Dallasbowlin
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Very good point. It’s been mentioned before, but worth repeating. He could make hay as an undersized PF, and given our need there, I’d hope Barnes is planning on trying to make that work. Of course, it would help if he were here working on that instead of playing the wing for France, internationally, at the moment.Problem is pons is trying to be a guard. When in reality, he’s a post player. Think Armani moore.
Definitely think pons should study Armani. Armani was maybe a better shooter, but I think if he took some things from Armani like his slashing, play making, and defense he could actually become a pretty good player.
I think his play with the French team proves it isn’t a language barrier. It’s a lack of skill and basketball knowledge. The sad thing is he lacks knowledge and has been playing for awhile (Kyle seemed to have more understanding and skill and he only started playing at 16).Have to wonder if the language barrier is still a problem for Pons. Barnes' system requires that all his players can read defenses and recognize offensive schemes on the fly. Watching him at times last season look completely lost and out of sync it seems his BB IQ hasn't developed on schedule.
That's my major concern for all of the roster this season. How fast they they meld as a team on the floor will also determine what kind of season they have. Plenty of talent, but BB IQ is the question that needs to be answered and early.
If it isn't there Barnes will have to do a lot more 'in game' coaching than he's shown so far.
Definitely wouldn’t have him leading a break lolThe difference between him and Armani is the ballhandling. Pons got called for a double dribble on a fast break with a two on one. Pons is just going to have to do what Fulkerson does. Pons should try and cause havoc and get out on the fast break and make a bunch of back cuts on offense.
Have to wonder if the language barrier is still a problem for Pons. Barnes' system requires that all his players can read defenses and recognize offensive schemes on the fly. Watching him at times last season look completely lost and out of sync it seems his BB IQ hasn't developed on schedule.
That's my major concern for all of the roster this season. How fast they they meld as a team on the floor will also determine what kind of season they have. Plenty of talent, but BB IQ is the question that needs to be answered and early.
If it isn't there Barnes will have to do a lot more 'in game' coaching than he's shown so far.
Armani is one of the most underrated players in recent UT basketball history, IMO. He wasn't flashy, but man, he absolutely got the job done and out-rebounded guys four or five inches taller than him regularly.
To be fair, Armani came in believing he was a PG, which he clearly was not. So, he needed to mature into his eventual role. I’m certainly not carrying water for Cuonzo, but it isn’t like Armani came in as a freshman ready to be what he was as a senior.Cuonzo not recognizing he should have been playing a lot more his first two years is one of my biggest gripes about Martin
To be fair, Armani came in believing he was a PG, which he clearly was not. So, he needed to mature into his eventual role. I’m certainly not carrying water for Cuonzo, but it isn’t like Armani came in as a freshman ready to be what he was as a senior.
Well, he’s playing in France for summer and still sucking. So, no.Have to wonder if the language barrier is still a problem for Pons. Barnes' system requires that all his players can read defenses and recognize offensive schemes on the fly. Watching him at times last season look completely lost and out of sync it seems his BB IQ hasn't developed on schedule.
That's my major concern for all of the roster this season. How fast they they meld as a team on the floor will also determine what kind of season they have. Plenty of talent, but BB IQ is the question that needs to be answered and early.
If it isn't there Barnes will have to do a lot more 'in game' coaching than he's shown so far.
I wish Pons contributed as much as Fulk.The difference between him and Armani is the ballhandling. Pons got called for a double dribble on a fast break with a two on one. Pons is just going to have to do what Fulkerson does. Pons should try and cause havoc and get out on the fast break and make a bunch of back cuts on offense.
5pts 4rbd Monday against Turkey...he continues to start so he must be doing something right.Pons had 5p, 2r, 1a against Ukraine. http://www.fiba.basketball/europe/u20/2019/game/1707/France-Ukraine#tab=overview
Finished with 0 points and 0 everything else in 8 minutes. Well, not everything else. Picked up two fouls.Currently playing Croatia if anyone wants to watch
France v Croatia boxscore - FIBA U20 European Championship 2019 - 18 July - FIBA.basketball