I had low expectations this season but I’ll admit this is about as bad as it gets.
I honestly just take what Pop and the players say at face value. He said there’s not much of a system this year and they are letting Wemby explore and after they see how he functions they’ll lock in more on a strategy. Seems like they are all pretty content experimenting and tanking this season because they expect something better later.
I have much higher expectations (7-10 seed) next year mostly because Pop and Co will actually have a clear offensive/defensive scheme built around Wemby. Still will be growing pains but having more structure and clearly defined roles should help a lot.
Keldon’s shown some great dribble drive moves this season he hasn’t had in the past but it’s only flashes. Feels like he’s gotta slow down a little and remember what’s in his bag.
I think both Wemby and Zach sometimes rush their post moves too much and gotta be a little more patient to guarantee taking advantage of those mismatches.
I think it could also apply to Sochan but I think Tre could still improve. No doubt the ball moves better with Tre and he’s had some of the best assists to Wemby so far but I’d say Tre could do a better job making sure the ball gets to a hot hand or a guy who hasn’t gotten a touch in a bit.
All great pints, especially like the Wemby point. I remember Steve Jones saying he doesn’t know what to make of his defense cause it looks like he’s out of position a lot but he’s so long he can make up for rotating a little late. I think that concept applies to all of those, sometimes he over helps and sometimes you’re left wondering why he didn’t take a half step over and contest a driver. I think it’ll come with time, think he’s going mostly off instinct when it comes to those kinds of plays.
Good call on needing a defensive QB, the only guy on the team I can think of that I notice yelling a lot on D is Barlow but he’s got a while before he can work into the main rotation.
Wemby post game according to Mike Finger: “I know what churros are. I just forgot the word.”
Give him a clipboard!