First time poster, though I’ve followed the board day-in, day-out for years, going back to the old LJWorld.

Just wanted to chime in on Marcus Garrett and what a pleasure it’s been to watch him develop this season.

I think I realized at some point around the start of conference play that by keying in on Garrett on defense, all the rest of the dynamics fall in to place.

Waching him helps me, at least, see the court.

Along with the bouncing, it’s the quick glances, the peripheral vision, the sense of space and flow, how “in the moment” he is.

I’m sure you guys have noticed how much he’s been exerting himself off the ball on offense too – directing traffic, pointing to spots - gotta love that kind of high expectation and sophisticated understanding of the playbook from a freshman.

Anyway, a special player. Seems preternaturally capable of “exploding out of his position” on defense. Like Tyshawn Taylor or Releford.

GO HAWKS!

715, Bon Bon, Limestone Pizza, the Burger Stand for dinner. Ladybird or the Roost for breakfast/brunch. Go Hawks!

approxinfinity said:

I want Big Dave to play, not be buried behind Dedric. Dave will be an asset on the defensive end and hustles.

But I don’t think he will get much time at the 4. Consequently, not much time at all save breathers and foul trouble.

Also, I want to see Marcus only come in the game with a minimum of two other shooters, meaning Dotson, Q, Ogbaji, Vick. If we are truly 4 guard, then the rule should be only with 3 of the 4 shooters unless under durress (fouls or boneheads).

No Vick turning the ball over; short leash.

No Charlie and no KJ in non-emergencies.

Why can’t Mitch hit his threes this year? I had high hopes in that dept.

this is the nail on the head response to what we’ve seen so far

approxinfinity said:

I want Big Dave to play, not be buried behind Dedric. Dave will be an asset on the defensive end and hustles.

But I don’t think he will get much time at the 4. Consequently, not much time at all save breathers and foul trouble.

Also, I want to see Marcus only come in the game with a minimum of two other shooters, meaning Dotson, Q, Ogbaji, Vick. If we are truly 4 guard, then the rule should be only with 3 of the 4 shooters unless under durress (fouls or boneheads).

No Vick turning the ball over; short leash.

No Charlie and no KJ in non-emergencies.

Why can’t Mitch hit his threes this year? I had high hopes in that dept.

this is the nail on the head response to what we’ve seen so far

715, Bon Bon, Limestone Pizza, the Burger Stand for dinner. Ladybird or the Roost for breakfast/brunch. Go Hawks!

First time poster, though I’ve followed the board day-in, day-out for years, going back to the old LJWorld.

Just wanted to chime in on Marcus Garrett and what a pleasure it’s been to watch him develop this season.

I think I realized at some point around the start of conference play that by keying in on Garrett on defense, all the rest of the dynamics fall in to place.

Waching him helps me, at least, see the court.

Along with the bouncing, it’s the quick glances, the peripheral vision, the sense of space and flow, how “in the moment” he is.

I’m sure you guys have noticed how much he’s been exerting himself off the ball on offense too – directing traffic, pointing to spots - gotta love that kind of high expectation and sophisticated understanding of the playbook from a freshman.

Anyway, a special player. Seems preternaturally capable of “exploding out of his position” on defense. Like Tyshawn Taylor or Releford.

GO HAWKS!