He was rough but he is just getting started. He has unique size, athleticism and motor. He needs to adjust and play under control. But I like his upside, hell he hit a 3 pointer and hustled his ass off. Exited to see more of him.
He was rough but he is just getting started. He has unique size, athleticism and motor. He needs to adjust and play under control. But I like his upside, hell he hit a 3 pointer and hustled his ass off. Exited to see more of him.
So creating a hospital environment …
So creating a hospital environment to attract these athletes
With the way guys seem to be hurt this year, I'd say we are right on targetSo creating a hospital environment
I heard very similar things about Dembele on this board last year. I was skeptical. I'm skeptical about Tadjo this year.
Fabulous WOB.
He’s pretty light on his feet when he runs. Runs more like a deer than I was expecting.
in 8 minutes vs USC Upstate:
1-1 from 3
2-2 FTs
for 5 points, 1 rebound
The problem? 4 fouls & 2 turnovers.
He's not skilled and lacks court awareness in certain situations. Will take him a while to be where Fran wants him to be, especially on defense. Offensively I don't think he can ever catch Dembele skill wise, so he's a screener, rebounder, dump off, lob dunker guy probably. Great in the open court, a bit of a liability on offense (role player) but perhaps a higher ceiling defensively if he can get his defensive IQ about double what it is now. Woodbury should mentor him
I don’t know. I have been disappointed that Dembele hasn’t shown any development in his offensive game this season. He has no post up game and instead of attacking the rim he shoots that fade away jumper that hasn’t been working.He's not skilled and lacks court awareness in certain situations. Will take him a while to be where Fran wants him to be, especially on defense. Offensively I don't think he can ever catch Dembele skill wise, so he's a screener, rebounder, dump off, lob dunker guy probably. Great in the open court, a bit of a liability on offense (role player) but perhaps a higher ceiling defensively if he can get his defensive IQ about double what it is now. Woodbury should mentor him
I don’t know. I have been disappointed that Dembele hasn’t shown any development in his offensive game this season. He has no post up game and instead of attacking the rim he shoots that fade away jumper that hasn’t been working.
He’s still developing his game, this season will push him and having guys like Chris Tadjo and Cooper Kock and Traore plus both Brock and Thelwell dealing will help in his development from what he can do Physically to what he needs to do mentallyYeah he hasn't taken that step. Part of me wonder if it's due to them turning him into a Center more than a stretch 4 where I think he was better. He's gotten bigger, but less mobile I think.
We do apparently have a player in the hospital and others hurt or sick. Makes for more playing time.Fabulous WOB.
I think you and I both thought Dembele was going to make big strides this year, but it sure hasn't happened. I don't understand why he seems to be so timid on defense around the basket. It is like the first thought in his head is "don't foul." On offense, he has no idea what to do with the ball, unless he is getting a spot up three, which he could be very good at. I still believe he has the ability to become a really good interior defender and rebounder, but he is going to need someone to convince him to be aggressive and own that area of the court. Coaches obviously aren't doing that. I am much less confident about him developing ballhandling skills.He's not skilled and lacks court awareness in certain situations. Will take him a while to be where Fran wants him to be, especially on defense. Offensively I don't think he can ever catch Dembele skill wise, so he's a screener, rebounder, dump off, lob dunker guy probably. Great in the open court, a bit of a liability on offense (role player) but perhaps a higher ceiling defensively if he can get his defensive IQ about double what it is now. Woodbury should mentor him
I think you and I both thought Dembele was going to make big strides this year, but it sure hasn't happened. I don't understand why he seems to be so timid on defense around the basket. It is like the first thought in his head is "don't foul." On offense, he has no idea what to do with the ball, unless he is getting a spot up three, which he could be very good at. I still believe he has the ability to become a really good interior defender and rebounder, but he is going to need someone to convince him to be aggressive and own that area of the court. Coaches obviously aren't doing that. I am much less confident about him developing ballhandling skills.
The thing about Dembele is he definitely has the frame/size to be more of a force on the inside/boards. Just isn't there. Plays "soft" for lack of a better term.I think you and I both thought Dembele was going to make big strides this year, but it sure hasn't happened. I don't understand why he seems to be so timid on defense around the basket. It is like the first thought in his head is "don't foul." On offense, he has no idea what to do with the ball, unless he is getting a spot up three, which he could be very good at. I still believe he has the ability to become a really good interior defender and rebounder, but he is going to need someone to convince him to be aggressive and own that area of the court. Coaches obviously aren't doing that. I am much less confident about him developing ballhandling skills.
With his body and athleticism I was hoping for more of a Reggie Evans/Clay Hargrave guy. But, he looks a little lost out there.I think you and I both thought Dembele was going to make big strides this year, but it sure hasn't happened. I don't understand why he seems to be so timid on defense around the basket. It is like the first thought in his head is "don't foul." On offense, he has no idea what to do with the ball, unless he is getting a spot up three, which he could be very good at. I still believe he has the ability to become a really good interior defender and rebounder, but he is going to need someone to convince him to be aggressive and own that area of the court. Coaches obviously aren't doing that. I am much less confident about him developing ballhandling skills.