Definitely agree as well. I think we expected a super raw guy on the offensive end, but I thought Eze would be way further ahead defensively. At this point, Eze appears to be a long term project who can hopefully develop some/any basketball skills. A red shirt season may be beneficial (although I am not completely sold on that); and with Vila coming next year, it will be interesting to see what direction Terry decides to go moving forward.
He was playing against much smaller players and I think dominated partly gor that reason. However why is his energy and bounce gone on defense and rebounding. Those things should be constant.
He has been a bit disappointing. I remember earlier there were discussions about Efe and Eze on the court together which I never thought was sound, but with the even bigger disappointing PT performance maybe it might be worth a try for a few minutes to see what kind of results we get. At this point I think every option should be explored. Some of these losses are pretty stinky.
He looks pretty quick and athletic when he gets a free path to the rim. His style is power and above the rim. I don't think he has had much need to learn otherwise...until now. He is just behind. He needs more practice and more playing time. Efe is more skilled at this point, but I just don't see any dynamic potential like with Eze. I think Eze will play better and break through.
There are multiple issues in my opinion. Obviously, turnovers have been a problem. However, if I had to focus on one issue in the recent losses, it would be in our outside shooting percentages. The team shot 12% from three point range against UTSA, for example. Right now, Hawkins is shooting around 20% from three point range, Thomas is Thomas, Magee has missed several wide open shots, and Lathon is hurt. We need some guys to step up and make some shots in order to have a chance, especially with Odigie being double and triple teamed down low.
