BobcatAttack.com - For Fans of Ohio University Sports

Welcome Guest!
Create an Account

site search

where to watch

about us

advertise with us

help

BobcatAttack.com Message Board

Ohio Basketball

Topic: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Topic: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Author

Message

Obc2
General User

Member Since: 11/8/2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Post Count: 596

Status: Offline

So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/28/2019 2:50:15 PM

I've been tied up at work and with child's wedding past month, I haven't been able to see team with my own eyes...mainly relying on Twitter, game threads here and box scores.

What have you seen? Any feedback greatly appreciated.

(Headed out of country in 4 days for R&R but I'll be sure to check thread when I get occasional WiFi)

berniebobcat
General User

Member Since: 11/23/2010
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Post Count: 283

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/28/2019 4:51:03 PM

I too have only seen a few games but the 3 returning players (not including Murrell who is injured) have carried the team. Dartis� return is a pleasant surprise and Preston has developed into an elite point guard. VanderPlas is improved as well. Of the newcomers, McDay has looked good. Okbonda has played many minutes but hasn�t stepped up as a scorer or rebounder. Roderick and Price have just returned and, if we are to be any good, they will have to contribute significantly. Also Miles Brown, when he returns, will have to become an adequate replacement for Preston for us to surprise everyone including ourselves and have a great year. I would predict that Foster will see increased playing time since he is looking more comfortable and has been rebounding well.

We have all struggled to find out when injured players will return so we can see how they fit in. At the risk of making a too-early observation, this looks like a well-coached team. When you consider how short a period of time they have been together, the performance thus far has been remarkable.

Last Edited: 11/28/2019 4:54:04 PM by berniebobcat

OhioCatFan
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 14,158

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/28/2019 9:11:59 PM

Good analysis, David.

For the record, I�m writing this response from SLO.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA

"It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right."

Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org

berniebobcat
General User

Member Since: 11/23/2010
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Post Count: 283

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/28/2019 10:30:47 PM

Wished we could get together OhioCat. Unfortunately we�re in Portland for the holiday.

greencat
General User

Member Since: 3/12/2005
Post Count: 2,232

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/30/2019 9:09:21 AM

How are the guys who left doing? (except Carter who has his own thread)

You know, and this applies to all schools, too many kids get out their "Jump to Conclusions" mat and bolt straight to the transfer portal when a new coach is coming in without hearing him out.

Obc2
General User

Member Since: 11/8/2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Post Count: 596

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/30/2019 8:36:28 PM

Saw the Detroit highlights and looked like all Preston and Dartis. With some BVP.

Andrew Ruck
General User

Member Since: 12/22/2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,861

Status: Offline

RE: So what do we know about the '19-'20 newbies?

Posted: 11/30/2019 8:42:44 PM

greencat wrote:

How are the guys who left doing? (except Carter who has his own thread)

Kirk has to sit out a year as a D1 transfer.

Torey James at Cape Fear CC as best I can tell has had some injury troubles as he either plays a full game or plays 0-1 minutes. When in, he has done quite well averaging 18.1 PPG in just 16 minutes per game.

Antonio Cowart has not played at Mississippi College for some reason.

Andrew Ruck
B.B.A. 2003

Showing Replies:	1 - 7 of 7 Posts
Jump to Page:	1

View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics

There are 368 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com

366 Guests
2 Registered Users:
	Victory, Jeff McKinney

There are no other users looking at this page.