I get what you are saying but Brannen chose the words "If I had to draw a player for the system...it would be Keith". You can read into that any way you want I guess but we all know CJB values shooters on the perimeter. So I would take it as Keith's body type and athleticism. If Keith could shoot I think Brannen would have chosen different words because he is otherwise a pretty complete package.
Keith probably fits the defensive end as well with the long arms, quickness and instinct to get steals in the press.
As a 4 Hardnett doesn't have an inside game and he can't shoot. He can score in transition but that is a small part of the game. I don't know how he rates out on D...but that is another big part of the equation. My guess is Keith is well ahead on both offense and D.
But we can't play an entire game with 2 bigs. With only 3 of them, they are going to have to rest at some point (and that's not mentioning foul trouble).
Teams like Ohio State (Kaleb Wesson who is 6'9 270) and Memphis - could use a lineup with 3 players who are 6'8"+, could cause us major problems. Especially as Diarra/Sorolla need to improve significantly from last year to be able to provide quality minutes.
I think we are in good shape to win at least 25 and possibly 30 games. But I have to see us play before I'm convinced our lack of big men isn't going to be a major weakness.
Cumberland or moore go have to bang in post. We shouldn't need 20 a game from jarron so maybe he can up his ast and reb numbers since he won't have spend so much time with ball on offense
Waterhead, brother hardnett wasn't playing the 4. He plays like the 6'8 guards. He not about get in post and bang for 25min game. Outside of dunking im taking hardnett fast paced skills over Williams over 3-4yrs
I think UC will be a better rebounding team in this system overall. Playing more TRUE man defense will lead to more rebounds, thus taking the focus off what we don't have, "Bigs".
But we can't play an entire game with 2 bigs. With only 3 of them, they are going to have to rest at some point (and that's not mentioning foul trouble).
Teams like Ohio State (Kaleb Wesson who is 6'9 270) and Memphis - could use a lineup with 3 players who are 6'8"+, could cause us major problems. Especially as Diarra/Sorolla need to improve significantly from last year to be able to provide quality minutes.
I think we are in good shape to win at least 25 and possibly 30 games. But I have to see us play before I'm convinced our lack of big men isn't going to be a major weakness.
I don't think his game suits a 4 either (which I think is unfortunate for him). But so far he has been ranked very low in recruiting with only UC as a major offer. Has been red shirted by one coach. Has probably been sat down for "the talk" about playing time with a 2nd coach. And now you are telling me that these guys have it all wrong and he is the missing link?
Beyond that I haven't heard one peep from anyone who has any inside info on practices since he has been here that he either A...is going to be something special. Or B that he is most improved. Or C...that he has been outplaying the guys he needs to beat out on the roster.
What I have heard is that he is still behind and needs more development and that his shot is not good.
Im taking him over prince, who is nothing more than a 5 in this system
Im taking him over prince, who is nothing more than a 5 in this system
He has no ball skills or cant shoot. He's been compared to hicks or maxiell, in this system they would've played the 5. I doubt coach will ever want two guys on court that needs be in paint.Dude where do you come up with your stuff? You pull so much stuff out of your ass it's insane. There's never been anything said or posted anywhere indicating Hardnett has looked better than Prince. Literally everything has said the exact opposite. How is a 6'5 or 6-6 dude "nothing more than a 5"?
He has no ball skills or cant shoot. He's been compared to hicks or maxiell, in this system they would've played the 5. I doubt coach will ever want two guys on court that needs be in paint.
He has no ball skills or cant shoot. He's been compared to hicks or maxiell, in this system they would've played the 5. I doubt coach will ever want two guys on court that needs be in paint.
Videos on internet winning state in one of best basketball regions in world. Kid can play ball just too little right now. We haven't had guy with his size or skills in decade or more.Bro, you got one video of Q playing high competition bball? Honest question. On what is your assessment based?
Correct i guess but with 4 frontcourt players leaving and 10backcourt players coming in we all get the pictureYou mean in the Huggins/Cronin system, right? Because, at this point, none of us have any idea what Brannen's system will be and look like.
Just seen Jaxson Hayes said uc never talked to him once. Mick Cronin ladies and gentlemen.
Just seen Jaxson Hayes said uc never talked to him once. Mick Cronin ladies and gentlemen.
Videos on internet winning state in one of best basketball regions in world. Kid can play ball just too little right now. We haven't had guy with his size or skills in decade or more.