could prob use a 6'-9" ball handler/shooter/slasher more
lol. who did you have in mind. Kevin Garnett? Diaz and Moose might fit this description better. i'm assuming Moose can shoot since he's European. and Diaz doesn't have the true 7 ft size like JO and has played the 4 this year.
and Moose, like Diaz, is listed at 6'10"
From the thread on this site first discussing him:
"I think the biggest thing is his versatility," said first-year Lee coach Andrew Papaefthemiou. "He will play one through four for us. He can shoot and pass the basketball and his overall skill set is probably the best the school has ever seen."
Not saying I buy into what his coach sold, but it def establishes an idea of what the kid is. If he is indeed such a player, again, wouldn't it be better to have someone of that skill set than a fourth guy who plays a 7'er role?(also, College coaches talk about a lot of kids as being 7' are really 6-10" or 6'-11". They lie about height, it's what they do.)
I've read a few updates where they question Cortesia's defense. I'm sure Frank has taken that into consideration. Frank also mentioned that when you get into those trench wars with teams like Wisconsin, having big guy after big guy really makes a difference.
Also, I like the idea of having a guy with a European skill set at the five controlling the ball at the elbow like DOB does. In the videos I've seen, Moose can pass the ball pretty well. I think we can really move the ball around well when he's in there.
I think Moose can probably play a four to Upshaw's five. The staff also may think Upshaw isn't necessarily a four year guy, either.
