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BigOrange1

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  1. 11 minutes ago, Js1 said:

    We are the 3rd #8 seed according to Bracket Matrix. Mostly 8s, with an occasional 9 or 7 sprinkled in. Like three 6s and even a 5.

    We are currently #25 in net and #23 in kenpom - rankings that would correlate with 7 or 6 seeds.  we have 5 quad 1 wins which is very competitive with the teams jockying for 6-7 seeds.  we do have one bad loss but so do many of those same teams we are competing with.

    if we lose this game could we be an 8?  i suppose.  but i'm thinking we're currently a 7 that's closer to a 6 than an 8.

  2. 9 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

    Does the NBA (or any other pro league) really value an admittedly hyperathletic 6' 8" guy whose offense is pretty much limited to dunks, layups and the occasional short jumper?  I like the guy but it seems like he really needs to develop at least a midrange jump shot.  Maybe Disu can coach him up in that regard.

    i don't see much of an NBA future for him either but these 5 star guys always seem to bolt even when it doesn't seem to be in their best interest.

  3. 10 hours ago, HookEm said:

    I actually like what Mitchell brings to the team.  He is averaging 10 PTS and 7.7 TRB and is defending well.  His free throw shooting is up to 69% in conference, which is a huge improvement over his 40% free throw last year.  He gives us a nice burst of energy and is a good complement to Shedrick who is a little slow footed.  Mitchell is also someone who can really run the floor and is good for a few highlight dunks every game.  I'm not convinced that this is our last year with him on the roster - and I really hope he comes back.  

    The team has plenty of good pieces.  The most important one is Hunter. If he is attacking the basket and hitting a few 3s, we can beat anybody, even if Abmas or Disu aren't playing well.  

    I, too, have been very happy with what Mitchell has given the team this year.  He's much, much better than he was last season.  I'd love to have him back next year, but I'm highly skeptical that happens.

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