Starting lineup and rotation for next year

#27
#27
In studying Zo's trends at Ms, he has no problems with playing freshmen guards.
I expect to see a lot of:
Washpun
Golden
McRae
in pre conference games.
The perfect scenario would have been:
Jones
Golden
McRae
But that didn't happen.
 
#30
#30
I'll be surprised if Woolridge isn't starting. A lot will think that is beyond stupid, but he has been a very bright spot for Martin so far. He has worked his tail off and has been one of the best so far.... this according to Martin.

People forget that Woolridge has a ton of talent. I think the last coaching staff failed to develop him properly, and I'm anxious to see if Martin will be able to tap into that talent. At the very least, it looks like Swiperboy has finally put a ton of effort in buying into Cuonzo and his scheme.
 
#31
#31
Peyton Berry said:
I'd agree with your assessment offensively, but defensively he better be much better.

I believe Coach Martin values good D over good O from what I've seen and heard. So if Jordan doesn't get better defensively, Skylar plays over him. And I know he gets bashed alot for his sub-par scoring and creativity on offense, but you have to hand it to him he defended his position soundly last year. And he does make good entry passes into the post from the wing, and that means alot to a good big. If Skylar can get more consistent knocking down that 3, he easily gets PT.
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If those 4*'s gave the effort Skylar gives they would reach their potential...maybe CCM can get it out of them...seeing a talented player that refuses to give 100% all the time like Skylar does really makes me want to turn the channel sometimes...look at Chris Lofton and Dane Bradshaw....limited athletically but made themselves relevant in every game because of effort...at this level...yeah effort is the MOST IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTE to have...now on the next level....talent usually wins out...
 
#32
#32
Peyton Berry said:
I'd agree with your assessment offensively, but defensively he better be much better.

I believe Coach Martin values good D over good O from what I've seen and heard. So if Jordan doesn't get better defensively, Skylar plays over him. And I know he gets bashed alot for his sub-par scoring and creativity on offense, but you have to hand it to him he defended his position soundly last year. And he does make good entry passes into the post from the wing, and that means alot to a good big. If Skylar can get more consistent knocking down that 3, he easily gets PT.
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Are you kidding? Are you implying that there is anyone worse than McBee at defense on our roster?
 
#33
#33
I have a feeling that we'll be bad next year. My only hope is that the SEC will again be mediocre, which I think is very likely (outside of florida and kentucky).
 
#34
#34
tennrich1 said:
If those 4*'s gave the effort Skylar gives they would reach their potential...
Skylar's just one of those glue guys that gives 100% every game, plays every game like it's his last, makes all the smart plays, leaves it all on the floor, and is just a winner that plays the game it should be played.
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#35
#35
LawVol13 said:
tennrich1 said:
If those 4*'s gave the effort Skylar gives they would reach their potential...
Skylar's just one of those glue guys that gives 100% every game, plays every game like it's his last, makes all the smart plays, leaves it all on the floor, and is just a winner that plays the game it should be played.
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Is your last name McBee also? You have to be related to Skylar.
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#36
#36
Peyton Berry said:
I'd agree with your assessment offensively, but defensively he better be much better.

I believe Coach Martin values good D over good O from what I've seen and heard. So if Jordan doesn't get better defensively, Skylar plays over him. And I know he gets bashed alot for his sub-par scoring and creativity on offense, but you have to hand it to him he defended his position soundly last year. And he does make good entry passes into the post from the wing, and that means alot to a good big. If Skylar can get more consistent knocking down that 3, he easily gets PT.
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Calm down, you're getting carried away.
 
#37
#37
LawVol13 said:
tennrich1 said:
If those 4*'s gave the effort Skylar gives they would reach their potential...
Skylar's just one of those glue guys that gives 100% every game, plays every game like it's his last, makes all the smart plays, leaves it all on the floor, and is just a winner that plays the game it should be played.
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however, until he can hit the three consistently and defend a real 2 guard he is going to be a liability.

I like his effort a lot, hope that he improves over the summer
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#39
#39
utbasketballloft said:
Now that the singing class is finalized and we know who has and has not qualified I figured it'd be fun to hear everyones opinion on the starting 5 next year and the rotation. Keep in mind when choosing your rotation coach Martin has stated he plays only 8 guys and sometimes 9 depending on matchups and foul trouble. This is how I see it:

PG: Trae Golden/ Wes Washpun
SG: Jordan McRae/ Josh Richardson
SF: Cameron Tatum/ Josh Richardson
PF: Jeronne Maymon/ Renaldo Woolridge
C: Kenny Hall/ Dwight Miller
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PG: Golden/Washpun
SG: Mcbee/McRae
SF: Tatum/McRae
PF: Hall/Woolridge
C: Miller/Maymon
 
#42
#42
BasketvolsFan said:
I could see Richardson working himself into the starting line-up, but I expect McBee to start out the season as a starter due to some experience and, at least, some chance to hit an outside shot.
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Do you think your starters are more likely than Golden, McRae, and Tatum? I just see a toss-up between McRae/Richardson/McBee.

Also, I agree with Miller at center. But in that case, wouldn't it be better to have Maymon at PF?
 
#43
#43
BasketvolsFan said:
I could see Richardson working himself into the starting line-up, but I expect McBee to start out the season as a starter due to some experience and, at least, some chance to hit an outside shot.
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The wheels have completely fallen off if McBee somehow becomes a starter.
 
#44
#44
i posted a couple dozen times last year that mcrae should be playing over mcbee ,because mcrae would be starting this coming season
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#45
#45
LawVol13 said:
tennrich1 said:
If those 4*'s gave the effort Skylar gives they would reach their potential...
Skylar's just one of those glue guys that gives 100% every game, plays every game like it's his last, makes all the smart plays, leaves it all on the floor, and is just a winner that plays the game it should be played.
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I don't think Skylar is as bad as most of you do. He couldn't hit shots and started pressing. He also guarded better than tatum, hopson and golden and played out of position at point. Martin needs him to play and needs him to get 7-8 shots/game and hit 3-4 3's. If he can't get the shots or hit the shots, he'll have to sit.
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#46
#46
pl3 said:
I don't think Skylar is as bad as most of you do. He couldn't hit shots and started pressing. He also guarded better than tatum, hopson and golden and played out of position at point. Martin needs him to play and needs him to get 7-8 shots/game and hit 3-4 3's. If he can't get the shots or hit the shots, he'll have to sit.
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Huh?
 
#47
#47
You never know who will be a sleeper. In Martins system some good things may emerge?
McBee may prove to be an important part of the team.
 
#48
#48
Chris4Vols22 said:
Huh?
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Who lit up Skylar to make him so bad on D? Players didn't blow by him at any more rate than any other UT player. Yeah, Kimba Walker and other pg's made some plays against him, but he's not a pg and was playing out of necessity. I haven't looked at the stats, but I'd bet he avgd more rb's per minute played than the other 3 I mentioned and add Goins. That means he's boxing out and means he's on a man. Better than most on the floor.
 
#49
#49
Peyton Berry said:
I'd agree with your assessment offensively, but defensively he better be much better.

I believe Coach Martin values good D over good O from what I've seen and heard. So if Jordan doesn't get better defensively, Skylar plays over him. And I know he gets bashed alot for his sub-par scoring and creativity on offense, but you have to hand it to him he defended his position soundly last year. And he does make good entry passes into the post from the wing, and that means alot to a good big. If Skylar can get more consistent knocking down that 3, he easily gets PT.
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I couldn't have said it better myself.
 
#50
#50
pl3 said:
Who lit up Skylar to make him so bad on D? Players didn't blow by him at any more rate than any other UT player. Yeah, Kimba Walker and other pg's made some plays against him, but he's not a pg and was playing out of necessity. I haven't looked at the stats, but I'd bet he avgd more rb's per minute played than the other 3 I mentioned and add Goins. That means he's boxing out and means he's on a man. Better than most on the floor.
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If you like McBee, that's fine, but to pretend like he's as good a defender as Golden, Tatum, etc. is just a joke. He's a pathetic on-ball defender.
 
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