I watched all three games and my impressions were
1. Brian Williams = Definitely the most improved player. He played a good inside game and seems to have really stepped up his moves to the basket. Chism may have some competition for minutes.
2. tyler Smith = a beast. no other way to put it. SEC player of the year.
3. Bobby Maze = The point guard we have been missing. Good moves, great ball handling, good shot, but the most impressive defense. Did anyone else see him guarding Josh Tabb on the perimiter? He was great.
4. Scotty Hopson = Good wide open dunker. If attitude can win a game we are National champions. I am afraid Pearl has his hands full with this kid.
5. Jurick = Came off a little lazy last night. Yeah it was hot, yeah it was for fun, but he gave off the impression he did not want to be there.
6. Daniel West = I don't want to say anything negative about West. I will say I hope he was having an off night. Nothing impressive.
7. woolridge = Didn't make it maybe Wednesday.
8. Tatum = got hot hit several 3's. Definitely a scorer.
Basically we are loaded. It will be interesting to see the starting line up come November. As of now I would have to say
Smith
Williams/ Chism
Tatum
Maze
Prince
All american or not, the best thing for Hopson is to earn his starting spot. Hopefully we didnt promise him a starting position if he would sign.
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