Best Lineup/Rotation

[bucsrule8872]

Just my opinion:

G Aberdeen(35)/Johnson(5)
G Oweh(35)/Chandler(5)
G Chandler(25)/Williams(15)
G/F Williams(15)/Dioubate(25)
F/C Moreno(20)/Jelavic(10)/Garrison(10)

Putting four guards on the floor would really help the offense, IMHO. Spread the defense. It would give Oweh and Aberdeen more room to get down hill with the defense having to stay honest on Chandler and Williams, because they can make shots.

Defensively, Williams at 6’8 is long enough to defend at the 4 spot.

Dioubate still needs to play a lot. He gives us a lot of energy off the bench, but he just doesn’t stretch the floor.

We have three guys 6’10 or better. None of them truly deserve tons of minutes, so rotate them at the 5 spot. Each one brings something a little different to the table.

I do not trust Johnson at this time. He is just too weak right now, I would only play him when there’s foul trouble or Aberdeen needs a breather. He needs to hit the weights big time this offseason.

Like I said, just my opinion, going into today’s game.

Thoughts?

[Pete Hogwallop]

Best lineup can be very situational and dependent on your opponent and other factors. And minutes depend on other factors as well. That's why it's really tough to stick to something like you've outlined.

That being said, I don't disagree as an ideal scenario.

[South jones]

Not a bad rotation, garrisons minutes should be minimal

[Pete Hogwallop]

Not a bad rotation, garrisons minutes should be minimal

Seems more like you have to give Garrison a few minutes early in the game and see what you have that day. Moreno is more consistent, but Garrison occasionally is so much better.

[KentuckyWild2020]

I like AJ, a little disappointed in his shooting to be honest. The skill and talent level is there, just not sure if he has fully adjusted to the speed of the NCAA game, who knows?

Anyways, the 5 we saw in overtime Oweh, Aberdeen, Mo (Yes I am coming around) Chandler and Garrison is my 5.

Nothing against Moreno, but I think Garrison is ready and gives us more flexibility on the defensive end.

Garrsion was having Deandre Liggins flashbacks yesterday keeping the 3 point line in check.

Obviously if we play a team with a traditional bang bang big down low Moreno makes sense but if it's running and gunning shooting the 3 ball, I like Garrison guarding outside and Mo chasing down long rebounds.

Off course AJ Williams Moreno Johnson off the bench.


Losing Lowe and JQ hurts but let's be honest, we still have great depth. Really no reason why this team can't find it's gear and actually be the team it was supposed to be...

Make no mistake about it, we are the UNDERDOGS at this point. This the kind of team that if it did manage to make some noise, it will make it more satisfying in my opinion...

I still believe but don't let me lie, with 2.4 left I thought it was over...

I rewatched that Oweh shot last night a good 10 times, maybe more than that. That bucket was something this whole program been needing for many years even before the Pope era, something GREAT AND POSITIVE to finally happen. For once, it finally happened for us....

[Pete Hogwallop]

I didn't just think it was over with 2 seconds left, I KNEW it was over!

[South jones]

Seems more like you have to give Garrison a few minutes early in the game and see what you have that day. Moreno is more consistent, but Garrison occasionally is so much better.

yeah, I was limiting BGs min based his season performance. He did step.up and play well yesterday. Wish he would have played with that intensity all year

[bucsrule8872]

This thread shows how much I know. LOL!

Williams was basically a no-show and BG was money defensively.

[bucsrule8872]

Best lineup can be very situational and dependent on your opponent and other factors. And minutes depend on other factors as well. That's why it's really tough to stick to something like you've outlined.

That being said, I don't disagree as an ideal scenario.

Best post in the thread.

Yesterday’s game showed that you have to roll with who is playing best. Especially on this team.

[KentuckyWild2020]

I didn't just think it was over with 2 seconds left, I KNEW it was over!

Same here, whole bar I was in was ready to knock over the tables and tear the place up. When he hit the shot, whole place was rocking, pretty awesome experience with a bunch of Cat fans in the same place. I don't drink liquor or beer but the Coffee was kicking in, good day..