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<blockquote data-quote="MtnWasp" data-source="post: 869961" data-attributes="member: 4110"><p>They have potential but they will need to make very large strides to dig us out of the hole</p><p></p><p>I can see where my evaluations may seem a little harsh but look at the context:</p><p></p><p>We went from a team that was .647 in the ACC to one that was .250. That's a big drop. The ACC championship team had four main guys, two of which returned. While neither Devoe or Usher may have been the stars of the level of Alvarado or Wright, both held-up their end this season, stayed healthy and produced at a level at or above their previous season.</p><p></p><p>With that NCAAT team, we had a defensive efficiency ranking of 160 (out of 355 = average) and an offensive efficiency rating of 44. Those numbers drop to 199 and 277, respectively for this season. That means GT was passed by 66% of NCAAT eligible teams between last season and this one in offensive efficiency.</p><p></p><p>Throughout the season the topic of discussion was finding a third (and even a 4th scorer). None emerged, at least consistently. Deferring to Mike Devoe, who was taking on double and triple teams all season, is really a non-starter and that doesn't explain hesitancy on the defensive end and on the boards. The opportunities were there for several guys to help pick up the slack but the production was simply not there to prevent the program from tanking. </p><p></p><p>At the higher levels of Div 1, it is the rule rather than the exception that star players move on. In good programs, the next man up picks up the slack. While it was never realistic to expect no drop-off this season, the production of the guys behind Devoe and Usher was simply not adequate. In the case of Sturdivant, he was poised to take one of the key roles as he had the minutes in the system, has high 3* size and talent and shot a decent percentage behind Alvarado. While he is solid, the production numbers are not there. While he was okay in terms on not doing bad stuff, he came-up way short in doing enough good, impactful things. Deebo Coleman was a highly rated recruit. Again, the production was not there for the minutes played. That is the story for too many guys: poor production per minute played. As a result, the offensive efficiency rating goes from 44 to 277. That drop is harsh. analyzing reasons behind the drop is also harsh. </p><p></p><p>That lack of production translated in a 20 loss team and an ACC percentage of .250. I'm not saying the kids can't play, but there is a LOT of ground to be made up here. There is a general lack of quickness and creativity in getting shots for each other (especially with Usher now gone). This will need to be addressed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtnWasp, post: 869961, member: 4110"] They have potential but they will need to make very large strides to dig us out of the hole I can see where my evaluations may seem a little harsh but look at the context: We went from a team that was .647 in the ACC to one that was .250. That's a big drop. The ACC championship team had four main guys, two of which returned. While neither Devoe or Usher may have been the stars of the level of Alvarado or Wright, both held-up their end this season, stayed healthy and produced at a level at or above their previous season. With that NCAAT team, we had a defensive efficiency ranking of 160 (out of 355 = average) and an offensive efficiency rating of 44. Those numbers drop to 199 and 277, respectively for this season. That means GT was passed by 66% of NCAAT eligible teams between last season and this one in offensive efficiency. Throughout the season the topic of discussion was finding a third (and even a 4th scorer). None emerged, at least consistently. Deferring to Mike Devoe, who was taking on double and triple teams all season, is really a non-starter and that doesn't explain hesitancy on the defensive end and on the boards. The opportunities were there for several guys to help pick up the slack but the production was simply not there to prevent the program from tanking. At the higher levels of Div 1, it is the rule rather than the exception that star players move on. In good programs, the next man up picks up the slack. While it was never realistic to expect no drop-off this season, the production of the guys behind Devoe and Usher was simply not adequate. In the case of Sturdivant, he was poised to take one of the key roles as he had the minutes in the system, has high 3* size and talent and shot a decent percentage behind Alvarado. While he is solid, the production numbers are not there. While he was okay in terms on not doing bad stuff, he came-up way short in doing enough good, impactful things. Deebo Coleman was a highly rated recruit. Again, the production was not there for the minutes played. That is the story for too many guys: poor production per minute played. As a result, the offensive efficiency rating goes from 44 to 277. That drop is harsh. analyzing reasons behind the drop is also harsh. That lack of production translated in a 20 loss team and an ACC percentage of .250. I'm not saying the kids can't play, but there is a LOT of ground to be made up here. There is a general lack of quickness and creativity in getting shots for each other (especially with Usher now gone). This will need to be addressed. [/QUOTE]
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