Game Thread - Pitt, 3/4

Gtbowhunter90

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He's a gamer, hellva player, and has the heart of a lion, but I don't think that he has the measurable's or athletic ability to be a draft pick.

That said, he will absolutely have a basketball career after college, but it will likely be with a top European/foreign team.

Just an FYI, there are only 2 rounds in the NBA draft.
Thanks for the clarification on NBA rounds. I never knew that actually.
 

Techster

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No. His spot at Georgia Tech.

We had him lined up for an OV and probable commitment, but Devoe pulled the trigger that same week, so we canceled.

I was kidding.

It was more a reply to how much Capel was throwing love to Alvarado after the game.
 

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One more thought about the Pitt game. Pastner had a really atypical distribution of minutes and rotations in that game. Bubba only had 8 min as Usher and Moore combined for 46 minutes (essentially all the 3 spot and a bit of the 4) . It was good to see both of them play well - they are keys to how well we can be next year. I was surprised to see DeVoe stay at 30 min given his TOs - some of which were just bad. Expected to see Bubba get some of those minutes but likely he has to score if he is cutting into even a TO prone DeVoe. The other surprise was Evan at 21 min - with production - almost a double double in 21 min (10 pts 8 reb).

Just projecting for next year, hard to see a 9/10 man rotation or even an 8 man rotation. CJP is going to play Jose/DeVoe/Moses really heavy min (35 or so) plus Usher at least 20/25. I would expect the other minutes (and our style of play) to be determined by who steps up at the 3/4 spots plus a little bit of Saba.
 

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One more thought about the Pitt game. Pastner had a really atypical distribution of minutes and rotations in that game. Bubba only had 8 min as Usher and Moore combined for 46 minutes (essentially all the 3 spot and a bit of the 4) . It was good to see both of them play well - they are keys to how well we can be next year. I was surprised to see DeVoe stay at 30 min given his TOs - some of which were just bad. Expected to see Bubba get some of those minutes but likely he has to score if he is cutting into even a TO prone DeVoe. The other surprise was Evan at 21 min - with production - almost a double double in 21 min (10 pts 8 reb).

Just projecting for next year, hard to see a 9/10 man rotation or even an 8 man rotation. CJP is going to play Jose/DeVoe/Moses really heavy min (35 or so) plus Usher at least 20/25. I would expect the other minutes (and our style of play) to be determined by who steps up at the 3/4 spots plus a little bit of Saba.

With about 5 minutes left in the game Pastner walked down and motioned for Bubba to go in. He shook his head no and then put a towel on his head. Pastner was pissed. I'm not sure what was going on.
 

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With about 5 minutes left in the game Pastner walked down and motioned for Bubba to go in. He shook his head no and then put a towel on his head. Pastner was pissed. I'm not sure what was going on.
Not denying your interpretation, but I also saw the interaction and interpreted it as Pastner asking something, and did not see a “pissed” reaction to the head shake.
 

cyclejacket

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Not denying your interpretation, but I also saw the interaction and interpreted it as Pastner asking something, and did not see a “pissed” reaction to the head shake.

I hope you're correct. I sit in the section behind the bench and when Coach turned his head our way he definitely was saying something. Except for the fact I've heard he doesn't cuss I would've sworn he was letting out some salty, GTSwarm type reaction.
 

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I hope you're correct. I sit in the section behind the bench and when Coach turned his head our way he definitely was saying something. Except for the fact I've heard he doesn't cuss I would've sworn he was letting out some salty, GTSwarm type reaction.

"Aw, gosh darn it all ta heck!" - C Pastner
 
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