Comments on: Into the offseason

By: rainbowfan

rainbowfan — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:04:01 +0000

I like the way Bobby Miles plays. Why does Gib sometimes leave someone on the bench for long periods or games ? Examples are Stokes, Miles and almost Trevor. During part of the season, he just left Stokes on the bench when he could have played him some to gain experience, confidence and to give Miah or Zane some rest.

Trevor protested and lo and behold he was back to playing after he apologized to Gib. Maybe Bobby didn’t apologize ?

By: eagle

eagle — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:43:11 +0000

Yes, Second the point on Davis Rozitis — he actually has the ability to play with Intensity — not as laid back as some seem to be assuming from other Euro Bigs we’ve had; the difference between a clean block and a foul (or five) is a little maturity and better anticipation, a little more quickness (which under UH’s Training Program, “Should” (WILL) come).

IF (‘cos a lot of basketball players ‘never’ get it’) he puts on fast muscle — not just bulk — which still could help, he’ll give A LOT of teams trouble and back up or Twin Tower with Vander real well next year — he was only a sophomore and had to overcome redshirt rust — an improvement of two to five points a game, with already good shooting skills, esp. @ the FT line can help make the difference in several games (like 20-12 versus 19-13); PLUS he WILL be tougher from battling Presumably Caleb Dressler, Christian Standhardinger AND Isaac Fotu as well as Vander EVERY DAY for PT, boards and clear shots … [Note: He won’t automatically “own” the other side of the baseline away from Vander/Christian]…

RE: Fresh Starts — Riley WAS a Fresh Start versus Larry Little; GIB IS A Fresh Start versus Dad Arnold (although i admit i initially had some doubts — pain that severe leaves a hell of an impression); Gavin Peterson “could be” a good choice (got to evaluate versus other applicants) — i wouldn’t even object to Dana shifting down to assistant because at least she seems to be able to get local recruits — BUT we got to be able to recruit and get mainland and Foreign players — Resigning ourselves to “we’re GONNA BE small and undersized” is NOT Acceptable …

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:26:33 +0000

In reply to al.

Hey Al,

It’s true that Bobby fell out of favor there a bit near the end of the season. Things might play out the way you think on that one. Then again, the team is light on proven point guards so he might get another shake there.

I don’t think Rozitis is going anywhere. 7-footers are hard to come by. Jefferson is likely staying; he could become a non-scholarship player from here on however. Jawato is fine, on scholarship, and they’re expecting him to contribute next season as a redshirt freshman. Lev was strictly a scout teamer at midseason so not much attention was paid to him. He’s got some shooting ability, will really get a chance to prove himself in the fall.

By: Brian McInnis

Brian McInnis — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:22:36 +0000

In reply to krump1_AKA_protector. The team fully expects Vander to be back, and from what he's said, finishing up and getting his degree is important to him. Obviously we won't know for sure until the fall though.

By: Warriorbacker

Warriorbacker — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:28:25 +0000

Peterson should not be in consideration, He was in charge of the offense this year and the wahine offense was woeful.

By: krump1_AKA_protector

krump1_AKA_protector — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:27:11 +0000

Had another question about the 3 early signees for next season. Who was the point recruiter for them? Was it Peterson or another coach? If Peterson succeeds Coach Dana, the players won’t need to switch to a new Offense and many will already have a year’s experience with it under their belt…just saying. Karaitiana should be ready to go and hopefully Kuehu will get herself together by then

By: krump1_AKA_protector

krump1_AKA_protector — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:20:25 +0000

Hey Brian, what is the probability that Vander returns? Will he keep us guessing and will we be kept in the dark until NEXT season starts?

By: al

al — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:23:06 +0000

brian…what’s your assesment of who goes on to other pastures?
for me, i am thinking that bobby miles is a very likely candidate to move on since he not only put himself in the doghouse at seasons’ end for some undisclosed team rule violations but his play on the court was suspect at times.

another guy to me would be davis rozitis. although a gib arnold recruit twice in his career, he just doesn’t measure up athletically. when a 7footer can’t play above the rim nor play down low with confidence then he needs to play at a lower level.

others who may move on their own could still be trevor wiseman.

garrett jejjerson did a lot of good things in the tournament, but, it may have been too little too late. if you’ve got no shot at all you are in trouble.

i am not sure where brandon jawato stands because gibber gave him rave reviews. i am assuming he is on scholie as previously reported.

and what’s the deal with orel lev? is he legit? i was beginning to wonder since the press has never given us any indication of his quality, after all he has been here since january practicing with the team.

okay. back at you. what say you brian?

By: Kendall

Kendall — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:50:45 +0000

I hope Peterson doesn’t get the job. We need a fresh start.