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David Levine -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/22/2011 8:45:55 PM)

Michigan also shot 9 FTs for the whole game.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/22/2011 8:55:55 PM)

I think I'd trade Ralph Sampson's kid for Tim Hardaway's kid.

Saying Al Nolen and vital in the same sentence is kind of funny. I disagree, to say the least.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 9:03:31 AM)

Are you in some sort of hate-infused state of denial? Is Ahanmisi ready to lead this team to the post-season? Should we pull our only non-freshman shooting guard away from his natural position full-time? If Nolen misses serious time this is a lost season, without question.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 11:10:57 AM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

Nolen is not the point guard of all point guards, but he is vital to this team. Then again Hoffarber is an okay ball-handler these days, always has been a good passer, and he's not one to create his own shot anyways.


I agree on Nolen, need his senior leadership. You could see him talking to the players on the side during time outs.



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 11:15:16 AM)

I kind of agree with both.

Yes, the Gophers probably need him, but he's not very good IMO. He does nothing all that well, IMO.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 12:04:16 PM)

The general concensus over on the Gopher Hole was that Nolen, Hoffarber, and Mbakwe should be in the discussion for MVP and out of the three Nolen is the worst basketball player but also the most important player to the team's success this year (with Cory Joseph's older brother having left). I tend to agree. Senior or not Ahanmisi is not ready to be a starting point guard (he looks very flustered at times) and we have no other combo guards let alone true point guards. Nolen will be very much missed next season. I think every facet of his game outside of reliable shooting is excellent.

His abilities have not gone unnoticed, either: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/seth_davis/12/28/davis.jigsaw.man/1.html



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 2:24:29 PM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

Are you in some sort of hate-infused state of denial?

No.

Fact remains, we played our best ball with Hoffarber and Ahanmisi splitting time at point. Maybe Nolen is better served as a sideline cheerleader for the rest of this season?



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 3:03:02 PM)

Truce.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 3:07:43 PM)

While I agree that Nolan's value to the Gophers is a bit over rated, the squad is definitely better with him than without him. He is an above average point defender. He has a good handle and is a good passer. And while he can't shoot the ball into the ocean from the end of a pier at high tide, he has started getting to the line more often which has been an asset. With that said, Nolan shouldn't be the make or break guy on this roster.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 3:19:14 PM)

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

While I agree that Nolan's value to the Gophers is a bit over rated, the squad is definitely better with him than without him. He is an above average point defender. He has a good handle and is a good passer. And while he can't shoot the ball into the ocean from the end of a pier at high tide, he has started getting to the line more often which has been an asset. With that said, Nolan shouldn't be the make or break guy on this roster.

That's a pretty good analysis.

Let's put away the Team MVP accolades.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 4:31:40 PM)

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 5:38:47 PM)

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.


I thought this team was better without Nolen? Now we need to plug holes with unknowns?



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 6:00:30 PM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.


I thought this team was better without Nolen? Now we need to plug holes with unknowns?

Well you were just saying we need Hoffarber at SG. And you don't like Ahanmisi.

And Nolen may be out for an extended period of time....so there may be a hole to plug even if you do like Nolen. So my comment still stands.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 6:01:39 PM)

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

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ORIGINAL: panndder

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.


I thought this team was better without Nolen? Now we need to plug holes with unknowns?

Well you were just saying we need Hoffarber at SG. And you don't like Ahanmisi.

And Nolen may be out for an extended period of time....so there may be a hole to plug even if you do like Nolen. So my comment still stands.


I'd guess that Hoffarber and Ahanmisi split the PG minutes with another 10-15 of Hoffarber as the off guard. This will open up an extra 20 minutes or so for Armelin and Hollins.



twinsfan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 6:11:44 PM)

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ORIGINAL: panndder

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

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ORIGINAL: panndder

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ORIGINAL: twinsfan

Is it too late to bring in walk-ons? I'm serious. Basketball is such a prevalent sport in high schools and college campuses, that there must be several former high school star point guards available at the U. Check out the next intramural game on campus and find the guy that can handle it. All we need is a guy who can handle the ball a little when we need Hoffarber to focus on getting open for 3's. It really can't be that difficult to find a stop-gap.


I thought this team was better without Nolen? Now we need to plug holes with unknowns?

Well you were just saying we need Hoffarber at SG. And you don't like Ahanmisi.

And Nolen may be out for an extended period of time....so there may be a hole to plug even if you do like Nolen. So my comment still stands.


I'd guess that Hoffarber and Ahanmisi split the PG minutes with another 10-15 of Hoffarber as the off guard. This will open up an extra 20 minutes or so for Armelin and Hollins.

And this might be good, because Armelin looks like he could be a difference maker.



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 6:39:49 PM)

How can you dislike Nolen's game but like Armelin's? Neither can shoot. Armelin is kinda like a poor man's Nolen.



Jeff Jesser -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 9:11:37 PM)

I view Nolan lik this. Would I prefer him out there at this point? Yes, for sure. Would any of you prefer Punto over me at 2nd? Yes. Would you prefer Gaborik over me at left wing, yes. Why? Because Punto hit a ball farther than I did and Gaborik has scored a goal earlier than I did. But they beat me by 2 days and that was years ago.


It's like confused-us said. Would you prefer a punch in the throat or a kick in the nuts???? [>:] Nolan gives us the best chance at this point but we ain't going far.



SoMnFan -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 9:18:46 PM)

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I love posts like that.
You da man Jeff.

Just another version of my ..... syphilis/gonorrhea argument



djskillz -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/23/2011 10:42:48 PM)

Excellent post, Jeff.

And so true.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 10:00:00 AM)

The Gophers lost 2 players from the beginning of the season. Has anyone heard if Tubby activated any of his red shirts to fill the roster or will he be playing short?



panndder -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 10:45:28 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Jim Frenette

The Gophers lost 2 players from the beginning of the season. Has anyone heard if Tubby activated any of his red shirts to fill the roster or will he be playing short?


Only red shirt he could activate is Elliot Eliason, a lanky 7 footer from Nebraska. He needs to put on size, so the red shirt year will do him well. Plus, even without Walker the team can make do with just Sampson/Iverson/Mbakwe covering the PF and C minutes. Oto Osenieks is not eligible this year and Chris Halvorson has to sit out since he transferred.



Jim Frenette -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 10:51:57 AM)

Just heard that Nolen has a broken foot. Ahamisi will have to grow up quick. I hated see those 3 quick fouls on him Sat



Mr. Ed -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 12:11:35 PM)

Bad news for the U. Will give some others more PT than they really needed.

I saw Iowa hammered Indiana, and NW got clocked by 32 points.

The NW game at the barn is a trap game. Esp with their 1-3-1 which gives MN fits.



TJSweens -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 12:13:31 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Mr. Ed

Bad news for the U. Will give some others more PT than they really needed.

I saw Iowa hammered Indiana, and NW got clocked by 32 points.

The NW game at the barn is a trap game. Esp with their 1-3-1 which gives MN fits.


Except that the best way to beat a zone is with good shooting, which Nolan doesn't do.



Mr. Ed -> RE: Gopher Basketball (Mens) (1/24/2011 12:20:07 PM)

Last year they didn't move the ball for squat vs NW's zone. Hope they've learned a thing or 2.

Hoffarber is going to be logging even more minutes. He'll have to.



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