App Hoops: Observations From Both Wins

AppHoops · Unread post by **AppHoops** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:11 pm

We Want UK!

http://apphoops.com/2014/11/we-want-uk- ... ng-streak/

hapapp · Unread post by **hapapp** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 2:28 pm

I think it interesting that both our football and men's basketball teams are getting great play from to coaches sons. Obviously, we are all aware of Taylor Lamb's contributions but Frank Eaves is showing a lot of leadership for the men's basketball team. I listened to the post game interview on the Scout site and must say I was really impressed with his poise and understanding of the game. Not surprised that he is also the son of a college coach.

AppGrad78 · Unread post by **AppGrad78** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:21 pm

I couldn't understand why Eaves got so little playing time last season. Not to pile on the previous coaching staff, but the young man clearly gave us a scoring threat that we were lacking.

Goapps15 · Unread post by **Goapps15** » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:32 pm

Note:

Jacob Lawson will not be traveling with the team to Jacksonville next week. He cannot miss any more class time this semester. Just an FYI.

AppHoops · Unread post by **AppHoops** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:10 am

AppGrad78 wrote:I couldn't understand why Eaves got so little playing time last season. Not to pile on the previous coaching staff, but the young man clearly gave us a scoring threat that we were lacking.

Yea I got in a mini argument about this. Not to pile on either, but to me, it speaks volumes that Eaves was buried in the bench when he's got this ability. He didn't just improve from barley playing to 20 ppg over the course of 6 months. The coaching staff just failed to recognize his value. Pretty simple to me.

app97 · Unread post by **app97** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:08 pm

nah..coach Capel even talked about Eaves's potential several times in his first few years, especialy after big scoring efforts in a couple of games. I think that he just fits into Fox's system much better. Fox's system will reward players who hustle, play hard, and play smart. Eaves seems like a versatile slasher and shooter, who moves really well off the ball. The problem with Capel's teams is that there was not near enough moving without the ball...too much standing around. Fox obviously recognized Frank's potential in his system upon his arrival to campus. He talked about him being a potential point guard in the off-season (when discussing not having an experienced backup to Burgess because our pg recruits ended up elsewhere). I don't think there will be room for any "me first" mentality with Fox. Two players who everyone thought would be the top scorers have contributed very little (partly because of suspensions)...Tab and Lawson. It's all about fitting the system and being willing to contribute no matter when/where you are inserted. I think we got a good one (Fox)...hope we can keep him for a while.