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[Rufus]

Agree with GB31 and Leo. Oguama has seen his minutes diminish since JR became eligible. And Jamille is a much more physical presence with more offense to offer than he. And Aziz w/ Vik has been clumsy in the few times they both were in at the same time. And Leo is correct that CJ allows the offense to run a bit smoother even when his shot isn't falling. So If I had my rathers, I'd rather CJ be out there if healthy but if he can't because of his hamstring then SL along with Newman needs to take on the role of mentoring these young points guards.

[D.A.H.]

the kid (CJ) has just been snakebit - unfortunately, the hamstring will probably be an issue for the rest of the season.

[leo from jersey]

Right now this team needs the court leadership of CJ. I believe his hamstring has bothered his shooting, but he does the team things which wins games. In other words, CJ is a basketball player and not just a shooter. he has been well coached in the fundamentals both at Iowa and UK.

[GoBearcats31]

I hope for CJ and Aziz that their injuries do not continue to linger throughout the season, however I can't help but think we could potentially be a more consistent team without having two more players to "force" into the rotation. That may not be the most popular point of view but we haven't seen any type of synchronicity from Millers normal rotation and we are just one game away from conference play.

I do wonder how the frontcourt shakes out. I think both Reynolds and Bandaogo on top of Lakhin and Oguama could get crowded. So if Bandaogo is out a bit longer, Reynolds can shine.

[Rufus]

I hope for CJ and Aziz that their injuries do not continue to linger throughout the season, however I can't help but think we could potentially be a more consistent team without having two more players to "force" into the rotation. That may not be the most popular point of view but we haven't seen any type of synchronicity from Millers normal rotation and we are just one game away from conference play.

[Bearcat93]

No matter where the players came from, they are
coached, right? The 2006 roster had Connor Barwin and a transfer from Xavier (New Orleans) along with no portal. By all accounts,, Wes has more talent. What Cronin had was a defensive philosophy that worked. I think we all can agree that Wes is still looking for one.

[bearcatbret]

A quick glance at Cronin’s first 2 full seasons shows 6 Q1 victories-there may be more, but I stopped counting.

Cronin stepped into the Big East and had problems. However, he still had Huggin's recruits. Be careful of apples and oranges.

[Bearcat93]

A quick glance at Cronin’s first 2 full seasons shows 6 Q1 victories-there may be more, but I stopped counting.

[GoBearcats31]

Keegan Nicokson presumably tweeting from the radio show:

Wes Miller tells @Dan_Hoard and @tnel33 that Simas Lukošius has been full go in practice the past few days.

Aziz Bandaogo hasn’t touched the practice floor lately with his back issue.

CJ Fredrick may have re-aggravated his hamstring issue against Stetson. #Bearcats

[Pharmfam]

No different than during the first few years of Mick's tenure.

This is true. Patience is a virtue.

[swilsonsp4]

The drum beat around Wes Miller’s performance seems to be picking up.

No different than during the first few years of Mick's tenure.

[Bearcat93]

The drum beat around Wes Miller’s performance seems to be picking up.

[Rufus]

And one guard will drop 35 on us.

No it will be some obscure player who comes off the bench and just torches us because were focused on the two others who lead the team normally.

[GoBearcats31]

UC preview https://gobearcats.com/news/2023/12/...le-friday.aspx

[Bearcat93]

And one guard will drop 35 on us.