I get what you’re saying. But kinda makes sense that the team is a little tight.
The returning players have experience but outside of Kihei none of them have experienced a true run in a season. Toss in a bunch of highly-rated 1st yrs who are gunning for PT.
We always look much worse in first few games than the rest of the season. Watch a few gimmes from 17-18 and 18-19. We blew them out but didn’t look smooth or settled. Takes some time.
What really hurts us and it’s a recurring theme is going 5 or 6 minutes without scoring. It seems like we have always done that but it drives me crazy.
Traudt is redshirting?!?! What?
Not sure how I feel about Traudt redshirting. In Tony we trust and all that, so maybe he’s too far behind on defense to see the floor this year? If he’s willing to do it and completely on board, then okay. But I kinda wish he was getting some live game time to actually work on his defense in blowouts like tonight.
Ankle injury most likely
I mean it was Traudt who suggested it. If he’s cool with it I think it’s totally fine imo.
Yep, saw that now, me too.
@rushdacote well, I guess I owe you on this:
I really like having depth. Both the NCCU and Monmouth games would have looked different last year with Gardner struggling. Hopefully Gardner can losen up over the next few games and then we’ll really be cooking.
One other observation, we need to make sure that Hunter Dicksinson isn’t going to eat BVP alive inside, look at those stats from last night
The depth and versatility are the biggest takeaways for me. Totally agree last 2 seasons with the limited options both those games look different.
Also not having Papi made me realize how necessary he is. Gets real thin when Shed is the only option as a rim protector could be trouble agaisnt a team witj actual size
Seeing Dunn hit a three is big. I know he had no confidence in that shot earlier. Even without the three ball he brings a lot of skills to the table but being able to hit that shot opens up a lot for him.
McKneely is who I thought he was and that’s pretty great.
Kihei is so much more comfortable out there when he doesn’t feel like he has to put the team on his shoulders.
A healthy Franklin is a really good player.
I’m trying to compartmentalize the Traudt news as something that isn’t ominous.
The Traudt move is a mistake: plain and simple. I don’t care who made the decision, it makes no sense at all.
Thrilled with McKneely and Dunn though. Sheesh. We’re on the way to the top folks.
Is Traudt officially redshirting or is he just injured?
Edit: nvm I see it. Huge mistake.
Dear Mr. Traudt
If you’re scared buy a dog.
Sincerely
The Beast your mama warned you about
Aka BDRAGON
Fwiw Jacquie on 247 said not ankle related. His choice. More about adjustment to college , defense, and massive role next year.
And then this posted in the other thread.
https://mobile.twitter.com/PrestonWillett/status/1591281952103235587
Looking ahead to Mon, Richmond beat N Iowa last night 68-55. UNI was 3-22 from 3. No idea how good Richmond is supposed to be this year.
Hopefully we lock down the perimeter defense. I’m hoping for more reps for McKneely and Dunn to get used to the perimeter D.
Also it would be great for Shedrick and Gardner to have big games.
