Carino Talks Practice
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Not sure about PPG being as much as minutes played with Souf this year, vs Gettys last year....Gettys played a leadership role coming into the program late in August....Souf might be the guy that is first in sprints in practice, the one who helps others stay late after practice to work....every program needs a work ethic guy off the bench that is team oriented.
With Souf, it may be more of what is done behind the scenes challenging Sanders in practice to improve etc....Sanders could generate points off the dribble in practice against anyone last year and now he has a dedicated resource that will simulate more of a live game in conference, without that player having to be Nigel Johnson or Mike Williams.
The roster is better across the board (more experienced in Year two) and stronger physically as well. PPG is the easiest way to improve....I think taking the defense up another notch is easier to coach and where Souf may slow down another teams offensive guards. Sanders was asked to generate the offense and be the teams best defensive guard on the ball (Williams was a strong 2nd)....Souf, while on the court, should generate stops on defense to earn minutes.
With Souf, it may be more of what is done behind the scenes challenging Sanders in practice to improve etc....Sanders could generate points off the dribble in practice against anyone last year and now he has a dedicated resource that will simulate more of a live game in conference, without that player having to be Nigel Johnson or Mike Williams.
The roster is better across the board (more experienced in Year two) and stronger physically as well. PPG is the easiest way to improve....I think taking the defense up another notch is easier to coach and where Souf may slow down another teams offensive guards. Sanders was asked to generate the offense and be the teams best defensive guard on the ball (Williams was a strong 2nd)....Souf, while on the court, should generate stops on defense to earn minutes.
Depends how everyone is defining huge contribution. I would say a solid backup point who can push the pace and play lock down D is a pretty huge contribution especially considering the lack of a true pass first PG it fills a role. Now do I wish he was a lights out 3 point shooter too? Of course but every player has their strengths and Souf brings a lot to this team
If your definition of “big contributor” are players like Sa and Daniels then I believe you will be happy/satisfied with Mensah
