I am AllEars and new to the thread. I have a been supporter of wbb since 2000. First I would like to echo Rose’s comment about finishing the season strong!
I am posting this thread to listen to others regarding something that has been occupying real estate in my head for some time… who are the starters next year?
I have made the following assumptions: none of the core team leaves; Hart, Battle, and Braun start. That leaves GG, Heyer, and McKinney to fill the remaining two spots. I looked at the stats from the 8 game stretch from Michigan to Oregon… the team won two and lost six. I only used stats available on the Gopher website. Stats…
Heyer:
Averaged about 34 min; 41% from the field (29-70); 37% - 3pt (13-37); 75% FT (3-4); 76 rebs (17 Off, 59 Def) including 3 double/doubles; 17 PF no FO’s; 6 AST; 6 TO; 2 BLK; 3 STL; 9.5 ppg
Grocholski:
Averaged about 38 min; 39% from the field (30-77); 38% - 3pt (14-37); 92% FT (11-12); 38 rebs (10 Off, 28 Def) no double/doubles; 17 PF no FO’s; 27 AST; 27 TO; 2 BLK; 6 STL; 10.6 ppg
McKinney;
Averaged about 31 min; 46% from the field (29-63); 15% - 3pt (3-20); 83% FT (15-18); 18 Rebs (7 Off, 11 Def) no doubles/doubles; 29 PF one FO; 21 AST; 14 TO; 0 BLK; 11 STL; 9.5 ppg
My thoughts:
Given the strong defensive presence, reasonable shooting, no FO, low TO I give the 4th starting position to Heyer.
GG is an all around good player and can bring instant offensive. She brings a calmness to the floor… Braun also does this and is the leader of this team on and off the floor.
I like McKinneys athleticism and energy. I am hopeful that she will mature over the off season and heed Coach P’s words to slow down. I would to see McKinney start… so the 5th position goes to McKinney.
I look forward to your thoughts… I am AllEars
I am posting this thread to listen to others regarding something that has been occupying real estate in my head for some time… who are the starters next year?
I have made the following assumptions: none of the core team leaves; Hart, Battle, and Braun start. That leaves GG, Heyer, and McKinney to fill the remaining two spots. I looked at the stats from the 8 game stretch from Michigan to Oregon… the team won two and lost six. I only used stats available on the Gopher website. Stats…
Heyer:
Averaged about 34 min; 41% from the field (29-70); 37% - 3pt (13-37); 75% FT (3-4); 76 rebs (17 Off, 59 Def) including 3 double/doubles; 17 PF no FO’s; 6 AST; 6 TO; 2 BLK; 3 STL; 9.5 ppg
Grocholski:
Averaged about 38 min; 39% from the field (30-77); 38% - 3pt (14-37); 92% FT (11-12); 38 rebs (10 Off, 28 Def) no double/doubles; 17 PF no FO’s; 27 AST; 27 TO; 2 BLK; 6 STL; 10.6 ppg
McKinney;
Averaged about 31 min; 46% from the field (29-63); 15% - 3pt (3-20); 83% FT (15-18); 18 Rebs (7 Off, 11 Def) no doubles/doubles; 29 PF one FO; 21 AST; 14 TO; 0 BLK; 11 STL; 9.5 ppg
My thoughts:
Given the strong defensive presence, reasonable shooting, no FO, low TO I give the 4th starting position to Heyer.
GG is an all around good player and can bring instant offensive. She brings a calmness to the floor… Braun also does this and is the leader of this team on and off the floor.
I like McKinneys athleticism and energy. I am hopeful that she will mature over the off season and heed Coach P’s words to slow down. I would to see McKinney start… so the 5th position goes to McKinney.
I look forward to your thoughts… I am AllEars
