Bench Gibbs. Start Adams.

[Palatine]

You read stuff like that and think have these people ever watched a season of basketball?


BTW, please identify yourself so we can be sure who you are.

 

[caw]

Best floor game, overall game, by Gibbs this year. Have to think he figures things out. He's too good a player not to eventually.

 

[Rico444]

You read stuff like that and think have these people ever watched a season of basketball?


BTW, please identify yourself so we can be sure who you are.

It's easy to post something like this after Gibbs' best game of the season. He was awesome tonight.

 

[Palatine]

It's easy to post something like this after Gibbs' best game of the season. He was awesome tonight.

Are you identifying yourself as a bench Gibbs boy?

 

[Yankees32123]

Gibbs is the reason we won tonight. So poised, and clutch.

 

[Rocktheworld]

http://the-boneyard.com/threads/jalen-needs-to-start-gibbs-to-the-bench.84461/

 

[Towney007]

Yeah I dunno. I think Gibbs has just underperformed this year, but once he settles in he could be a tremendous weapon for us. This team is still a huge work in progress.

 

[Rico444]

Are you identifying yourself as a bench Gibbs boy?

Nope, but before this game you can't say Gibbs had been playing much better than Adams. I was for playing both close to equally and riding the hot hand, taking it on a game-to-game basis. Gibbs was awesome tonight, and Adams has struggled the last few games. It's clear right now that Gibbs needs to start, but it wasn't a few games ago.

 

[MexicoHusky]

Listened to radio only. Sounds like Adams layed an egg and Gibbs carried us home. I am a play Adams more guy and Gibbs less. I didn't necessarily mean start Adams over Gibbs. Just play Adams more. Which is happening..... so I'm happy.

 

[Palatine]

Nope, but before this game you can't say Gibbs had been playing much better than Adams. I was for playing both close to equally and riding the hot hand, taking it on a game-to-game basis. Gibbs was awesome tonight, and Adams has struggled the last few games. It's clear right now that Gibbs needs to start, but it wasn't a few games ago.

Yes, I could. Because he was Huge early. Clutch in Texas. And Jalen -who I think will be great- still plays like a frosh.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

It's your typical veteran/frosh dilemma. Jalen's first conference road test. We all knew it would be an ugly game and freshmen normally do not excel in these environments. Gibbs veteran poise shone through. Doesn't mean he should start or be benched or whatever. Just have to hope the team doesn't need to rely on one player any given game.

 

[yankeewc]

Gibbs hit three 3's in first half that didn't count because of Uconn fouls. He was locked in from distance but not so much close to the hoop.

 

[mauconnfan]

Jalen has been struggling for a few games now, not much going on there but he'll be fine. Gibbs has been fine and he kind of threw some crow into some mouths tonight, good for him (Pcktnfiels)

 

[Jay-Bone]

Nobody puts Gibbs in the corner.

 

[Rico444]

Yes, I could. Because he was Huge early. Clutch in Texas. And Jalen -who I think will be great- still plays like a frosh.

Gibbs played well against terrible teams, and not so good against the good team we played. He played badly against Texas until the last few minutes, when he was great, and he was terrific tonight. Based on the results, nobody would have said Gibbs had been markedly better than Adams before the last few games. So, like I said, it's easy to praise Gibbs after a game like this. Great work, Captain Hindsight!

 

[warbler1055]

Gibbs' 3 in the last 2 minutes won the game!!!!

 

[Silk31]

Gibbs shows the ability to get into the lane but he has not been able to finish strong at the tin.

I know he has said he was working with Ollie on ways to finish over taller defenders but he needs to add the floater to his arsenal or find a way to go up stronger and draw contact (if the zebras will be so nice as to actually give him the benefit of their whistle)

 

[huskymagic]

Gibbs had a good second half and deserves praise for his poise down the stretch. Jalen has been struggling last few games. He hasn't looked good or comfortable at all on the court. He needs to regain his confidence and his handle has been shaky lately as well. I am a big Adams proponent but he needs to play better against Tulane.

 

[mauconnfan]

Gibbs shows the ability to get into the lane but he has not been able to finish strong at the tin.

I know he has said he was working with Ollie on ways to finish over taller defenders but he needs to add the floater to his arsenal or find a way to go up stronger and draw contact (if the zebras will be so nice as to actually give him the benefit of their whistle)

Agree stop and pop because he doesn't finish well at all. But he had a wonderful game overall, MVP tonight with Rodney.

 

[mauconnfan]

Gibbs had a good second half and deserves praise for his poise down the stretch. Jalen has been struggling last few games. He hasn't looked good or comfortable at all on the court. He needs to regain his confidence and his handle has been shaky lately as well. I am a big Adams proponent but he needs to play better against Tulane.

Tulane? How about Texas? Listen we need him to be better, makes Gibbs better. He will come around but he's having a tough time needs to slow down a little I think.

 

[Huskies4ever]

Agree stop and pop because he doesn't finish well at all. But he had a wonderful game overall, MVP tonight with Rodney.

Those two are the reason we won.

 

[Palatine]

Gibbs is a proven player. He has been there and acts like it at the end of games. He will get better over the course of the season (as will Adams). But ignoring his pedigree is stupid.

Jalen needs more seasoning and Ollie should be sure he gets it. He could be great by March. But he should be motivated by having to earn his minutes.

 

[MexicoHusky]

If nothing else, Gibbs will definitely be in at the end of close games for his foul shooting. I don't see that changing.

 

[InKembaITrust]

Gibbs is a proven player. He has been there and acts like it at the end of games. He will get better over the course of the season (as will Adams). But ignoring his pedigree is stupid.

Jalen needs more seasoning and Ollie should be sure he gets it. He could be great by March. But he should be motivated by having to earn his minutes.

Agreed. Jalen needs to earn his minutes. He is better on D and in transition.

If they're down by a little late in games play Jalen for exactly those 2 reasons. If they're up by a little late in games play sterling for his poise and free throw percentage.

Jalen will NOT start over sterling the entire season. Gibbs momentum is on the upward and Jalen's is on the downward. I believe we have't seen Gibbs' best self yet. This guy's gonna be key for us come March, just wait and see.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The last four minutes of the game Gibbs was controlling the rock. This was his game to put the team on his decision making shoulders. He was going to score on a basket or get fouled. He forced the issue.