KAEO Tavon Sledge
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I don't think anyone has taken particular issue with his size other than to point out that it's relatively rare that a 5'9 player is a significant contributor at the D1 level and it might be a bit more than unfair to suggest that because this guy's body type resembles that of a very effective current player whose abilities we're only beginning to appreciate that there's likely to be any correlation to their respective impact.
I'm quite confident that there is at least one blueprint for having UMass perennially contending for and advancing in the NCAA tournament that doesn't require the PG to be under 6 feet tall.
I'm quite confident that there is at least one blueprint for having UMass perennially contending for and advancing in the NCAA tournament that doesn't require the PG to be under 6 feet tall.
You know, say what you will about America, 13 bucks still gets you a hell of a lot of mice.
As I said, I'm biased in favor of waterbug point guards. Why? The simple fact is that the game of basketball rewards height. The taller you are the easier the game is. You are always shooting closer to the basket. It's simply a fact that the game is easier the taller you are. Unfortunately, increase in height usually cost in terms of speed, quickness and overall athletic ability. Why do I like waterbugs, then? Because if you are 5'9" and you make it to D1 college basketball that says a shitload about who you are. You have worked your butt off and believed in yourself when almost everyone said you couldn't do it (and they were, generally, right). The fact is that 5'9" guys playing D1 basketball DO tend to have more heart than other guys.
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Great point, because we are all seeing how far heart can take a team!
I think given the system this guy would be a good addition. Playing with/under Chaz for two years to show him the ropes could only be a good thing.
Also in the recent history, we have a really good track record of success with undersized point guards!.
I think given the system this guy would be a good addition. Playing with/under Chaz for two years to show him the ropes could only be a good thing.
Also in the recent history, we have a really good track record of success with undersized point guards!.