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If Wade insists on not starting Eason, O'Neal or Fudge
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:18 pm
should be in the starting line up instead of Reid because Reid is too much of a damn liability on both sides of the ball to be starting. I don't see how in the hell Reid was rated as a 5 star player. What type of competition was he playing in high school?
ETA: Is it possible that Wade read my post from a week ago?
ETA: Is it possible that Wade read my post from a week ago?
This post was edited on 1/27/22 at 9:42 am
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Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:22 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
He needs to get meaner...
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Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:29 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Unfortunately would have to agree. Eason is better in every aspect of the game, Shareef provides energy and underrated touch on offense with capable defense, fudge is excellent defensively with not much offensively skill. If Wade wants to keep Eason on the bench for whatever reason then he should start Shareef or use fudge as a small ball 5.
Efton has not adjusted to how fast the college game is played. However I think he could still develop into an above average player. You need to remember he’s halfway through his freshman year. Skylar Mays looked like he didn’t belong in division 1 his freshman year and developed into an NBA player.
But for this year it’s clear that he’s the weakest link on the team and should not be starting.
Efton has not adjusted to how fast the college game is played. However I think he could still develop into an above average player. You need to remember he’s halfway through his freshman year. Skylar Mays looked like he didn’t belong in division 1 his freshman year and developed into an NBA player.
But for this year it’s clear that he’s the weakest link on the team and should not be starting.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:36 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Dude shut the frick up. Eason and O'Neal are both Power forwards, or 4's. Fudge is a 6'6/6'7 Small Forward. If you want to see Eason foul out early every game, start him at the 5. Otherwise quit bitching about Reid starting at the 5 when he's the only decent Center LSU has.
Posted on 1/19/22 at 11:56 pm to SofaKingTrill
Fudge is taller when standing next to Eason FWIW, but I agree he's really not a 5.
This post was edited on 1/19/22 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 1/20/22 at 12:10 am to lsudave1
Colbert was highly regarded when we got him. I’m pretty sure he was recruited as a 5. Only seen him on a court once since the game he didn’t have his game jersey on under his warmup lol. Wade must have a reason for no PT but I hate knowing we got a big guy like him (and Eziwiro) and they can’t get on the court if only to give someone a breather.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 1:30 am to Robert E
Who cares who starts? Eason plays more minutes than anyone on the team except Brandon.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 1:45 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
quote:Ask yourself: Is it more important that Eason, Fudge, and O'Neal play the last 5 minutes of the game or the first 5 minutes of the game?
should be in the starting line up instead of Reid because Reid is too much of a damn liability on both sides of the ball to be starting. I don't see how in the hell Reid was rated as a 5 star player.
Right.
So, Reid can start and get minutes that he needs...even though the whistles might be tight for the first 4 to 8 minutes. He won't get better w/o PT. Also saves fouls for the other 3.
Bringing Eason/Fudge in together is a whole different look and defensive chemistry that you are likely getting to use after a sub or 2 by the other team also. When Pinson is back you can add Gaines to make it a trio. Maybe folks aren't recognizing it - but a more attacking defense is going to be a major weapon come tournament time.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 4:21 am to SofaKingTrill
I agree with sofaking?
Posted on 1/20/22 at 5:28 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Fudge is the best of the bunch. Kid definitely needs more minutes
Posted on 1/20/22 at 5:46 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
#5 is the worst player that still gets a lot of PT...idk y
Posted on 1/20/22 at 6:13 am to bayoumuscle21
Maybe a lot of the PT is based on endurance, along with potential...
I mean, Reid has potential. He starts, and gives you almost exclusively low-post options. If he dominates (not likely in SEC games), you can cruise with him.
Eason and Fudge seem to be high energy guys, play all over the court. Not at the guard positions, but definitely see them way out on the perimeter defensively, and slashing in instead of posting up. I think their minutes are based on how much gas they have in the tank, and Wade's trying to close with them still having that energy in the final minutes.
I mean, Reid has potential. He starts, and gives you almost exclusively low-post options. If he dominates (not likely in SEC games), you can cruise with him.
Eason and Fudge seem to be high energy guys, play all over the court. Not at the guard positions, but definitely see them way out on the perimeter defensively, and slashing in instead of posting up. I think their minutes are based on how much gas they have in the tank, and Wade's trying to close with them still having that energy in the final minutes.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 8:39 am to SofaKingTrill
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Reid starting at the 5 when he's the only decent Center LSU has
This isn't old school basketball. Clearly, we can play without a Center, and honestly...we're more scrappy with play-makers.
Reid's minutes need to be tapered. He's not providing the offense or the rebounds we need. I agree, he is a fouling liability. I'd question a lot of those fouls against him, but when he gets in foul trouble, WE get in foul trouble. You cannot have the opposing team in the bonus with 11-12 minutes left to play.
I don't agree with starting Eason, but O'Neal or Fudge need to cut into Reid's minutes.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 8:53 am to lsugerberbaby
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This isn't old school basketball. Clearly, we can play without a Center, and honestly...we're more scrappy with play-makers.
Reid's minutes need to be tapered. He's not providing the offense or the rebounds we need. I agree, he is a fouling liability. I'd question a lot of those fouls against him, but when he gets in foul trouble, WE get in foul trouble. You cannot have the opposing team in the bonus with 11-12 minutes left to play.
I don't agree with starting Eason, but O'Neal or Fudge need to cut into Reid's minutes.
I agree with you. Quite a few people on here act like every team in the SEC has a traditional center playing big minutes. Reid is handcuffing this team and he's slow and provide absolutely nothing on the defensive side of the ball. Outside of what you stated, teams are also starting to figure out Wade's defensive switching scheme and are now isolating Reid with a more speedy and skilled guards. We need a more athletic person cutting into his minutes which should be O'Neal or Fudge. O'Neal is 6'9" and long. He's has more than enough length to play the 5 in today's game in college.
This post was edited on 1/20/22 at 8:57 am
Posted on 1/20/22 at 9:01 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Why does it matter who is on the floor when the ball is tipped?
Eason and Fudge are playing more minutes in conference than Reid and Wilkinson.
The infatuation with being on the floor when the ball is tipped is funny.
Eason and Fudge are playing more minutes in conference than Reid and Wilkinson.
The infatuation with being on the floor when the ball is tipped is funny.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 9:13 am to lsugerberbaby
quote:People. Fudge is a freshman wing who can jump out of the gym and so far hasn't been able to establish a perimeter offensive game. Does attack the basket from the baseline and can make the corner 3. Below avg handle in open court.
I don't agree with starting Eason, but O'Neal or Fudge need to cut into Reid's minutes.
His length allows him to guard any 1-5. He is NOT a Center.
He is the epitome of the positionless player.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 9:18 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Wade does this and not only do I have no problem with it it is the right call. In a similar fashion to why E. Williams was not starting a couple years ago it prevents Eason from picking up 1 or 2 cheap early fouls that changes how he gets to play, as well as allows him to come in and use his length and aggression against a somewhat more tired opposing team. I mean nobody that plays SEC basketball is truly gassed after 4 or 5 minutes unless they are extremely out of shape but you cannot recreate Eason in scout team so there is no feeling out period for teams he can just come in and wreak havoc.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 9:40 am to Damathe
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He is NOT a Center.
We don't need a damn Center. Both O'Neal and Fudge are forwards, not wings. Fudge has a much higher motor than Reid, and that's what we need.
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People. Fudge is a freshman
And Reid is a Freshman Center, who isn't getting it done right now. He needs more time to develop. You can't keep giving him 20 minutes a game. In half the game, he's fouling out...and we're putting the other team in Bonus because of it.
Posted on 1/20/22 at 9:43 am to Damathe
It’s annoying how many people on this board don’t have a clue about basketball. Fudge is more than capable being a small ball 5 in the right matchup. This isn’t 15 years ago when you need a slow 7 footer to clog the paint. Would it work against auburn and Florida? No. But against Tennessee this weekend would be the perfect time to use him as our 5.
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