credit to Manning for easing him into high major competition
^ all part of his master plan.
Let us dispel the myth that Danny Manning doesn't know what he's doing.
Encore
IIRC is we go back to the beginning of the season, Moore was a lot less polished. Seemed to be pretty foul prone, had a lot of trouble on defense. He seemed always to know what to do with the ball within 1-2 feet of the hoop.
I agree he should have see more minutes as the season progressed but I don't think he's the same player now as he was at the beginning of the season.
Moore has clearly improved. Last night he was the most dominating player on the court during his minutes. But it is been clear for a couple of months now that he gives us a certain dimension that no other player can. Coupled with the fact that he always contributed even during his few minutes on the court and it really is inexcusable that his role hasn't been expanded during the course of the season more so than it actually has.
Agree with this. I've been the first to criticize Danny on different components of his coaching, but the improvement of Moore is unprecedented. I'd like to believe Danny has had a lot to do with that. John Collins came in and was "ACC ready" from day 1, but even he has improved aspects of his game- short range elbow jumper.
unprecedented?
Starting lineup next season of Crawford Woods Collins Moore and a rotation at the 3, with Dinos and Japhet off of the bench first might actually be decent.
A rotation of who at the 3? McClinton I would be surprised if he still is on the team next year, but certainly isn't showing any signs he should start. Manning is likely going to be forced to play 3 guards so I guess Wilbekin will be the "3". ?? I'd be surprised if Collins starts over Dinos too.
Moore has clearly improved. Last night he was the most dominating player on the court during his minutes. But it is been clear for a couple of months now that he gives us a certain dimension that no other player can. Coupled with the fact that he always contributed even during his few minutes on the court and it really is inexcusable that his role hasn't been expanded during the course of the season more so than it actually has.
A rotation of who at the 3? McClinton I would be surprised if he still is on the team next year, but certainly isn't showing any signs he should start. Manning is likely going to be forced to play 3 guards so I guess Wilbekin will be the "3". ?? I'd be surprised if Collins starts over Dinos too.