Caleb
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Caleb needs more time on the floor.
He was good defensively and rebounding, but his shot was off last night (like everyone else).
Still, he should play more.
He was good defensively and rebounding, but his shot was off last night (like everyone else).
Still, he should play more.
Mulcahy earned his minutes (and more).
I just said this in the Young or mulcahey thread. I didn’t see him do anything wrong but Pike did speak to him at one point. Sat for a long time then played last minute to cover the 3’s. I think he’ll get his minutes.
I think Mulcahy’s play was the most encouraging thing from last night.
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Caleb should be close to leading the team in minutes every night imo. I'm not high on young as a lot here are. I think his best asset is his defense when he's locked in, his best role in energy guy off the bench for 15 mins a night.
Geo- 30
Caleb- 30
Mulcahy- 21
Ron- 30
Yeboah- 20
Myles- 24
Shaq C- 15
Young- 15
Mathis- 15
Duke/Kiss- DNP more often than not
By the time the calendar turns I think we see young playing less and mulcahy playing more
Geo- 30
Caleb- 30
Mulcahy- 21
Ron- 30
Yeboah- 20
Myles- 24
Shaq C- 15
Young- 15
Mathis- 15
Duke/Kiss- DNP more often than not
By the time the calendar turns I think we see young playing less and mulcahy playing more
Caleb seemed lost last night. However, I think he's the best natural shooter on the team. Lots of guys had so-so games last night, but I think they'll all reach the level we saw them play at last year. Mulcahy and Yeboah earned more PT imo based on last night. The team will get it together, but it may take a few games.
I like Harper's shots though. Very low percentage of poor quality looks. He plays in control, same with Caleb. Mathis has the worst shot selection.
Very encouraged by Paul. Early on last year, Caleb looked like it was his 1st time touching a basketball. It was truly scary and look where he ended up. To me, Paul is starting at or above Caleb's current level.
Very encouraged by Paul. Early on last year, Caleb looked like it was his 1st time touching a basketball. It was truly scary and look where he ended up. To me, Paul is starting at or above Caleb's current level.
Caleb, did something that pissed off Pike like I have never seen. He grabbed him when he was taking him out and held him close as he was chewing him out. Pike made a big mistake. He sat Caleb for the last 13 or so minutes until the last possession and put him in for defense. He let Young stay in when he was totally out of control , then took him out, and put him right back in, over Caleb and Paul. Pike is adjusting to this roster with a lot of interchangeable parts and it will take time , but sitting Caleb was ridiculous and stupid and his coaching the last 12 minutes was atrocious. I love Pike and almost all of his coaching and who he plays in crunch time and adjustments he makes. Yesterday was not his finest hour and one of the worst coached games in his 4th year. Caleb will be a stud for us this year , but he cannot do it on the bench.
Caleb's game was "off" last night. Pike made the decision on limiting his minutes as the game progressed based on how he was playing in that game. Do not read into this moving forward. The fact that he started the game shows what they think of his "big picture" potential.
On the other hand, Mulcahy "earned" his (more than expected, to some) minutes.
Watch the game replay, and you will see and understand.
On the other hand, Mulcahy "earned" his (more than expected, to some) minutes.
Watch the game replay, and you will see and understand.
His reputation at Texas was of a ball hog. He needs to slow down and distribute.
I'm not sure if coach was chewing Caleb out or giving him an emphatic pep talk. We have to remember we had 4 sophs starting and confidence can sometimes come and go. Harper was struggling too... 4-11 on free throws and he's a good FT shooter. Coach is trying to gets us tougher and confident. He loves it when a player shows a little swagger.
Caleb was good in his role last year which was not playing starting minutes...that does not mean he is ready to take on the task of playing 30 minutes, doesnt mean he will not eventually but he will have to earn those minutes. I trust Pike for he may be seeing things we dont see
Two reasons:
1. He sat a year and needs to get his legs back (ie control)
2. Only he and Baker could cover the quick guards