SandorClegane wrote: ↑2 years ago
I know this is a Foumena topic, but I think one of the benefits to the returning players is not so much coaching but the different game scheme. The reality is that we had a team of slashers, while playing a post/kick out offense. If our shooters were hitting 3s (and we didn’t at a high %) then we weren’t going to win games. Correct me if I’m wrong, but Archie seems like he plays more of a high paced offensive strategy. Hopefully that benefits both the new and old players.
Exactly. And bringing it back to Foumena - that's why I think he'll be successful. He's EXACTLY the type of big man you need in Archie's system.
Archie didn't go and get the best or highest rated players. He targeted guys he knew were going to be able to grow, learn, and excel in his system.
The last coach cobbled together a team of random parts - anyone who was an athlete, or had a high ranking like the twins.
Archie isn't targeting "everyone" - he has specific needs for specific positions. He wants shooters, and players who can run a transition offense.
Foumena will be the perfect anchor for this system. Quick enough to not need to stay under the hoop and stay on the pack line. Big enough to make a difference when in the post. Skilled enough to allow spacing in the halfcourt and looks like he can develop a 10-15 footer.
Since Archie knows what he's doing, I'm not concerned about what schools are looking at a certain player. I know he knows what he's doing and if he sees a skill set he can blend with our team to be successful, I want him.