For starters, Roy is loyal to a fault and plays upperclassmen even when we have better freshman. Secondly, our system - especially the secondary break - is one that isn't mastered quickly. Guys typically need more time doing it before they're proficient. Lastly, we play a lot of guys. It just doesn't give guys the time to shine. You even saw that this year with your platoon.
Marcus Paige is a terrific player - one of the best guards in college when healthy. But he never was considered a sure-fire NBA player because of his size and the fact that he isn't a true PG. He's a combo guard and he's way too small to play the 2 and he doesn't have refined PG skills to be a big draw at the 1. He'll play pro ball because he's a smart and tough kid. But he's a late first round pick at best - always was.
Jackson, Pinson and Berry will all play in the NBA. Jackson is a borderline lottery pick if he plays as well as I think he can this season. Pinson and Berry are 1st rounders after their junior year.
Roy likes guys to stick around. It's just the way he's used to coaching.
"Roy likes guys to stick around. It's just the way he's used to coaching."
This is why Roy is too much like Tubby. He wont change with the times and always thinks about himself first before the player. Cal always puts the player first and lets them know when theyre ready for the NBA, even if it hurts his roster the following year. Roy is done. He is past his prime, way past it. But by all means, keep praising him and keep him around for all I care. UNC will continue to be mediocre as long as Williams is coaching there.