Poythress Now at the 4 For Certain

[CatsBy90]

Murray's commitment means we won't need Poythress to play any 3 this season. That is huge as he is obviously much more effective at his natural position.

 

[Brando Mac]

Agreed.

Probably the second best thing about landing Murray.

 

[jrpross]

Indeed. I want Lee to get his minutes but the less time Poy plays at the 3, the better.

 

[Aike]

He was already a 4. We only have 3 bigs. 4 if you count Willis.

 

[CELTICAT]

Much less pressure on Poy to come back 100% day 1. Less pressure on Poy to give us scoring. He can be the dirty work guy that makes the other four shine. That's where he excels.

 

[lacocat]

He was already a 4. We only have 3 bigs. 4 if you count Willis.

Have to count Willis, can't have just 3 people covering 2 positions in paint. Foul trouble will dictate that at some point. What did that big from down under that visited UK couple weeks ago end up doing?

 

[seccats04]

Have to count Willis, can't have just 3 people covering 2 positions in paint. Foul trouble will dictate that at some point. What did that big from down under that visited UK couple weeks ago end up doing?

 

[Aike]

Have to count Willis, can't have just 3 people covering 2 positions in paint. Foul trouble will dictate that at some point. What did that big from down under that visited UK couple weeks ago end up doing?

Yeah you count him, but the minutes could be covered with Skal/Poy/Lee going 30/30/20. Willis can play when there's foul trouble, or maybe he will earn some time on merit.

Willis at the 4 would work well in dribble drive sets, in theory.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

Have to count Willis, can't have just 3 people covering 2 positions in paint. Foul trouble will dictate that at some point. What did that big from down under that visited UK couple weeks ago end up doing?

It will cover the positions most games. Poy and Skal 30 each and Lee 20 off the bench for the 80 total minutes at the 4/5. UK might go small as well with Matthews at the 4...hell if Duke could do it with Winslow not sure why UK can't in a foul trouble pinch. Obviously Willis is in play for some spot minutes if he shows the necessary dedication to improving his basketball skills and worth ethic.