#21 Thomas

[CyCloned]

Thomas has not impressed so far, but he is a freshman, and there are a lot of very good scorers on this team that he can pass to. You can tell he is an amazing shooter when he shoots in rhythm, like the three he made today. Other teams are pretty aware of what he can do, as they don't tend to loose him on defense very often. It is nice to have Thomas, Long, Monte, even SDW all contributing. In reality, despite what some others think, ISU does have some pretty decent depth, especially in the guard court.

Fred seems to be doing okay so far this year, I will trust his judgment on who is playing for now.

 

[MaccloNe]

i prefer layups, dunks and Niang hook shots over threes. Matt is doing what the team needs and he is getting valuable experience.

 

[WhatMeWorry]

The beauty is we are 10-0 and our sharp shooter hasn't blossomed yet. If he was starting over McGee, I would be more vocal.

 

[ISUFan22]

Thomas has not impressed so far

- true freshman
- starting role
- 8.3 ppg
- 3 assists per game
- .6 turnovers per game
- 35% 3PT shooter
- key role on undefeated team


Not sure what there isn't to be impressed by outside of his defense. Few freshman come in and play well defensively.

 

[State43]

Thomas isn't forcing Hogue, Niang, or Nader to the bench. He also won't start over our PG Morris.

Give it up. They don't get it but will find out soon enough.

 

[allday4cy]

You might want to rethink your last statement.

You should rethink your statement.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

He'll be fine. Our guard future with Naz, Monte, Matt, Custer is really bright.

SDW will play a big role as well.

 

[gocubs2118]

You should rethink your statement.

No thanks. If Vaughn comes here next year, there's a good chance he starts as the teams "PG'.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I don't really have a problem with Thomas. I'm just not sure what he gives us over Naz or Monte. I get that he's a shooter but he is incredibly tentative in taking shots and when it's close, he doesn't shoot. I like having Morris out there because he can get wherever he wants on the floor and seems to be able to defend better. He doesn't shoot the three as well to this point either. I get all of the "it will come" arguments but we have played cake teams and even then there just doesn't seem to be much assertiveness. I was hoping he was our Stuaskas. He isn't. Stauskas also wasn't the alpha dog but he was out there ready to score whenever. That's not to say Naz or Morris are appreciably better or even that it matters, but it's how I see it.

 

[RustShack]

No thanks. If Vaughn comes here next year, there's a good chance he starts as the teams "PG'.

If we didn't have a true point guard on the team, I'd agree.

 

[bozclone]

Thomas makes perfect sense in the starting lineup. He spreads the floor. He is solid and doesn't seem to get too high or low. It also makes sense in that it balances our rotations and allows Fred to limit the minutes where Thomas and Morris are on the floor together.

I think he will continue to improve, as will Morris, Long and SDW.

 

[peteypie]

Obligatory, I trust Fred.

Seriously though, there is a reason he's starting, and I'll trust Fred.

 

[Cardinal2001]

Hey, as long as Fred isn't fired, he gets to start whoever he wants.

 

[Luth4Cy]

He's missing shots, that's all. Soon he will start to make shots.

 

[Prone2Clone]

He has that freshman, "oh jeez I better make this because all these people watching have heard I'm a great shooter" nervousness on his shots, in my opinion. Once he shakes that off, he be fine.

 

[State43]

If we didn't have a true point guard on the team, I'd agree.

2 4 star true point guards but he thinks Vaughn will play point. Like I said, give it up, they don't get it.

 

[gocubs2118]

2 4 star true point guards but he thinks Vaughn will play point. Like I said, give it up, they don't get it.

Then I guess Hines doesn't get it either, huh?

 

[ken]

Matt is playing great for a true freshman, and I can't wait to see him improve this season and into next. Look how much Naz has improved with one year under his belt in this program. Our coaches will help Matt continue to get better.

 

[State43]

Then I guess Hines doesn't get it either, huh?

If he thinks that, yes.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Then I guess Hines doesn't get it either, huh?

Sometimes, no.