2012-13 Rotation

[JG Panthers]

Here's how I see it:

PG - Jordan Aaron
SG - Paris Gulley
F - Ryan Haggerty
F - Kyle Kelm
F - James Haarsma

6. Thierno Niang
7. J.J. Panoske
8. Evan Richard
9. Donald Thomas

10. Austin Arians - OR REDSHIRT
11. Demetrius Harris
12. Mitch Roelke
13. Christian Wolf

14. Quinton Gustavson

RS - Joe Tagarelli
RS - Steve McWhorter

[ghostofdylan]

Based upon what I hear, Demetrius is much higher in the rotation than this.

[royalty414]

We do have some decent depth, just young and inexperienced, but a lot more athletic than in recent years.

[ghostofdylan]

Aug 27, 2012 10:17:16 GMT -6 royalty414 said:

We do have some decent depth, just young and inexperienced, but a lot more athletic than in recent years.

Hard to imagine a team without Ryan Allen being "a lot more athletic."

I was courtside for the Marquette game. That guy was freaky.

[royalty414]

I know, I can't believe I typed it either, but by replacing Kaylon with Jordan and Bobo, plus a healthy Evan Richard, I think we are more athletic.

[JG Panthers]

Aug 27, 2012 10:27:29 GMT -6 royalty414 said:

I know, I can't believe I typed it either, but by replacing Kaylon with Jordan and Bobo, plus a healthy Evan Richard, I think we are more athletic.

I would agree if we do indeed see more of Demetrius Harris this year. I think the two words to best describe the type of player he was last year are athletic and raw. Seeing him run the court and block that ball off the backboard at the Klotsche last year was a sight to be seen and showed just how loud and electric the K can be when the fans get into it. A faster style of play would seem to benefit Meetch more than any other returning player, save perhaps Paris Gulley.

[JG Panthers]

One thing I had forgotten over the summer was just how shallow our guard depth is. It will certainly be interesting to see how much that hinders our switch to a faster paced game.

[ghostofdylan]

Though it probably goes against their constitution, the coaches are going to have to be far more tolerant of turnovers this year at all positions.

With this projected fast-paced style, there could be upwards of 20 more possessions per game.

[JG Panthers]

Aug 27, 2012 12:25:01 GMT -6 ghostofdylan said:

Though it probably goes against their constitution, the coaches are going to have to be far more tolerant of turnovers this year at all positions.

With this projected fast-paced style, there could be upwards of 20 more possessions per game.

I wouldn't expect the defensive philosophy to change much. Strategy may change due to different personnel, but for those hoping for more pressure defense... I seriously doubt we'll see much of it.

[Super King]

Demetrius just has to learn how not to get his dunks blocked, sheesh. And not to foul, I guess.

[royalty414]

I really want to see us press on defense more often to force more turnovers.

[GoPanthersGo23]

Only big thing that could concern me is the lack of depth/experience at the 3 spot. Haggs is really the only game experienced player in the group. What position Bobo and JJ play is another big and important question to me this preseason.

[PantherU]

Aug 27, 2012 17:41:24 GMT -6 GoPanthersGo23 said:

Only big thing that could concern me is the lack of depth/experience at the 3 spot. Haggs is really the only game experienced player in the group. What position Bobo and JJ play is another big and important question to me this preseason.

Don't pidgeonhole guys, it will hurt a mid-major fan's brain trying to fit five guys into each position. The only for sure player with one for sure position last year was Kaylon Williams, who was a 1/1 both sides.

Jordan Aaron will play the 1O/1D, but he also will play some off the ball in a 2PG set when Niang is on the court - so, both Jordan and Bobo will control the ball as PG and play off the ball as SG.

JJ is a 3/4 offensively and a 4/5 defensively. Watching him in the Pro-Am, I am confident he will be able to handle Horizon League post players in the block - he had good success against Davante Gardner, and the HL doesn't have anyone with that much girth. He did have some trouble with Dejuante Wade, but then again - everyone did.

The three-spot, if you will, is the only non-clear starting spot on Day 1. Jordan Aaron, Paris Gulley, James Haarsma and Kyle Kelm will be starting. Who starts at the 3 could be one of several people - JJ Panoske, Haggs, could be Evan Richard. He's got the sweet shooting stroke and ability to play above the rim that you don't have in Aaron or Gulley.

Here's a possibility - Donald Thomas. In Jordan Aaron and Paris Gulley, you've got speed and transition game (Donald does too, not at their level), but you have a real problem with length, defense and athleticism. That's what Donald brings. He's the biggest guard we have on the team, and while he's not the shooter that you get in Richard or Panoske, he's able to guard the #1 scorer on the opposing team. I'd like to see him get a lot of minutes so by the time Ryan Broekhoff comes to town, we've got a defender with enough experience and tools to beat him.

Jordan is a competent defender and Paris is ho-hum at best, so you want a "lock-down" defender at the 3 spot to take the opposing team's best guard. That's why it could be Bobo, he's the other great defender brought in.

Donald doesn't have the quick shot you want, but that's what Jordan and Paris are for. Donald can make the transition 3, he can play above the rim, and he can guard the best 2/3 on the other team.

[A Statement By SHAUN]

Aug 27, 2012 23:13:23 GMT -6 PantherU said:

Aug 27, 2012 17:41:24 GMT -6 GoPanthersGo23 said:

Only big thing that could concern me is the lack of depth/experience at the 3 spot. Haggs is really the only game experienced player in the group. What position Bobo and JJ play is another big and important question to me this preseason.

Don't pidgeonhole guys, it will hurt a mid-major fan's brain trying to fit five guys into each position. The only for sure player with one for sure position last year was Kaylon Williams, who was a 1/1 both sides.

Jordan Aaron will play the 1O/1D, but he also will play some off the ball in a 2PG set when Niang is on the court - so, both Jordan and Bobo will control the ball as PG and play off the ball as SG.

JJ is a 3/4 offensively and a 4/5 defensively. Watching him in the Pro-Am, I am confident he will be able to handle Horizon League post players in the block - he had good success against Davante Gardner, and the HL doesn't have anyone with that much girth. He did have some trouble with Dejuante Wade, but then again - everyone did.

The three-spot, if you will, is the only non-clear starting spot on Day 1. Jordan Aaron, Paris Gulley, James Haarsma and Kyle Kelm will be starting. Who starts at the 3 could be one of several people - JJ Panoske, Haggs, could be Evan Richard. He's got the sweet shooting stroke and ability to play above the rim that you don't have in Aaron or Gulley.

Here's a possibility - Donald Thomas. In Jordan Aaron and Paris Gulley, you've got speed and transition game (Donald does too, not at their level), but you have a real problem with length, defense and athleticism. That's what Donald brings. He's the biggest guard we have on the team, and while he's not the shooter that you get in Richard or Panoske, he's able to guard the #1 scorer on the opposing team. I'd like to see him get a lot of minutes so by the time Ryan Broekhoff comes to town, we've got a defender with enough experience and tools to beat him.

Jordan is a competent defender and Paris is ho-hum at best, so you want a "lock-down" defender at the 3 spot to take the opposing team's best guard. That's why it could be Bobo, he's the other great defender brought in.

Donald doesn't have the quick shot you want, but that's what Jordan and Paris are for. Donald can make the transition 3, he can play above the rim, and he can guard the best 2/3 on the other team.

I expect more from Evan Richard this year. Two problems I saw with his play last year:

Coaching. It seemed to me that Rob wanted him to be Tone Boyle 2.0 and just shoot threes. But Evan can be so much more than that. He has such a great midrange game that, from what I could tell, was barely used at all last year, except for the intrasquad scrimmage and one of the exhibition games.

Confidence. I felt like last year he lacked it., and was thinking about his game too much instead of just playing it. Evan Richard has a lot of potential to be awesome, he needs to believe it.

[ghostofdylan]

I think by far the biggest problem with Evan's game last year was his back injury.

It's really hard to be confident in anything when you don't trust your body.

Let's hope he can stay healthy this season. It seems that he could be special.