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Post by MonsterSiZiN on Sept 28, 2012 9:42:43 GMT -8
I think they'll struggle in half court. They'll have a different leading scorer every game, and when it comes to the end of close games, nobody will know who to defer to. Everyone will feel like it's their duty to get a bucket. Bryce Jones.
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Post by danloc09 on Sept 28, 2012 9:46:11 GMT -8
I'm convinced that UNLV has too many conflicting talents. If Bennet is a perimeter player, how will they mesh Marshall, Jones, Bennet, and Moser on the perimeter? Great team defense will give UNLV hell. As good as Marshall is, he's not the type to consistently break you down off the dribble and make passes, when he goes to the rack, he's shooting. You're mistaken. Bennett isn't just a perimeter player. He does everything. Moser won't be stuck on the perimeter either. He has a great mid range pull up in the post with his high release at 6'8. In great team defense you have to pound the ball inside and spread the floor. Our new front court will allow that to be even more effective than what was done with Massamba. Marshall will be FINE. When he's going to the rack he's not only shooting. Who was 2nd overall in assists in the MWC behind Bellfield? SG Ant Marshall. A lot of these by muscling by his defender and kicking it out. Don't be surprised if he hits 7+ APG this season. It's his personal mission to prove people wrong. Also, with the "running" game you won't see a traditional offense. We'll have Moser or Bennett rebound and run the ball up. The best offense for athletes like these is to push the floor and not let team defenses set up. Bryce Jones will do a lot of our half court ball handling also. His basketball IQ is NBA ready and he's so hard to guard. He gets in the paint at will. Probably the best I've seen do that here at UNLV since Marcus Banks. The team is already unfolding under our eyes. Mendenhall practice facility here has given some fans here an incredible opportunity to see these guys run their own practices and improve as a team. They're getting there. Yea don't get me wrong you guys are really scary, and I don't buy the whole "too many scorers is bad" thing, I just think at times you'll struggle in half court offense (We do too by the way.)
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Post by MonsterSiZiN on Sept 28, 2012 9:52:36 GMT -8
You're mistaken. Bennett isn't just a perimeter player. He does everything. Moser won't be stuck on the perimeter either. He has a great mid range pull up in the post with his high release at 6'8. In great team defense you have to pound the ball inside and spread the floor. Our new front court will allow that to be even more effective than what was done with Massamba. Marshall will be FINE. When he's going to the rack he's not only shooting. Who was 2nd overall in assists in the MWC behind Bellfield? SG Ant Marshall. A lot of these by muscling by his defender and kicking it out. Don't be surprised if he hits 7+ APG this season. It's his personal mission to prove people wrong. Also, with the "running" game you won't see a traditional offense. We'll have Moser or Bennett rebound and run the ball up. The best offense for athletes like these is to push the floor and not let team defenses set up. Bryce Jones will do a lot of our half court ball handling also. His basketball IQ is NBA ready and he's so hard to guard. He gets in the paint at will. Probably the best I've seen do that here at UNLV since Marcus Banks. The team is already unfolding under our eyes. Mendenhall practice facility here has given some fans here an incredible opportunity to see these guys run their own practices and improve as a team. They're getting there. Yea don't get me wrong you guys are really scary, and I don't buy the whole "too many scorers is bad" thing, I just think at times you'll struggle in half court offense (We do too by the way.) Yeah at times we'll struggle half court. Against good perimeter defenses it's harder to accomplish anything. I'm just saying with our new options down low and the upgrade of Jones I think our half-court will be much more improved than last year. Reinhardt and Hawkins will be able to handle fairly well off the bench as well.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 28, 2012 9:54:04 GMT -8
You're mistaken. Bennett isn't just a perimeter player. He does everything. Moser won't be stuck on the perimeter either. He has a great mid range pull up in the post with his high release at 6'8. In great team defense you have to pound the ball inside and spread the floor. Our new front court will allow that to be even more effective than what was done with Massamba. Marshall will be FINE. When he's going to the rack he's not only shooting. Who was 2nd overall in assists in the MWC behind Bellfield? SG Ant Marshall. A lot of these by muscling by his defender and kicking it out. Don't be surprised if he hits 7+ APG this season. It's his personal mission to prove people wrong. Also, with the "running" game you won't see a traditional offense. We'll have Moser or Bennett rebound and run the ball up. The best offense for athletes like these is to push the floor and not let team defenses set up. Bryce Jones will do a lot of our half court ball handling also. His basketball IQ is NBA ready and he's so hard to guard. He gets in the paint at will. Probably the best I've seen do that here at UNLV since Marcus Banks. The team is already unfolding under our eyes. Mendenhall practice facility here has given some fans here an incredible opportunity to see these guys run their own practices and improve as a team. They're getting there. Yea don't get me wrong you guys are really scary, and I don't buy the whole "too many scorers is bad" thing, I just think at times you'll struggle in half court offense (We do too by the way.) It's ok to have many scorers if you have a primary fascilitator, or in SDSU's case, a fascilitator AND a clear alpha dog. UNLV hasn't established that. What they have is a guy named Bryce Jones who is their best player, and a guy named Mike Moser who is supposed to be their best player and who will be trying to uphold his spot in the upcoming draft. If you throw in the Mc Donalds All American freshman who is said to be playing on the perimeter....who is going to lead this team?
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Post by MonsterSiZiN on Sept 28, 2012 10:02:23 GMT -8
Yea don't get me wrong you guys are really scary, and I don't buy the whole "too many scorers is bad" thing, I just think at times you'll struggle in half court offense (We do too by the way.) It's ok to have many scorers if you have a primary fascilitator, or in SDSU's case, a fascilitator AND a clear alpha dog. UNLV hasn't established that. What they have is a guy named Bryce Jones who is their best player, and a guy named Mike Moser who is supposed to be their best player and who will be trying to uphold his spot in the upcoming draft. If you throw in the Mc Donalds All American freshman who is said to be playing on the perimeter....who is going to lead this team? We have a clear leader as you saw last year the UNLV @ SDSU game. Anthony Marshall. His city. His team. Senior leader. We have a alpha dog...its Bryce Jones. Have you heard of him? He got thrown out of practices last year for going "too hard." He's the most competitive guy on the team...which is saying ALOT. Don't confuse it with having conflicts with the team...these guys are brothers. It stays on the court. Bellfield and Jones yelling at each other and then playing NBA2k 2 hours later. You're mistaken on the attitude of these players. Moser recruited Bennett and Birch...He hosted these guys on their officials. He's ALL team. He;s not worried at ALL about producing for the draft. Bennett is ALL TEAM. If he wanted the spotlight why would he choose UNLV over UF or UK? Like I said before...the roles are real clear to each player. They knew their roles prior to even committing. Run as one. Team first.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 28, 2012 10:14:45 GMT -8
Bryce Jones vs. Jamaal Franklin...I'd pay money to see that!
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Post by MonsterSiZiN on Sept 28, 2012 10:20:05 GMT -8
Bryce Jones vs. Jamaal Franklin...I'd pay money to see that! Yeah I think regardless if one is at the 2 and the other is at the 3 spot that they'll both make it personal to go at it 1v1. It's in their blood to go at the best.
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Post by danloc09 on Sept 28, 2012 10:27:42 GMT -8
Season is too far away man.
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Post by sancarlosaztec on Sept 28, 2012 11:36:35 GMT -8
It's ok to have many scorers if you have a primary fascilitator, or in SDSU's case, a fascilitator AND a clear alpha dog. UNLV hasn't established that. What they have is a guy named Bryce Jones who is their best player, and a guy named Mike Moser who is supposed to be their best player and who will be trying to uphold his spot in the upcoming draft. If you throw in the Mc Donalds All American freshman who is said to be playing on the perimeter....who is going to lead this team? We have a clear leader as you saw last year the UNLV @ SDSU game. Anthony Marshall. His city. His team. Senior leader. We have a alpha dog...its Bryce Jones. Have you heard of him? He got thrown out of practices last year for going "too hard." He's the most competitive guy on the team...which is saying ALOT. Don't confuse it with having conflicts with the team...these guys are brothers. It stays on the court. Bellfield and Jones yelling at each other and then playing NBA2k 2 hours later. You're mistaken on the attitude of these players. Moser recruited Bennett and Birch...He hosted these guys on their officials. He's ALL team. He;s not worried at ALL about producing for the draft. Bennett is ALL TEAM. If he wanted the spotlight why would he choose UNLV over UF or UK? Like I said before...the roles are real clear to each player. They knew their roles prior to even committing. Run as one. Team first. Agreed. UNLV has a clear leader and his name is Anthony Marshall. I think he is their most important player even in the midst of all talent UNLV has amassed. I can't wait for basketball season.
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Post by miners22 on Sept 28, 2012 12:01:44 GMT -8
Aztecs will BEATUP UNLV with 1st team MWC Stephens dominating UNLV's frontcourt of Moser, Birch, Bennett, Lopez, Goodman and Thomas.
Then, Superman All-World Franklin MWC POY and DOY will dominate UNLV's backcourt of Marshall, Jones, Hawkins and Reinhardt.
Seems to me that Aztecs will blowout Rebels when they play!
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Post by aztecindal on Sept 28, 2012 12:05:46 GMT -8
Sounding sarcastic/personal there...
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Post by miners22 on Sept 28, 2012 18:10:47 GMT -8
Am I? Read the thread. I saw no mention of Shephard, Shrigley, Spencer, O'Brien, Polee, Johnson and et. al..
The last time I checked, basketball and most other sports, is a team game.
I believe when the Aztecs play against other teams, they will need every player on the team making a contribution, as will UNLV.
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Post by smoothcat on Sept 28, 2012 18:30:36 GMT -8
This could be an AMAZING season. I do agree though with some who question the half court offense against strong defensive teams, X is going to be key in that regard of course with Tapley and the rest of the crew.
As far as in transition and on the break and such? Forget about it, these guys are going to be lights out!
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Post by aztecindal on Sept 28, 2012 19:50:44 GMT -8
Just messing with you miners. I agree with you though.
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