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Originally Posted by MikeWaters
It's hard to win small-ball when your center sucks, and the team as a whole is slow.
Think about it. A small unathletic front line, backed by an unathletic backcourt.
As much of a disappointment and headcase as Plaisted was, he was heads and shoulders better than his backups. We really miss Collinsworth as well, with his length and rebounding and defense.
On a good team, Tavernari would be a 6th man. On a mediocre team he is the starting power forward, esp. when that mediocre team starts a terrible 5.
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I agree the loss of Plaisted was underestimated. BYU just never can seem to get enough pieces in basketball to make an exciting team.
Rose has a good offensive scheme for the most part, he just has lousy, slow players. His forwards are abysmal, except Tav can shoot a little and Abou, plays like a freshman but shows he might be able to play. Jimmer is the best player but has no support, and Emery is up and down. The power forward-center play is non-existent.
No speed, no ability inside, leaves one to pop threes from the outside and hope they fall. Not a good omen. We will lose in the NIT in the Marriott Center. So I agree. The bottom seems to be falling out on this team.