I have given the program a "hall pass" for 2019-2020. It doesn't mean I am not bummed when we lose. However, the Saul era kind of conditioned me to accept it better.
We need a Justin Turner or Merreon Jackson. They are like bullpen closers. I'm not down on BVP at all. Dude is strong. I'm talking DJ Cooper - Nick Kellog backcourt closers.
Dartis would have been that had it not been for the injuries. It is tougher for him to get loose for a shot. Preston brings the energy and I love his game. However, we need a Turner or Jackson.
Let's go Cats and send Groce back to cr-Akron with an L.
I completely agree with this. While BVP, Darty and Preston have definitely been even better than a year ago we do not have that Jackson, Turner or Eugene German type of guy who can hit a fadeaway 3, drive to the hoop or absolutely take over a game. Preston can't get his own 3pointer off against a defender, BVP is bullish but not athletic and Darty is just slowed by injury. I had hoped Miles Brown would be kind of that guy but he seems tense and scared which is normal for a guy who only has played a few games. In all honesty, I want to see McDay get the keys to the car for a game. I don't know if Boals has told him to hold back but I saw Lunden in high school a few times in person and he always came across as a guy who was controlled and could take over a game. So far he's been SOOO much better than advertised in the hustle and grit department but he hasn't taken over a game.
Long story short, I am in agreement that while Jaaron could take over a game, we haven't had anyone with that "it" factor in a while. Would be nice to have that maybe with a grad transfer for a really, really good JUCO next year (or both!!). Great post!