A little different spin on recruiting needs

[pcobsevr]

While there seems to be a widespread recognition to needing an additional shooter, or two, I would like to see at least one of the two vacancies filled by a lock down defender. Certainly someone who can chase a team’s  best 3 point shooter off the line and not allow drives to the hoop. We have been extremely fortunate to have had Minaya and Carter most recently. Both demonstrated a tremendous ability to impact a game. It’s easy to overlook that aspect of the game. 

[dex]

Apr 11, 2024 13:34:54 GMT -5 pcobsevr said:

While there seems to be a widespread recognition to needing an additional shooter, or two, I would like to see at least one of the two vacancies filled by a lock down defender. Certainly someone who can chase a team’s  best 3 point shooter off the line and not allow drives to the hoop. We have been extremely fortunate to have had Minaya and Carter most recently. Both demonstrated a tremendous ability to impact a game. It’s easy to overlook that aspect of the game. 

Very very thoughtful post...."easy to overlook" is spot on

[bradcav]

Joseph is supposed to be a great defender. Hop was awesome defensively last year, we will see how he looks post injury. Maybe Corey Floyd could be that guy? His defense has been more theoretical as this point

[friar82]

In line with the "3 & D" Wing that I've mentioned as a priority in another post earlier today in the "Barron All Freshman Team" String (Which DEX failed to recognize!)

[pc1971]

If Healthy---Fernandez may be able to at least partially fill that 3 & D role.

[pcobsevr]

Apr 11, 2024 14:00:13 GMT -5 bradcav said:

Joseph is supposed to be a great defender. Hop was awesome defensively last year, we will see how he looks post injury. Maybe Corey Floyd could be that guy? His defense has been more theoretical as this point

 I have not seen enough of Joseph to make an informed observation on his defensive ability. Hopkins while improved over the previous year was far from a lock down defender. Floyd contributed excellent defense and in my opinion got little recognition for  spending most of the season defending much bigger opponents. All in all three solid defenders but none up to the levels of Minaya or Carter. A lock down defender may be more difficult to find than an excellent shooter, it takes a unique breed to want to play that level of defender. After all a great shooter generally gets much more recognition. than an outstanding defender. It would be like hitting the lottery to recruit both.