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My way too early, possibly problematic look at potential GT Hoops roster management
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<blockquote data-quote="YlJacket" data-source="post: 1008407" data-attributes="member: 2784"><p>I will put forward an alternative view. With this roster I think we need a 4 who can stretch the floor but also provide some defensive rebounding and defense. That is the hole we have in the roster right now. </p><p></p><p>I know folks are thinking about rim defense but our offensive system makes the 5 spot a playmaker spot off the short roll. The 5 has to be able to make really quick decisions on the move around the foul line to shoot, drive or pass. Ndongo excelled at that. Ben Lammers, Alvin Jones and most (not all) classic rim protector 5's are not going to work in this system. Ndongo went for 12 and 8 in this system and would be expected to improve that with a year under his belt and a few more pounds on his shoulders. And GT was 4th in the ACC in rebounding margin - so while we did have issues with bigger 5's at some critical times it was not a routine issue. Ndongo's skill set fits really well with this system especially if we can improve our floor spacing (ie improve our 3 point shooting). GT was 12 in the ACC in 3pt %.</p><p></p><p>Now the caveot is if Ndongo has improved his 3 pt shooting in practice and CDS does want to commit to him at the 4. But recognize he only took twelve 3 point shots last year and when he did go to the corner on offense teams ignored him out there clogging the lane. He has to be a threat out there for the system we run to be effective if he does move to the 4. Maybe he has shown enough in practice / development sessions for CDS to commit to this move - maybe. Or we change to an offensive system more like VT's with a dual post of sorts and 2 guys operating around foul line extended. But CDS has been pretty direct about the system he wants. </p><p></p><p>Finding a starting 5 who can replicate Ndongo's ability to work the short roll is not an easy task. Either find someone with his athletic quickness, etc. or more likely go for a rim protector 5 who can hit 3's off the pick/pop and adjust that way. But it still means Ndongo has to be a net plus at the 4. Right now to me it is easier to see his benefit at the 5 more than the 4 unless other things change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YlJacket, post: 1008407, member: 2784"] I will put forward an alternative view. With this roster I think we need a 4 who can stretch the floor but also provide some defensive rebounding and defense. That is the hole we have in the roster right now. I know folks are thinking about rim defense but our offensive system makes the 5 spot a playmaker spot off the short roll. The 5 has to be able to make really quick decisions on the move around the foul line to shoot, drive or pass. Ndongo excelled at that. Ben Lammers, Alvin Jones and most (not all) classic rim protector 5's are not going to work in this system. Ndongo went for 12 and 8 in this system and would be expected to improve that with a year under his belt and a few more pounds on his shoulders. And GT was 4th in the ACC in rebounding margin - so while we did have issues with bigger 5's at some critical times it was not a routine issue. Ndongo's skill set fits really well with this system especially if we can improve our floor spacing (ie improve our 3 point shooting). GT was 12 in the ACC in 3pt %. Now the caveot is if Ndongo has improved his 3 pt shooting in practice and CDS does want to commit to him at the 4. But recognize he only took twelve 3 point shots last year and when he did go to the corner on offense teams ignored him out there clogging the lane. He has to be a threat out there for the system we run to be effective if he does move to the 4. Maybe he has shown enough in practice / development sessions for CDS to commit to this move - maybe. Or we change to an offensive system more like VT's with a dual post of sorts and 2 guys operating around foul line extended. But CDS has been pretty direct about the system he wants. Finding a starting 5 who can replicate Ndongo's ability to work the short roll is not an easy task. Either find someone with his athletic quickness, etc. or more likely go for a rim protector 5 who can hit 3's off the pick/pop and adjust that way. But it still means Ndongo has to be a net plus at the 4. Right now to me it is easier to see his benefit at the 5 more than the 4 unless other things change. [/QUOTE]
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