UTEP MBB @Marshall
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Have to admit I didn't really know who jon Elmore was before that game, but holy shh... kid is ridiculous. Didn't realize we had someone in the conf that was so good.
Wonder why he doesn't get more media attention.
Wonder why he doesn't get more media attention.
The complete opposite happened. It’s like he read that comment. He had a career night.
Elmore was outstanding in the NCAA tourney last year, making shots from all over the court. Him and Jackson from UTSA are tremendous offensively, and tough to stop when they get hot. Two under publicized guys nationally.
Here's our biggest issue, and it parlays into next year as well.
We don't have a legit ball handler, or a guard who can get us into offense cleanly.
Put Dominic Artis on this team, and we're maybe talking about a 6th place finish or better, I'm very concerned that we don't have a suitable ball handler going forward (don't want to say true PG), these turnovers are ridiculous, as much talent that we will have next year, the fact we don't have a smooth handler, and distributor should be a concern.
However, I like what RT talked about in terms of fundamentals after the game, meaning Lathon and Hawkins will be working a lot this summer on the basics of ball handling and passing, and Kobe Magee is not a D1 guard.
Thoughts?
We don't have a legit ball handler, or a guard who can get us into offense cleanly.
Put Dominic Artis on this team, and we're maybe talking about a 6th place finish or better, I'm very concerned that we don't have a suitable ball handler going forward (don't want to say true PG), these turnovers are ridiculous, as much talent that we will have next year, the fact we don't have a smooth handler, and distributor should be a concern.
However, I like what RT talked about in terms of fundamentals after the game, meaning Lathon and Hawkins will be working a lot this summer on the basics of ball handling and passing, and Kobe Magee is not a D1 guard.
Thoughts?
He does he lit it up the 1st game of the NCAA last year and almost went NBA as a JR, but stayed for his SR year. Marshall was supposed to be alot better than they are this year.
Couldn't watch the game on TV last night, as apparently beIN Sports is not on the package I currently have with Spectrum Cable. Listened to it on radio though. Despite the loss, our freshmen played very well. If they stay on the team next season, combined with the incoming talent already on scholarship, UTEP will be very fun to watch next season and the years to come.
Again, the pessimist in me continues to say, IF THE TEAM STAYS TOGETHER!
Again, the pessimist in me continues to say, IF THE TEAM STAYS TOGETHER!
This is my biggest concern as well Bigwood, and I have mentioned it previously. Right now, Terry seems ok with putting his faith in Lathon, and the young incoming freshman from Houston. The team could also use a knockdown shooter, and that looks to be Wenzel. I do see some simlarities between Artis and Lathon in terms of overall play, but Lathon has a ways to go in terms of running a team. Hopefully, he makes the big jump next year. You can't put a value on experience.
Maybe I am misunderstanding, but did Terry really say McGee was not a D1 guard?? Either way, McGee is the obvious 1st man out IMO.
I think Lathon is our PG moving forward so he definitely needs to continue to work on his handle and ball security. He is averaging 3 assists per game and hopefully that can more than double next season.
Hawkins has been a turnover machine, but his increased scoring is compensating a bit. He must get better since he likes to attack the rim.
Gilyard has a score 1st mentality so I would like him to stay aggressive shooting 3s and driving. I think his assists can jump a little on his drives.
Zarzuela is averaging 3.5 assists per game and seems to more of a scorer on the high school level. I think his assists can jump when he has better players around him
Boum averaged 1 assist in 20 min a game last year. I think Terry will look for he and Wenzel to score off the bench
Archie handles the ball a lot in his videos and said he could see the point in bigger lineups.
I think Tarke and Stroud will be wing type players so any assists from them will be a bonus.
My bad, Terry did not say that about Magee, that is my opinion LOL my bad....
I too am concerned about the future at the point. We have an enormous level of talent for next year combining this year's frosh with the transfers. From reviewing all the videos of the transfers and incoming freshman it seems that the guards and the forwards as well are great dribble drive penetrators, but are any of them three point threats? If we can inpose perimeter scoring to supplement the obvious inside scoring plus develop a reliable point to distribute and limit the turnovers, I see greatness.
I had considered a lineup without Efe for next year and going with Williams and Tarke plus assorted guards, but how can you not start 22 points and 19 rebounds? Let the other guys do the jumping and show their athleticism.
I had considered a lineup without Efe for next year and going with Williams and Tarke plus assorted guards, but how can you not start 22 points and 19 rebounds? Let the other guys do the jumping and show their athleticism.
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