CreamyGoodness
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Let's get Connor Niego. At least he gets in the box score. That is, if we don't get Mutts.
Goodwin was on a list of top immediately eligible transfers that I saw (prob posted here) that didn't indicate anything other than him heading to USC, but yeah, if Forbes can flip Chevez, that would be amazing. USC seemed to have a ton of turnover, so maybe that kind of upheaval and being across the country will cause him to reconsider. That Enfield guy is a fraud, anyway, as we all know.
Goodwin was on a list of top immediately eligible transfers that I saw (prob posted here) that didn't indicate anything other than him heading to USC, but yeah, if Forbes can flip Chevez, that would be amazing. USC seemed to have a ton of turnover, so maybe that kind of upheaval and being across the country will cause him to reconsider. That Enfield guy is a fraud, anyway, as we all know.
I still don't understand why people think Massoud was a bad defensive player last year (or any worse than anyone else in the "rotation").
If you want to worry about a guy on defense, it's probably Ian Dubose.
1. Eye Test (fair or not)
2. In his last 60 minutes of play combined he had 3 rebounds total across 5 games.
3. Had more than one steal in a game once last year. Had more than one block in a game once last year.
4. Not quite a 3 not quite a 4 yet.
Massoud was a 3 point shooting role player last year. He was a bad defender on a team that played putrid defense. He has some serious potential and who knows how much he'll improve with better coaching, but expecting him to be an ACC-level starter next year is a lot to ask.
1. Eye Test (fair or not)
2. In his last 60 minutes of play combined he had 3 rebounds total across 5 games.
3. Had more than one steal in a game once last year. Had more than one block in a game once last year.
4. Not quite a 3 not quite a 4 yet.
Massoud was a 3 point shooting role player last year. He was a bad defender on a team that played putrid defense. He has some serious potential and who knows how much he'll improve with better coaching, but expecting him to be an ACC-level starter next year is a lot to ask.
FYI to everyone - Massoud was statistically the 3rd best defensive player on the team last year. Sarr was #1 and Ody was #2. He was also the highest ranked True Freshman on the team. The Massoud bashing on this board is retarded on another level. He's 6'8, elite shooter, can guard SGs, SFs, and PFs, can play inside and outside...he's one of the best players on the team and the only reason his numbers weren't higher is he played under Manning.
I don’t see anyone criticizing Massoud’s defense. I just think in general that if you don’t defend you won’t play for Forbes. That’s a 180 from Manning so it will be interesting to see which guys quickly embrace defense and who is slower to come around. I have no opinion on where Massoud will land. I do have a feeling that after 4 years in Rick Barnes’ program Johnson will excel on D. That’s likely to earn him significant minutes.
I want Massoud to start also but I have the distinct impression that you better be gritty, grimy, tough, and together on D if you want major minutes. Last year there was no accountability for poor defense. There is legit competition for starting jobs and I think those who buy in to the defensive philosophy will get the most minutes. I hope that’s Massoud.