Hey guys. UMass fan here. Hope this post works. My last one seemed to just disappear.
How do you think we match up position by position?
PG: Chaz Williams - (5'-9" R Sr): Very quick, great ballhandler and penetrator, good rebounder for a guard, creative passer, fearless, can score from anywhere, good but not great defender. Clutch but occasionally a little out of control. NBA caliber if only 5 inches taller.
Backup PG: Trey Davis - (6'-0" So): Competent ballhandler, average defender, good shooter with an odd but effective release.
SG/SF: Derrick Gordon - (6'-3" R So): High energy, good ballhandler and penetrator, tough, loves contact, very aggressive rebounder, good defender, not a great shooting touch, not a deep threat.
SF: Raphiael Putney - (6'-9" R Sr): Super skinny, long, super athletic, avg ballhandler, good penetrator, avg rebounder, below avg defender who struggles on the perimeter, occasional deep threat, inconsistent, frequently disappears or gets in foul trouble.
PF: Sampson Carter - (6'-8" R Sr): Versatile face up 3/4, strong, crafty, avg athleticism, good ballhandler, good penetrator, occasional deep threat, gets to the line, wants the ball in crunch time, defends multiple positions from SF to C.
Backup forward: Maxie Esho - (6'-8" R Jr): Another guy that is long and super athletic but not as refined as the starters. Blossoming midrange game, disruptive defender in the open court and coming from the weak side, good but not great rebounder that gets some putbacks. Perfect 6th man with high energy
C: Cady Lalanne - (6'-9" R Jr): Strong, athletic back to the basket big man, scores on putbacks and a variety of post moves with both hands, good straight up post defender, capable midrange shooter, very good rebounder, finally healthy and in shape after 2.5 years battling foot injuries.
Backup C: Tyler Bergantino - (6'-9" So): Strong, athletic back to the basket big man, scores mostly on putbacks and dishes from guard penetration, good rebounder, offensive and defensive games are works in progress.
We've basically had an 8 man rotation thus far. Balanced, experienced, and pieces that fit together well. Coach Kellogg finally seems to be coming into his own and has the guys playing hard with a purpose.
Let me know how you guys match up.
Thanks!
