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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 7:48:12 GMT -5
Interested in getting general thoughts on how to keep players happy with minutes. Doesn't have to be Iona specific.
As I look at the roster for the most part the incoming player appear to have enough talent to get significant minutes at
other programs. What keep a player at Iona or any other program for that matter? The chance to crack the lineup of a great team?
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Post by ic59 on Apr 10, 2020 8:15:00 GMT -5
Thinking it might be a question of balancing the "weight". At least at the center and power forward positions. As such, I don;t think that playing Shema and VanEyck at the same time makes sense. As the old Ad used to say, "Where's the beef"? In certain situations, like when we're pressing, I guess it could happen. But in our base lineup, if Shema starts, a distinct possibility, I'm guessing that we'd play one of our huskier PF's (the Sweedish guy or the African guy) with the New Mexico State transfer the wild card.
Of course, I'm posting an opinion based on info second hand at best.
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Post by sharkey on Apr 10, 2020 8:23:07 GMT -5
Thinking it might be a question of balancing the "weight". At least at the center and power forward positions. As such, I don;t think that playing Shema and VanEyck at the same time makes sense. As the old Ad used to say, "Where's the beef"? In certain situations, like when we're pressing, I guess it could happen. But in our base lineup, if Shema starts, a distinct possibility, I'm guessing that we'd play one of our huskier PF's (the Sweedish guy or the African guy) with the New Mexico State transfer the wild card. Of course, I'm posting an opinion based on info second hand at best. In my opinion Van Eyck will start next to Shema. He is much better than the 2 freshmen and might even rebound better than Shema. Van Eyck can also possibly spread the floor. I think with his energy and a kid that can block shots as well as deflects lots of balls on defense he's perfect for the Pitino system |
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Post by iona1970 on Apr 10, 2020 8:27:18 GMT -5
Thinking it might be a question of balancing the "weight". At least at the center and power forward positions. As such, I don;t think that playing Shema and VanEyck at the same time makes sense. As the old Ad used to say, "Where's the beef"? In certain situations, like when we're pressing, I guess it could happen. But in our base lineup, if Shema starts, a distinct possibility, I'm guessing that we'd play one of our huskier PF's (the Sweedish guy or the African guy) with the New Mexico State transfer the wild card. Of course, I'm posting an opinion based on info second hand at best. Swedish guy African guy....SMH |
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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 9:06:18 GMT -5
Its a new era of sorts. Not sure we've ever had this many big bodies. They all seem very talented. It doesn't appear we are shy at adding more.
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Post by sharkey on Apr 10, 2020 9:23:24 GMT -5
Last season:
Agee
Van Eyck
Nikolic
Thiam
Ristanovic
That's only one less kid than this current team. Hopefully, this group produces at a higher level.
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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 9:25:24 GMT -5
Last season: Agee Van Eyck Nikolic Thiam Ristanovic That's only one less kid than this current team. Hopefully, this group produces at a higher level. I'd say we have much more comparable higher level talent. We didn't have 4 Agee's. |
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Post by Super on Apr 10, 2020 9:54:04 GMT -5
Last season: Agee Van Eyck Nikolic Thiam Ristanovic That's only one less kid than this current team. Hopefully, this group produces at a higher level. I'd say we have much more comparable higher level talent. We didn't have 4 Agee's. And likely still don't |
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Apr 10, 2020 10:38:23 GMT -5
Thinking it might be a question of balancing the "weight". At least at the center and power forward positions. As such, I don;t think that playing Shema and VanEyck at the same time makes sense. As the old Ad used to say, "Where's the beef"? In certain situations, like when we're pressing, I guess it could happen. But in our base lineup, if Shema starts, a distinct possibility, I'm guessing that we'd play one of our huskier PF's (the Sweedish guy or the African guy) with the New Mexico State transfer the wild card. Of course, I'm posting an opinion based on info second hand at best. You seem to view Dylan as a lightweight. I don't see him that way. I saw him as one of our more physical and effective defenders last year. As for Shema, I see from the very limited videos that he is mobile and has quick hands on D. He may need some help if opponents run their offense through the post. However, how many MAAC teams has a "Big Baby" in the post? |
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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 10:41:18 GMT -5
I'd say we have much more comparable higher level talent. We didn't have 4 Agee's. And likely still don't Correct! We may have 4 Glovers! |
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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 11:05:06 GMT -5
Crafoord much better than people think. True PF with touch. Will be unstoppable by YR 4
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Post by GuyF on Apr 10, 2020 11:27:17 GMT -5
Wow what a thread.
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Post by ic59 on Apr 10, 2020 12:48:06 GMT -5
SLG, the difference between Shema and Big Baby is about 70 pounds. But you might be correct about Dylan. While I do view him as a VG player, no way would I describe him as a big body guy. I'm guessing that our Guy weighs more than he does.  |
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Post by ichoops on Apr 10, 2020 12:58:14 GMT -5
SLG, the difference between Shema and Big Baby is about 70 pounds. But you might be correct about Dylan. While I do view him as a VG player, no way would I describe him as a big body guy. I'm guessing that our Guy weighs more than he does. I think V.E. would be a very interesting 3 if he could shoot the 3 |
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