Both of you have good points. This year was an over achieving year for the team. I mean throughout the season I began to realize that we just are not that good. We don't shoot the ball well and really have no depth. Regardless of how bad Fisher can look sometimes and how awful he looked last night, We wouldn't have won half the games we did without him. I mean I agree with both of you, he was our team and our go to guy, but yes I know its frustrating to watch when he is launching shots from the perimeter surrounded by 3 guys. Bottom line was this year we didnt have the talent we had in years passed. This is what i think we need for next year and this is my evaluation on the team...
Charron Fisher: Great Scorer, loves to shoot, makes good reads at times, turnover prone, loves the ball in his hands. Too much one on one, a lot of forced shots to win consistenlty on a nighty basis. Losing him will hurt, but it could lead to other players stepping up and making us a more balanced team in the future.
Tyrone Lewis: He continued to impress. Best athlete on the team by far. Needs to work on jumper and become more consistent. Is going to be the go to guy next year. Intensity is always high and he is very energetic.
Benson Egemonye: Inconsistency was the word for benson. He would have games ith 20 and 12 and then have games with 2 and 3. Needs to learn to stay out of foul trouble and continue to get stronger and develop more of a low post move. Has the height and passion to become a great MAAC player. Needs to continue to work hard and want the ball in his hands.
Bilal Benn ( The Guy from Villanova)- He is also very athletic and has a great jumper. He loves to take the ball to the rim and would be our best defender next year. Will be looking to prove to not only Niagara fans but to everyone back at Villanova for lack of minutes. Great player coming out of high school obviously by getting signed by Nova. Addition next year should be key for season.
Rob Garrison: Also very like Bilal. Very Athletic and loves to drive as well. Less talented then Bilal but also has a lot of potential. Saw lack of minutes at Conneticut due to talent on their team but came to Niagara for a purpose. Could end up being a great addition and soild contributer next year. Also has great basketball IQ as I saw that when he played with Harris and Flynn in High School.
Stanley Hodge: Senior Leader. Expected more. Did improve his shot. Just didnt have the intangibles to lead the team to another MAAC tourney title. Will be missed as he was the more vocal leader on the team.
Bottom Line is: I see our projected Starting 5 like this:
Center: Benson Egemonye--6' 10"
Power Foward: ?
Small Forward: Bilal Benn-- 6' 5"
Shooting Guard: Tyrone Lewis--6'2"
Point Guard: Anthony Nelson or Rob Garrison
The point guard spot will be decided by whether or not Nelson develops more of a offensive game. He has great instincts to be our point guard but lack of offensive ability hurt the team. I would like to see us sign a big time center/ power forward right out of high school that can contribute right away. That addition would really help our team. Also maybe if we get another transfer from a big time progam that transfers before the deadline that would make him eligible to play next season. Our Bench players would be Gordon, Williamson, Patterson, and Edwards. Should all get better and be more productive next year. Team should be much different next year and have a much different philosophy. Predicitons are too hard to make right now as not knowing how good Benn and Garrison really are. I would like to think Mihalich woill have them all ready to go next year and be ready to prepare for the future.
