starting 5, minutes and depth

[phil]

Noticably absent from any recent discussions are complaints about Dambrot's substitution pattern. After th first 5 minutes of a game we would usually see a completely new team. Not happening any more.

The starting 5 are really playing well. They are averaging almost 30 minutes that last half dozen games. Tree played 40 minutes at OU! This is unusual for a KD team in that he usually keeps his starters under 30 minutes except for Alex. Kretzer is an important 6th man and is getting around 20 minutes. The other 5 players are usually getting single digit playing time. I think KD is going with the players that are producing. Nobody can argue that these 6 players are producing and that is why we keep winning. If Kretzer can keep hot from the 3 line, that is just the boost this team needs to keep winning.

Obviously, I would like to see the 7th throught 11th guys earn more playing time. I would love to see Chauncy play more since he is a senior and has given so much to this team through the years. However, he does not seem to be playing at full strength because of this injury. Chauncy was always great on the fast break and had great moves to the basket. This year he just seems to be relying on the 3 ball. He misses a couple of 3s and he is on the bench. Unfortunately, reminds me of Nitro from last year. Hopefully, he can heal and start earning more minutes.

The only possible downside to the greater minutes is that these players could get tired. Hopefully, we can get a big lead on Buffalo to rest the starters and get more playing time for the other players. Looking forward to the game tonight.

Go Zips!

[zippyfan34]

I want to see Jonas "the human victory cigar" at least one more time before the regular season is over. I'm counting on it Tuesday!

[Dr Z]

Noticably absent from any recent discussions are complaints about Dambrot's substitution pattern. After the first 5 minutes of a game we would usually see a completely new team. Not happening any more.

That's why people are tweeting about him being COTY.

[odhgibo]

Noticably absent from any recent discussions are complaints about Dambrot's substitution pattern. After th first 5 minutes of a game we would usually see a completely new team. Not happening any more.

He's also not as quick to yank guys for mental lapses on D.

[phil]

I think after the big minutes in Ohio our starters looked tired in Buffalo. It was time for the bench to produce and it did not happen. We need Forsyth to find a groove and take some minutes from Zeke and Tree.