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Yep. Most important player on the court tonight.
Love his toughness. Wish he could finish a little better. Better him than Edwards, for sure.
His toughness alone should earn starting minutes. Everything else is gravy
I agree he was the key tonight. His energy and aggressiveness set tone.
Also, ups to Edwards. He had a big hand in the quick early start.
Also, ups to Edwards. He had a big hand in the quick early start.
I know people are saying how important Mitchell is to the team but I don't see it
If I'm coaching I'm putting Ugo and Thiero out there with Bradshaw and Mitchell coming in for relief.
We don't take that much of an offensive hit because for whatever reason Mithell isn't the same offensive player he was at the start of the season
If I'm coaching I'm putting Ugo and Thiero out there with Bradshaw and Mitchell coming in for relief.
We don't take that much of an offensive hit because for whatever reason Mithell isn't the same offensive player he was at the start of the season
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Been saying it since last year. Guys with his frame who can dribble and move like a guard and jump out of the gym are always valuable. He knows his role too and always bring the juice! Thiero at the 4 gives you handles and a 4 that can get to the paint at will then jump stop and kick it out to our guards or try to dunk on your head. It puts defenses in a bind.
Thiero > Mitchell '
Tre was good in December but since he's jacking 3's and not hitting and isn't giving us much else. Thiero has been really good, needs to stronger with the ball on some of these drives and transition but I like his minutes.
Tre was good in December but since he's jacking 3's and not hitting and isn't giving us much else. Thiero has been really good, needs to stronger with the ball on some of these drives and transition but I like his minutes.
Chuck Norris doesn't want any part of Thiero.
I been saying all season he is not our best player, but he may be our most important one.
He was dunking on fools heads tonight. Love it. He let em know about it too.
Thiero was a monster tonight! Tough to win without him and back to playing much better with him on the court so much. Nothing wrong with Mitchell coming off the bench when he returns. We have to have Thiero back at UK next year. He woukd lead that team like no other.
I think he is hurt pretty bad.
Dunking in a crowd, rebounding like a machine, driving hard to basket, and … making free throws.
Great game!
Great game!
Gotta say I wonder how those games without him would have turned out if he was healthy. If he never missed a beat this year I think we'd be in much better shape.
Got to play Thiero and Onyenso most of the minutes at the 4 and 5 until Mitchell comes back.
Then it needs to be Thiero, Mitchell, and Onyenso and play the Freshmen bigs only when necessary.
Rotation moving forward (don’t care who starts, as long as these guys get most of the minutes):
G Sheppard/Wagner
G Dillingham/Wagner/Reeves
G Reeves/Edwards
F Mitchell/Thiero/Edwards
F Onyenso/Mitchell
I think Edwards recent play has earned him the 8th man spot.
Then it needs to be Thiero, Mitchell, and Onyenso and play the Freshmen bigs only when necessary.
Rotation moving forward (don’t care who starts, as long as these guys get most of the minutes):
G Sheppard/Wagner
G Dillingham/Wagner/Reeves
G Reeves/Edwards
F Mitchell/Thiero/Edwards
F Onyenso/Mitchell
I think Edwards recent play has earned him the 8th man spot.
I will say that I think Edwards has finally learned he doesn't have to play hero ball. Take what the game gives him, clean up at the basket. He still makes some low basketball IQ mistakes but he's probably at a point where he gives as much as he takes, maybe on the + side in the a couple of games as of late.
I just wish Wagner would stop trying to shoot 3 pointers. We have enough shooters, drive and dish is his strength
then your line up would be ideal
Thiero is the glue. I have said it all year. He is just not getting fully back in the groove. If we get Mitchell back like he was early in the year we can do some things. The big thing right now is playing tough and aggressive after winning a couple in a row. These guys need to keep getting tougher and playing hard. Wagner is a guy that helps on defense. He is not the scorer his father was but he can do things that makes a difference in games. Dilly, Shep, Reeves and Adou are the main guys to get us going. UGO, Mitchell and Edwards are the others along with Wagner.
This…Adou’s loss threw this team out of whack in the middle of the season more than anything else this season. In a way, he’s our “goon.” He plays so hard all the time, even when the other guys take 20% off. Sometimes it worries me how much he is willing to sacrifice his body. I love his toughness, but he might actually need to learn a little finesse. That’s a pretty rare thing to say with kids that age.
You just taught Cal something. Ugo does not need Mitchell on the court. He just needs some bulk to help him out in switches/loose balls, etc.
Thiero becoming the glue to our half court offense.
Exactly.
Only Sheppard, Dillingham, Reeves, and occasionally Mitchell should be shooting jumpers.
Wagner needs to create shots off the dribble and Edwards, Thiero, and Onyenso need to finish around the rim.
That’s the recipe.
Underrated part of Thiero's game:
He's 80% from the line after tonight and since the Tennessee game he's 17/18.
He's 80% from the line after tonight and since the Tennessee game he's 17/18.
Thiero is a good player. He’s a consistent jump shot away from being a dominant player!
Nothing would make me happier than to see him Dominate college basketball next year. His mechanics are good and I think he can add to his game just as Reeves has added to his game.
Nothing would make me happier than to see him Dominate college basketball next year. His mechanics are good and I think he can add to his game just as Reeves has added to his game.
That one handed alley oop dunk was awesome
I thought for sure Reeves pass was going into the first row. Thiero hung in the air and went one rung higher. He’s a freak of an athlete.
If Thiero can figure out how to finish he'd be a lottery pick. Too many times he's getting stuffed at the rim despite being physical.
Needed more minutes last season too. You could see he had all the potential in the weeks with NBA size and athleticism; and a great motor. I mean, he literally ran point for us one game. Glad he’s finally getting his opportunity and taking full advantage.
He finished fine. He got mugged so much I thought we were playing outdoors in Minneapolis.
He is absolutely the toughest and hardest playing guy we have. Not the best, but no one gives better effort.
Thiero at the 4 with his athleticism, body and skills - and with a lot of upside left in honing those skills even more - is what you want in college.
I agree. But if somebody other than the Guards are needed to play SF, then it needs to be Thiero over Edwards there too. Thiero has better guard skills.
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