Originally Posted by
Kedsy
Really? From what I've read, Rodney Hood took 45% of his shots from 3-point range last season (as a comparison, Austin Rivers took less than 40% of his shots from 3-range), and Amile Jefferson has been floating around the perimeter at the Pro-Am. Ultimately, Amile may end up being more of an inside player, but at Duke the wings tend to play on the perimeter. And there's nothing wrong with that.
Fortunately for you, this coming season we'll have Mason Plumlee setting up primarily around the basket, and Marshall Plumlee as well. I also believe Ryan Kelly will score more from inside than he has in the past, although I'm sure he'll also be shooting a lot from the outside too, so you never know.
This. I think this is absolutely crucial to our youngens' development. Amile, as talented as he is, would get crushed at the 4 (not to mention the 5) in ACC play. His body just isn't ready. A year of body development for both Amile and Rodney would do wonders for them. And there is absolutely no pressure to perform in the frontcourt this year, with 2 of our 3 leaders starting at the 4 and 5 and a junior helping out at the 4 and a 7 footer helping out at the 5.
I like our frontcourt a lot, and feel that we are set there for the year. It's the 1 and the 3 where we should be a little more concerned about.
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