It's time we got guys like Bosh, Okogie, Jack, Shumpert, and Marbury invested back into the program. Right now, they have no motivation to get involved, but if J Batt can show them a clear vision and direction, maybe they are willing to open up their checkbooks....
I am sorry, but our talent level is much better than where we are in the conference and how we have played. We may not Duke or UNCheat in terms of talent, but we are not dead last either.
Even just donating public face time to the program would be helpful.
So, as always we have no depth, a razor thin margin for error, and just not enough talent in the program.
I also think the season would be different with a decent center and a good point guard. But, alas, we all think we can see a few tweaks that would greatly improve the team and the season while recognizing that this “almost there” is a feature and not a bug.I think the coaching has been terrible and the roster construction a disaster. I just don't see more than 2 or 3 ACC caliber players who would get 20+ minutes on most of the ACC Teams. Moore could in another year or so, however, he isn't there yet. Debo can shoot fairly well but lacks any other skill set. On a good ACC team he could provide value as a shooter. Kelley is probably the most complete player, however, he seems to lack court BB IQ much of the time taking wild long 3 point shots or driving into the lane packed with defenders. Smith is extremely athletic and a great rebounding guard. Unfortunately he is a very poor shooter which neutralizes his speed/athletic advantage as defenders simply dare him to shoot. The rest, not ACC level players. Our record reflects our talent. A much better coach might have 3-4 conference wins at this point with this roster in my opinion.
If you think Debo lacks any skill set besides the ability to shoot fairly well there is no need to continue this conversation because you have no idea of which you speak.
It's the coach fault for not putting in a system to utilize his players strength/talent. So if you not getting paid to recognize these things then why can't CJP see it? Same
from last year, so it is not the talent it's the system their in. Again trying to get a square peg in a round hole. So if you have guys doing things that in your opinion not talented enough to do. It's the system. A lot of guys getting paid quite a bit of money to do just the things you mentionedIn my opinion, he has not demonstrated the necessary quicknes to separate from a defender to create his own shot. He has not demonstrated the quickness to play man to man defense against ACC level guards/forwards. He has not demonstrated the physical toughness to get his shot off regularly in the lane. I believe those are necessary qualities for a good ACC caliber player.
What he has demonstrated is that he is not well coached. He is a multiple tool skilled player. That was evident in high school when he was rated as a top 100 prospect. Those skills have not been further developed nor has he been utilized in a way to leverage those skills to the benefit of the team.
The Princeton offense does not work if your big is your primary ball handler and he cannot drive to the basket, pass the ball or shoot. It is not about neutralizing a team's lack of skill. It is about neutralizing a team's lack of height and ability to break down man to man defenses off the dribble by pulling the center from under the basket and using weaves and back door cuts to create open looks and easy layups.
Back door cuts and very good outside shooting.
We miss Paul Hewitt ffs…
The first five year version.
Batt needed money for football & the alums opened their wallets. All he needs to do is tell us "I didn't want to replace 2 head coaches in one year, but I need to". We'll pony up. We ALWAYS do.
Not any more, they pity us the few rare times we warrant any kind of attention from another fanbase. Even some of the mutt fans that hate us pity the state of our basketball and football programs. Most prefer we do nothing and continue to suck, so we just get ignored as if we don't exist.
I won't argue he hasn't been well coached. To be a high level college basketball player there are some physical attributes that make a significant difference in how well the player will perform in college vs High School. Having the quickness to play defense and create your own shots are qualities necessary to be a good basketball player. Of course you know that.
We are absolutely the laughing stock. Especially today following that loss. I just recorded a radio show where all I could do was laugh at the jabs because what is the defense?
Hey Peac, maybe it's just my perception after living in NC all these years, but you are the only one laughing. All these ACC fans living around me say the same thing, "We are pulling for ACC teams and Ga Tech should be a winner." No one here, even the Duke fans, are happy with what happened the other night.
