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zbrent716
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From between these two (as seniors) - 

For a D3 team, running a motion offense and a zone defense, to play the 5.

Name Pos. GPA FG% FT% A SPD REB DE BLK LP PE BH P WE ST DU TOT
James Smith   2.50
80.0 60 5 80 55 95 65 1 35 20 55 80 50
Mike Thompson
2.40
75.0 50 20 90 70 85 60 20 25 40 55 75 45
2/1/2011 3:59 PM (edited)
davis
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I'd go with #2.  In the categories where #1 has the edge, he is only better by a tiny amount, whereas #2 has 15- to 20-point advantages in speed, defense, perimeter and passing.  Admittedly some of these are not crucial categories for a 5, but he is the more well-rounded player.
2/1/2011 7:35 AM
mlatsko1
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Smith starting, Thompson can backup both post positions with a zone setup and both players will get 20mpg+.  More value from Thompson as a backup.
2/1/2011 10:53 AM
tianyi7886
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take #2 zbrent and don't look back. Or actually, take #1 and let me know who #2 is and I'll pick him up. 
2/1/2011 10:56 AM
jetwildcat
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in a vacuum...i may actually go with smith if he's purely playing the 5. if he's ever playing the 4, definitely thompson.
2/1/2011 10:57 AM
uglyskunk3
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the second guy

2/1/2011 11:39 AM
zbrent716
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For those who picked Thompson, does it make any difference if I already this guy in the fold:

Name Yr. Pos. A SPD REB DE BLK LP PE BH P WE ST DU FT TOT
James Saltzman Sr. PF 65 50 60 70 40 65 35 30 15 68 70 60 B-  

Especially if you suggested playing Thompson at the 4, could Saltzman thrive as a the 3 in a 2-3, with one of Thompson/Saltzman being benched if we went 3-2?
2/1/2011 2:23 PM
davis
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I think Saltzman can play SF at D3.  I tend to run three-guard offenses so I'm not an expert on playing guys like him there, but I think he'd be fine there.
2/1/2011 3:47 PM
zbrent716
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A D2 Human with OK prestige and no other battles just jumped on Thompson, so I guess that makes the decision for me. Thanks for all of the input.
2/1/2011 6:25 PM
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