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[gte447f]

I think I’m finally ready for Shembari to run point until Jose returns

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Sarcasm? I can't tell...

I don't know what Shembari has done, but he is so far under the bench with Pastner, he will never see the light of day.

Maybe it's just that he has shown absolutely nothing on the court in his time here. Its weird because he is the most athletic guard on the team.

 

[OG-T]

With Pastner, most disappointed he didn’t boost team at the end with plays, motion, something to create. We don’t have that player right now. Devoe is great, but he’s not a blow by you player, he’s a crafty get around you player. It’s not as effective in crunch time when D waiting for it. Not fair of Pastner to let Devoe carry it - and force things - when he clearly could have used a little play-making help from bench.

 

[MiracleWhips]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Sarcasm? I can't tell...

I don't know what Shembari has done, but he is so far under the bench with Pastner, he will never see the light of day.

Maybe it's just that he has shown absolutely nothing on the court in his time here. Its weird because he is the most athletic guard on the team.

None at all. Shembari plays better defense than bubba and I’ll take that all day. But call me crazy I think he got in last night for a hot second right? Hopefully Pastner will leave him in a bit longer next game after last night.

 

[gte447f]

None at all. Shembari plays better defense than bubba and I’ll take that all day. But call me crazy I think he got in last night for a hot second right? Hopefully Pastner will leave him in a bit longer next game after last night.

Yes, I believe he got in for about 1:26 early in the game. I was waiting in an unbearably slow line for concessions at the time and missed it. I thought he might play more because in the pre-game interview with Andy Demetra, Pastner actually mentioned that Shembari would have to pick up some slack with Jose out.

 

[CuseJacket]

And I thought he was your favorite player...aren't you the guy who wanted to see him hoist more three-pointers up to lessen up the D?

;-)

Calling myself out... Did anyone else have an out of body moment when #5 caught the ball on the wing with 30 sec to go in OT, unguarded at the 3-point line? I can't be the only one who had a reaction at that juncture.

After seeing what we saw for the first 4:30 of the period, I literally said out loud "F*** it, put it up".

We then scored 2, gave up a 3, and turns out in hindsight it could have been the right play. Haters.

 

[Vespidie]

Do we not practice ft’s?

No because we're already so good at making them. It's a natural thing.

 

[Vespidie]

Does Alvarado make that much of a difference on the offensive side? Right now it looks like there’s literally no plan on offense. The same it’s been since Pastner has been here. Will Usher provide significant help for outside shooting? It looks like everyone is unsure of themselves. With Alvarado out, Parham is being asked to do way too much. Our offensive strategy looks to be pass around the perimeter until either Devoe or Parham drives to the paint and throws up a shot. Banks has basically been a non factor on the offensive side for 2 games.

YES. He is a TRUE PG that has the ability to find open people. Unfortunately the open people tend to take disadvantage of their situation. One only needs to look at the assist totals with a healthy Jose versus a less than 100% /MIA Jose.

 

[Vespidie]

Should have never come down to that. How can anyone justify how awful this program is.

It's easy to justify with an eye test.

 

[Vespidie]

So the dude misses a 3 so bad that it ricocheted at just the right angle to go in ... and we prance around the court like we meant to do that?

Friggin clown a** lucky shot.

We'd have done the exact same thing if the shoe was on the other foot.

 

[Peacone36]

it was weird how on the sidelines Jose was going crazy jumping up and down with a supposed hurt ankle

I wouldn’t question Jose’s desire to play nor Pastners want for him to be on the floor.

 

[Vespidie]

Alvarado likely out another 3 weeks....so much for a minor injury

If not given time for the ankle to heal completely, he'll not be useful to the team at all. Lingering ankle's are agility killers.

 

[kg01]

We'd have done the exact same thing if the shoe was on the other foot.

Been happy? Clearly, yes.

Prance around the floor mocking fans, taunting the opponent? No.

The kid was doing it the whole game so I wasn't surprised.

 

[Vespidie]

You can’t keep using Usher being out as an excuse though. Besides that, it’s the point guard spot that has absolutely killed us the last two games.

This is the determining factor as to whether this team wins or loses also. Guard play, especially PG play is the motor that makes the vehicle go.

 

[lauraee]

How is it a "razor thin margin" because we lose our best player who is a 3 year starting pg? The kind of depth that let's you just eat that type of injury without losing a beat isnt easy to build nor is it common.

Even the pukes & kensucky can struggle with injuries.

 

[LibertyTurns]

I hate we lost but it’s not as hrs to watch this team as it has been in the past. I guess we’re no longer hopeless, just stuck in that purgatory between being borderline bad but not quite mediocre yet.

 

[GT11]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

Sarcasm? I can't tell...

I don't know what Shembari has done, but he is so far under the bench with Pastner, he will never see the light of day.

Maybe it's just that he has shown absolutely nothing on the court in his time here. Its weird because he is the most athletic guard on the team.

Good attitude unfortunately can’t play

 

[MiracleWhips]

Good attitude unfortunately can’t play

You don’t believe in him GT11? I’d like to hear your opinion on him.

 

[GT11]

This is the determining factor as to whether this team wins or loses also. Guard play, especially PG play is the motor that makes the vehicle go.

Whether you want to hear it or not, it’s the truth. With him, Alvarado, Devoe on the floor at the same opens up a lot of options. This will allow Devoe to be a scorer like at UGA and not a facilitator

 

[GT11]

You don’t believe in him GT11? I’d like to hear your opinion on him.

Good kid with great attitude. Seems to have peaked while during first year at UT. Whether it’s confidence or just satisfied with where is can’t say. Too many bad decisions on the floor and hasn’t made a basket in two years.

 

[GTpdm]

The kid was doing it the whole game so I wasn't surprised.

Well, not the WHOLE game; there were the times that he was jamming his forearm into a defender’s chest or throat...I guess he was too busy pushing off at those times to taunt or gloat.