Neither one is really a PG but if one is forced to do it- God help usSo if Bolton and Gomez end up being the best two guards on the roster which one plays the point?
Neither one is really a PG but if one is forced to do it- God help usSo if Bolton and Gomez end up being the best two guards on the roster which one plays the point?
So you don’t want Gomez (an established mid-major star) starting for us but you are prepared to give Johnson a starting role as a point forward we he hasn’t shown any ability to do that at the Sun Belt level.
Johnson Freshmen year 19:39 Asst/To
Johnson Sophomore year 48:50 Asst/TO
He averaged 5.1 pts as a freshmen, 10.3 pts as a sophomore.
Please stop with the point forward conversation. Johnson has not shown any ability to play this role outside of a sound bite from a mid-week presser. Let’s see it live action first. He is a starter out of necessity as this point because he is the only person that can play the 4 and guard pick n roll effectively.
Aren’t many thinking Johnson will see time at the 4?Who is thinking that? Looks like a three to me.
You're 100% right. If you suck at defense make sure you have enough guys who can shoot you out of a dog fight.
No, it’s the second time he’s aptly pointed out you have little to support your notion that Johnson is a Point Forward.Is this the second time you failed to read when the starting PG goes to the bench Johnson plays Point Forward?
But let’s say I said what you claim, does that mean you hated Georges bringing the ball up when Morris was playing?
Imo Bolton, as Gomez is the shooter and Bolton can finish
That’s great! I agree, Bolton isn’t a pg and we need to sign one.Bolton would have to become a much better decision-maker & assist guy during the off-season to be our PG next year. Prohm places a huge premium on less than 10 turnovers per game. The way Bolton played last season, he'd avg. 5 TO's a game by himself!
Bolton is a solid off guard an IMO will be much more effective getting to the rim from the wing vs. top of key.
I am 100% confident Prohm will land a strong PG. He can promise 30+ mpg and track record developing PG's.
IMO a big disadvantage with players not being on campus is the staff's ability to track off-season development. As a fan base we are focussed on the transfer market to get ISU back to the NCAA Tournament. While that is in part true, IMO the off-season development/maturity of guys like Bolton, Jackson and Conditt is equally as important.
I wouldn’t complain about Carton or Turner.
Aren’t many thinking Johnson will see time at the 4?
I’d love to add all three! Then DJ as the redshirt.Based on who we’re going after Prohm’s either planning on starting Johnson at the 4, Solo with Conditt the 5, or thinking Foster can start day 1. Shayok did play the 4 a lot last year, when Wigs came in for THT. Of course you had 6-5 NWB and Hali on the floor with him. Just land Buggs and Turner:
Buggs
Bolton
Turner
Johnson
Solo or Conditt
I like that lineup. I think people are sleeping on Buggs. He has about the most of what we need. Toughness, facilitator, called a “Floor general”. Think we could even make it work with Buggs and Gomez, but would be tougher defensively.
That’s great! I agree, Bolton isn’t a pg and we need to sign one.
But the question was who plays pg between Gomez and Bolton? I’ll go with the guy that can finish and keep the shooter off ball. As unimpressive as Bolton was at pg in the Big 12, we don’t know if Gomez would do better.
In addition bricked 3’s lead to run outs for the opposition. It is much easier to defend when they have to inbound after a made shot.
I would actually say development of the current guys is more important than grad transfers.Bolton would have to become a much better decision-maker & assist guy during the off-season to be our PG next year. Prohm places a huge premium on less than 10 turnovers per game. The way Bolton played last season, he'd avg. 5 TO's a game by himself!
Bolton is a solid off guard an IMO will be much more effective getting to the rim from the wing vs. top of key.
I am 100% confident Prohm will land a strong PG. He can promise 30+ mpg and track record developing PG's.
IMO a big disadvantage with players not being on campus is the staff's ability to track off-season development. As a fan base we are focussed on the transfer market to get ISU back to the NCAA Tournament. While that is in part true, IMO the off-season development/maturity of guys like Bolton, Jackson and Conditt is equally as important.
Johnson will be the 4 guy bc there is no other guy on the roster than can play that position.might see time there once in a while, but he is more a three from where I sit
Johnson will be the 4 guy bc there is no other guy on the roster than can play that position.
I’d like to see a style like Loyola Marymount of the early 90’s—-score 120 puts a game and play fast. I’m only kidding unless it would work.
PG: GiannisI'd like to see a 5 guy starting line up of all 7 footers.
I'm only kidding unless it would work..!