10 games in, 10 points of discussion

[VolFreakJosh]

I slightly disagree. He can and probably should be our #2 option to score, but that doesn’t mean he needs to force shots and play out of control. Rick even said as much in his post-game conference after Louisville. He said Ament had a better game because he let the game flow to him rather than trying to pressure himself into making something happen.

None of our other guards are a threat to drop 20-30 like Ament if he gets hot, and Estrella still isn’t healthy enough to be a #2 scoring option.

It likely won’t happen but I think Ament staying another year under Barnes would help elevate his game and boost his confidence.

He’s got the right build to be an impact player at the next level.

Mentally he needs to be tougher.

 

[walkenvol]

If Carey could somehow develop a mid range game, watch out.

If Carey could make free throws, watch out.

 

[cncchris33]

There ain't nothing lite about Carey. (I get your point though)

More than fair

 

[cncchris33]

If Carey could make free throws, watch out.

Seriously. He is gonna shoot a lot of them. 50% won't cut it. He's leaving a lot of points on the line.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Seriously. He is gonna shoot a lot of them. 50% won't cut it. He's leaving a lot of points on the line.

You know he has a fundamentally good stroke. His problem at the line is nothing more than a lack of focus and concentration on EVERY foul shot. It's obvious when he rushes the process. When he decides that every FT should be shot like it is the last one he'll ever shoot, his percentage will slowly drift up. Going through the entire process with every shot in practice will get it done. I am certain he has an extremely high number he is supposed to shoot every day on his time in order to keep getting huge minutes and primary offensive sets.

 

[Skooter]

Seriously. He is gonna shoot a lot of them. 50% won't cut it. He's leaving a lot of points on the line.

I’m surprised Barnes hasn’t helped him change form. Maybe too difficult to do in season but it’s really tough to be consistent with his hips and feet turned toward bench the way he does. Ball has no choice but to have some side spin coming off his hand.