Great tough win, Hokies, I gotta ask
what does MJ Collins bring to the team? Sems to have a lot of missed layups and turn overs??
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That. I thought the steal and timeout at the 16:00 mark was crucial.
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2y
of course. 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists are good contributions. Worthy of playing.
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2y
He’d get a triple double at some point
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2y
ride MJ is annoying, IMO.
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2y
** Edited by ancient alien 2018 at 11/24/2023, 8:01:53 PM
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2y
Hopefully the ball starts going through the hoop for him
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But it needs to come at a logical time for a reset. Doing so during a 4-day tournament isn't the answer
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2y
Do you think Nickel takes his spot now as a starter? And let him spell Cattoor as needed?
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2y
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
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2y
He’s doing his best and playing within the system. He just can’t seem to get his shots to fall. It seems to me he’s got a good stroke, but things aren’t falling right now. Hope he finds his range.
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He needs to play situational roles
He is solid when a fist fight breaks out, but IMO he should not take prime PT slot.
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