I'm nobody so file this away under "Meaningless" if you like. But these are my thoughts after one summer game:
Wagner - Elite. He'll be fantastic by March. If he can shoot even just a respectable percentage from the perimeter, he will be tough to guard.
Dilly - Super quick and electric. But I feel his decision making will be an issue for, if not the entire season, at least half. I worry he will feel suffocated and improperly used. I hope I'm wrong as I really like what he can bring to the team.
Edwards - Smooth and effortless. It may take a while for him to figure out how he's supposed to play. But everything is there just waiting for him to figure it out. By season's end he will be a guy we go to when we need a basket.
Sheppard - He was scoreless in the Germany game, but we all know he can shoot the ball so not really worried about that. Apparently, he was hot in the closed scrimmage against Africa. What I was excited about was his basketball instincts and general value in every aspect of the game. I know Germany wasn't the quickest or most athletic team, but I was still pleasantly surprised by how well he played defense handled himself on the court.
Burks - Apparently, he was playing out of position, but I still didn't really see anything that suggests he will be in the top rotation. He seemed a little lost. But again, that may be due to playing out of position. It will be interesting to see what he can do when one or both of our post players come back. But then, will he even get playing time? I hope so - I'm pulling for the kid!
Thiero - I could tell last season this kid could be something special. He'll be overlooked by the media and fans all year, but he'll be a big key to our success. I love his fearless play and attitude. He's gonna hurt some dudes this year!
Mitchell - Smooth and calm. He's been around a while and, based on his personality, I don't think he's a guy who will get rattled or get too up or down. If the game against Germany is any indication as to how he can shoot, he will be a matchup nightmare this season. On the negative side, he seems a tad slow, and he doesn't appear to have the best hands.
Reeves - same old Reeves but maybe a little more engaged and serious about defense. That's a really good thing!
Wagner - Elite. He'll be fantastic by March. If he can shoot even just a respectable percentage from the perimeter, he will be tough to guard.
Dilly - Super quick and electric. But I feel his decision making will be an issue for, if not the entire season, at least half. I worry he will feel suffocated and improperly used. I hope I'm wrong as I really like what he can bring to the team.
Edwards - Smooth and effortless. It may take a while for him to figure out how he's supposed to play. But everything is there just waiting for him to figure it out. By season's end he will be a guy we go to when we need a basket.
Sheppard - He was scoreless in the Germany game, but we all know he can shoot the ball so not really worried about that. Apparently, he was hot in the closed scrimmage against Africa. What I was excited about was his basketball instincts and general value in every aspect of the game. I know Germany wasn't the quickest or most athletic team, but I was still pleasantly surprised by how well he played defense handled himself on the court.
Burks - Apparently, he was playing out of position, but I still didn't really see anything that suggests he will be in the top rotation. He seemed a little lost. But again, that may be due to playing out of position. It will be interesting to see what he can do when one or both of our post players come back. But then, will he even get playing time? I hope so - I'm pulling for the kid!
Thiero - I could tell last season this kid could be something special. He'll be overlooked by the media and fans all year, but he'll be a big key to our success. I love his fearless play and attitude. He's gonna hurt some dudes this year!
Mitchell - Smooth and calm. He's been around a while and, based on his personality, I don't think he's a guy who will get rattled or get too up or down. If the game against Germany is any indication as to how he can shoot, he will be a matchup nightmare this season. On the negative side, he seems a tad slow, and he doesn't appear to have the best hands.
Reeves - same old Reeves but maybe a little more engaged and serious about defense. That's a really good thing!