Our designated JC Transfer "shooter" didn't want the ball last night. Filled a spot while Nick took a breather but is an example of how much stronger Akron's bench was. I hope we can expect a lot more from him and Kadeem Green in the future but I am not hopeful.
With a 12 man roster we had 5 guys who were not able to play against upper level opponents. I hope we don't continue this trend.
I think Travis did a great job this year. He didn't look to shoot in the title game but Akron did a great job of closing out on all of our outside shooters. It pains me to say props to them, but "props to them." I think Travis will be a great leader next year.
I am more concerned with Kadeem. Where was he this year? No reason given by JC as to why he didn't get playing time? I thought he did decent in the games he had extended minutes in. Are you telling me that when we're getting clobbered by Treadwell inside and Jon Smith and T.J. are in foul trouble that Kadeem and his 6-9 frame couldn't have given us some quality minutes? There has to be a reason? No work ethic in practice? Head case? Because on physicality alone he is bigger than everyone but Reg and should have been used last night!