Quote Originally Posted by ShoesSwayedBlue View Post
Assuming what we think is gong to happen:

AJP gets the real point of the Ulis /Aaron talk, and it extends to the rest of the team and really, this is the first time any Cal team at UK has had such a DEPTH of talent, and in contrasting styles where opposing players strengths and weakness can really help each other.

Aaron isn't going to get picked every time down court by Ulis. But he will have to keep on top of his dribble, and PASSES[which will hopefully extend throughout the team] all practice, every practice when Tyler is on him. And of course, Aaron isn't going to simply outmuscle Tyler every time down court either. But Tyler had better get ready to be on the receiving end of some shoulders to his noggin if he lets Aaron get even with him.

And while Dakari is a fine position defender and bull strong, he's going to have to step out on Towns and Lyons because if he doesn't, those guys will drain 15 footers on him all day. But then, neither of those guys probably has much experience trying to defend a bull strong seven footer who knows what a drop step is and will merrily stick his elbow in your eye to clear you on his way to a layup and bump you under the goal is you let him get position.

Again, Lyons and Towns, especially Lyons, have some smooth moves around the goal. But how often have they had to play against guys their size or bigger who can go into low Earth orbit and send their shots sailing back over their heads like WCS and Lee can?

Oftentimes you hear about a great team that their practices are harder than games. But that could not have been the case at UK under Cal. He's rarely had more than seven or so really talented, physically mature players at one time. If what we think will happen comes to pass, he'll have two whole teams plus a couple to spare.

It's hard to imagine how much better they should be with peers, instead of walk ons half the time, guarding them or going by/through/over them in practice.
Agree with all of this. Bring back the JV team so we can get lots of playing time for these guys!