UNLV transfers could make debuts for Cajuns

[J-Town Cajun]

There is only 1 ball and we have several players who would like to score: Roberson, Gradnigo, Bureau, Daigle, and Gary.

Also as many as 14 players trying to get on the court that can only take 5 at a time. Dison going down will be 1 less and maybe Wallace can still get a medical redshirt.

If Robeson can really play the point I don't think Lago will see much playing time esp. when Daigle returns.

Most teams would like a 9-10 man rotation. Even the teams like Duke, North Carolina, and the other great teams don't play 14 guys.

Coach Lee needs to find a starting line-up and identify some roles. JMO.

With the depth this team has we should play 40 minutes of hell (run and gun and really tough defense). Other teams would have a tough time keeping up. We have the athletes to do this and we have pretty good 3 point shooters when Daigle returns with Daigle, Grandnigo, Roberson, and Bureau. This can also help as we will not get into as many halfcourt offensive sets which is where we struggle.

[CajunT]

_ There is only 1 ball and we have several players who would like to score: Roberson, Gradnigo, Bureau, Daigle, and Gary.

Also as many as 14 players trying to get on the court that can only take 5 at a time. Dison going down will be 1 less and maybe Wallace can still get a medical redshirt.

If Robeson can really play the point I don't think Lago will see much playing time esp. when Daigle returns.

Most teams would like a 9-10 man rotation. Even the teams like Duke, North Carolina, and the other great teams don't play 14 guys.

Coach Lee needs to find a starting line-up and identify some roles. JMO.

With the depth this team has we should play 40 minutes of hell (run and gun and really tough defense). Other teams would have a tough time keeping up. We have the athletes to do this and we have pretty good 3 point shooters when Daigle returns with Daigle, Grandnigo, Roberson, and Bureau. This can also help as we will not get into as many halfcourt offensive sets which is where we struggle. _

Some of the kids you mentioned were getting minutes out of necessity because of injuries. You really don't need to worry about a 10 man rotation until you get past the half way point in conference. Most top programs are playing 10-12 right now. Check the box scores on line. Some of your questions will be worked out during the season. That will be Coach Lee's challenge, find the right roles and balance in minutes for the top 10-12.

I really don't care who gets the minutes or not. As long as we are getting W's, let them work it out on the court.

[J-Town Cajun]

I agree CajunT it is all about the W's!

[Parrott]

Roberson was not a McDonald's All-American out of high school in 2005. As a top 50 recruit, he was likely a finalist but was not selected to play in the game.

[CajunT]

_ Roberson was not a McDonald's All-American out of high school in 2005. As a top 50 recruit, he was likely a finalist but was not selected to play in the game. _

I stand corrected, he was top 41 Finalists for McDonalds All American game and to the TOP 50 Hoopscoup high school players.

[Parrott]

_ I stand corrected, he was top 41 Finalists for McDonalds All American game and to the TOP 50 Hoopscoup high school players. _

No worries, BJ. I know you get excited when you talk Cajun hoops.

I think Roberson will be one of the front-runners for conference newcomer of the year, especially if the Cajuns win the West. He's a special player who will make a huge difference as he gets in better game shape.

[CajunT]

_ No worries, BJ. I know you get excited when you talk Cajun hoops.

I think Roberson will be one of the front-runners for conference newcomer of the year, especially if the Cajuns win the West. He's a special player who will make a huge difference as he gets in better game shape. _

We agree it will be an interesting balancing act for Coach Lee.

[Parrott]

_ We agree it will be an interesting balancing act for Coach Lee. _

There are a lot of talented players, but only five can play at a time. They'll have to share the ball. It's going to be a challenge for coach Lee, but it would be for any coach. He has to find the right combinations and rotations.

[zephyr]

_ There are a lot of talented players, but only five can play at a time. They'll have to share the ball. It's going to be a challenge for coach Lee, but it would be for any coach. He has to find the right combinations and rotations. _

This is one of the most difficult parts of coaching. It can be a burden at times to have so many talented players that deserve playing time especially when any one of them can give you a great night. Finding the chemistry to go along with the talent is extremely tough and matching this chemistry to the proper rotations is not something I'd want to have to do.

[ULtimateCajun]

_ This is one of the most difficult parts of coaching. It can be a burden at times to have so many talented players that deserve playing time especially when any one of them can give you a great night. Finding the chemistry to go along with the talent is extremely tough and matching this chemistry to the proper rotations is not something I'd want to have to do. _

It's a good problem to have.

[RaginFan2]

_ It's a good problem to have. _

Beats the alternative!