, but Goose played well. I'd ride the hot hand and see where he's at. Nick's doing fine in his current role.
Cayo's playing hard. I'll keep him in. So nothing drastic in the lineup.
Gilyard
Goose
Burton
Cayo
Golden
Agree about Goose, showed some flashes of the pre injury goose. I really like Zay, tough kid, always hustles, like to play D - my kind of player. I think it was Mo of the 2.0 who said he is kind of being misused right now, and I agree. I think he is more of a role player now, for defensive purposes, and not consistent enough on offense to be a big minute guy.
If Goose is back, and can hit shots like Bob Black indicates - then yes sman's lineup would be my choice. If not, then I think you do move Cayo out (though strong game vs Umass), and Burton in at 4, with rotation of whoever playing best at 2-3 positions between Crab, Dji, Sherod, Goose.
Not forgetting Wilson and Cayo. I like those guys coming off the bench, both are high energy guys that can come in and help in spurts. Of course if Cayo can start hitting that 15 footer and play like he did vs Umass every game he deserves all the minutes he can get.
If Goose is back, and can hit shots like Bob Black indicates - then yes sman's lineup would be my choice. If not, then I think you do move Cayo out (though strong game vs Umass), and Burton in at 4, with rotation of whoever playing best at 2-3 positions between Crab, Dji, Sherod, Goose.
Not forgetting Wilson and Cayo. I like those guys coming off the bench, both are high energy guys that can come in and help in spurts. Of course if Cayo can start hitting that 15 footer and play like he did vs Umass every game he deserves all the minutes he can get.
I like a switch at 2 with more Crabtree and Dji. Isaiah rotates in if they need more quickness on D.
If Nate gets his post game sorted out and can improve his free throw form, his minutes seem fine.
I guess I’m in the minority but I want less of nick and feel his only minutes should come when Nate is out. He’s perhaps our 2nd best 3pt threat but I think every other aspect of his game is subpar except perhaps rebounding.
If Nate gets his post game sorted out and can improve his free throw form, his minutes seem fine.
I guess I’m in the minority but I want less of nick and feel his only minutes should come when Nate is out. He’s perhaps our 2nd best 3pt threat but I think every other aspect of his game is subpar except perhaps rebounding.
I agree - Nick is a great person and one of my favorite Spiders ever but he just looks uncomfortable on the court and the injuries have taken their toll. At times, it almost looks to me like he wants Coach to take him out since he realizes he is struggling to keep up on the defensive end.
Any other options on this team not playing that can give you 12 points and 5 rebounds? Nope
Nick is shooting 34% from three and 31% overall. FG% is the lowest of his career, and 3PT% second worst of his career (barely above his freshman year). I think he’s playing about as many minutes as he should - certainly don’t think he needs more.
Game to game, match up to match up, situation to situation as to how Nick is best used. Has an important part to play in whatever the best outcome of this season is to be.
When hot, can be a game changer. If not, at least aggressive on the boards.
Great asset to have on a team, but given physical reality needs to be used with a deft hand at the appropriate times.
When hot, can be a game changer. If not, at least aggressive on the boards.
Great asset to have on a team, but given physical reality needs to be used with a deft hand at the appropriate times.
I actually think Crabtree could do that, honestly. And provide better D.
If Connor tossed up 10-12 shots I’m pretty sure that he’d convert 12 points out of it. That’s what it’s taking nick to get there.
Yup, this was the lineup for much of the game tonight. I think it worked for the most part but thought we should have tried to go to Cayo more inside. You have to start Goose from here on out, right?
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He’s still the only guy on the team that can drive straight to the basket and score without taking half an hour to do so.
