Jump to content

First Look At The Team Thoughts 🤔

HoosMeanGreen

By HoosMeanGreen
in Mean Green Basketball

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Popular Post
Wookies Enthusiast

Wookies

Posted
  • Popular Post
Posted

Here are my thoughts on what I saw today through my admittedly green tinted glasses. Rubin and A Scott played as expected but A Scott was a bit more aggressive on the offensive end than he was last year. Sissoko wasn't bad but didn't have his best game, maybe in part because Allen also played a lot. Stone played well defensively but had a couple of gaffs on offense.

I was impressed with all of the transfers. Allen had an impressive game in the post on both sides of the ball. He's handy around the basket and is a good rebounder. It wouldn't surprise me if he ends up starting or at least splitting time with Sissoko. Buggs and Edwards are very good 3 pt shooters and will be a problem to defend. I think Edwards had 16 pts and Buggs had 9. CJ Noland(sp?) is a big boy on the perimeter. He did hit one 3 but his game kinda resembles Rubin's offensively, less of a jump shooter and more likely to drive the basket.

Overall, its hard to say how good we will be after one exhibition game against SHSU, but I am very optimistic. The defense is still there and I think the offense will be improved over last season. We have a solid 8 man rotation where all 8 guys can actually contribute on both ends of the court. Lots of hustle on defense, diving for loose balls and the new guys have bought in.

 

  • Upvote 16
Link to comment
Share on other sites
NT80 Grand Master

NT80

Posted
Posted
36 minutes ago, DeepGreen said:

I looked at the Mean Green Sports website and they show our first game on Oct 7.   I assume that was a typo.  Maybe November 7?

Yes, vs UNI Nov. 7...

Note:  The Men's season opening opponent Northern Iowa (Nov. 7) plays an exhibition game on Wed. Nov. 1 at 7pm vs Coe College on ESPN+ if you want to scout UNI.

  • Upvote 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Green Otaku Veteran

Green Otaku

Posted
Posted
48 minutes ago, Glory to the Green said:

I love Scott’s game, but I hope he’s able to control his fouling this season. 4 in 23 mins is not ideal. 

Agree, but I think that's just the tradeoff you pay for a guy like Scott. He's 100% every play, of every minute, and he doesn't know what it means to tone it down. 

  • Upvote 5
  • Lovely Take 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
GMG_Dallas Grand Master

GMG_Dallas

Posted
Posted

Through following the MBB Twitter page and score sheet, it looks like we have our replacement for... Hamlet. Perry was incredible and clutch but what we missed the past 2 years was guards who could get dribble penetration and finish at the rim. Rubin can do that, Perry could not. Edwards can and with both he and Rubin being threats to take the ball to the basket, our 3 point shooters will get plenty of open looks. Buggs will replace the 3 point shooting we lost with Perry. This team should be fun.

 

 

 

  • Upvote 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Marty Veteran

Marty

Posted
Posted
22 hours ago, Green Otaku said:

I'm surprised by the lack of playing for Christian Moore. I thought he'd be worked a little bit more into the rotation this year, which he might be as we go on. 

and Chrisdon Morgan. Is he just not an option?

  • Upvote 2
  • Skeptical Eagle 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
MeanGreen13 Collaborator

MeanGreen13

Posted
Posted
10 hours ago, Harry said:

He sure is but I also would like to point out that Robert Allen is going to be a huge addition as well. 

I recall catching some flak on the board for suggesting Allen would start over Sissoko when he signed. Can't replace skill.

  • Upvote 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
meangreenfaninno Grand Master

meangreenfaninno

Posted
Posted
On 10/29/2023 at 6:17 PM, Wookies said:

Allen had an impressive game in the post on both sides of the ball. He's handy around the basket and is a good rebounder. It wouldn't surprise me if he ends up starting or at least splitting time with Sissoko.

I think Allen could end up starting as well.  He seems to be the guy everyone missed out on as he is a real talent on both sides of the floor.  And he has good size so he can defend a post.

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Shark84 Mentor

Shark84

Posted
Posted
9 hours ago, Green Otaku said:

I can only assume they are losing out in practice to the new guys they keep bringing in. I'd expect both to transfer if they don't get playing time this year. 

I had heard that Morgan was set to leave until Grant left and Hodge was named as his replacement. I hope both Moore and Morgan get more playing time. Since this was just supposed to be an exhibition game, I wasn't sure why we didn't play more guys. Even in the last 3 minutes when we had the game on ice. Anyone know if we have a "secret" scrimmage set up with another school sometime this week? 

  • Confused 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


WE BELIEVE IN THE MEAN GREEN!

News

Recruiting

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Please review our full Privacy Policy before using our site.