My guess is Martin gets benefit of the doubt to start the season. On a short leash thoughRhody74 wrote: ↑3 years agoI think El Amin. Martin is a versatile 6th man.Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 years ago Just revisiting this as we get closer.
Most if us agree on Shep, Ish, Walker, and Makhel.
The question is who gets the nod for 5th starter to open: El-Amin or Martin.
I still have a feeling it's Martin but wouldn't be surprised if Cox goes with El-Amin, especially if he impresses in practice.
Remember last season of the returnees we started Makhi and Carey along with Walker and Shep.
Prediction on starting 5 to open the season
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EA, Ish, Shep, Makhel, Makhi ?
Very interesting, I was way off if this is what Cox goes with, I had Martin and Walker.
Very interesting, I was way off if this is what Cox goes with, I had Martin and Walker.
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Never bought into the Martin starting 5 talk, extremely average player. El Ahim would seem to give much more offense.
Very very surprised Makhi started, thought Walker showed more than enough last year to start.
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I thought Martin because of being a glue guy, good defender, saw improvement in his offense, and liked his size at the wing.
Not sure what to expect from EA coming from Ball State. Also wanted to add more size at that position.
Guess this is why I am not a basketball coach.
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I doubt the starters are set in stone. These scrimmages are what coaches use to evaluate such things.
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Predict the starting 5 in the 4th year of a head coach? Seriously? Can't believe this is a topic.
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Look at the landscape of college basketball, due to the amount of transfers this is not an uncommon topic with a lot of fam bases.theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago Predict the starting 5 in the 4th year of a head coach? Seriously? Can't believe this is a topic.
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It really is quite sad. Not sure it's sustainable.Dre3000 wrote: ↑2 years agoLook at the landscape of college basketball, due to the amount of transfers this is not an uncommon topic with a lot of fam bases.theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago Predict the starting 5 in the 4th year of a head coach? Seriously? Can't believe this is a topic.
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I am sure the starting 5 will probably change as the year goes along.
This was just a guess to see who Cox will start to open the season. Obviously if Cox starts with this lineup against BU, I didn't do very well on my prediction.
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Yeah. I feel like this topic is great for the off-season. Gives us something to mull over while no games are being played. One (small) step closer to the in game action.
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Cox said the same 5 will start Thursday....Shep, Ish X 2 and the twins.
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Hopefully Walker still gets at least 25 minutes per game he deserves that
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Walker cannot be happy about losing is starting spot.
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Given that the Mitchells foul rate last year was greater than 5 per 40 minutes (6.2 and 7.8), I suspect that Walker will get the chance to play 30+ minutes often, especially since the next option would be Samb or a small ball lineup with Malik Martin at the 4, or something like that.
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I’m fine with both Mitchell’s starting. Give them a chance to see how they play together. Makel really impressed me with his progression last year.
We will be as good as our bigs take us this year, regardless of which of these 3 play the most. We haven’t had this talent at the 4 or 5 since the first Hurley NCAA birth.
Having size creates all kinds of mismatches and gets us more possessions. Now whether this team can shoot well enough is another story.
We will be as good as our bigs take us this year, regardless of which of these 3 play the most. We haven’t had this talent at the 4 or 5 since the first Hurley NCAA birth.
Having size creates all kinds of mismatches and gets us more possessions. Now whether this team can shoot well enough is another story.
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I bet he's around 25 minutes a game. I don't agree with it but that's my prediction.
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Exactly. This “issue” will figure itself out. Also probably a perk that these 3 can play loose not worrying about some lackluster big backing them up. Play hard during your minutes and trust the guys around you.SGreenwell wrote: ↑2 years ago Given that the Mitchells foul rate last year was greater than 5 per 40 minutes (6.2 and 7.8), I suspect that Walker will get the chance to play 30+ minutes often, especially since the next option would be Samb or a small ball lineup with Malik Martin at the 4, or something like that.
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Have you watched modern basketball lately? 3 pt shooting. Bigs down low have no defense against 3 pt shooting. This team better defend the 3 or it's a long season.KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years agoExactly. This “issue” will figure itself out. Also probably a perk that these 3 can play loose not worrying about some lackluster big backing them up. Play hard during your minutes and trust the guys around you.SGreenwell wrote: ↑2 years ago Given that the Mitchells foul rate last year was greater than 5 per 40 minutes (6.2 and 7.8), I suspect that Walker will get the chance to play 30+ minutes often, especially since the next option would be Samb or a small ball lineup with Malik Martin at the 4, or something like that.
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……..or shoot lights out from three point shooting……and play seem in your face team defense……theblueram wrote: ↑2 years agoHave you watched modern basketball lately? 3 pt shooting. Bigs down low have no defense against 3 pt shooting. This team better defend the 3 or it's a long season.KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years agoExactly. This “issue” will figure itself out. Also probably a perk that these 3 can play loose not worrying about some lackluster big backing them up. Play hard during your minutes and trust the guys around you.SGreenwell wrote: ↑2 years ago Given that the Mitchells foul rate last year was greater than 5 per 40 minutes (6.2 and 7.8), I suspect that Walker will get the chance to play 30+ minutes often, especially since the next option would be Samb or a small ball lineup with Malik Martin at the 4, or something like that.
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Here we are in February with the same starting line up in every game except 1 game with Sheppard injured and Thomas filled in.
In all my years of watching URI basketball (or most any team for that matter) I've never seen where every player in a starting 5 has been desired by multiple posters to be on the bench instead of starting.
Seen where multiple posters have said both Mitchell's should not start
or Only 1 Mitchell should start
or Sheppard not start
or El-Amin not start
or Leggett not start
Yet all 5 have started from Game 1
In all my years of watching URI basketball (or most any team for that matter) I've never seen where every player in a starting 5 has been desired by multiple posters to be on the bench instead of starting.
Seen where multiple posters have said both Mitchell's should not start
or Only 1 Mitchell should start
or Sheppard not start
or El-Amin not start
or Leggett not start
Yet all 5 have started from Game 1
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Cox should seriously consider adjusting his lineups.
Shepard and Makhel should be the consistent starts. After that, I think Walker, Carey and Thomas deserve a shot.
Shepard and Makhel should be the consistent starts. After that, I think Walker, Carey and Thomas deserve a shot.
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Yeah Ramster, I was thinking the same, probably because we have some interchangeable players that are also deserving.ramster wrote: ↑2 years ago Here we are in February with the same starting line up in every game except 1 game with Sheppard injured and Thomas filled in.
In all my years of watching URI basketball (or most any team for that matter) I've never seen where every player in a starting 5 has been desired by multiple posters to be on the bench instead of starting.
Seen where both Mitchell's should not start
Only 1 Mitchell start
Sheppard not start
El-Amin not start
Leggett not start
Yet all 5 have started from Game 1
A little surprised he hasn't changed things up a little.
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I don't get why people are surprised by the rigidity of the starting lineup. What has happened, so far, that makes anyone think it's going to change? At least if the lineup and results stay the same...you won't feel like you missed anything if for some reason you can't watch a game.
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Plain and Simple: SeBastian Thomas needs to play 30+ minutes a night the rest of the season
URI’s most important piece to the future deserves more playing time. Rookie guard SeBastian Thomas has not looked or played like he’s in his first season of college basketball. The poise, pace and confidence he exudes are traits of all-league players, ones capable to leading their teams to an A10 championship. Last week he started in place of injured Jeremy Sheppard. In 38 minutes, he dished out a career-high 7 dimes against just 2 turnovers while being guarded by Richmond fifth-year senior Jacob Gilyard, the NCAA’s all-time steals leader. Here’s a few quotes Cox said afterwards about Thomas:
“I expect to see that more regularly and consistently moving forward.”
“(He) runs our offense.”
“Took a hug step today.”
These comments would suggest Thomas will find himself on the floor more. Sheppard and Ish El-Amin are gone in two months and Jalen Carey is not a starting caliber player at this point. Ish Leggett is not a true point. Invest in the future while also giving the team the best chance to win.
URI’s most important piece to the future deserves more playing time. Rookie guard SeBastian Thomas has not looked or played like he’s in his first season of college basketball. The poise, pace and confidence he exudes are traits of all-league players, ones capable to leading their teams to an A10 championship. Last week he started in place of injured Jeremy Sheppard. In 38 minutes, he dished out a career-high 7 dimes against just 2 turnovers while being guarded by Richmond fifth-year senior Jacob Gilyard, the NCAA’s all-time steals leader. Here’s a few quotes Cox said afterwards about Thomas:
“I expect to see that more regularly and consistently moving forward.”
“(He) runs our offense.”
“Took a hug step today.”
These comments would suggest Thomas will find himself on the floor more. Sheppard and Ish El-Amin are gone in two months and Jalen Carey is not a starting caliber player at this point. Ish Leggett is not a true point. Invest in the future while also giving the team the best chance to win.
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