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<blockquote data-quote="RamblinRed" data-source="post: 486480" data-attributes="member: 1776"><p>I think the summaries above are pretty good. I'll add a few more of my own</p><p></p><p>For a first game i'm pretty happy, You can see where the program is headed - even if there are going to be alot of bumps along the way.</p><p></p><p>We are becoming a much more modern, perimeter driven team.</p><p></p><p>Not horribly concerned about the loss of the huge lead. First game, young players, lack of focus. Part of the lumps you have to take.</p><p></p><p>To have a game that was never in doubt after halftime when both AD and Jose were awfully quiet on offense is a good thing. </p><p>FWIW that is the most points a GT team has scored under Pastner against a Div 1 opponent. I believe it was also highs in three point attempts and makes.</p><p></p><p>Haywood was really crucial in the first half. Was sort of quiet the first 12 min, but after that break he got quite aggressive and was actively calling for the ball before he took that first three. Those 3 threes in about 2 min basically put the game out of reach for Lamar.</p><p></p><p>AD has to find a way to channel his emotions positively. He came awfully close to getting a T when he got called for a third foul. You could hear the ref telling him to cut it out as he was being demonstrative on the court. Pastner was furious with him when he pulled him out - really chewed him out on the sideline.</p><p></p><p>It's also really interesting to watch Devoe shoot vs say Haywood or Sjolund, The latter 2 have these beautiful high arching jump shots. </p><p>Devoe's is more of a line drive shot, but watching him in half time warmups he only missed one shot despite his arc given him less room for error. He's just really consistent with the accuracy.</p><p></p><p>Right now i am completely comfortable with Jose, Curtis, Phillips, Alston, Devoe and Sjolund shooting open threes any time they have one - I don't think I have ever said that about a GT basketball team before. And before they are through at GT I might get there with Moore and Cole. Don't think I am ever going to get there with Moses - his shot is not pretty and is hard.</p><p></p><p>This team is likely going to get smoked by TN but that is ok, just keeping working and improving. Pastner's interview in the paper suggests he understands this is a transition year and one that might not be super pretty but he was quite upbeat about the next couple of years after this one.</p><p></p><p>I saw someone mention elsewhere about it would be nice if Banks was eligible so he might do better this year and not be on a hot seat next year. First off, all you have to do is look at his contract -specifically his buyout to understand Pastner is safe for 5 yrs, but after his 5th season it changes radically. Also, looking at this team, I think GT is better off in the long run if Banks has 2 yrs starting next year as this current group of FR and SO looks like a really nice base.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RamblinRed, post: 486480, member: 1776"] I think the summaries above are pretty good. I'll add a few more of my own For a first game i'm pretty happy, You can see where the program is headed - even if there are going to be alot of bumps along the way. We are becoming a much more modern, perimeter driven team. Not horribly concerned about the loss of the huge lead. First game, young players, lack of focus. Part of the lumps you have to take. To have a game that was never in doubt after halftime when both AD and Jose were awfully quiet on offense is a good thing. FWIW that is the most points a GT team has scored under Pastner against a Div 1 opponent. I believe it was also highs in three point attempts and makes. Haywood was really crucial in the first half. Was sort of quiet the first 12 min, but after that break he got quite aggressive and was actively calling for the ball before he took that first three. Those 3 threes in about 2 min basically put the game out of reach for Lamar. AD has to find a way to channel his emotions positively. He came awfully close to getting a T when he got called for a third foul. You could hear the ref telling him to cut it out as he was being demonstrative on the court. Pastner was furious with him when he pulled him out - really chewed him out on the sideline. It's also really interesting to watch Devoe shoot vs say Haywood or Sjolund, The latter 2 have these beautiful high arching jump shots. Devoe's is more of a line drive shot, but watching him in half time warmups he only missed one shot despite his arc given him less room for error. He's just really consistent with the accuracy. Right now i am completely comfortable with Jose, Curtis, Phillips, Alston, Devoe and Sjolund shooting open threes any time they have one - I don't think I have ever said that about a GT basketball team before. And before they are through at GT I might get there with Moore and Cole. Don't think I am ever going to get there with Moses - his shot is not pretty and is hard. This team is likely going to get smoked by TN but that is ok, just keeping working and improving. Pastner's interview in the paper suggests he understands this is a transition year and one that might not be super pretty but he was quite upbeat about the next couple of years after this one. I saw someone mention elsewhere about it would be nice if Banks was eligible so he might do better this year and not be on a hot seat next year. First off, all you have to do is look at his contract -specifically his buyout to understand Pastner is safe for 5 yrs, but after his 5th season it changes radically. Also, looking at this team, I think GT is better off in the long run if Banks has 2 yrs starting next year as this current group of FR and SO looks like a really nice base. [/QUOTE]
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