I agree with you on the pro-Newman stance for sure, but he really should have passed that ball up to Loyer.
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Schmedly's overall take on Newman was ridiculous, but Newman did have Loyer wide open for an uncontested layup 3-4 steps ahead of him but instead drove to the hoop and got fouled. Had he passed it, Loyer scores an uncontested layup which what the Schmed was saying I think.
I didn't watch the game but the replay where Loyer got the ball and did a quick dribble fake to get his defender in the air to side step for a 3 was pretty. Reminded me of Robbie and his ability to outsmart defenders.
I made the comment that Morton looked like the worst player on the court from both teams in the early going. Someone said uncoordinated and I would have to agree. He'll be scrappy, he'll play good M2M D, and maybe he'll hit a corner 3 every now and then but I'm not sure I want him playing 20+ minutes a game on this team.
I think Morton has a lot of value at playing the point forward position. He would be great at being the third ballhandler after the two guards. He is going to struggle bringing the ball up as the primary ball handler IMO. He plays good defense and is a good three point shooter but he is a low volume guy though. I also agree that he looked bad from a coordination standpoint but I don't recall seeing that last year and am writing that off as just a bad day.
Morton brings a more controlled effort on D and sets effort and intensity. Gives it his all and doesnt foul. Gillis plays hard like him but often is hammering opponents. I'm all for Morton getting the minutes he did night one unless Jenkins is better than expected.
Brad Davidson had trouble dribbling the ball upcourt against pressure, when he was a 5th yr senior, he was mainly a spot up shooter, do NOT see that guy as comparison to Smith at all.
Morton looked good when he was in there with Smith and Loyer in the second half. The first half was jitters for everyone. He made some unselfish passes to setup Loyer. He can keep the opposing team honest if he hits an open 3 from time to time like he did at the start of the second half. He is a little more physical than the other guards on the wing, an Eifert glue guy type.
I was going to say Smith has great handles. Davison was a clutch 3 point shooter. Hopefully Smith can knock down some daggers like he did. Loyer does look like Lewis. Lewis was methodical looking for shots something we saw with Loyer. Loyer might have a little more quickness driving to the hole.
Not sure if you saw the start of the second half, but he looked much better. He ended up with 7 points and 6 assists, plus played some good D. He could have been more efficient on his shots. But that box score is just about what you want from him every night. You also have to remember there was no David Jenkins, so Morton was forced to handle the ball more than he probably should.
I'm guessing he'll end up with about 20 minutes a game, especially if Loyer, Smith, and Newman continue what they're doing and Jenkins adds some good backup minutes.
So the dunk went in? Could've fooled me. I thought he shot 2.... my bad. Was happy to see that he played better the rest of the game. Still hoping that "team" thing kicks in.
and you have some idiot takes...
If he PASSED THE BALL to the man ahead of him THAT MAN HAD AN UNCONTESTED LAYUP - Did we fail reading comprehension? Geez.........
He dribbled INTO A CONTESTED DUNK ATTEMPT (which he missed) and shot 2, (missed one of those too).
Feel free to do a line of meth off my ASS you pathetic freak.....
People who drink decaf coffee should be sent to Gitmo
There is absolutely no reason Morton should be starting over newman. Honestly, Morton kind of reminds me a smaller eifert, with slightly better handles.
She'll still do it if you beg...I think she paddled me in 5th grade. That's when it was allowed
Yes. And I expect that he heard that from Painter when they reviewed video.
At least we will know why he doesn’t get playing time next game.
If that happens,that would be rediculous. Dude needs to start over Morton.
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I agree and my comment was TIC. I actually like the idea of Newman being on squad 2 because he can truly operate as a scoring guard/wing. That starting crew is focused on “feed the post” and defenses know how to collapse around that. With the second group going small, it opens up avenues where he can get cleaner looks and operate the way we saw him play as a freshman.
This is good insight into what CMP may be thinking, and how he is strategizing around his talent. By the way, I had no problems with Newman taking that shot. If he spent every possession looking for “the most open player” he would hesitate just a hair, allowing his defender to get in position. Newman is in there to score. If he takes a few chances at times, I’m okay with his aggression.
Totally agree. I am almost 100% positive Jenkins will be an upgrade from Thompson and Hunter as well. Also, I am wondering if Zach almost exerted too much energy on defense. He was a lot better on defense than what he has been the last two seasons for at least this game. I don't see him doing that poorly on offense again.
True.
But imo that starting crew with Morton & Gillis will be subject to slow starts if the post is well defended. We saw that in the last game; and will be a concern going forward. Limited offense in the 3&4.
I agree with you. If that does turn out to be true I think CMP will change up the rotations and maybe get a little more offense in the starting lineup.
TKR - every scoring move was to his right. Hopefully he has some moves to the left. Slow off his feet, not a quick leaper.
Morton is a turnover machine. Had a shot inside the free throw line early, threw the ball out to wing. Bad decision.
Guards cannot finish at the rim.
Newman shot well. Hope it continues.
Edey is incredibly sloooooow.
Gillis needs to be limited to about 15 mins. Furst should get more mins and touches.
I am not 100% concerned with playing time to start the year because Painter will be working through things to get it figured out. If the season starts slipping and he doesn't make big changes, then I will hit the panic button.
