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Temnessee staff obviously became aware of this recently, which is why you saw the OV from Harris scheduled, and a couple other offers go out within 24 hours of each other.
 
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cncchris33 said:
Temnessee staff obviously became aware of this recently, which is why you saw the OV from Harris scheduled, and a couple other offers go out within 24 hours of each other.
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As a number of us said months ago. It was a mistake slow playing Harris until now.
 
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BruinVol said:
As a number of us said months ago. It was a mistake slow playing Harris until now.
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Hindsight is 20/20. If we landed Simons, it would have been a big "who cares?" that we slow played Harris. It was a calculated risk, and we still may end up with Harris.

In either case, the fate of our 18-19 season doesn't hinge on the decision of either player.
 
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cncchris33 said:
Hindsight is 20/20. If we landed Simons, it would have been a big "who cares?" that we slow played Harris. It was a calculated risk, and we still may end up with Harris.

In either case, the fate of our 18-19 season doesn't hinge on the decision of either player.
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Good post. Hard to be critical without knowing how the staff feels about Harris and their chances with him.

I always felt like we should recruit as if we had both spots though.
 
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BruinVol said:
Quickness along with ability to keep the ball in front is more important than height imo
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True, but I bet a guy like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would eat his lunch because he's 7 inches taller and probably every bit as quick. That's the type of guy he'd have trouble guarding. I think we would have to consider going zone in a case like that, or give up an open look to the wing/corner if we had to double on the drive.
 
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cncchris33 said:
True, but I bet a guy like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would eat his lunch because he's 7 inches taller and probably every bit as quick. That's the type of guy he'd have trouble guarding. I think we would have to consider going zone in a case like that, or give up an open look to the wing/corner if we had to double on the drive.
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Your just don't see PGs backing smaller guys into the lane much anymore. I am sure it happens but stopping G-A from driving the ball is the priority imo
 
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BruinVol said:
Your just don't see PGs backing smaller guys into the lane much anymore. I am sure it happens but stopping G-A from driving the ball is the priority imo
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I agree. I just think a guy like SGA is every bit as quick as Harris. And obviously if he gets near the rim, no way is Harris contesting his shot. He could also pull up from 5 feet and shoot over him with ease. The height advantage doesn't have to solely come into play with his back to the basket.
 
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cncchris33 said:
I agree. I just think a guy like SGA is every bit as quick as Harris. And obviously if he gets near the rim, no way is Harris contesting his shot. He could also pull up from 5 feet and shoot over him with ease. The height advantage doesn't have to solely come into play with his back to the basket.
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SGA is just a badass against anyone. Not sure anyone can shut him down when he is on his game
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
How much zone did Oklahoma play? LSU? Florida?
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Bad choice for a first post since Saturday, but look at how they fared, too. LSU didn’t get a taste of post season, Oklahoma should’ve been in the nit, and Florida underachieved. It can work, but it won’t work consistently.
 
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Dallasbowlin said:
Bad choice for a first post since Saturday, but look at how they fared, too. LSU didn’t get a taste of post season, Oklahoma should’ve been in the nit, and Florida underachieved. It can work, but it won’t work consistently.
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False, it can definitely work consistently, plenty of examples. The opposite to your stance that I would ask with the examples you gave is where would Oklahoma have been without Young? LSU without Waters? And Florida without Chiozza?
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
False, it can definitely work consistently, plenty of examples. The opposite to your stance that I would ask with the examples you gave is where would Oklahoma have been without Young? LSU without Waters? And Florida without Chiozza?
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You can make the argument ou would be better off with out young. He’s a hell of a talent, but he hurt them at times. The other two, definitely worse. But can you go deep doing it? None of those teams are still in. Which, neither is Tennessee.
 
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Dallasbowlin said:
You can make the argument ou would be better off with out young. He’s a hell of a talent, but he hurt them at times. The other two, definitely worse. But can you go deep doing it? None of those teams are still in. Which, neither is Tennessee.
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well considering OU was 11-20 last year without Young...

Plenty of short PG’s have been consistently good in CBB
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
well considering OU was 11-20 last year without Young...

Plenty of short PG’s have been consistently good in CBB
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Yeah they have, but you know as much as I do that it doesn’t mean the same will happen for Harris. Especially with coach not playing a lot of zone in his career.
 
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