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Post by VT Karen on Apr 16, 2024 2:43:53 GMT -5
This is actually something I was thinking about, whether Ottmar would have had a chance at the starting spot over Thimm and Sakanoko. Thimm had him beaten on general depth, but he also is kind of carried by the absolutely massive upside that is his serve. Sakanoko similarly brings an upside in his offensive production, but with liabilities, especially as a passer. I don't remember much from Ottmar, but I do remember him not having any large liabilities or upsides, so to say. A solid all rounder that maybe could have sealed the gaps left by Spyros, rather than leave them and try to cover up by throwing a new upside at opposing teams. It's hard to say but I don't think so. I believe fans would've seen Ottmar more if he was pushing for playing time. Plus, both Louis and Thiim have grown a lot since Spyros went down. Now it's a matter of consistency.
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Post by cosmo on Apr 16, 2024 3:13:45 GMT -5
This is actually something I was thinking about, whether Ottmar would have had a chance at the starting spot over Thimm and Sakanoko. Thimm had him beaten on general depth, but he also is kind of carried by the absolutely massive upside that is his serve. Sakanoko similarly brings an upside in his offensive production, but with liabilities, especially as a passer. I don't remember much from Ottmar, but I do remember him not having any large liabilities or upsides, so to say. A solid all rounder that maybe could have sealed the gaps left by Spyros, rather than leave them and try to cover up by throwing a new upside at opposing teams. It's hard to say but I don't think so. I believe fans would've seen Ottmar more if he was pushing for playing time. Plus, both Louis and Thiim have grown a lot since Spyros went down. Now it's a matter of consistency. I guess my train of thought was both Sakanoko and Thimm pushed for playing time by having aspects to their game the current starters didn't already have going for them, Thimm's serve being the obvious example. Ottmar had nothing like that going for him, so he wasn't fighting against a starter for playing time. But if he's say, an even 80% (the actual number is probably way different) of what Spyros can bring to the table in all aspects of the game, could he maybe be a better choice than Sakanoko, who is like 95% of the offense, but 60% of the floor defense? No means to push against the the starters, but in their absence the one who could most comfortably step into the role with the least necessary adjustment for the team.
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Post by 808empath on Apr 16, 2024 4:42:32 GMT -5
Wf44 didn't start off on the right foot either. I had them blocked for a while till their posting of things changed to a more positive one. I’ll take your word for it but if someone is going to redeem themselves and do better, I think they should get the benefit of the doubt wahinefakefan has yet to do that. I unblocked wf44, cause the posts are different. Wf is incoherent all of the time and rambles a lot and is an online bully to student athletes.
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Post by 808empath on Apr 16, 2024 4:46:36 GMT -5
I feel like Ottmar could've provided a little more depth if 1 of the two in Thiim or Sakanoko faltered. But then again who knows what's going on in coaches head. As he has an all-american backup setter on the bench. Kevin could have changed things up a bit in setting and maybe given a little more in the senior leadership. 🤷🏻♂️ but I'm a nobody and a spectator of the sport so what do I know.
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Post by babybacksets on Apr 16, 2024 6:25:18 GMT -5
I feel like Ottmar could've provided a little more depth if 1 of the two in Thiim or Sakanoko faltered. But then again who knows what's going on in coaches head. As he has an all-american backup setter on the bench. Kevin could have changed things up a bit in setting and maybe given a little more in the senior leadership. 🤷🏻♂️ but I'm a nobody and a spectator of the sport so what do I know. Idk, you and others have expressed as much regarding Kauling. I get the whole “grab him now before your opponent does” aspect of bringing on transfers but the season is basically over and Kauling didn’t even get a shot unlike other transfers in the past (Akana, Presho, etc). I don’t know i just feel like there’s more to Kauling not starting than just “Tread sets the team to a higher hitting percentage”. Like he’s ahead of Buchanan and even Austin has had more opportunities to set than Kauling. Whatever the reason is, Charlie has years to have Tread run the show, just seems weird to not have some experience on the court when it could make a difference. At least to develop them simultaneously so one is eventually your best foot forward and a solid plan B, considering neither of these setters were in charge of things last season. How many setters, Hawaii or otherwise, have had a similar trajectory for a top 5 program in their first year? Basically being the show runner despite there being another solid option?
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Post by ManapuaSurprise on Apr 17, 2024 18:50:44 GMT -5
Congrats to Tread, G, & Louis
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Post by VT Karen on Apr 17, 2024 23:14:18 GMT -5
Congrats to G, Tread, and Louis!
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Post by vballfreak808 on Apr 18, 2024 15:01:12 GMT -5
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Post by medusa on Apr 18, 2024 16:23:27 GMT -5
Is Chad G good for tonight match?
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Post by cosmo on Apr 18, 2024 16:38:28 GMT -5
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Post by italianmattd on Apr 18, 2024 17:56:15 GMT -5
Interesting use of words... maybe one of the last wars at home? of the season? I don't think he's transferring... I mean, he's right after Voss on the depth chart.
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Post by kahusancali on Apr 18, 2024 19:42:35 GMT -5
Is Chad G good for tonight match? I don’t think he’s 100 percent but comes in to sub when Sakanoko or Thim is struggling,
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Post by cosmo on Apr 18, 2024 19:52:48 GMT -5
Interesting use of words... maybe one of the last wars at home? of the season? I don't think he's transferring... I mean, he's right after Voss on the depth chart. It's a little funny because the 2 are opposites on transfer possibilities. Kurt won't struggle for playing time, but could transfer if he wants to play closer to home. Keoni is already home, but could transfer if he wants to play his senior season as a starting outside and not just a serving specialist.
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Post by 808empath on Apr 18, 2024 20:13:38 GMT -5
Interesting use of words... maybe one of the last wars at home? of the season? I don't think he's transferring... I mean, he's right after Voss on the depth chart. It's a little funny because the 2 are opposites on transfer possibilities. Kurt won't struggle for playing time, but could transfer if he wants to play closer to home. Keoni is already home, but could transfer if he wants to play his senior season as a starting outside and not just a serving specialist. Idk about either of them transferring, they both get NILs from a credit union and I think Thiim just wants to play in front of family. I also like to think that Nusterer likes it here. Unless there's a transfer middle that could impact his playing time. 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by kahusancali on Apr 18, 2024 20:46:18 GMT -5
It's a little funny because the 2 are opposites on transfer possibilities. Kurt won't struggle for playing time, but could transfer if he wants to play closer to home. Keoni is already home, but could transfer if he wants to play his senior season as a starting outside and not just a serving specialist. Idk about either of them transferring, they both get NILs from a credit union and I think Thiim just wants to play in front of family. I also like to think that Nusterer likes it here. Unless there's a transfer middle that could impact his playing time. 🤷🏻♂️ Homesick? Closest school to his hometown is ball state?
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