Whats your honest prediction

Nov 20, 2023, 11:03 PM

For basketball this year?

Off to a very good start. This part of the season has been our weakness. I hope they continue to roll with tough games like Alabama on the road and Memphis coming up. South Carolina is also 5-0, but who knows with them.

Watching teams like Kansas and Purdue, Clemson may be able to get to a level just beneath them this year in terms of performance level and postseason success.

Although Clemson gets deeper and deeper with talent every year, they are still trying to climb in recruiting and overall success, Judge K.

So, I can honestly see a similar season to 2016 with the big men we have and some very good shooters like Girard, comparing to Gabe Devoe. But, the overall type of talent on our team is not the same as top teams. Therefore, team chemistry must play a factor. And so far, it looks great. Boise State is definitely a good team, so that was a good look.

I think this team can compete very well against upper tier teams, but could face a road block in the postseason against the elite.

That said, crazy things happen every year in the postseason.

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Re: Whats your honest prediction

Too early. Will know a bit more after playing Bama.***

Re: Whats your honest prediction

Re: If we commit to living and dying by the trey, we will not do well. IF we

In 2016 we basically lived and died by the 3. Made the Sweet 16, and the run was MOSTLY driven by 3 PT shooting from Devoe, Reed, Mitchell, and others. But on that team we also had Elijah Thomas.

I see Brad Brownell as such a similar coach to Matt Painter (Purdue).

3-Point Shooting Emphasis: Both coaches tend to prioritize the three-point shot as a significant part of their offensive schemes. Their teams often look to space the floor and take advantage of outside shooting opportunities.
Utilization of Big Centers: They have historically utilized big centers effectively in their offensive sets. These players often serve as focal points in the post, both for scoring and facilitating offense through high-low plays or passing from the interior.
Versatility in Offense: They both encourage versatility in their offensive schemes, allowing players at various positions to contribute offensively. This includes perimeter-oriented big men who can stretch the floor with their shooting.

If Brad has a team of players that got these particular roles, he will do his best work. Just in the very recent years, I do not think our size has really been big enough. But now we’ve got some stronger and bigger big men.