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Lat cost Nebraska the game with that ridiculous screwup on the offensive end and then not being in rebounding position on the other end to give northwestern the easy go-ahead put back

This wasn't just response to outside pressure. This is largely influenced by conversations of the administration with multiple players once the team returned back to Omaha, which didn't happen until after the Villanova game. It doesn't sound like he will be fired, just suspended. There are consequences for actions.

I love him at the PG spot

“Creighton has failed every black player and coach that’s ever been in Greg McDermott’s program“ https://deadspin.com/creighton-has-failed-every-black-player-and-coach-that-1846398187/amp

Jay Williams: ”From one of my sources inside, some of the players want to boycott. They’re not sure they want to play, they just don’t know how to go about it.”

Yeah, I think you're right about Toney not filling Nebraska's biggest need for 1 available scholarship. I guess I just assume that there will be more scholarships that open up. There are 1-2 more players that I think will end up leaving after this season. So I would guess that Nebraska adds a PG, in addition to another 1-2 players. Also, do we know for sure that he would have to sit out a year? I guess I haven't heard what the official ruling is on the transfer rule is for sitting out this next season.

Yeah, I also think it would be beneficial for Bryce as he transitions to college ball to be able to focus on spotting up and building confidence in his 3PT shot and getting acclimated to the speed and physicality of D1 basketball, especially the Big Ten.

I guess I looked at Toney as a transfer that McGowens could potentially give Nebraska a connection with (similar to the way that McGowens gave Nebraska a connection to Bryce that the Huskers wouldn't have had otherwise). To me, it doesn't have anything to do with Pitt as a school specifically, the school is just a coincidence. To me it's a function of the connection to McGowens that makes it interesting to me. Obviously, I don't know if McGowens had a good relationship or a bad relationship with Toney, so I have no idea what Trey's thoughts on him would be. I just think it's an interesting dynamic.

I guess I'm not saying that I think Trey is the best possible PG, but I think that based on what we have on the roster and the 3 incoming freshmen, I like the idea, especially in the Big Ten, of a senior facilitating the offense, rather than a true freshman. I also like the idea of Trey facilitating, since he has experience in Hoiberg's system and since he already has a season of experience/chemistry with guys like Walker, Lat, Banton, etc... On paper, he may not be the ideal PG, but based on the roster, I think he would be the best option we have. (Obviously, this could change, if Nebraska is able to land a transfer PG that could be a starter next season)

Except I think it's a pretty big stretch to say that Banton works at PG with his propensity for lack of focus turnovers that kill Nebraska's momentum. I think his skill set is fine for the 3 spot. Similar to the way that Shavon Shields worked well as a 3 that attacked the rim. I think this offense has looked much better having Trey at the PG spot and having Banton play off the ball more. I think you will get the boost of 3PT shooting from Bryce in the lineup and I hope to see him start at the 2 spot.

I agree with pretty much all of this, except I think Nebraska would be much better off with Trey starting at the PG spot and Bryce starting at the 2 spot. I think it would be very beneficial for Nebraska to have Trey at the PG spot. With his multiple years of college experience in both the ACC and the Big Ten, I like the idea of having him facilitate the offense. I think his experience is especially valuable in the Big Ten conference. I think Nebraska is on the cusp of being a really solid team and I think running the offense through an upperclassmen will help efficiency and help to limit momentum killing turnovers/decisions (ie "freshmen mistakes") And with his ability to be aggressive with the basketball, I like having him running the offense and setting the tone in terms of intensity. I also think that Bryce is a better shooter from 3PT than Trey, so I think, for next year at least, he might me more valuable finding open spots on the 3PT line to get some open shots, along with Lat, in order to help stretch the defense, rather than having Bryce focused on facilitating. As far as Wood, I like his potential and I would think Nebraska will try to keep him around, since he is good friends with Trey and Bryce.

WOW. Up by 18 points at halftime vs an NCAA tournament team.

So far, this is the best that Lat, and Nebraska as a whole, has looked since the first game of the season.

6’6” SG transferring from Pitt. He played with McGowens there. Here’s a few highlights of them together on this video:

Any chance we see Banton move to the 3 spot next season, now that Allen will be gone? Banton just doesn't seem like the best fit for PG in the Big Ten, but with his length and skill set, I think he could be better at the 3 spot. Maybe a starting lineup like this? 1- McGowens 2-McGowens 3- Banton 4- Mayen 5- Walker

I’ve been really impressed with Walker on both offense and defense. Once he gets a few games under his belt to get back used to game speed he should be a really solid player.

Nebraska looks like a completely different team with Walker in the lineup now. He really makes the offense look so much different and Lat significantly benefits from having him on the floor as well. It will be interesting to see what this team looks like for the rest of the season, now that Thor, Yvan, and Stevenson can be bench players.

This thread made me wonder what this year’s team would look like with Mack at the PG spot (assuming he was able to play in every game).

With the current lineup for 20 games, or with Walker playing in all 20 games?