It's funny that you(mudclods) saw Morgan as fit and trim, I saw him as the same as last year as was disappointed he didn't drop some lb's. Devin didn't really get going last night but he's very clever and deceiving with the way he scores on drives to the hoop and he has quick trigger on his shot. I think he'll be alright going forward and we will need his scoring and leadership.
I thought Simmons played below par last night and I expect big things out of him this season. Not sure he got any bigger since last year. He has monster potential .
Garrett Covington looked good and he'll will have some huge games. He scraps for every loose ball and rebound.
Naz was great last night with his normal boards but he looks like he's taking the ball to the hoop and that's going to lead him to a lot of free throws.
Akuchie is like a totally different confident man than he was as frosh. He showed growth last season but last night he hits a 3,takes a charge ,and dunks on a drive down the middle. He in my mind is the x factor this season. Really need him to rebound against the bigs and think he's up to that challenge.
Cathcart looked really good last night and he might be x factor2. Nice stroke and he gets to the rim.
The new guys played well. Thomas is a load and he'll get better as the seasons goes on. impressed by the way he rejected some shots last night and he'll be tough on the blocks with that wide body. I thought he was trying too hard(hurry) last night and just has to take his time.
Bentley ran the point well when he spelled DQ. Looks like he can shoot and drive to the rim.
Didn't get a feel for Foster but it's one game. Looks like the best athlete in the gym,got to see how his stroke is.
Almost forgot to mention Quisenberry. As a YSU fan I feel spoiled because he can do it all. Saw him drive left a couple of times. he must of or coaches must of emphasized that in the off season. he's a nightmare to defend.
It's only one game and it was against a d3 school so can't really judge too much. Really need to get Ola back asap. Need interior size and that will probably get exposed at Louisville on Sunday.
I would agree that Morgan still needs to shed some pounds, but I thought he looked in better shape than from the beginning of last season. Trim wasn't the word I used haha Definitely need his leadership. He can do a lot of things that don't show up on the boxscore.
Thought the same on Simmons. I think him & Cathcart can be huge. They both have so much speed and can get very hot.
I've really enjoyed watching Akuchie mature and improve. He seemed like one of those guys his freshman year could have a ton of potential. Like how he improved last year and it appears he's ready to take the next step. He seems like the type of guy that can really get the team going. From what Coach says he really puts the work in and I think you can see that. Really think we could see him put up some monster games.
Agree 100% on what you said on Garrett & Naz. I just love watching Garrett play. I was impressed with him from day 1- didn't even seem like a freshman. Think he's a great leader, excellent speaker. I would imagine he could be coaching someday.
