Fair Expectations for Brownell?
by DrB on Apr 13, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
in Clemson Basketball
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PrintWith Brownell being hired at CU today and confirming that two of his assistants, big man coach Mike Winiecki and manager Lucas McKay, will definitely be joining him, what do you expect out of the Tigers in 2010-2011?
His top assistant, and best recruiter (it appears) Billy Donlon will end up the next Wright State head coach.
He stated today that he runs a very multiple defense, varying from tight man/man to 2-3 and 1-3-1 zones, and runs a motion offense like we currently run, just better, though strictly half-court. Clemson ran mostly man/man and our usual zone press under OP so I don't see a big adjustment for our current players schemewise.
We lose Trevor Booker and 15ppg with 8-9 rebounds per game, and at the moment I doubt Devin Booker will leave. OP was the reason Devin wanted to go. Whether Thornton re-signs is irrelevant for next season expectation-wise in my opinion. If a few players pick up their game, and whomever steps in at the 4 puts up a respectable number (8ppg, 5-7 reb) then we should be fine.
I would say that 20 wins is not unreasonable given Brownell's track record along with the ACC losing several marquee players (Delaney, Scheyer, Vasquez, etc.) from higher-finishing teams. 9-7 in the ACC is possible, which means a NCAA berth as well.
What say you?
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I would be pissed if we took a step back.
Booker was good when he wanted to be, but rarely wanted it badly enough. Let’s see what a new coach can get out of most of the same parts. The NIT would be very disappointing, but I’m not expecting a top 4 ACC tourney seed either.
I think we should be better than last year.
Devin, Jennings, and Johnson are the future of this team, and if they can all turn it up a notch and realize their potential then we could be a top 20 team easy. The question is if Brownell can get the most out of these players.
There is something in these Hills!
Right now still just a possibility
NCAA would have to opt out of their TV deal first, wait for that to happen.
I don’t believe in reasonable expectations, I’m an Indians fan. Meanwhile apparently Brad Stevens says this is a very good hire to which I say, “Why don’t you twist that knife in my heart one more time Brad?”
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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I'm already a fan after 1 press conference
Because of 1 sentence - " I’m not sure what style we are going to play……I have to spend time with these kids and find out what their strenghts are"
REALLY ???? OP had 1 system.. and when it didnt work he was LOST. He also played 1 style and only taught his kids how to play in that ONE style.
Brownell has aleady said he wants a lot of different kinds of players so that we can be flexible and make in game adjustments. OP didnt make a single in game adjustment in 7 years. It’s good to have you on board Brad !!!!!
Need to unteach bad habits
I agree that the schemes won’t change too much. I like the fact that he will throw multiple looks on defense. I think that’s important nowadays.
I think the hard part for Clemson is going to unlearning bad habits. Our guys have been taught to make lackadaisical cuts, set weak screens, and play one-on-one with the shot clock winding down. They need to forget all of that and start learning how to play hard nosed team basketball.
Did you notice the not to subtle dig at OP ?
Brad said — I am going to have to teach these kids how to run an offense. Clearly, he watched some tape and saw.. no screening, no flow, no cuts. I agree 100%, the 7 coming back are going to have to re-learn how to play under a disciplined coach.
I wonder if BB is going to do anything with Bobo ? The kid is 7’2" with some skills around the rim and apparently OP either completely whiffed on the recruiting of the kid.. or if the fact that he didn’t “fit in” kept him on the pine for 2 years.
I bet he uses Bobo
Everything I’ve read say that he likes to slow it down and run half court offense. Bobo can do that.
I’m glad to hear that Young thinks everyone will be back (http://audio.tigernet.com/10/basketball/young-041210.WMA). It sounds like he got the teams respect quickly. Now BB needs to get Thorton back. All the video I’ve seen of the kid is very impressive.
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