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Hoops outlook: Dent, Ruzik, Niang legit studs.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:04 pm
Lots of traits in those 3 that can win plenty of games. Supporting cast not as strong as I thought but these Tigers will compete in year 1 no doubt. If WW gets this group to defend with their size and strength we should more more than a’ight.
Questions - do we have enough shooting to compete at the highest levels? Prolly not.
Dessert - a large man. Footwork and athleticism no where near Ruzik, but that large of a body has to be able to rebound and defend and intimidate guards for driving.
Bashir - bench player with green light. Will change some games when he’s on.
Dioubate - man alive that shot is ugly. I’m hoping he leans in to toughness, scrappiness, rebounding and defense and can help
Clark and Ugachukwi - still not sure what they bring yet. Neither stands out but maybe that’s a good thing if they lean in to team and let the 3 studs cook. defending, handling, and assists please.
Questions - do we have enough shooting to compete at the highest levels? Prolly not.
Dessert - a large man. Footwork and athleticism no where near Ruzik, but that large of a body has to be able to rebound and defend and intimidate guards for driving.
Bashir - bench player with green light. Will change some games when he’s on.
Dioubate - man alive that shot is ugly. I’m hoping he leans in to toughness, scrappiness, rebounding and defense and can help
Clark and Ugachukwi - still not sure what they bring yet. Neither stands out but maybe that’s a good thing if they lean in to team and let the 3 studs cook. defending, handling, and assists please.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:12 pm to John cocktoasten
Skyy Clark is a dawg. When he gets into rhythm, he will be one of our best guards.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:12 pm to John cocktoasten
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Dent, Ruzik, Niang legit studs.
That's what I got out of last night as well.
That's the foundation. Dessert is good and really big. He's obviously going to be a contributor.
I think the rest of our guard play might be just ok. Need more games to see.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:18 pm to John cocktoasten
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Clark and Ugachukwi - still not sure what they bring yet. Neither stands out but maybe that’s a good thing if they lean in to team and let the 3 studs cook. defending, handling, and assists please.
Both mature and seem to play under control. Uga looks like a utility guard who can get into the lane and defend. Not a lights out shooter but can shoot if needed. Clark is a shocker. Very impressed with his play. Will probably compete with bashir for 3pt attempts. I’m sure uga is the better defender. If dent is on the bench, Clark should have the ball in hand.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:25 pm to John cocktoasten
Bashir, Dent and Clark are good from 3 when they are on. You could say Bashir is borderline elite from the 3 point range
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:29 pm to John cocktoasten
Ruzik may very well be the MVP of this team!
Can't wait until the Gonzaga and Houston game!
Can't wait until the Gonzaga and Houston game!
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:48 pm to basiletiger
I am as excited for men's basketball as I was for football for this season. The General is making this fun again.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 12:49 pm to John cocktoasten
quote:I can see this guys potential. I think he just needs to get used to the pace of Americanized basketball. Worst case, he is a defensive force.
Dessert - a large man. Footwork and athleticism no where near Ruzik, but that large of a body has to be able to rebound and defend and intimidate guards for driving.
quote:Will need his shooting this year.
Bashir - bench player with green light. Will change some games when he’s on.
quote:Think Ruzic takes his minutes in competitive/tough games this year. Especially when we are playing big teams like Florida. Regardless, he is still a great player outside of the shooting.
Dioubate - man alive that shot is ugly. I’m hoping he leans in to toughness, scrappiness, rebounding and defense and can help
quote:I was impressed with Clark even though he couldn't score yesterday. He played solid defense and had a savvy court presence finding guys. His chemistry with Dent is also noticable.
Clark and Ugachukwi - still not sure what they bring yet. Neither stands out but maybe that’s a good thing if they lean in to team and let the 3 studs cook. defending, handling, and assists please.
Ugochukwu is a good all around college player. No complaints with him.
quote:These guys were near perfect.
Dent, Ruzik, Niang legit studs.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 1:29 pm to John cocktoasten
I’m expecting about .500 in SEC play. A middle of the pack team. That’s way better than bottom of the barrel McMahon. Next year will be the big jump.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 1:35 pm to John cocktoasten
This team is capable of a Sweet Sixteen run. They run well together, unselfish, will only get better.
Time will tell. It’s gonna be fun either way. That’s a win for all of us. Like Saban said “Big Motherf#*^kers beat little ones.” We have size and ability.
Time will tell. It’s gonna be fun either way. That’s a win for all of us. Like Saban said “Big Motherf#*^kers beat little ones.” We have size and ability.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 11/4/26 at 1:52 pm to John cocktoasten
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Dessert - a large man. Footwork and athleticism no where near Ruzik, but that large of a body has to be able to rebound and defend and intimidate guards for driving.
Agaunst UNO he had a strong Karl Malone vibe.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 1:55 pm to Sofaking2
quote:Yep. I'd be ecstatic if we pulled out a 10-8 SEC slate which I think is certainly possible.
I’m expecting about .500 in SEC play. A middle of the pack team. That’s way better than bottom of the barrel McMahon. Next year will be the big jump.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 2:01 pm to John cocktoasten
This is funny. I didn't even look for other threads before making mine but we said almost the same thing. Good for independent observations to be consistent.
Posted on 11/4/26 at 2:10 pm to chadr07
quote:Levy is a very good 3 point shooter as well. Will has said that in multiple interviews.
Bashir, Dent and Clark are good from 3 when they are on.
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