I have been a lurker of this and the old forum but have been reluctant to join because others here know so much more about the game than I do. However, this team deserves our support and since we can't go to the games it seems like a good time to sign up.
Of all the things that impressed me about last night's game I think that one of the most encouraging was the play of Taj Eaddy. His ball handling and quickness really stood out, whether it was to draw defenders and then dish off or to work his way in for a shot like that last fall-away which was a thing of beauty. There is a lot to like about this team but I love the energy of Taj's game.
I could never be a basketball coach because I wouldn't have the patience to leave a player like Max in when he misses a point blank shot or commits a foolish turnover. But then he makes a huge 3 and a monumental steal and slam. I'm not savvy enough to recognize and appreciate all the things that he does on defense but he seems to be gaining confidence and I think that Coach Enfield deserves a lot of credit for the way that Max's game is developing.
Nice to see Drew bounce back after a couple of sluggish games. I read somewhere about the calmness that he and the other transfers bring to the team and I think that is a big reason that this team seems to play better down the stretch. When it comes to calm and steady players though it doesn't seem to get any better than Evan. He is so consistent that I think that I take his contributions for granted. What a blessing it is to have a player of his caliber on this team. After losing Rak and "Big O" last year I never thought that our interior game could improve but I think it has. What would happen if last year's team played this year's? F.O.