After last night I saw Burks can help this team.
Burks absolutely needs Edwards time. He guards and he knows how to move and position himself without the ball on offense.
If Burks would’ve been given the same opportunity as Edwards, he would be a beast right now.
Sad but true. Burks was the pleasant surprise of the group in the early games, while Edwards was the disappointment game after game. Yet, who got all the playing time? For the cal fans this is just another example of why we want him out, he puts individual development above the success of the team. Burks is an element this team has been missing all year, certainly not a 25-30 minute guy but 12-15 for certain. Guessing we have seen the last of him this year however.
Agree. Needs another year. He can shoot and make beautiful lead guard type passes but way too often stands flat footed under the basket not even competing for rebounds. He has a lot of work to do.
Well if he doesn't learn how to quit fouling, he will not be on the court. I think Rob sees things pretty damn well also, dude had 9 dimes last night. He has not earned "gobs" of minutes, not be negative, but he had 1/3 of our turnovers and only played 12 minutes or so. Not to mention he also fouled out in said minutes. Until he can adjust / learn to play under somewhat of some control (on both ends), he will be his own worst enemy. Love the kid, he is so exciting to watch, he just has to get minutes and actually get valuable minutes in game, practice time during the week. Even IF Cal wanted to play him 20-25 minutes a game, he is not able to with his mistakes fouling and turning it over. he will learn, he just has to reel it in a bit, stay in front of the man, do not try and block everything, quit using his hands to play defense, and slow down with the ball.
Jordan looked much more relaxed on the floor last night. Caught the ball. No nervous hands. Ran the floor really well and was comfortable enough to drill a 3.
