So, 1-1 in Atlantis with a 3rd game today at 3:30.
This team obviously needs time to gel, as they are making tons of unforced errors and just generally are not in sync.
That said, each individual piece is very exciting. The guards are tenacious defenders and WG and KD are fearless shooters. WG loves that Jared Harper 26 foot 3-ball. Can't wait til Allen Flanigan gets to join this group.
How about this lineup at forward: Jabari Smith (6'10"/220), Jaylin Williams (6'8"/230), Chris Moore (6'6"/240)...and then THIS guy runs with them when he's not swatting shots under the rim: Walker Kessler (7'2"/245).
And camped out low: the aforementioned Walker, along with Stretch (6'10"/245) and Dylan Cardwell (6'11"/250).
All that size out there makes me moist.
We took UConn to double OT and lost, then rebounded with a relatively easy win over Loyola-Chi. Syracuse will be another legit test today and another chance for these guys to build chemistry.
This team will make a LOT of noise in the conference this year, so get on board early.
Oh, also Bama lost to Rick Pitino's Iona squad (ranked 140 by KenPom). So, HAHA.