Let me start off by saying I am looking forward to this post season. This is a young team that I have enjoyed watching grow.
I am bored at work and was thinking.
I know EVERY player needs to improve in everything, but these are some big areas I seen were a weakness. Also I realise that Most of the stars on this team were injured last off-season!
Greg Paulus- Learn to stop the Dribble Penetration a little better. Like Josh he seems to get tired at the end of games(Or maybe just the UNC game). So maybe get in a little bit better of shape. Not too many negatives to say about his Offensive game
Demarcus Nelson- Worked very hard this last Off season to become in shape and it has really showed. With that being said, I believe he needs to improve on his Mid-Range game and 3-point shooting. Demarcus and Gerald are the only 2 guards that can "create" for themselves. Demarcus usually has some good looks but doesnt always fall.
Gerald Henderson- I know he doesnt shoot the 3 very much, but when he does its because he is wide open. Shoots 32% from beyond teh arc(Thats not getting it done when you are left alone), and to me thats his 2nd biggest weakness. His biggest weakness is his asthma. Has been playing more and more minutes so maybe he is close to being over it?
David McClure- How can you not like him? Like Lance he needs to work on the offensive end of things. When in the game he is not a scoring threat unless he goes back up after a Offensive rebound. I would love to see him develope a consistent 3-point shot. The D usually plays 3 or 4 feet off him when he is out there, and at times no one is around him.
Josh McRoberts- Needs to work on finishing around the rim(Touch?). Not sure how players improve this, other then 100's and 100's of shots everyday. Maybe have Lance or Brian guard him while he does this work out. He gets alot of open shots but just never seems to goes down for him. Maybe a little Demarcus workout this summer would be good too. Seems to be getting tired after 30 Mins. Of course this is if he is back next year. Alot of you may be frustrated with him, but i love how he plays hard.
Lance Thomas- Almost everything on the offensive end. Learn how to stay out of foul trouble(How does one go about that)? We need Lance to contribute a little next year. Hopefully he can do this. Plays very hard and plays pretty good D.
Brian Zoubek- Has alot of work to do IMO. Needs to hit the weight room so he wont be pushed around, and needs to improve on his traveling problem(Sometimes i dont see what the refs see.. and get very angry because i dont believe he traveled).
Jon Scheyer- I like this kid, and think he WILL be a great player. But needs to work on his outside shooting. He misses way too many wide open 3's(He is only a FR) Maybe a little bit better ball handling skills(Maybe a cross-over just to keep the D honest).
Martynas Pocious- Dont really know what to say. I wached him this summer and he was a completely different player. Averaged like 20 a game and shot very well. Not quite sure why he cant put it together.. Maybe lack of PT?
Dont be too hard on me, Not trying to say these players suck by any means. Just I believe this is what they could really improve on. What are your thoughts?
Havent seen enough of the incoming FR to know their weaknesses.
Hopefully Duke can beat NCSU this thurs! Go Duke!
They moved my thread with yours UGA. :P