Originally posted by buttermypancakes:
Originally posted by binsfeldcyhawk2:
I don't know if Uhl will be "special" but I still think he'll be very good.
I think he benefits more than anybody on the team from an off-season of weight training. If he packs on 8-10 lbs I think we see a much better player.
As far as the offensive efficiency numbers...when he came in either our #1 or #2 scorer went out....he was also teamed with JO on the floor many times so those numbers were going to be low for him. I also think he was on a bit of a short leash this year...needed minutes from him to give AW or JU a rest but Fran probably emphasized 1) not turning the ball over 2) defense with him....he was never a real offensive option and Fran wasn't looking for him to be one this year.
The expectation is different next year. I think Fran will emphasize him taking his shot and quite frankly I think we see a different player. He'll go from a "don't mess up and hold down the fort" mentality to "we need you to contribute" mentality.
I just like what I saw out of him and definitely see potential...but he needs to get stronger.
+1 Fran had Uhl with a bunch of other players that either couldn't shoot or were very hesitant. Combine that with the fact he always replaced one of our best 2 players and you can see why those numbers make sense.
Uhl obviously has his deficiencies but he more than anyone will benefit from a more wide open style of play that our roster will be better suited to execute in the next few years. I always have thought it's much easier for a young player to make an impact when they are a spot up shooter rather than a player like Uhl who needs the ball in his hands and can create off the dribble. It's hard to have an aggressive mentality as a freshman and strength is an issue when he tried to finish inside.
Good posts and points. There is also his high school experience. Uhl was not a featured player. This kid is an elevator opening on a relatively low floor. It's not where the dang thing opens...it's all those buttons to push that go up.