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kevin823

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After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
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Not happening.
 
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Shaudylo

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Plenty of wings in basketball that are capable of playing PG because of their handle .

But it’s more than being able to handle the ball. Running a team and getting a feel for each teammate that is required of a PG is a different story . He’s capable of doing it for stretches but I doubt we ever see it .
 
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uk78_rivals88018

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It is not just ball handling that makes a point guard. How does he see the court, can he see the play before it happens, is he reacting quickly, can he sustain a tight defense and not lose intensity and focus when exhausted, and on and on. Some of these qualities is why many Freshman point guards struggle early on. Freshman are busy thinking and learning and so I definitely expect that Mintz is the most likely starter early in the season.
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
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Askew runs the point from day 1...with Mintz getting more minutes than people think ...PG position is in good shape
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
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He is not rated the #4 player because of his pg ability. Could he do it in a pinch, I am guessing he could . I feel strongly that his true value to the team is at the 2 or 3 position.
 
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wldctky said:
Askew runs the point from day 1...with Mintz getting more minutes than people think ...PG position is in good shape
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Well, I mean most people think Mintz will start at PG so I doubt he gets more time than people think.

But a lineup that the OP suggested of Boston/Clarke/Brooks/Jackson/Sarr would be an awful use of good talent. You’d have one good and 2 ok outside shooters, so defenses would pack it in the paint and make it impossible for Clarke to drive, thereby basically neutralizing his best asset. It would give Sarr no room to maneuver and it would give the defense the rebounding advantage.

That’s a big ol’ NOPE from me.
 
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Mintz well be the PG early IMO, just due to his experience... Though he hasn't played in over year, i still think he starts from Day 1...Then, Askew as the season progresses. Everyone else will be very interchangeable.
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
Click to expand...
Lol no
 
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docholiday51

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Boston can play all 5 positions at the same time,and sell popcorn during media timeouts and that's the bottom line, cause caineintally said so
 
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jrpross said:
Well, I mean most people think Mintz will start at PG so I doubt he gets more time than people think.

But a lineup that the OP suggested of Boston/Clarke/Brooks/Jackson/Sarr would be an awful use of good talent. You’d have one good and 2 ok outside shooters, so defenses would pack it in the paint and make it impossible for Clarke to drive, thereby basically neutralizing his best asset. It would give Sarr no room to maneuver and it would give the defense the rebounding advantage.

That’s a big ol’ NOPE from me.
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no clue who you have been listening to...but most people I have talked to and many posts I have read consider Mintz a guy to fill a roster spot.....I have watched him play I know better, he will get serious minutes
 
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Doc4UK!

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If Cal thought Boston would be at PG he would have never brought on Mintz. In my mind Mine Mintz came here to be our starting PG and he will do very well in that role. Will likely split time with Askew but at the end of the year he will be playing 30 minutes a game at PG
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
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No
 
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bucsrule8872

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I think Mintz will start at PG and if anyone knocks him out of that spot it will be Askew. Askew will really have to bring it if he wants to take that spot, which is good. Competition is a good thing on a roster.

Mintz brings two things that this team will need: experience and defensive effort. That is why I think he starts.

Askew and Mintz will both get minutes regardless of which one starts. Both can play off the ball as well. I expect both to get starter minutes, along with Clarke, Boston, Brooks, and Sarr. Jackson and Ware fight for minutes behind Brooks and Sarr. Allen and Fletcher fight for mop up minutes on the wing. That’s my prediction.
 
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Op you do have a great point lol, but I do think Boston makes more plays without the basketball.
He’s a hell of a rebounder, nobody brings that up. His handle reminds me of Fox, if you really evaluate his high school games and not just these videos of them working out or YouTube highlights. You’ll see that he’s does a lot more that meets the eye, but he gets beat on defense at times.
That’s why I think Mintz will be starting pg because he can shut down the opposing pg.
Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
Mark it down!
 
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Listening to recruiting podcast they said several times he ran the offense in high school at times so he’s capable. But if you have him at point he’s not going to be able to use be the scorer we need and run offense at same time. Another problem with that lineup is teams can pack it in Jackson and Brooks are not expected to be good outside shooters. The offense would be much better with Askew or Mintz being shooters and setting the offense. Not to mention better on defense because as much as I like Clarke he’s going to beat off the dribble a lot, I’m sure Boston would guarding pgs and Jackson might as well.
 
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Stuntman68 said:
Listening to recruiting podcast they said several times he ran the offense in high school at times so he’s capable. But if you have him at point he’s not going to be able to use be the scorer we need and run offense at same time. Another problem with that lineup is teams can pack it in Jackson and Brooks are not expected to be good outside shooters. The offense would be much better with Askew or Mintz being shooters and setting the offense. Not to mention better on defense because as much as I like Clarke he’s going to beat off the dribble a lot, I’m sure Boston would guarding pgs and Jackson might as well.
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LOL what? I think you are confused or somehting
 
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caneintally

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o_O I mean he CAN play pg as can Clarke but Neither will play a minute at it . Askew and Mintz are the PG. Clarke and Boston and Allen will be the SG and SF with Fletcher maybe play a minute here or there at the 3 as well.

I suspect to start the year it will be

Mintz
Clarke
Boston
Brooks
Sarr

And by SEC Askew takes the starting spot from Mintz . Jackson will be one of the 3 best players on the team but he will never start IMO .
 
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kevin823 said:
After watching workout vids of askew, clarke and boston I think Boston has the ball handling skills to play PG and will probably start due to askew jot being ready. Mintz may start at PG which will allow BJ to play 2G his natural position but I think right now its 60/40 that BJ starts at PG. i really only see two lineup options. I like Clarke better at SF than I do 2G so maybe the 2nd lineup is better for that reason....but I think PG isnout only true weakness...which is why i think Cal will toy with idea of playing BJ there.

2 Possible lineups:
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Jackson
Sarr

or

Mintz
Boston
Clarke
Brooks
Sarr
Click to expand...


FALSE. He will play the same as Brandon Ingram, they have the same type game.
 
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westerncat

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Askew will be the starting PG as Cal will want to get him some game experience early against weaker teams.
 
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We can have Boston, Clark, Allen, Jackson and Sarr. Big strong lineup.
 
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