sioux24/7 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 He sure isn't big enough to play the 4 so it must be the 2 or 3 position and you wouldn't think he we beat out Huff. We actually have been starting two point guards in Anderson and Webb so, if he is truly completing for a starting spot, I would think it would be the 2 with either Webb or Anderson starting at the point. Gotta be Webb at the 1 Quote
the green team Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Here is an observation from last year. When Webb, was out of the line up at Western Illinois, we looked lost unorganized, we didn't defend really well, especially up top. We were a mess. When we were missing Anderson in the New Mexico game- we got beat, but we played well. Webb is very much a guy who can defend, can get others involved and has begun to realize when the moments for him to attack are as well...as evidence in the post season last year. Although I will say, I WANT, both Anderson, and Webb in our back court together. I felt they are tremendous tandem and they really compliment each other well. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 Webb is definitely more of a true point guard than Anderson. Quote
sioux2013 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 No way Benton cracks the starting line-up. He definately will not beat out Huff at the 3 nor will he challenge Webb or Anderson. At best if he plays the guard position he will be behind Schuler and Antwi. We are so solid at the guard position with talent and experience in Webb, Anderson, Schuler and Antwi. They all bring something a little different. My only concern at the off guard position is Anderson's size. With 20 league games in the Big Sky Anderson will be so undersized at the 2 position on defense and can easily be exploited. We may have to up the size in that position with Schuler or Antwi and go away from 2 starting point guards. Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I don't a thing about Benton. He'd have to be awfully good to supplant Anderson, Webb, and/or Huff amongst the starters. I don't much care who the starters are....................all I know is, I've seen alot of good things happen when Webb and Anderson are on the floor together. Webb is a true ball-distributing point guard. Anderson is a scorer. Looking forward to see what the new guys bring to the table, but I think Anderson, Huff, and Brekke are the key cogs to this team..................... Quote
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 No way possible Benton is a starter. I believe by mid-season, we will have one of the best "1,2, and 3" backcourt tandems in the big sky. At least top 3 in my book. Nothing against Anderson, I like what he brings to the table, but I feel Shuler is a starter at the 2 spot in the big sky at least. I just feel with Anderson's size, in such a conference, won't be enough. Shuler is a traditional shooting guard. Huff and Webb are the key pieces to our success. Both rebound, steal, and attack the rim really good for guard spots. Interesting season ahead! Quote
petey23 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I like Schuler as well but I really hope he has worked on his quickness and release. He is the best pure shooter on the team, but he needs a quicker release and needs to have a little quicker feet on defense. 1 Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 This season cannot start soon enough, I am excited for some ball! Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 No way possible Benton is a starter. I believe by mid-season, we will have one of the best "1,2, and 3" backcourt tandems in the big sky. At least top 3 in my book. Nothing against Anderson, I like what he brings to the table, but I feel Shuler is a starter at the 2 spot in the big sky at least. I just feel with Anderson's size, in such a conference, won't be enough. Shuler is a traditional shooting guard. Huff and Webb are the key pieces to our success. Both rebound, steal, and attack the rim really good for guard spots. Interesting season ahead! I am also a Shuler fan. He has such a great stroke. But Anderson really set himself apart last season. I think he is the best player on the team. He's been very good in clutch situations.............. Quote
sioux24/7 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 I think a lot of people are going to be surprised with Benton. I haven't seen him play or anything so this is just a hunch. He was rated very closely to what Troy Huff was on ESPN coming out of high school, not that that means much but its gotta mean something. I don't think Wayne or Tom would bring him up if he wasn't at least close to cracking the lineup so there's gotta be something there so I'm guessing that he will be one of the top guys off the bench. Quote
sioux2013 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 No way possible Benton is a starter. I believe by mid-season, we will have one of the best "1,2, and 3" backcourt tandems in the big sky. At least top 3 in my book. Nothing against Anderson, I like what he brings to the table, but I feel Shuler is a starter at the 2 spot in the big sky at least. I just feel with Anderson's size, in such a conference, won't be enough. Shuler is a traditional shooting guard. Huff and Webb are the key pieces to our success. Both rebound, steal, and attack the rim really good for guard spots. Interesting season ahead! I definately have to agree with you on this one. Good post. Quote
darell1976 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 UND plays at K-State for the opener...any word if it will be televised? Quote
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Bin...no way possible that Anderson is the best player on the team. I like the kid. His stats were the greatest by far. So yes statistically, he had a good year. Better than Webb? No a chance. Like someone said earlier, when Webb is out of the lineup, things went haywire. Our overall best player is definitely Huff, just because of the versatility he brings. But no sense in comparing two guys who have an 8' height difference. Webb I our key I success, which goes for any point guard in college basketball. We need that leadership, which Webb HAS to be more vocal with this team. Like a Kendall Marshall, or a Peyton Siva from Louisville. 1 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Posted October 24, 2012 Well apparently they are still unsure on Jaron Nash's status. Quote
sioux2013 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Well apparently they are still unsure on Jaron Nash's status. I was wondering the same thing. We are only 2 weeks away from the first game and still no answer. Seems like the NC$$ is cutting it close for some reason. Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I think we were having a similar conversation about this time of year about that Russian gal that transferred from Lake Region a few years ago. She never did suit up for the Sioux. Hope we don't have a repeat of that................ Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Bin...no way possible that Anderson is the best player on the team. I like the kid. His stats were the greatest by far. So yes statistically, he had a good year. Better than Webb? No a chance. Like someone said earlier, when Webb is out of the lineup, things went haywire. Our overall best player is definitely Huff, just because of the versatility he brings. But no sense in comparing two guys who have an 8' height difference. Webb I our key I success, which goes for any point guard in college basketball. We need that leadership, which Webb HAS to be more vocal with this team. Like a Kendall Marshall, or a Peyton Siva from Louisville. I just like Anderson's consistency, his ability to hit clutch shots, his ability to make free throws, and he seems to make few bad decisions. Huff is obviously the most explosive player on the team, and is a walking highlight film. You never know when he will go off for 25 points, but you also never know when he'll be held to 2 points. His athleticism makes him a good rebounder too. Both Huff and Webb are much better defenders than Anderson. Webb is an excellent floor general, and makes everyone around him better. He just can't score like those other two guys, but that is not his job either. I just felt that Anderson was the most valuable player on the team last year. My two cents............... I think all of them should be able to have better seasons than last, including Brekke, if a couple of the new guys can take some of the pressure off of Brekke down in the paint, as he has been the only threat in the post the last two seasons. Quote
UND92,96 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Some possible clarification regarding the idea of Benton as a starter--Tom Miller said in today's live chat on the Herald web site that Jones mentioned the possiblity of starting Benton in Mitchell's old spot last spring, prior to the additions of the two jucos and (hopefully) Nash. Quote
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Bin, I do agree with you on the fact that Brekke, now with help, hopefully, will have much less pressure to rebound and play timid due to foul trouble issues. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Some possible clarification regarding the idea of Benton as a starter--Tom Miller said in today's live chat on the Herald web site that Jones mentioned the possiblity of starting Benton in Mitchell's old spot last spring, prior to the additions of the two jucos and (hopefully) Nash. That would be a really small line up: not that Mitchell was a rebounder, but still. Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 That would be a really small line up: not that Mitchell was a rebounder, but still. Agree. Again, I know nothing about Benton. He's obviously quite talented if he's challenging for a starting spot. But I'd be surprised if Traylor is not the "new" starter if Nash is ruled ineligible. Benton seems like a natural fit to log a pile of minutes spelling Huff, Webb, and Anderson........................ I'm really looking forward to seeing this team. If Traylor and Nash can contribute in the post offensively, I like where we are headed. With those two new guys, Brekke, and the defensive prowess of Wilmer and Archer, I don't think the Sioux will be overmatched down low as often as they have been the past few seasons................. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 So has anyone heard any recent news about how practice is going, who looks good, who doesn't? Quote
UNDsportsFANATIC Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I've heard that the team is practicing tough and our returning 4 look really really good and improved. Quote
UND Fan Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I've heard that the team is practicing tough and our returning 4 look really really good and improved. Certainly someone on this board has seen them practice - it would be nice to get an update. Quote
NODAK13 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Certainly someone on this board has seen them practice - it would be nice to get an update. Don't know how the practicing has been going but heard a few things. Benton is injured with a knee injury I believe and hasn't practiced much and Anderson has been nursing a sore ankle but practicing lately. Scrimmage this Sunday at Sioux Falls. Quote
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