Cosmic Cowboy
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Kind of in vein with the yearly expectations thread. Which player are you most jazzed about getting to watch ballin out this year? A lot of names to throw around for me and I know most of you guys are gonna say JJ which is probably correct. What has me excited is that we have a lot sleepers on this roster that could surprise us. Our biases based on the players we've already seen are a big influencer too. I'll make a starting 5 list.
1. Justin James- Straight up athletic scorer, shooter, and playmaker. Really had a breakout year last year with somewhat limited minutes. If JJ soars so do the Pokes.
2. Hayden Dalton- Will the electrified man have put on more muscle? This guy is major energy, points, boards, and can drill the 3! He could really benefit from added depth in the paint this year.
3. Alan Herndon- At times a super frustrating player but he's shown some sweet flashes. He held down the paint with some blocks and seemed to progress as the year went on last season. He needed some more weight too. The mystery man..........if Big Al has his best year for UW this season things will be gravy.
4. Brodricks Jones- I have no idea what to expect from this guy but if he brings more D, points in the paint, and another solid rebounder the Pokes are gonna be fun to watch. Wyoming has always needed multiple big man units when we get to the NCAA tourney. I hope he fills that role.
5 Lou Adams- Lou has potential to really become a threat game in and game out. Can get to the rack but has to time it properly. He had some ups and downs. Seemed like he got in the doghouse too right? I liked Lou's game a lot when it was rollin.
Honorable mention/6th man- Andrew Moemeka- For me there are a ton of players I could put in this spot on this roster but I really am excited to hopefully see another level to Moemeka's game. Another athletic player with some serious potential. I'm excited to see Naughton for sure too, Redding, maybe Mack???, and maybe Maldonado??? However Moemeka has those tools that if used properly could really make this squad dangerous. One that runs and dunks on teams while having an athletic paint presence.
Hope all the others throw it all in my face for not putting them on this list!!! Hey it's just preseason hype/banter right?
Go POKES!!!
1. Justin James- Straight up athletic scorer, shooter, and playmaker. Really had a breakout year last year with somewhat limited minutes. If JJ soars so do the Pokes.
2. Hayden Dalton- Will the electrified man have put on more muscle? This guy is major energy, points, boards, and can drill the 3! He could really benefit from added depth in the paint this year.
3. Alan Herndon- At times a super frustrating player but he's shown some sweet flashes. He held down the paint with some blocks and seemed to progress as the year went on last season. He needed some more weight too. The mystery man..........if Big Al has his best year for UW this season things will be gravy.
4. Brodricks Jones- I have no idea what to expect from this guy but if he brings more D, points in the paint, and another solid rebounder the Pokes are gonna be fun to watch. Wyoming has always needed multiple big man units when we get to the NCAA tourney. I hope he fills that role.
5 Lou Adams- Lou has potential to really become a threat game in and game out. Can get to the rack but has to time it properly. He had some ups and downs. Seemed like he got in the doghouse too right? I liked Lou's game a lot when it was rollin.
Honorable mention/6th man- Andrew Moemeka- For me there are a ton of players I could put in this spot on this roster but I really am excited to hopefully see another level to Moemeka's game. Another athletic player with some serious potential. I'm excited to see Naughton for sure too, Redding, maybe Mack???, and maybe Maldonado??? However Moemeka has those tools that if used properly could really make this squad dangerous. One that runs and dunks on teams while having an athletic paint presence.
Hope all the others throw it all in my face for not putting them on this list!!! Hey it's just preseason hype/banter right?
Go POKES!!!