Fran has never once had a ex player talk badly about him. Fran has never had the issues Kirk’s staff has had.
Fran has his issues as a coach but I 100 percent don’t think he or his staff has any race issues with players. Current or former.
Dasonte Bowen has entered the Transfer Portal (Commits to St. Bonaventure). He was supposed to be "the" PG that Fran finally landed
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Fran has his issues as a coach but I 100 percent don’t think he or his staff has any race issues with players. Current or former.
The three point shot is an equalizer. Maybe you're not quick enough to defend a fast driving pg who gets two point layups. But if you can stretch the d & hit the three.... well three is better than two. It's simple math... lol. But man it'd be great to have a strong drive, dish & defensive pg once in awhile.
That's just it. What you said about shooting is true, especially if you like the "just outscore em" approach, but I believe playing quicker and more athletic guards over "slow shooters" would also help on the defensive end. I feel like more of that is needed against better opponents.The three point shot is an equalizer. Maybe you're not quick enough to defend a fast driving pg who gets two point layups. But if you can stretch the d & hit the three.... well three is better than two. It's simple math... lol. But man it'd be great to have a strong drive, dish & defensive pg once in awhile.
Agreed. I shouldv'e stated "This is Fran's mathematics & basketball philosophy".
For sure.
Fran is an eccentric character but it all comes down to his love of shooting and his indifference towards the rest of the game.
Yes.
When it comes to scoring vs everything else, scoring is always the choice for Fran.
This leads to lineups, roster construction and minutes distribution that are head scratchers.
The best 5 scorers at their positions don't necessarily make for the best lineup or primary recipients of total minutes if a team wants to make a run in March.
Clearly, Fran has had continuing problems with his PGs. They all haven't been as bad as many believe. Continuity is an important part of creating a team, when you aren't bringing in 5 star recruits.
Where’s Iowalaw to project race into this conversation?
Fran was one of the first guys to go after Bowen. Bowen committed before even seeing what other schools had to offer. Bowen started at the 1 in his sophomore season. But a knee injury put him down. No reason to think those two don't have a strong relationship.
Too early to tell on Brock, but now we know Bowen is St Bonnie level talent…🙁
Good luck. Hoping for the best for Dasonte
Joe toussaint was a great player, he left, he was black.
People that leave fran can’t play defense. Joe played defense and tried to penetrate, that’s what fran doesn’t like.
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Joe was tricky as he brought toughness and quickness but often played out of control. He was very raw.
Probably more suited to St. Ambrose... lol
I don’t think Joe was great—good to really good, yes, but not great.
Wish he would’ve stayed but guys gotta do what they feel is best for them and it seems to have worked out for him.
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