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Here are some stats since 2017 started: 49-79 FGs (62%) 12-25 3pts (48%) 7.68 ppg 2.31 rpg His consistency and efficiency has been a huge asset for this team down the stretch. I hope he is able to keep it up and carry it into his senior year. He has earned the playing time. 62% FGs? For a guard?! Back to Top Pataskala General User Member Since: 7/8/2010 Location: At least six feet away from anybody else Post Count: 9,363 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 9:55:27 AM  As much as I hated seeing Tony go down, the past 12 games have been a blessing for next year's team. Laster, Carter, Taylor and Culver have gotten valuable PT and are really a year ahead in their development. This should make them ready to go from the start next year. We will get by. We will get by. We will get by. We will survive. Back to Top Alan Swank General User Member Since: 12/11/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 7,218 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 10:07:39 AM  I don't think it's a matter of him stepping up his game but more of a matter of getting to play. He's always had the skills (yes, he has developed them over time) but it's very hard to play effectively when you know a mistake or two will land you back on the bench for who knows how long. That said watching him play is a real joy. Back to Top Jeff McKinney Moderator Member Since: 11/12/2004 Post Count: 6,155 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 10:31:43 AM  Coach Phillips says it's because he put in the time to improve last summer. I think he has improved. Back to Top GoCats105 General User Member Since: 1/31/2006 Location: Seattle, WA Post Count: 7,442 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 11:16:36 AM  Alan Swank wrote: I don't think it's a matter of him stepping up his game but more of a matter of getting to play. He's always had the skills (yes, he has developed them over time) but it's very hard to play effectively when you know a mistake or two will land you back on the bench for who knows how long. That said watching him play is a real joy. I don't think you improve your shooting the way he has simply from getting more playing time. His shot was broke when he first got to Athens. Looks much cleaner now. Back to Top GoCats105 General User Member Since: 1/31/2006 Location: Seattle, WA Post Count: 7,442 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 11:17:14 AM  Pataskala wrote: As much as I hated seeing Tony go down, the past 12 games have been a blessing for next year's team. Laster, Carter, Taylor and Culver have gotten valuable PT and are really a year ahead in their development. This should make them ready to go from the start next year. +1 The year's not over, but next year is starting to look more and more interesting. Back to Top oldkatz General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Post Count: 1,439 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 11:48:20 AM  GoCats105 wrote: Alan Swank wrote: I don't think it's a matter of him stepping up his game but more of a matter of getting to play. He's always had the skills (yes, he has developed them over time) but it's very hard to play effectively when you know a mistake or two will land you back on the bench for who knows how long. That said watching him play is a real joy. I don't think you improve your shooting the way he has simply from getting more playing time. His shot was broke when he first got to Athens. Looks much cleaner now. IMHO, having Tommy Freeman on staff to help with shooting mechanics has to be credited. "All my inside sources tell me I have no inside sources." Salvatore "money bucks" Mafiosiano. Back to Top SBH General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 4,267 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 2/28/2017 3:06:45 PM  Interesting. Makes sense. Wonder to what extent Saul relies on him to work with players on mechanics. Back to Top Roasting Joe General User Member Since: 10/17/2015 Location: Chillicothe, OH Post Count: 59 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 3/1/2017 1:14:48 AM  oldkatz wrote: GoCats105 wrote: [QUOTE=Alan Swank] I don't think it's a matter of him stepping up his game but more of a matter of getting to play. He's always had the skills (yes, he has developed them over time) but it's very hard to play effectively when you know a mistake or two will land you back on the bench for who knows how long. That said watching him play is a real joy. I don't think you improve your shooting the way he has simply from getting more playing time. His shot was broke when he first got to Athens. Looks much cleaner now. IMHO, having Tommy Freeman on staff to help with shooting mechanics has to be credited. I hope they can fix Rodney Culver's shot this summer, it would get him more minutes on the court. Back to Top FearLeon General User Member Since: 3/12/2005 Post Count: 4,704 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 3/1/2017 8:54:22 AM  Roasting Joe wrote: oldkatz wrote: GoCats105 wrote: [QUOTE=Alan Swank] I don't think it's a matter of him stepping up his game but more of a matter of getting to play. He's always had the skills (yes, he has developed them over time) but it's very hard to play effectively when you know a mistake or two will land you back on the bench for who knows how long. That said watching him play is a real joy. I don't think you improve your shooting the way he has simply from getting more playing time. His shot was broke when he first got to Athens. Looks much cleaner now. IMHO, having Tommy Freeman on staff to help with shooting mechanics has to be credited. I hope they can fix Rodney Culver's shot this summer, it would get him more minutes on the court. We also need a bigger guy like Carter or someone coming in who can consistently hit a 12 foot jumper. Makes me appreciate the progress KVK made through the years in perfecting that shot. #BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT Back to Top Jeff McKinney Moderator Member Since: 11/12/2004 Post Count: 6,155 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 3/1/2017 9:05:22 AM  Vander Plas and Gaeri both are good with the jump shot. Carter will be too, he just has to perfect it. Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,370 Status: Offline     RE: New Year, New Mike    Posted: 3/1/2017 11:58:27 AM  Roasting Joe wrote: IMHO, having Tommy Freeman on staff to help with shooting mechanics has to be credited. I hope they can fix Rodney Culver's shot this summer, it would get him more minutes on the court. I hope this as well. He's got all the atleticism, and just needs that shot to be a little better. He's got to be a bigger part of things next year if Ohio is going to go to the next level - winning the conference. We need guys who can matchup athletically, and he has that ability in the same way Laster does. 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