Howland and a 3 guard lineup

[woozman]

I heard an interview with Ben Howland (Bo Bounds, maybe) and Daniels was one of the 3-4 players that he mentioned stood out in workouts, FWIW.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Could

be. I'm not sure they translates to him being a starter next year, though.

If he is, my expectations of winning 20+ games just dropped.

 

[fishwater99]

He's not a pure 3 point shooter, imo..

 

[57stratdawg]

Here's Paul Jones on the subject:

"Newman, Thomas, Sword, Daniels, Ware".

When asked about Daniels starting over Kasongo: "...hearing Howland speak on Daniels, I could see him having the edge. Kasongo isn't your typical JUCO recruit, he'll have 4 years to play 3".

 

[KurtRambis4]

I guess

I'm just of the opinion that he isn't even in the top 5 best players on our team, and my opinion holds about as much weight as this Jones guy I guess.

 

[tcdog70]

Once FTF dribbles he should never shoot outside. He is purely a spot shooter. Catch and release. He can jump with good height so if he cleans up his mechanics and only takes spot catch and shoot jumpers he has nice potential to be a Bruce Bowen type. Sit on the corners and drain threes. I am loving our lineup for next year right now. Need to fix the Ndoye spot though unless Howland can magically transform the baby giraffe into Mutumbo.

Exactly, most shooters should have their dribble when they shoot. Then a ball fake will have to be honored. Plus they would tend to be squared up. I said this last year and Blamed Ray for not Coaching this into Fred. but I got blasted by the Ray lovers. Fred suffered from Ray not having a clue.

 

[engie]

I heard an interview with Ben Howland (Bo Bounds, maybe) and Daniels was one of the 3-4 players that he mentioned stood out in workouts, FWIW.

He was a practice All-American last year too...

I agree that Daniels has a nice skill set that is seen in glimpses between lapses and all-out timidity. Even if he's a day 1 starter, he's going to have to earn my trust back after making me look like an idiot when the bright lights came on and he had to play in front of 200 people last year...

 

[121Josey]

I heard an interview with Ben Howland (Bo Bounds, maybe) and Daniels was one of the 3-4 players that he mentioned stood out in workouts, FWIW.

3 or 4 out of 10? What is a new coach supposed to say?

If he comes out and says that he sees All-SEC potential next year, then maybe I give him the benefit of the doubt that he really did stand out. But I don't think he's elevated his game to the next level in 5 weeks.