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St Mary's Game Analysis

Well, it looks like Thomas and Tomaic are going to red shirt. I'm ok with that. I was looking forward to seeing them play, but retaining the year of eligibility will help us in the future. With Cheko, we can play 11 deep. Extremely disappointed in Nicken's progress. When he was a freshman, I thought by his junior year the guy was going to be a force. I thought he was an elite shooter that needed to learn to play better D and develop the ability to drive to the basket. He's developed nil on both fronts. I still think the kid can shoot, but I think the pressure is starting to weigh on him. He looked confident in the exhibition game, but seems to have lost it. The missed dunk isn't going to help him. Wiley too has been a bit disappointing. He still doesn't look comfortable on the floor. Hopefully he just needs more playing time.

The three freshman have been great. I'm really impressed with all three. They are part of the top 5 or 6 on the team and should get lots of playing time. I think it will be tough for us to compete for the BIG title, but hopefully we improve enough throughout the year to make the NCAA tourney.

I like Bender's IQ. Seems to understand where to be at both ends. Unfortunately, he is limited a bit athletically. He'll contribute this year, but I fear he'll struggle in league play. Foul shooting looked shaky. I like Gil's skill set, but fear he will also struggle in league play. Just too small to play the 4 or 5. Brantley.......ah. Nothing special from him. He'll help as the third point guard, but will not be a huge contributor this year. Dodd development has been somewhat disappointing too. Especially at the offensive end. Can't they work with him on how to set a pick? I mean, 30 minutes a day, nothing but fundamentals in setting a pick. He's killing us with those moving screen fouls.

Love the team. Seem like a good bunch of kids. Hope they continue to improve for the entire season.

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