Yeah coming off the bench...
Nickel would be the natural addition to the starting lineup. I think Collins could replace any of Cattoor, Nickel and Pedulla depending on the situation. I'd prefer not to play Cattoor at PG if Collins replaces Pedulla but there are situations where that might be advantageous and its feasible.
More likely he simply replaces Nickel first, then Nickel comes back for Cattoor at some point. Then of course Rechsteiner replaces Pedulla.
I ***really*** would like to get Jaydon Young some minutes after the Auburn game and before conference play. I think there's more to tap into there and he could become a better offensive version of Collins as early as season end this season. Worst case scenario he gets some experience to build on when VT needs to replace Cattoor at year end.
It genuinely feels like Collins is playing for a spot on the roster going into next season. There is a young prospect behind him who does what he does plus shoots it well. There is a need right now for someone who can contribute offensively on the wing and that is only exacerbated next season with the loss of Cattoor. Best case scenario is Collins turns it around because a revolving door isn't ideal in a system. Developing those guys to play above themselves in years 3 and 4 is the most ideal outcome.
But as it stands right now, I see VT moving on and signing 2 portal wings, a 4 and wither a combo 3/4 or another post in addition to Jones and Johnson
Thread Replies (19)
Great tough win, Hokies, I gotta ask
-- skautdog
Nov 24, 2023 at 07:56 PM ET
skautdog
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11/24/23 07:56 PM ET
Remember Wabissa Bede? Sort of in that category.**
-- VToncologyNurse
Nov 24, 2023 at 09:59 PM ET
VToncologyNurse
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11/24/23 09:59 PM ET
He's usually tasked with guarding the other team's best wing player. **
-- Hokiestud
Nov 24, 2023 at 09:43 PM ET
Hokiestud
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11/24/23 09:43 PM ET
Five rebounds, three assists and four steals. **
-- YBYSAIAHokie
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:37 PM ET
YBYSAIAHokie
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11/24/23 08:37 PM ET
That. I thought the steal and timeout at the 16:00 mark was crucial.**
-- David Cunningham
Nov 25, 2023 at 12:15 AM ET
David Cunningham
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11/25/23 12:15 AM ET
He hasn’t missed a FT this year 🤔**
-- VPI63
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:29 PM ET
VPI63
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11/24/23 08:29 PM ET
I thought he played a good game except for his shooting,
-- NC Hoke
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:28 PM ET
NC Hoke
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11/24/23 08:28 PM ET
He’s quite consistent at boxing out, if Pedulla did that more
-- soflahokie
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:08 PM ET
soflahokie
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11/24/23 08:08 PM ET
Everyone is contributing at one rate or another. Continuing to
-- PhotoHokieNC
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:04 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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11/24/23 08:04 PM ET
Terrific defense, rebounding. Hope his shot begins to fall eventually.
-- ancient alien 2018
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:00 PM ET
ancient alien 2018
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11/24/23 08:00 PM ET
Had nice steals and rebounds tonight
-- VBpescador
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:00 PM ET
VBpescador
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11/24/23 08:00 PM ET
Great defense and steals …..probably 12-14 pts without scoring 💪..tough !**
-- jagerhokie
Nov 24, 2023 at 07:58 PM ET
jagerhokie
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11/24/23 07:58 PM ET
There needs to be a role change for Collins...
-- GCHokie34
Nov 24, 2023 at 07:58 PM ET
GCHokie34
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11/24/23 07:58 PM ET
What are you thinking? Coming off the bench....
-- 85vthokie_cincy
Nov 24, 2023 at 11:48 PM ET
85vthokie_cincy
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11/24/23 11:48 PM ET
Yeah coming off the bench...
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-- GCHokie34
Nov 25, 2023 at 07:38 AM ET
GCHokie34
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11/25/23 07:38 AM ET
Thx. Makes sense...**
-- 85vthokie_cincy
Nov 25, 2023 at 07:44 AM ET
85vthokie_cincy
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11/25/23 07:44 AM ET
I feel bad for Collins
-- Hokie Chief
Nov 25, 2023 at 07:41 AM ET
Hokie Chief
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11/25/23 07:41 AM ET
Yes, but he hit some clutch free throws tonight.**
-- HokieJack
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:08 PM ET
HokieJack
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11/24/23 08:08 PM ET
He needs to play situational roles
-- tallahasseehokie
Nov 24, 2023 at 08:14 PM ET
tallahasseehokie
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11/24/23 08:14 PM ET