The kids finally figured out he didn't know what he was doing also...You mean like having a lineup of
1. AJJ
2. Dazon
3. Herb
4. Hall
5. Galin
It was the zero spacing lineup.
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Herb could have a very long pro career.I think the player that will improve the most this season will be Herb Jones. Look at the player he was his freshman year, and then look at this year. All he needs is development. He is going to get it with this staff.
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You must see something different in Mack than I do. He seems like an average athlete with no desire or ability to play defense. Makes contested shots when he's hot, decent midrange game. Can't create his own shot. Not great vision. Seems topped out.My vote would be on Mack (hope he comes back if he's willing to work) or Petty. I believe both of their offensive numbers will go up. Petty could have a break out year. I've said in earlier discussions that Mack may be our best player next year.
I do agree Jones will be much better. I just wonder about his shooting ability/touch. He shoots a lot of airballs and bricks. He did show some improvement the last part of the year so maybe there is hope.
I think Mack will thrive in Oats system. He is a very capable 3pt shooter and scorer. He averaged almost 15 pts/game as a freshman at Texas before he transferred to us. As you say he is not the most athletic player but I don't think Buffalo players were either but they thrived in the system they were running.You must see something different in Mack than I do. He seems like an average athlete with no desire or ability to play defense. Makes contested shots when he's hot, decent midrange game. Can't create his own shot. Not great vision. Seems topped out.
Herb can create his own shot. Is a great distributor of the ball down low. Plays hard defense. And he's the best athlete on the team. If you'll pardon the hyperbole, I would say Herb not only has the most room for improvement on the team, but he could become the most improved player in the entire country next year.
I see what was the best player on the team at times this past year in Mack. What I don't see with Herb is anything close to a reliable shooting touch. Frankly, he was a bricklayer last year. FWIW, I'm high on Herb, but until he develops a decent shot it doesn't matter how good he is at creating shots if they rarely go in. Bottom line in basketball is putting it in the hoop. I think Herb is great on defense and in transition, but he needs a midrange game to become a much better player.You must see something different in Mack than I do. He seems like an average athlete with no desire or ability to play defense. Makes contested shots when he's hot, decent midrange game. Can't create his own shot. Not great vision. Seems topped out.
Herb can create his own shot. Is a great distributor of the ball down low. Plays hard defense. And he's the best athlete on the team. If you'll pardon the hyperbole, I would say Herb not only has the most room for improvement on the team, but he could become the most improved player in the entire country next year.
The thing about Herb, is if you watch him shoot early in his freshman season, he had pretty decent shooting touch. Somebody tried to retool his form and it looks awful now. I’m thinking that this staff will try to get him back to where it used to be.I see what was the best player on the team at times this past year in Mack. What I don't see with Herb is anything close to a reliable shooting touch. Frankly, he was a bricklayer last year. FWIW, I'm high on Herb, but until he develops a decent shot it doesn't matter how good he is at creating shots if they rarely go in. Bottom line in basketball is putting it in the hoop. I think Herb is great on defense and in transition, but he needs a midrange game to become a much better player.
I think CNO will help both players, but my fear with Jones is it's really hard to go from bricklayer to good shooter in a short time, if ever.