Bearcats Have Depth At PF Spot...

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Besides Sikes (possible starter), frosh Belton is back-up PF.

Adam H can play PF when McClain plays C.

None have Williams' talent but we'll be OK.

[IKnowMoreThanYou]

Williams will certainly be missed this season on the floor for his toughness and rebounding. I agree with you that there is some depth but of those players you mentioned only Sikes (and Williams will likely see time at PF) have any Division 1 experience and even then it's only last season. I think it will bode well for the team down the line for McClain and Belton to see extended minutes this season so in the future they can be summoned and have the on court experience to succeed.

[tophat]

I don't really see Sikes as much of a pf -- he's got a jump shot, but he lacks strength, jumping ability and doesn't rebound or defend well inside. My main hope is that we can put Adam and McClain on the floor together alot with Adam playing PF. Otherwise, we've got Williamson, who's basically an undersized pf. The need for Adam and McClain to step up just got alot greater.

[Bearcat Jeff]

Hopefully another full year of strength training will really help Sikes be more competitive down low. I think he would be alright at PF if his strength has improved. Last season he played a lot of center and weight/strength wise he was simply overmatched. He would be able to draw the opponents PF out of the lane because they will have to respect his shooting ability. I look for a rotation of Adam H., McClain, Sikes, Williamson, and Belton down low. I think Adam H. will start at Center backed by McClain. Sikes at PF with Adam H. rotating back in and Belton/Williamson getting time down low as needed. Williamson is a beast on the offensive glass and if his knees are healthy could be the wild card in all of this. If our SF position evolves (Gentry, Bishop, Mitchell) look for him to play PF often. You will see much more versatility and rotating positions especially on the perimeter this season. Against power teams I think we'll see Adam, Sikes, and Williamson to start. Smaller opponents will see Adam, Williamson, and Gentry. At least that is my thoughts. Bishop's development could play into this as well.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Hopefully another full year of strength training will really help Sikes be more competitive down low. I think he would be alright at PF if his strength has improved. Last season he played a lot of center and weight/strength wise he was simply overmatched. He would be able to draw the opponents PF out of the lane because they will have to respect his shooting ability. I look for a rotation of Adam H., McClain, Sikes, Williamson, and Belton down low. I think Adam H. will start at Center backed by McClain. Sikes at PF with Adam H. rotating back in and Belton/Williamson getting time down low as needed. Williamson is a beast on the offensive glass and if his knees are healthy could be the wild card in all of this. If our SF position evolves (Gentry, Bishop, Mitchell) look for him to play PF often. You will see much more versatility and rotating positions especially on the perimeter this season. Against power teams I think we'll see Adam, Sikes, and Williamson to start. Smaller opponents will see Adam, Williamson, and Gentry. At least that is my thoughts. Bishop's development could play into this as well.

I think Bishop may see his PT double since Williams is out. He's ready at WF.

Sikes is 6-8 and 230. He led all Calif JuCo players in rebounding with 13 per game in 2006. He doesn't have Williams' talent but can play the PF spot.

[Bearcat Jeff]

I think people will be surprised with Bishop and how good he will be. This kid will be a real player by his senior year. I saw him play in a couple A.A.U. events and he outplayed players rated much higher than himself. Has good offensive game and plays within himself. Once he adjusts he will contribute immediately.

[tophat]

It appears from checking that Sikes averaged 11.3 rebounds his Sr yr in juco, not 13, which is good, but that's juco. He didn't rebound here last year. His strength will hopefully improve some, but that's only part of it. He can't jump and isn't a very good athlete, so I'm not expecting alot from him. I hope he surprises me.

If you're talking about compensating for the loss of a warrior like Mike, I have to look at getting more from Adam and McClain. McClain may be a freshman, but he's 7' tall and weighs 250 and has alot of natural ability. Yes, he'll be raw, but with Mike out, at least he's got tremendous assets to work with, which is more than I can say for the other options.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

It appears from checking that Sikes averaged 11.3 rebounds his Sr yr in juco, not 13, which is good, but that's juco. He didn't rebound here last year. His strength will hopefully improve some, but that's only part of it. He can't jump and isn't a very good athlete, so I'm not expecting alot from him. I hope he surprises me.

If you're talking about compensating for the loss of a warrior like Mike, I have to look at getting more from Adam and McClain. McClain may be a freshman, but he's 7' tall and weighs 250 and has alot of natural ability. Yes, he'll be raw, but with Mike out, at least he's got tremendous assets to work with, which is more than I can say for the other options.

Regardless, he led all Calif JuCo players in rebounding in 2006.

[thekid226]

yea bishop time will double...i mean i dont think u guys know how talented this kid is...he played one game against suppose #1 overall player in the class of 07 Michael Beasley and he outplayed him...bishop had 23 points like 5 rbs...beasley had a measly 16 pts 3 rbs....bishop is gonna surprise everybody he's the real deal trust me

[tophat]

Regardless, he led all Calif JuCo players in rebounding in 2006.

Which goes to show how much juco stats can mean. It did us alot of good last year.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Which goes to show how much juco stats can mean. It did us alot of good last year.

Sikes played out of position at C last year. He's a natural F. He played pretty well (considering he's not a C) last season.

[Raj]

I think Sikes will play well this year. He did good in the summer league but the only thing I didn't like was physically he looked the same, you can tell he didn't do any weightlifting. You can tell Vaugnh worked out but Sikes did absolutely nothing as far as muscle

[tophat]

Sikes played out of position at C last year. He's a natural F. He played pretty well (considering he's not a C) last season.

He lacks the power game of a good pf and the athleticism, quickness and ball skills that a sf needs to make plays and guard away from the hoop. What he has is a jump shot. On a good team that's the reason for his being on the floor -- as a part time role player.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

He lacks the power game of a good pf and the athleticism, quickness and ball skills that a sf needs to make plays and guard away from the hoop. What he has is a jump shot. On a good team that's the reason for his being on the floor -- as a part time role player.

He's a better F than C (no doubt). He played very well in DSL this summer.

He averaged more points and rebounds in Div I basketball last season for UC than Williams did in 2 seasons of Div I basketball for Texas.

Williams has more talent but Sikes has better numbers in Div I play.

[tophat]

He's a better F than C (no doubt). He played very well in DSL this summer.

He averaged more points and rebounds in Div I basketball last season for UC than Williams did in 2 seasons of Div I basketball for Texas.

Williams has more talent but Sikes has better numbers in Div I play.

People I've talked to said Sikes in DSL was basically the same player as we saw last year. We'll know soon enough.

How you can compare Williams' opportunities having to play behind the talent Texas had to the opportunities available on a depleted roster like our is a mystery. Are you comparing the value of Sikes to this team to Williams?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

People I've talked to said Sikes in DSL was basically the same player as we saw last year. We'll know soon enough.

How you can compare Williams' opportunities having to play behind the talent Texas had to the opportunities available on a depleted roster like our is a mystery. Are you comparing the value of Sikes to this team to Williams?

Williams had plenty of opportunities at Texas. He didn't deliver there.

[tophat]

Williams had plenty of opportunities at Texas. He didn't deliver there.

Williams was playing behind very talented players at UT. In reference to your previous post, are you comparing Williams' situation at UT to the situation Sikes had here last yr, and are you implying that Sikes' value to this team at pf was comparable to Williams?

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

Williams was playing behind very talented players at UT. In reference to your previous post, are you comparing Williams' situation at UT to the situation Sikes had here last yr, and are you implying that Sikes' value to this team at pf was comparable to Williams?

Sikes averaged 9 ppg and 5 rebs playing Div I basketball. Williams didn't.

[SLMadiCat]

Williams was playing behind very talented players at UT. In reference to your previous post, are you comparing Williams' situation at UT to the situation Sikes had here last yr, and are you implying that Sikes' value to this team at pf was comparable to Williams?

He isn't going to answer your question. He never does. But he will throw useless stats out there. I promise you that.

[Bearcat Fan Since 1958]

He isn't going to answer your question. He never does. But he will throw useless stats out there. I promise you that.

I did. Sikes has better numbers playing Div I basketball than Williams. BEast is even tougher than Big 12 competition.