I've never before had a full section of my team that I thought might be the best in it's world.  Right now my Juniata squad has a frontcourt that may be the best in Phelan D3 (Wisconsin, Stout and Wabash are also quite good; if I missed anybody else I apologize).  Anyway, I don't begin to fancy that this is the best frontcourt in any world.  Phelan has a fairly small population of human coaches; I'm sure somebody somewhere has put together a MUCH more potent group of guys.  I can certainly imagine a better frontcourt, and I've had a few better frontcourt PLAYERS on other teams in the past, so there is obviously significant room for improvement.  A lot of the strength is just in depth.  Anyway, kinda just bragging about them but also want to see what other great frontcourts coaches have put together.

starting SF: Robert Rothermel - good shooter, adequate defender
starting PF/1st backup SF: Martin Walton - was better last year when I didn't need him to put in the SF minutes
starting C: John Lee - this guy was great as a sophomore and now dominant as a junior and is one of the best 2-way players I've had; unfortunately, he doesn't have much room left to grow
1st backup C&PF/2nd backup SF: Robert Maheu - he lacks the physical gifts of the starters but has the talent to make up for it with a huge REB/BLK/LP combo; currently Juniata's 4th all-time leading rebounder and could move up as high as #1 by the time he graduates
2nd backup C : Walter Embry - will probably be the starting C next year and push Lee to PF
3rd backup C/2nd backup PF: Aaron Lee - the real strength of a group is that a guy like Lee the younger, who has a solid all-around game and is a reasonable defender, rebounder, and scorer, has his highest depth-chart appearance in a 3rd position
also seeing a few minutes here and there and being extremely efficient in them: Donald Bullard

I always play 3 guard types with 2 post players.  I'll put my post guys (Elmhurst, Tark) up there against anyone.  Our depth is young, but our starters are as good as anyone...and fortunately with guys like that i haven't needed much out of the backups on most nights.  Over 1400 rating points, 35.6 points, 22.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 4.3 blocks, 1.8 steals, 56% from the floor, and 79% from the line

http://whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1779828

http://whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1779829

Yeah, those are some real good guys.  Gotta love Skiles' A- FT shooting with the ability he has to get to the line...

yeah that certainly doesnt hurt

I'll throw my Phelan sf/pf/c to the mix. I always sign FR with starts so my current starters will not be my actual starters. Here is what my starting sf/pf/c will look like come NT time. Great thing about this group is the SF/C's stamina. They can go 30mpg at fresh, outlasting every opposing teams starter. 

SF: http://whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1810110

What I love about John Lee (other than the obvious rebounding and scoring numbers) is that he's such an elite defender that he's getting a block per game and a steal per game while only averaging 1.1 fouls per game.  In the press.  Having a guy or 2 like that really helps prevent team fouls and opponents' free throws from becoming a big problem too often.  Also makes sure he gets as many minutes as he can stay fresh for, which so far has been 22 in spite of playing quite a bit of slowdown and his 89 stamina...

I think my overall depth is pretty tough to beat in Wooden, although I'm sure a team or three are better.

Starting C - Carl Cooks / Backup C - Steven Rogers

Starting PF - Justin Zotos / Backup PF - Derek Outlaw

Starting SF - Bo Miller / Backup SF - Jack Bolden 

I think what makes this frontcourt special is not just that they are all good, but the overall depth I have at every position.

My frontline is pretty redonk for D3. Hell, it's better than both of my D2 teams right now. LOL
http://whatifsports.com/hd/TeamProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=2233

Posted by rockafe11a on 7/1/2011 12:30:00 AM (view original):
My frontline is pretty redonk for D3. Hell, it's better than both of my D2 teams right now. LOL
http://whatifsports.com/hd/TeamProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=2233

I'd say this is the winner so far.

Good lord rock. Ridiculous

I give you, Thomas Marlar.  Just finished his Soph. season

http://www.whatifsports.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1789404

Too bad I can't show their ratings, but the Trio of Franklin, Davis and Ferrell were probably the best trio of players I have had at one time.  They occupy the first three slots on Brandeis's all time scoring leaders, 

My backcourt is crappy but my starting frontline is pretty good

SF: RIchard Nelson:
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1800975

PF: Kevin Skiles:
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1757130

C: Jonathan Ashby
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?tid=3868&pid=1757129

My backups aren't great but are decent. (Two freshman)

SF: Ryan Hoxie:
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1886792

PF: Walter Davis
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1886793

C: Bill Myhre:
http://wisjournal.com/hd/PlayerProfile/Ratings.aspx?tid=0&pid=1800976

4green. opera mini instead of firefox. works much better and allows you to add info if using a phone. roc..great team, surprised you lost a single game.