Burton
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Definite positive, mentioned in another post, maybe it would be better he eventually moves into a starting role, and put Matt back on the bench.
I think he will help a great deal on the boards as well, several buckets were a result of his work down low
He went hard after rebounds initially but I think his height hurt him on a few attempts tonight. Liked what I saw overall and think he will contribute some and bring a lot of needed toughness. I noticed he looked like a very calm on ball defender too.
Gonna make that assumption off of his first game, huh? Don't think he overcompensated a little because it was his first game, and maybe not the norm?
Unbelievable. Guy has a bad game so let's replace our two guard with the only front court bench player we have who has played 15 minutes this season......
you out obviously don't understand spacing and Cyclone basketball either if you think we are not going to have a shooter on the floor at all times.....can you imagine how much the defense would sag in of we start Morris, Burton, Nader as the 1-3? On or off, defenses have to extend when Naz, Matt, or Hallice are on the court and it opens up room for everything we do....
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I think Burton is an intriguing player. Was surprised at how quick he was to the ball and how quick a jumper he is. Also was impressed with his shooting form (great job of squaring up and quick release) and hustle. Looks like a solid player. Probably nervous but a pretty good first game.
I also continue to be impressed with the improvement of the post up game of McKay. He's always looked athletic but he is developing a solid low post game.
I also continue to be impressed with the improvement of the post up game of McKay. He's always looked athletic but he is developing a solid low post game.
Starting Deonte over Matt doesn't seem like that bad of an idea to me. We have a pretty versatile line-up. Deonte showed tonight that he can shoot from 3-point land. We all know that Georges can shoot the long ball, as well as Nader, and Morris. I think we had that line-up in there tonight at some point, and it will be a line-up that will be on the floor throughout the season as well.
If only you knew that I am one of Thomas' biggest fans. It has nothing to do with him having a bad game and more to do with the athleticism and physicality of Cincinnati. It's also a true road game and it's hard to win them with perimeter shooting. Have a better chance winning that game on the inside than having Thomas and Cooke shoot a lot of 3's.
I thought he played great during his time. What I loved most is the way he blocked out on the first shot while he was in the game on defense. It was textbook: He got he body into his man and pushed him about 5ft back. Loved to see him hit that three and also drive to the basket.
Good observations. I was more than happy with Burton's play in the first game. He looked pretty calm. Just disappointed they didn't try and post him.
McKay's offense is improving each game.