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Paul has to be in there based on his help defense, experience, and overall BB IQ. Mag would sit.Who is our best defensive lineup?
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Miller Mag Caleb Hyatt Cliff
Miller plays their PG.Paul has to be in there based on his help defense, experience, and overall BB IQ. Miller would sit.
Miller would be a lock to be in there. On ball pressure of the other team's PG is massivePaul has to be in there based on his help defense, experience, and overall BB IQ. Miller would sit.
Especially if they have to bring the ball up the court. Half court sets could be Paul instead of him or someone else because length helps. Of course we know nothing about the 4 new guys but at least we’re taking Basketball!Miller would be a lock to be in there. On ball pressure of the other team's PG is massive
This would be a really athletic lineup. I like it.Hoping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simpson Miller Caleb Mag Cliff (nka Jiffy Jam)
Who is our best defensive lineup?
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Miller Mag Caleb Hyatt Cliff
Paul could be a lock, but I could see him superseded. A lot will depend on how much Miller, Mag, Simpson, Reiber and Hyatt have progressed on development. Pikiell also seemed high on Palmquist defensively, though I had a hard time seeing that last year (he seemed slow on rotations).The only two locks IMO are Caleb and Cliff. It is quite likely the other three are the ones Scangg listed for a November or December game, but it's way too early to know for sure who we'd want out there in a late season game. We've never seen multiple guys in a B1G game.
You need to factor in development. He very clearly showed he has the quickness, lateral movement, intensity, and drive to be an elite on ball defender. He has all conference defense type defensive talentJM frightens me. A savvy PG attacks him and gets free throws.
NoPaul has to be in there based on his help defense, experience, and overall BB IQ. Mag would sit.
A savvy PG that attacks him will attack everyone on our roster and 99% of B1G defendersJM frightens me. A savvy PG attacks him and gets free throws.
How many returning PG in the conference, or newcomers to the league this year, will meet this definition?A savvy PG that attacks him will attack everyone on our roster and 99% of B1G defenders
I'll bet Miller can stay in front of a penetrating PG better than Caleb. Obviously playing defense is a lot more that just having lateral quickness.How many returning PG in the conference, or newcomers to the league this year, will meet this definition?
Xavier Johnson, Indiana (if he doesn't manage to get himself suspended for whenever we play them)
Boo Buie, Northwestern (ehh...)
Chucky Hepburn, Wisconsin
A.J. Hoggard, Michigan State
Skyy Clark (5* recruit to Illinois)
Keep in mind that in a one possession scenario, depending on who else is on the floor at the 2 or 3 for the opponent, Caleb could be assigned to cover their PG, and have Mulcahy on their 2 or 3.
We don't want Caleb on their PG. That's Miller's job. It's literally his specialty. Caleb is much more effective and useful covering the best wingHow many returning PG in the conference, or newcomers to the league this year, will meet this definition?
Xavier Johnson, Indiana (if he doesn't manage to get himself suspended for whenever we play them)
Boo Buie, Northwestern (ehh...)
Chucky Hepburn, Wisconsin
A.J. Hoggard, Michigan State
Skyy Clark (5* recruit to Illinois)
Keep in mind that in a one possession scenario, depending on who else is on the floor at the 2 or 3 for the opponent, Caleb could be assigned to cover their PG, and have Mulcahy on their 2 or 3.
You need to factor in development. He very clearly showed he has the quickness, lateral movement, intensity, and drive to be an elite on ball defender. He has all conference defense type defensive talent
I hope we do see development and maturity. Last year he was overly aggressive and this led to foul calls.You need to factor in development. He very clearly showed he has the quickness, lateral movement, intensity, and drive to be an elite on ball defender. He has all conference defense type defensive talent
I wouldn't be surprised if Pike told him to be overly aggressive and set the tone defensively and not worry about foulsI hope we do see development and maturity. Last year he was overly aggressive and this led to foul calls.
I don’t really see this. He picked up fouls is bunches in specific situations where he was asked to come in and be distruptive / try to create a turnover. I’d say the observation is only accurate in pointing out that to this point we haven’t yet really seen him come into games and force steals / create turnovers (because when he tried last season he tended to pick up fouls).From what we've seen I think mine is a legit concern.
If Simpson is better than Miller defensively as a true freshman, then Miller doesn't really have a role on this team. I wouldn't count on that being the case though. Miller is the defensive specialistThe only two locks are McConnell and Cliff. The rest depends on what the other team is bringing and how the game progressed to that point. My hope is that Simpson will be the third lock for the end game by mid-season.
Nailed itI don’t really see this. He picked up fouls is bunches in specific situations where he was asked to come in and be distruptive / try to create a turnover. I’d say the observation is only accurate in pointing out that to this point we haven’t yet really seen him come into games and force steals / create turnovers (because when he tried last season he tended to pick up fouls).
But I don’t recall situations (such as the one described in the OP) where we brought him in trying to preserve a lead and needed to just keep the offense from scoring where he failed to show maturity and put them on the line going for the steal. When Pike used him the way the OP is talking about, I recall him quietly blending into the perimeter defense - the unsung hero really for relieving us of having to use Hyatt or Jaden there while one of the starters rested.
Miller mostly picked up fouls late first half in games where we weren’t in the bonus yet and he was given an opportunity to go in with a full sub line up trying to create a spark.
Miller certainly could have a role as a sub and development guy.If Simpson is better than Miller defensively as a true freshman, then Miller doesn't really have a role on this team. I wouldn't count on that being the case though. Miller is the defensive specialist
Don’t forget ball handling as a possible consideration for PT. Just as Miller’s role was to be counted on to keep his man from scoring on the perimeter last year, he was also (as a frosh) quietly one of our better handlers with pressure applied. We have no idea how Cam or Simpson would look bringing the ball up with pressure applied. If they aren’t reliable handlers, Miller is going to play (whether he’s needed for defense or not). We just lost our best ball handler in Geo - This is probably a bigger deal than most fans think.If Simpson is better than Miller defensively as a true freshman, then Miller doesn't really have a role on this team. I wouldn't count on that being the case though. Miller is the defensive specialist
I don’t think that will be his role either. But Paul and/or Caleb are going to get into foul trouble at some point so we’re going to need another decent ball handler. Mag and Hyatt certainly don’t provide that. So it would have to come from someone new if not Miller.I'm not sure Pikiell would bring in Miller cold off the bench for a final defensive possession.
The OP was asking about "up 1 with seconds left."I don’t think that will be his role either. But Paul and/or Caleb are going to get into foul trouble at some point so we’re going to need another decent ball handler. Mag and Hyatt certainly don’t provide that. So it would have to come from someone new if not Miller.
Right - My point is that I have a feeling there will be situational use for putting Miller in the game throughout its course. Not just to be a one play defensive stopper. So he wouldn’t be checking in cold.The OP was asking about "up 1 with seconds left."