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spreedom · 10-25-2013, 11:21 PM

A couple of thoughts after this game:

Blair needs to be a backup/third PF only. Can't play the 5 unless both teams go really small.
Ellis' shot was off tonight but so far he has largely been better than advertised. Can't guard anyone though.
If Crowder doesn't pan out defensively, we are in dire need of a 3/4 that can take his place in that role.
I like Calderon a lot, but we aren't going to beat many teams with him and Ellis playing big minutes together. Might need to make him our first sub out. Ellis might be our best option at backup PG right now too.

I think we're still going to push for 50 wins, but the construction of this roster obviously has some flaws that are going to be hard to overcome against the real contenders.

10-25-2013, 11:21 PM	#45
spreedom Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 3,938	A couple of thoughts after this game: Blair needs to be a backup/third PF only. Can't play the 5 unless both teams go really small. Ellis' shot was off tonight but so far he has largely been better than advertised. Can't guard anyone though. If Crowder doesn't pan out defensively, we are in dire need of a 3/4 that can take his place in that role. I like Calderon a lot, but we aren't going to beat many teams with him and Ellis playing big minutes together. Might need to make him our first sub out. Ellis might be our best option at backup PG right now too. I think we're still going to push for 50 wins, but the construction of this roster obviously has some flaws that are going to be hard to overcome against the real contenders.