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Blue's thought on the team
This team should be more impressive than past teams. Senior leadership is there in full force. This is Ben's team, he's made that clear in the past. Sure Kai may be the main option but Ben is the leader of the team, and a damm impressive leader at that.
Starters:
Kai will be the main option and looked impressive with numerous dunks last night. If he doesn't average near 20 points a game I think there will be a lot of people disappointed including Kai. He can do all.
Ben knows what has to be done and will produce. He will probably be the second option and will help us on defense where we've struggled the last few years.
Mo he does what he does quietly. I am glad he came back and he is looking to show SDSU that he's forgotten about the past. I think he will be a force to be stopped under the basket offensively and defensively. Look for the blocked shots to increase this year with him playing the 5.
Palarca looks like a good find. Should handle the ball well and will improvise on the court if needed to. He can shot the 3 if needed. Maybe able to challenge the assist record if he sticks it out and doesn't worry about the "me" factor. Pretty quick too.
Garrett hopefully returns to form this year. A solid shooter who Nagy isn't afraid to tell to shoot the ball. Should be a little more comfortable in the system this year.
Bench:
Engen needs to step up this year. If Nagy could find a way to get him to shoot the 3 a few times a game, the 3 was his bread and butter in high school according to some coaches I have talked to, he could impress people. He has gotten the weight but needs some more on him. If injuries avoid him this year he could be a solid contributer off the bench.
Thomas will be in trouble this year I believe with all the depth on the bench. Playing time might not be as much this year. I would like to see some of the Thomas from high school where he averaged a double double, but unless a spot opens up he'll be coming off the bench when there is foul trouble.
Cassaday could be the fun one to watch. He will be challenging Kai for PT and could step up if someone on the front line struggles during the year. Looked solid last night.
Anthony if he doesn't get lazy at times like Thomas did from time to time last year could be an impact player. He's got the height and size, his quickness is questionable at times but he is a solid player to have.
Brandon even though he is a walk on, he could see some good playing time if he continues to impress Nagy. Works his ass off and gives his all to the team. We'll see what happens in the second half of the year.
Michael is looking forward to the year. Humble player and gives his all. The unathletic bulldog gets the job done quietly. He should be the first big man off the bench in games this year.
Mackenzie Casey's role this year might be unknown. He could redshirt or he could play. Mac is a role model for Native American kids and he always impresses me. Between basketball, school, being involved with Native American clubs and other events, and raising a child Mac shows the true grit. He gets pumped up easily and does what is asked of him. He will not disappoint this year.
Moss' role will be defined as practice leads into the season. He along with Sargent could redshirt. Moss shows explosive talent and could find his way into the starting lineup as the year goes on. To early to tell how good Dale could be this year.
Sargent looked good. A guard that can dunk, would be sweet to see some of his dunks in the game. Speed might be his weapon of choice, but we will see what happens with Moss and him this fall.
Troy and Payton as walk-ons might not see much PT as the guard position is deep this year. Any action we see from them in games will be brief. But they add to our depth that is much needed.
Coaching staff:
Nagy and crew might have their work cut out for them this year, and the staff might not have to practice with the team
. Having 2 assistants and 2 grad assistants will be nice. Deryl working with the big men and Klinkefus with the guards will hopefully give Nagy more time to work on developing solid game plans.
Nagy might be in a pivotal year for the program and him. The heat is coming and wins are expected.
Another exciting year is on tap for the Jacks.
WEAR YELLOW OR BLUE or White with yellow and blue. Let's get over this rainbow crowd look.
DO NOT WEAR RED TO THE GAME.
Starters:
Kai will be the main option and looked impressive with numerous dunks last night. If he doesn't average near 20 points a game I think there will be a lot of people disappointed including Kai. He can do all.
Ben knows what has to be done and will produce. He will probably be the second option and will help us on defense where we've struggled the last few years.
Mo he does what he does quietly. I am glad he came back and he is looking to show SDSU that he's forgotten about the past. I think he will be a force to be stopped under the basket offensively and defensively. Look for the blocked shots to increase this year with him playing the 5.
Palarca looks like a good find. Should handle the ball well and will improvise on the court if needed to. He can shot the 3 if needed. Maybe able to challenge the assist record if he sticks it out and doesn't worry about the "me" factor. Pretty quick too.
Garrett hopefully returns to form this year. A solid shooter who Nagy isn't afraid to tell to shoot the ball. Should be a little more comfortable in the system this year.
Bench:
Engen needs to step up this year. If Nagy could find a way to get him to shoot the 3 a few times a game, the 3 was his bread and butter in high school according to some coaches I have talked to, he could impress people. He has gotten the weight but needs some more on him. If injuries avoid him this year he could be a solid contributer off the bench.
Thomas will be in trouble this year I believe with all the depth on the bench. Playing time might not be as much this year. I would like to see some of the Thomas from high school where he averaged a double double, but unless a spot opens up he'll be coming off the bench when there is foul trouble.
Cassaday could be the fun one to watch. He will be challenging Kai for PT and could step up if someone on the front line struggles during the year. Looked solid last night.
Anthony if he doesn't get lazy at times like Thomas did from time to time last year could be an impact player. He's got the height and size, his quickness is questionable at times but he is a solid player to have.
Brandon even though he is a walk on, he could see some good playing time if he continues to impress Nagy. Works his ass off and gives his all to the team. We'll see what happens in the second half of the year.
Michael is looking forward to the year. Humble player and gives his all. The unathletic bulldog gets the job done quietly. He should be the first big man off the bench in games this year.
Mackenzie Casey's role this year might be unknown. He could redshirt or he could play. Mac is a role model for Native American kids and he always impresses me. Between basketball, school, being involved with Native American clubs and other events, and raising a child Mac shows the true grit. He gets pumped up easily and does what is asked of him. He will not disappoint this year.
Moss' role will be defined as practice leads into the season. He along with Sargent could redshirt. Moss shows explosive talent and could find his way into the starting lineup as the year goes on. To early to tell how good Dale could be this year.
Sargent looked good. A guard that can dunk, would be sweet to see some of his dunks in the game. Speed might be his weapon of choice, but we will see what happens with Moss and him this fall.
Troy and Payton as walk-ons might not see much PT as the guard position is deep this year. Any action we see from them in games will be brief. But they add to our depth that is much needed.
Coaching staff:
Nagy and crew might have their work cut out for them this year, and the staff might not have to practice with the team
. Having 2 assistants and 2 grad assistants will be nice. Deryl working with the big men and Klinkefus with the guards will hopefully give Nagy more time to work on developing solid game plans. Nagy might be in a pivotal year for the program and him. The heat is coming and wins are expected.
Another exciting year is on tap for the Jacks.
WEAR YELLOW OR BLUE or White with yellow and blue. Let's get over this rainbow crowd look.
DO NOT WEAR RED TO THE GAME.
Just what they would have needed......knock knock knock
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