to make them an NCAA lock. Assume they are healthy and playing at their best. For this team, Myles or Mawot. Defense and rebounding.
Who you taking and why?
Who you taking and why?
For Fun, Pick one RU player over the last 4 years to join THIS team...
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I'm not that prolific, AI describes why I would pick him:
Caleb McConnell is known for his exceptional defensive skills and versatility on the basketball court. During his time at Rutgers, he earned recognition as one of the top defenders in college basketball, including being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year twice and being a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. His nickname, "The Blanket," underscores his ability to guard multiple positions effectively and disrupt opponents' scoring efforts.
McConnell's leadership and teamwork are also standout attributes. He is praised for his selflessness and dedication to winning, putting the team's success above his own. His commitment to continuous improvement has allowed him to enhance his offensive skills, including better shooting efficiency and increased scoring contributions.
Additionally, McConnell's coachability and poise contribute significantly to team chemistry, making him a valuable player both on and off the court. His hard work and defensive prowess have made him a respected figure in the basketball community.
Caleb McConnell is known for his exceptional defensive skills and versatility on the basketball court. During his time at Rutgers, he earned recognition as one of the top defenders in college basketball, including being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year twice and being a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. His nickname, "The Blanket," underscores his ability to guard multiple positions effectively and disrupt opponents' scoring efforts.
McConnell's leadership and teamwork are also standout attributes. He is praised for his selflessness and dedication to winning, putting the team's success above his own. His commitment to continuous improvement has allowed him to enhance his offensive skills, including better shooting efficiency and increased scoring contributions.
Additionally, McConnell's coachability and poise contribute significantly to team chemistry, making him a valuable player both on and off the court. His hard work and defensive prowess have made him a respected figure in the basketball community.
As much as Caleb would be a great asset to this team as far as position of need I got go with Myles as well
Our perimeter defense isn't great, but the interior defense is beyond bad. So Myles would have to be the choice
It would have to be Myles or Caleb... I'd probably go with Caleb, though. He's versatile enough to defend the perimeter and interior, and I think he would bring more leadership and culture carry over to the rest of the team.
RHJ, selflessly played the 4, rebounded like a fiend regardless of size. Could score at will and for as much as we were told this team could do that. It can’t. Also would get them to be accountable.
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The team is still totally dependent on Bailey and Harper scoring at least 45 points which will be more difficult in future games as opponents double team Harper on every offensive possession.One defensive player isn't enough to change game outcomes.
Glad you clarified this was for fun. Thought we had this power all of a sudden.
That’s silly. One defensive player can absolutely flip some game outcomes. It plausibly could have been enough to flip two or even three of our losses so far.
Cliff? He was lost on offense and Myles took up more space and was a better inside out passer. Caleb’s defense would be great as well.
The one that doesn't post up. Alabama has another big, which eats into his minutes.
I don't think 1 perimeter defender fixes our defense.
Caleb hands down.
He was a shut down defender game after game and could also board. Two of our most glaring needs.
O and he would have no problem lighting a fire under some of these kids right now. This is badly needed and not happening from Williams or Martini (they need their own fires lit).
He was a shut down defender game after game and could also board. Two of our most glaring needs.
O and he would have no problem lighting a fire under some of these kids right now. This is badly needed and not happening from Williams or Martini (they need their own fires lit).
This is where I'm at, think you have to go Ron for the more well rounded game, but both would be welcome sights
I didn't go there because, while I think he'd be a slight upgrade defensively from Derkack, and a massive shooting upgrade, he wouldn't add to the rebounding and defense near the paint issues. Derkack has also made 4 of his last 11 three's, which isn't terrible and if he could keep up that %, we'd be ecstatic.
Mulcahy would get our three point shooters more open looks.
One player can’t change the entire defense. We need to outscore people this year. Turns my stomach but if Cam is taking those 3s against KS, Bama and Texas A&M we probably win all 3. He’s the guy I’d pick. Perfect compliment for Dylan and Ace.
Surprised Yeboah didn't get more votes. Forward with size, averaged 9.8 pts and 4.8 rebounds per game. I recall him as a really good defender with a number of blocks and steals. Shot 35% from 3. Plus, he played really well in conference play - very consistent with a string of games in double digits.
