They were great against Duke.
Against MSU Ndongo was 1-7 for 2 points and George was 4-10 (0-3) for 11 points with 1 assist to 3 turnovers. I wouldn't really classify that as great. George was good and showed reasons to be excited for the freshman but Ndongo wasn't. Showed athleticism and a defensive presence but not much else.
I still think the better path would to have been to focus around the returning experience we have in Sturdivant, Coleman, and Kelly (and Terry when he returns) and playing to their strengths while more slowly incorporating the younger players. However, at this point that ship has likely sailed. I don't think the style we are playing suits them at all so in the long run it probably is better to just go full on head first into the George and Ndongo combo.
LOL.. The returning players have been given many, many chances to prove themselves. Their opportunity has been there. I'm a Deebo fan and he was terrible last night when we needed him most.
Also, what a terrible take on Ndongo. You're going to bang on his stat line against Miss State? It was his second game back. He practiced a week after missing a month. Have you played much ball?
If you don't like playing / relying on freshmen, you are going to be disappointed because there is likely going to be a strong youth movement at GT.
Damon is going to entice high-level HS talent with playing time (and NIL) and I'm all for it. Let's give the ball to the guys that are going help us win!