So since WE DON'T KNOW Rock's development we need two bigs. Is that on top of a 4? If there are minutes to be had by a guard they'll go to Indrusaitis.
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It's tough to say with Biliew how he's honestly going to pan out. When you look at how uncoordinated he seems and his stone hands, it makes it hard to tell if he will ever pan out or if he's just a huge bust. I really hope the guy pans out, but he still seems totally unpolished. Good call on that. We probably need to get two bigs in the transfer market.
I wouldn’t be so confident Biliew will be in Ames next year
As crazy as it sounds, I don't think you risk it if you are TJ. With what we have returning, I don't think you bank on the lightbulb turning on for Omaha next year. From what we've seen, he's still a ways away. I think you have an honest talk with him that we are targeting proven bigs in the portal, and if he stays he's not guaranteed anything.
Our backcourt is too good to risk it on his development. You don't need game chargers in the front court, you just need guys that will do the dirty work, defend and rebound.
I agree with what you're saying. I wonder if things will ever come together for Omaha or if he was just a massively overhyped recruit. I don't think having a five star recruit that is so hit or miss will change the way that TJ goes after big men in the portal. Having our entire backcourt back along with guys like Indrusaitis, we need people ready to make an impact right away in the frontcourt. TJ will get some solid guys in the frontcourt. Remember that as long as we can get guys on the same level or better than Jones, Ward, and King, we are loaded up. Not hating on Jones, Ward, and King because they've done amazing jobs this year, but there should be better guys we can get to fill in their roles as they graduate.
I keep going back and forth on this one. If he's not ready to play at the D1 level then him transferring just to sit on the bench again seems silly. Hopefully Omaha gives it another year and if he's still riding the bench then maybe it's time for him to move on.
Edit: It didn't take long at all to land a solid transfer big man. Dishon Jackson looks to be able to contribute for us. Excellent news and didn't see it until after writing the above response.
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It would be a smart move for him because he needs to play lots of game minutes to gain experience and improve his skills. TJ and the staff have seen enough to be able to give him a fair assessment on what would be the best for his game. Hope he takes their advice whatever that may be.
A full offseason will do wonders for Omaha if he chooses to stay.
This is how I see PF working out, we add a guy that can play both the 4 and 5. Omaha has to decide if he wants to compete for those minutes. A good offseason and they are his. He has the talent. Watson is always going to be a rotation guy at 3/4 but not a starter. Fish (especially if he did actually grow 2" is our longterm guy. (Unless he gets over recruited, possible to likely)
Disagree but maybe we agree in concept. He's starter-caliber right now defensively, but he's currently a liability on offense, except for his cutting to the hole. If he adds a reliable 3-point shot (33% or better) and looks for his shot (which he absolutely doesn't now), plus makes even modest improvements to the the rest of his offensive game, he'll start or get starter minutes.
I think he's a bit small to be a 4 and his offense is too limited to be a three. He offers defense and hustle. That's going to get you on the floor but not starter minutes. Just my opinion but I think his ceiling is too low to get a starting job. He defines role player.
The only real question about JT Rock was how soon he’d add enough strength and muscle to be a significant contributor.
Those questions appear to have been answered emphatically. How about if we all stop pretending otherwise?
Yeah he's been here almost 3 months. If he hasn't added 40 pounds by now he never will.
He defines role player because that was his role this year. I will trust TJ to define his role next year. Dude NEVER missed this year from 3
Ok I'm game. What are we arguing here and what side do you think I have?He defines role player because that was his role this year. I will trust TJ to define his role next year. Dude NEVER missed this year from 3(he was 2 out of 2 on 3's) and was super efficient from 2. Does need some work on free throws, but so does much of the team.
