Cal may “run out of runway”as he often says. However this team, unlike some of his other team, has all the pieces to be a complete basketball team. Green plays the role of general on the court and shooter. Shai the tough peremiter defender who stuffs the guard stat sheet and can play both positions. Hami, the freak athlete who can force teams to play zone. Knox, the versatile and prolific scorer who can get buckets when you have to have one. P.J. the space eating muscle you need to fill the lane and get put backs. The of course the rim protector in Nick Richards.
Keep in mind, all these guys are raw and are not doing those things to the best of their ability yet. And, they may not get to a championship level by years end. But this is the type of lineup that would be downright scarey if you’re an opposing coach trying to figure out how to attack them. I’ve often said Cal recruits “holes” in his line up in favor of talent. It will Be interesting to see if a team with a little less “super high end” talent can accomplish more by not having holes. I guess we’ll see how it plays out.
Keep in mind, all these guys are raw and are not doing those things to the best of their ability yet. And, they may not get to a championship level by years end. But this is the type of lineup that would be downright scarey if you’re an opposing coach trying to figure out how to attack them. I’ve often said Cal recruits “holes” in his line up in favor of talent. It will Be interesting to see if a team with a little less “super high end” talent can accomplish more by not having holes. I guess we’ll see how it plays out.
