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The worst called game was against Iona at the RC in the NIT. The refs needed a police escort off the court. AJ English was an absolute stud for them. Cluess had some fun teams to watch at Iona. Regular NCAA appearances but can’t remember if they ever won a game. They didn’t. His style of play while...

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Like when we lost EC it’s going to force some of their young guys to step up and develop faster… long term that’s prob good for them.

But also like when we lost EC I think they will struggle mightily on offensive end. I don’t see them being an ncaa team without Hopkins.

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I agree with many here that Fuchs best spot is at the 5 but I will add at this time, for this team, this season. I still hold out hope that he can improve his foot speed (especially lateral movement) to play the 4 and 5 for us in the coming seasons. That said, Fuchs and the team trainer have a lot ...

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Tonights A10 Games: Three very interesting early matchups listed first: Dayton (-4.5) (10-2) NET 25 @ Davidson (10-3) NET 103 CBSSN 7pm Duquesne (9-3) NET 80 @ UMASS (-1.5) (9-3) NET 92 ESPN+ 7pm St Bonaventure (9-3) NET 65 @ VCU (-5.5) (8-5) NET 87 CBSSN 9pm Plus: George Mason (-3.5) (11-2) NET 76...

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I actually think when he develops further his natural position will be at the 4. Right now the issue is less offensive end but he can’t cover quick athletic 4 men that you see a lot of at mid major level. I do agree right now his best spot for us is at the 5. Him and Green are our best rebounders by...

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David Fuchs over his last 4 games (PC, Brown, NE, SJU)

Averaging 11ppg, 9rpg, 62% from the field in 25 minutes a night.
Insane efficiency.

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Weston didn’t seem like the type that could take a marginal role and then maximize it. But he did just that. Was immense on D, made winnings plays, and was massive in his minutes. Probably his best stretch of minutes in Keaney Blue. Also tonight, for the first time, we saw Archie go with Estevez at ...

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David Green is our most impt player. Every game. He elevates everyone. David Fuchs haters need to say a proper mea culpa. Weston and Fou come in cold and give great contributions in crunch time. Archie coached his ass off. Kortright is clutch, inserting him for Weston in a last shot sequence was the...

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Yeah people just want to think Fuchs is better right now, because people have been hard on him. You and BlueMan = people for the most part Blueman has been way harder than me! But still, he's not better than Bilau. I know you guys don't acknowledge +/- but... Josophat Bilau is +7.2 best on the team...

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I just listened to a segment...LOL...the "Rhody" insider talking about David Green possibly covering Erik Reynolds. And that our front court has been the only consistent aspect of the team. Like WTF? They are a joke.

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No one should listen to a thing A10 Talk puts out.
A bunch of children with little perspective or expertise.

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I think that’s the best comp yet. A lefty version.
Mike was tough, versatile, and could score inside and out. Prob less of a back to the basket threat than Green but more similar IMO than others thrown out.

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Yes...it was 1 of many blunders that game...and every game. But I digress.

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This is why discussions like this should be in the rotation thread and not so much in individual game threads. Keeping comments on who should start, who shouldn’t, who is getting too many minutes, not enough minutes are all easier to track and remember when contained. Would you agree Adam that the ...

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Who are these "many" calling for Weston to start? Maybe I've missed it but I don't feel like I've seen much talk about Weston starting. This is why discussions like this should be in the rotation thread and not so much in individual game threads. Keeping comments on who should start, who ...

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I don’t see the Delroy comp besides them both being 6’7 lefties. Del was a slasher with a really good handle and slithery in traffic. Green seems to rely more on strength and high IQ. Regardless he’s our most impt player after just 1 game. His previous stats in CUSA and CAA don’t add up to me. Eith...

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I don’t see the Delroy comp besides them both being 6’7 lefties. Del was a slasher with a really good handle and slithery in traffic. Green seems to rely more on strength and high IQ. Regardless he’s our most impt player after just 1 game. His previous stats in CUSA and CAA don’t add up to me. Eithe...

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jcru wrote: ↑3 months ago Closer to a Josh King traditional forward... than a guard.

Josh King was a traditional wing tho. ARD was the 4 and Luther the 5. Josh King comp is way closer to Zek than Green tho Zek can do more off the dribble than Josh could.

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Green was playing on the wing on Offense. On the right side to be more specific. Actually, it was kind of comical, at least three times he was beyond the arch on the same side as Estevez. Estevez shoo'ed him away with his hand as if to say this is my spot and Green moved. lol. One time was the play...

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Weston also often complains about Referee Calls and lets that impact his emotional behavior. Others just take Referee calls calmly and without issue. Weston has had opportunity and many on this board have maintained high expectations for him even to this point while others tend to get a significant...

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Something to keep in mind tho is that Green wasn’t scouted or probably even accounted for in the scout by Northeastern. That won’t be the case moving fwd. I do think he gets the start vs St Joe’s. It’s go time no use holding him back if he’s healthy. St Joe’s guards will be a very tough matchup for ...

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Brayon Freeman is now playing for Coastal Carolina (3-9) Played last 2 homes games Lost to NC A&T 82-85 11 minutes 3-7 FG, 0-1 3P, 1-1 FT for 7 points 3 Rebounds 3 Turnovers 0 assists Lost to Troy yesterday 65-72 (1st Conference game) 8 minutes 0-4 FG, 0-1 3P, 2-4 FT for 2 points 1 Rebound 1 As...

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I believe Weston’s mom was a ball player. Which makes it even more surprising that he has little to no basketball awareness and instincts. Great size, great athleticism but no basketball instincts. Some of the body language stuff makes u think he just started playing basketball yesterday. He misses ...

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Also comparing us to BE is sorta a moot point. More impt is how we do amongst our peer leagues in that next tier - AAC, MWC, WCC.

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Obadiah wrote: ↑3 months ago In comparison, the Big East went 26-24 versus P5 OOC opponents

Would be interesting to note the home/road/neutral split on those records. I would venture to guess BE had more home/neutral?

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I’m guessing Archie likes Brown’s D and he continues to play a role situationally moving fwd. Bilau would be my choice at the 5 if healthy. With Fuchs, Foumena and Brown (in that order) behind him. Fouls happen, injuries happen, etc. I don’t see many minutes available for Weston at the 3 or 4 with t...

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I’ve set it a couple of times, but I think my biggest complaints about Fuchs were basically because he was playing out of position. The 4 is a skill position nowadays, as seen by David Green and all the other stretch 4’s across college and the pros. Fuchs does not have any skill. But he’s big and p...

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rjv wrote: ↑3 months ago Wait Wait Wait...
Where was Jared Turner for NE 26.6 mins per game and just under 10 pts per game
He did not play?

He did not.

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Iggy1979 wrote: ↑3 months ago RE: Fuchs. Need to start keeping track of how many times Blue Man is wrong. Fuchs will be a 4 year starter.

Oh gimme a break. You’ve been wrong plenty. As has everyone else.

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Northeastern obviously isn't a great team, but it's good to get a W against anyone at this point. I suspect that the lineup out there to finish - Estevez, Montgomery, House, Green and Fuchs - is what we go with going forward, with Kortright first off the bench. Those six were the only guys to play ...

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I feel like this whole team is playing with different energy. I’m not sure if it’s David Green, Archie changes, or the break..but this should be renewing some hope for conference play. It’s the return of Fuchs. I’ve set it a couple of times, but I think my biggest complaints about Fuchs were basica...

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Agree with the comment about starting 5 going forward There is no one I want to give minutes from to Weston. He’s a transfer prospect; just hasn’t clicked for him here. Has the lowest sense of instincts and basketball awareness I’ve seen from a player with his athleticism and skill set. Green is the...

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jcru wrote: ↑3 months ago And with his left hand, to boot

If you’re talking about Green he’s left handed

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I feel like this whole team is playing with different energy. I’m not sure if it’s David Green, Archie changes, or the break..but this should be renewing some hope for conference play. It’s Green. His versatility, skill set and presence were all sorely needed. More Foumena and Fuchs at the 5 less B...

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David Green is our most impt player. Maybe not most talented. But most important.

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Or that he moved down a level. Is the primary scorer and allowed to do what he wants offensively. He’s still shooting it at sub 30% from 3, low 40s overall. Committing almost 3 TOs / game. No shade meant here happy for Bassy and any RIIL kid who goes out there and plays D1 ball at any level. But eve...

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For those worried about his height and being able to get his shot off, the team he played yesterday is as big and as talented as many of the teams he will be playing against next year. He's been playing against top level competition and big players for years. He has a knack of being able to get his...

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For those worried about his height and being able to get his shot off, the team he played yesterday is as big and as talented as many of the teams he will be playing against next year. He's been playing against top level competition and big players for years. He has a knack of being able to get his...

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A sub 6 foot guard that isn’t a good 3 point shooter concerns me…that said the kid looks to make a major impact against the most elite HS /AAU comp.

Sahvir Wheeler comes to mind.

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Biggest discernible differences from 1.5 years into Dan and 1.5 years into Archie. At this point under Dan we had… 1. A tangible identity on the defensive side of ball. A way we wanted to play and win that you could see with better talent would be effective. 2. 2 bona fide foundational pieces - Hass...

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Mrs hrstrat57 said “why do everyone of these scrub teams come in here with the best players? This team has the three best players on the floor. 4,5 and 21 - it’s been every single team!” Yep Mrs hrstrat57 has watched a lot of hoop. The packline ain’t packin’ Right now this looks unfixable. This is ...

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Last year was the worst offensive team I’ve seen in years
This year is the worst defensive team I’ve seen in years

Every year has a ceiling and a floor. For 1.5 seasons we are playing at the floor. Something’s got to change.

I’d be playing Foumena and Estevez 25-30 mins a night.

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PC has the roster / personnel to really really defend right now. It’s funny bc English is moreso known as an offensive coach. Carter is elite and guys like Gaines, Oduro, Floyd are all above average. That is going to keep them in games all year. I still think they have offensive shortcomings but the...

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Someone should do a documentary or inside look at FCS football in the Dakotas. Their success across 3-4 different schools is astounding. Just dominant. And the 2 Montana schools. I’ve looked at some of the rosters and they get players from the upper mid west for the most part. Is high school ball t...

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Big wins UMass and Dayton for the league ! I have seen UMass their a lot better then I expected. Huge difference for A10 this year is they don't as many skunks at the bottom of conference this year. Other then Loyola and Fordham and possibly St Louis every team has improved. IMO Martin has outperfo...

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I don’t think someone forgets how to coach. But maybe? I agree with the team regressing. We looked like we were giving more effort when we were down 22-2 vs Northwestern. Since that run to cut it to 5 in that game we have flat out stunk.

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Someone should do a documentary or inside look at FCS football in the Dakotas. Their success across 3-4 different schools is astounding. Just dominant.

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Archie can write a book with these speeches. He’s very good at it, we just need the players to react and play well. I think what you are seeing and hearing is a step. Last game Archie started Bilau and Wright while removing Fuchs and Brown. Archie took Kortright off the PG responsibilities and gave...

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I'm sure he will be eased into the rotation but if I had to guess will be starting within 3-4 games.

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To me the issue with that is he kinda picked the players. Not saying we ever have pick of the litter but still.

Archie is going to do it Archie’s way. And I respect that. Dan was the same. But it remains to be seen if Archie’s way will work in the current A10. I certainly hope so.

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