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Why Da Fuq doesn't Romar start the best player on the team? Why have Upshaw warm up that athletic 7 foot body then sit on the bench and get cold and stiff and sleepy watching Kemp as the ball is forced fed into him?
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Honestly, it really doesn't matter who starts. This team is so devoid of shooting ability that we're going to have a long pac12 season. Last night we out rebounded a team by 13 on the road, shot 76% from the line and still got boat raced in the second half.
Somehow dorsey didn't even seen the floor, but winters got 13 minutes.
When he gets into foul trouble early, it's GG.
Kemp Jr. still gets gassed pretty quickly.
One reason why I could see bringing Upshaw in off the bench is that you get some secondary scoring where Upshaw's first minutes in the game are after an opposing big has already got 4-5 minutes of work in the game or against a backup where Upshaw will have an even bigger skill advantage against. Given our struggles to score, it's a good way to find opportunities to get Upshaw into the game quickly with some easy looks.
Dorsey's not playing because of defense. While we desperately need his shooting ability, he's a true frosh who quite frankly doesn't play enough defense at this point. Given that this team is built off of playing strong defense, rebounding, and scoring just enough points, Dorsey's just not pulling on the same rope at this point. Not getting playing time will also get his attention in that if he wants to play, he's got to focus on playing defense.
Second, we had 4 TO's last night, 4. Dorsey getting in the game in the second half to try and spark anything offensively would be a wise move. I know winters sure as hell doesn't deserve that much clock for his defensive or shooting so far. I don't disagree dorsey is a liability, but so are a few others on the floor. Only difference is that dorsey is at least a threat from deep.
Personally, I think he should get some 1st half run in games and if he isn't playing defense, he hits the bench. But with the offensive limitations, you need to find some spots to get him some options.
I think Dorsey needs to get some minutes, but make sure Upshaw is in at the same time. The best shooter can't be glued to the bench. Put Dorsey on a 4 that can't shoot or the worst perimeter player. There are ways to hide shitty defenders. That's what coaching and scheming is for. Maybe Romar thought Cal was a bad match up.
1. I think Romar should be fired.
2. He didn't say I know basketball. He said dnc OR anyone that knows basketball.