(02-05-2017 08:03 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: 82 when we have issues guarding it has almost nothing to do with having a 4 guard lineup! The only exception I can think of was for a bit in the Drexel game and the Clemson game. Other than that it's when they don't move their feet and get beat off the dribble. Theoretically with a 4 guard lineup we should be BETTER at that as we have quicker guys at at least. 3 of 5 positions
Theoretically, you're wrong! If that were the case, why isn't everyone playing a four guard lineup to improve their defense? Futhermore, our 4 guards are small, especially at the top. For the whole year, we've started a 6'0" and 6'2" pg and 2 guard, and their backups were both 6'0" tall. That's DivII size guards. They can be shot over, posted in the paint and they can be driven on by bigger, stronger guards, and every coach knows that. Watch a game if you want proof. You can move your feet all you want, but when a bigger player gets a step on your 6'0" guard, it leaves your lone big man(and ours is only 6'7") to defend the rim without fouling.
Keatts has made a strategic decision that our scoring ability at all spots will result in more offense than our opponents. That's why we do what we do, not for a defensive advantage.
I agree with 33 in this aspect. Next year we are going to be a lot bigger at every position. We may have a 6'0" pg in Talley or Richmond, but we're going to be 6'4" or taller everywhere else. Our defense and rebounding are going to take a huge leap. But, not this year. This year we have got to rely on scoring.
Our freshman recruits are 6'5", 6'5" and 6'8". Our transfers are 6'1" 6'6" and 6'7". Not to mention, we have the top rated incoming class in the CAA, so the quality is there with the size.
Not saying defense isn't important, but we are not built to be a strong defensive team this year, we're built to score. Hopefully, next year our defense will improve with an increase in size at every position. We will NOT have a 6'5" player at the four spot, and our 1-2 spots will not both be 6'0" tall.
Next year
PG- Talley or ? 6'0"
2- Fornes -6'4"
3 - Bryce - 6'5"
4- ? Elmore 6'8", Cuthbertson 6'7", Cole 6'8"
5 Cacock - 6'7"
That is a roster than has the size to defend at every position.