Scotty-14
Sophomore
Posts: 156
Age: 31
Reg: 10-10-18
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10-14-21 11:48 PM - Post#327171
In response to Scotty-14
I believe Screen and Timmerman will play minutes together; however, you need Timmerman to come off the bench for Center depth.
Jake VDH could emerge if he fulfills his shooting/scoring potential. That remains to be seen, and I will maintain my relatively low expectations.
Brock Newton has the potential to have a HUGE impact with his energy and rebounding talent. Remains to be seen if his production in practice will translate on the court when it counts.
Motta is the X-Factor in my view. Unless Funk, Rice and Screen get Fouland-Thomas-Brown level production (Unlikely), a 4th player must contribute to putting ball in basket. It just seems to me that whether or not Timmerman, VDH or someone else become scorers, Motta will be seen as our make or break. Just a gut feeling.
I think Malachi can quietly impress us this year. He has always been solid, and if he can make wide open jumpers, I think he is a safely net-positive player.
I ultimately see this freshman class being VERY STRONG, I just hope they can progress enough this year to help us win March 2022.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-15-21 12:05 AM - Post#327172
In response to Scotty-14
Here's my Projected Depth Chart:
PG: Xander Rice | Josh Bascoe
SG: Elvin Edmonds | Ian Motta | Josh Adoh
SF: Andrew Funk | Ian Motta | Jake Van Der Heijden | Josh Adoh
PF: Malachi Rhodes | Brock Newton | Jake VDH
C: Andre Screen | Alex Timmerman
Thanks for putting this out there. I agree with a lot, but disagree with some.
At SG, I don't see Motta in the picture at all. Having watched his video, I don't think he has the skill set to play guard. Also I think we will see times when Bascoe plays PG and Rice moves to SG.
Also I don't see JVH figuring into the equation. The Bucknell "small forward" spot is really more of a third guard, and I don't think JVH has the ball-handling skills. But I think he has a good shot to start at PF, which is his more natural position. Rhodes is the other option there - being a better rebounder and defender - but he has shown nothing at all at the offensive end in two years. I doubt Newton will see many minutes at any position this year.
As for center, the good news is that it appears Timmerman has dropped some weight. Still he may have to battle Rhodes for some of the backup center minutes.
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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10-15-21 10:21 AM - Post#327177
In response to Scotty-14
CBS Sports has released its preseason rankings for all Division 1 teams. They have us at #277, directly below Lipscomb and exactly one ahead of Lehigh. Several PL teams were ranked ahead of us, no surprise.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-15-21 01:09 PM - Post#327181
In response to bison75
CBS Sports has released its preseason rankings for all Division 1 teams. They have us at #277, directly below Lipscomb and exactly one ahead of Lehigh. Several PL teams were ranked ahead of us, no surprise.
Seven teams are ranked ahead of the Bison by CBS. Only LU and HC behind. Having said that, CBS (Norlander) spends almost no time at all trying to evaluate the teams below #100, unless they are well-know P5 teams.
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BisonRoadWarrior
Professor
Posts: 5203
Loc: Where the Bison Roam
Reg: 08-16-06
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Men's Schedule Released 10-15-21 05:06 PM - Post#327187
In response to Bison137
Having said that, CBS (Norlander) spends almost no time at all trying to evaluate the teams below #100
Are you sure? Just look at his deeply insightful analysis of Bucknell basketball:
"277. Bucknell: Who's got the Funk? Bucknell's got the Funk. Gotta have that Funk. Andrew Funk (12.9 ppg) is the pivotal returnee for the Bison. Time for a music break! https://youtu.be/l4nOHdUntyM "
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Bison89
Professor
Posts: 5370
Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
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10-16-21 11:18 AM - Post#327194
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
OK, I have to ask. Who clicked on the link above and listed to "We Got The Funk"?
I did!
New season, new team, new dream . . . |
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Paulie777
PhD Student
Posts: 1767
Reg: 11-11-07
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10-16-21 02:20 PM - Post#327197
In response to Bison89
This is just me but if I had the reins I'd start Timmerman and Jake VDH. We could overpower on the inside and have touch on the perimeter. Is there going to be a midnight madness rally of some sort this year? Its gotta be coming up.
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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10-16-21 02:31 PM - Post#327198
In response to Paulie777
I wondered about that too, Paulie. The women had their event today.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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10-17-21 02:30 PM - Post#327214
In response to bison75
The men, unlike the women’s team, don’t make much of an effort to reach out to fans.
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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11-03-21 02:36 PM - Post#327635
In response to Scotty-14
You all probably know this, but the letter accompanying my tickets said, among other things, that while they’re planning for 100 percent capacity, state and local health orders may reduce that number, which could affect your seat location. Also, face masks are mandatory, and there will be no halftime or postgame schmoozing in the Green Room.
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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11-03-21 03:12 PM - Post#327642
In response to bison75
Facemasks? Really?
Sincerely,
Florida Man
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Bison54
PhD Student
Posts: 1800
Reg: 11-18-09
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11-03-21 06:54 PM - Post#327655
In response to bison75
Does anyone know if the concession stand will be open; or we BYOR?
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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11-03-21 08:13 PM - Post#327656
In response to Bison54
Husky: Yes, it’s in bold type and specifically states that the mask must cover mouth AND nose.
54: I’m assuming the concession stand will be open, because the mask requirement has a single exception for when you’re eating.
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
Posts: 2757
Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
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11-04-21 12:13 PM - Post#327692
In response to bison75
Are these symbols in several posts code for something?
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bison75
Masters Student
Posts: 487
Reg: 01-26-06
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11-04-21 03:49 PM - Post#327711
In response to MrPhillie
I have no idea how those symbols showed up on my post.
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