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1980VT
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Neo as point is like 2 completely different players

On a fastbreak he is a dynamic passer and can finish himself. He sees the whole court and makes great decisions. On halfcourt offense. He seems that he is indecisive with ball if he has tight man pressure. He starts backing his man down before he gets to midcourt line. He continues backing down into the offensive set or gets a high screen to rub his man into. With this we lose 5 or more seconds to run the offense. Plus the man guarding Neo can beat him up while dribbles. It’s getting to be Neo with the ball dribbling and other 4 watching / waiting or maybe the 5 setting high screen. I’m a firm believer that the most effective offense combines ball and player movement. Unfortunately, we get neither with Neo on halfcourt offense dribbling with his back to the basket. Hammonds, Pasha, and Bedford seem to initiate the halfcourt offense much smoother than Neo.
Posted: 01/09/2026 at 02:40 PM ET

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Neo as point is like 2 completely different players
1980VT 01/09/26 02:40 PM ET
We don't have good spacing. The screens and hand-offs make it hard
VAHokie89 01/10/26 04:26 PM ET
He is learning. PG for one and being "the Man" for another
Nelsonia Hokie 01/10/26 11:47 AM ET
If Neo were a polished PG he'd already have been drafted last year...
GCHokie34 01/09/26 05:11 PM ET
have you noticed growth since Nov at point?
VermontDDS 01/09/26 08:21 PM ET
Appreciate the compliment but it just comes with experience
GCHokie34 01/09/26 08:30 PM ET
Coach Boeheim sure thought he had good skills- made several comments
tallahasseehokie 01/10/26 03:50 PM ET
That is really interesting. He does seem to play to get fouled rather than
RhinoVT 01/10/26 08:59 AM ET
Yep he’s the focal point of opponents’ game plans and the “growth” you are
hokiepro 01/10/26 08:10 AM ET
in the stanford game he drove on smaller defenders and shot over them
VermontDDS 01/09/26 11:48 PM ET
I think youre spot on with your assessment of him seeking the "moment"
GCHokie34 01/10/26 12:00 AM ET
I think people understand that. What they have a hard time with
Femoyer Hokie 01/09/26 05:24 PM ET
There's not a world where this basketball team is better off without him**
GCHokie34 01/09/26 07:25 PM ET
Hopefully no one said that, but Hammond is your PG not Neo. Mike made a
VTMONEY94 01/09/26 07:37 PM ET
There's not a shadow of doubt Hammond is a better PG on 1/9/26
GCHokie34 01/09/26 07:48 PM ET
Bingo!**
TomTurkey 01/09/26 07:56 PM ET
I get that GC but some players are just better “college” players and
VTMONEY94 01/09/26 07:54 PM ET
Im sure he did...
GCHokie34 01/09/26 08:14 PM ET
Is this the first time that he's the best player on his team?
Hoke 01/10/26 11:41 AM ET
Im sure its the first time in a while
GCHokie34 01/10/26 11:46 AM ET
Great analysis GC Hokie. Biggest growth area also for Neo
DCL 01/10/26 08:56 AM ET
Thanks for the follow up and it makes sense. Just want the team to be the
VTMONEY94 01/09/26 10:52 PM ET
TJ is such a glue guy. we sorely miss him.**
Glen Allen Hokie 01/10/26 03:16 PM ET
Because he wouldn’t be here otherwise. He’s still a net positive **
Lancelot Link 01/09/26 07:16 PM ET
Exactly. Totally fine for him to work on that while at VT...
Gobbler Guru 01/09/26 05:29 PM ET
I mean...they did that
GCHokie34 01/09/26 07:48 PM ET
Part of that is because of how teams play him vs. others.
David CunninghamAdmin 01/09/26 04:59 PM ET
Of course.
Vippie1 01/09/26 06:59 PM ET
VT made Stanford pay for 38 minutes...**
GCHokie34 01/09/26 07:25 PM ET
If Neo would square up, defense would have to back up a step
1980VT 01/09/26 06:08 PM ET