Posted by shoe3 on 5/2/2018 10:40:00 AM (view original):
I can’t see anything that’s changed, you may have pulled the same image? I would have Hardin as my top scorer, with Casiano and Finnerty right behind him. Maybe 8-7-7 for the top 3. I would not have Denn and Berry set above 1 until they have better IQ, or they will take (and miss) way too many shots. I would also think about moving Lambert in to the starting lineup, your team could really use some passing at pg. If you promised a start to Denn, he can replace Finnerty at sg. Finnerty could be better utilized (IMO) as a bench scorer backing up both guard positions. I don’t think anyone on your team warrants more than a 0 3-pt setting, unless you are specifically trying to be a perimeter team that attracts recruits with that preference.
I’d be happy to chat with you in more detail by site mail, if you want.
whoops sorry you're right, I did indeed pull the same image.
I started Lambert last year at PG, and the only reason why I was reluctant to start him there this season is because his defense is only 24, but you are right it is useful to have his passing there so I will start him in that position. Last season he averaged 26.3 minutes across 28 games, shooting 45.4% from the field, 36.8% from 3-point range and 74% from the free throw line. He also averaged 1.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.9 turnovers, 1.0 steal, 2.3 personal fouls and 6.8 points.
Casiano started at SF last season, despite me not changing his position from PF before the deadline. But this season I've already changed it and he's now my starting SF, just ahead of Daugherty whom I redshirted last year (we have bad depth at small forward). Casiano averaged last year: 24.6 minutes, 45.8% FG, 40% FG3, 63% FT, 3.6 rebounds (1.0 offensive), 1.8 assists, 1.3 turnovers, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks, 2.1 personal fouls and 6.0 points.
As you suggested, I will change Denn's position to shooting guard and start him there and Berry will start at center (I promised them both starts and a minimum of 25 minutes playing time). I will also give Finnerty and Faust lots of the ball when they come off the bench to score (I have set Finnerty at 1+ and Faust at 2+ for 3-point attempts)
Last season I had an insane center getting tonnes of rebounds and points, and a slasher of a shooting guard with over 90 for speed and perimeter but horrendous defense, so I think I need to definitely adjust the way my team is playing a lot because both have since left as they were in their senior year. I have us set to play a high tempo game on our motion offense and if we fall 8 points or more behind to shoot tonnes of three pointers, which worked reasonably well last season, but probably won't work now.
Thank you so much for your help! I'll definitely drop you a message in site mail now so we can discuss in more detail because I'm clearly still a tad lost playing the game and probably should've had a mentor last season to begin with.