What does Bender bring to the game?
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How about Ales Chan from the 2000-2002 seasons? He was pretty terrible. I actually think Bender is getting better.
I'll take Bob Huggins word for it when he said he makes good decisions and defense has improved a lot. Who would you rather have as the backup center? Routt?
Before my time.
I don't like to pile on players, and we've certainly had some not-so-skilled guys get significant minutes under Huggins, but they brought toughness, maybe being able to spread the floor as a spot up shooter, or were simply players who didn't make stupid mistakes. But damn, I just don't see Bender having any of these qualities.
I don't like to pile on players, and we've certainly had some not-so-skilled guys get significant minutes under Huggins, but they brought toughness, maybe being able to spread the floor as a spot up shooter, or were simply players who didn't make stupid mistakes. But damn, I just don't see Bender having any of these qualities.
Bender is overmatched at this level and probably should transfer down to a lower level. Had Macon not left Bender would never see the floor. He will struggle to give you 5-6 quality minutes a game
Bender is what you choose to ***** about? His play had very little to do with the outcome. Konate needs to go to the bench once in a while to rest and get coached. That alone is worth Bender's playing time
Bender has been contributing and getting better.
I think it’s time to retire you, however.
And your point is what? Bob was pissed off at Bender so he let Routt play more but he didn't exactly kill it either out there.
If any of you had seen the magic that was Tim Kearney you wouldn't be fussing. Or Matt Roadcap and his "Elbows of Stone". However, Roadcap could rebound and take players out with those elbows.
Who was the shot blocking machine Gale had in that era that couldn't throw it in the ocean? He was a big bodied 6'9" guy that swatted away anything that came near the basket, but could be counted on to miss a minimum of three open dunks a night? I remember seeing him bounce off a 300 lb. plus guy named Marco Baldi who played for St. John's, in a preseason tourney in the lane and end up at the top of the key. They looked like sumo wrestlers mixing it up down low.
Who was the shot blocking machine Gale had in that era that couldn't throw it in the ocean? He was a big bodied 6'9" guy that swatted away anything that came near the basket, but could be counted on to miss a minimum of three open dunks a night? I remember seeing him bounce off a 300 lb. plus guy named Marco Baldi who played for St. John's, in a preseason tourney in the lane and end up at the top of the key. They looked like sumo wrestlers mixing it up down low.
Coming out of h.s., Bender was known as a 3-pt. shooter. I saw him in an all-star game at Beckley and he drained 3s in pre-game warmup. WVU is trying to make him an inside player, so his 3 shooting must not be very good or we're short of size on the inside.
Have you seen him shoot? Saw him shoot a jumper from 18 feet straight on.....and missed 2 feet to the right of the rim that hit the backboard......thought they may have to stop the game and repair the damage to the backboard.......
'Dimes' Kearney was the best. Got his nickname because when he jumped a dime was the only coin you could put between the bottom of his sneaker and the court.
Paper......................you are so dadgum transparent. I know you real well now.
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Huggs had a scholarship to fill. Routt got it. Don't expect Routt to be at WVU nest year unless he is again a walk on.