I’ve been struggling trying to figure out why the Grizzlies have been mired in mediocrity these last couple of seasons. I have my own ideas and the most rationale theory I can come up with is player development. That may be an easy cop out but if you look at the last couple of years the only current Griz player who has progressed from a skills perspective is Josh Bannon. If you look at our current roster Brandon Whitney still is not a threat from deep. Vasquez was supposed to be the next coming but his minutes are limited and his shot lacks confidence. Mac Anderson, and I love his fight and attitude but he commits a foul for every 4 minutes he’s on the floor. Lionel Martin seems to disappear for long stretches and has not developed into the shot maker he was touted to be.
The BSC does not have the luxury of getting 4 or 5 star recruits. Therefore we have to look for young players who have the potential to get better, players that can be coached up. Unfortunately it’s not an exact science but our current coaching staff is not able to recognize those raw recruits who have the potential to take it to the next level.
There is one freshman on our roster I think may be able to develop into an outstanding player and that’s Jaxon Nap. But unless he gets playing time and is really coached up I could see him leaving after next year. If we lose or even split these next two games I would be in favor of getting him 30 minutes a game. Baptism under fire so to speak. The only way to get better is in actual game speed and not scrimmage time.
The BSC does not have the luxury of getting 4 or 5 star recruits. Therefore we have to look for young players who have the potential to get better, players that can be coached up. Unfortunately it’s not an exact science but our current coaching staff is not able to recognize those raw recruits who have the potential to take it to the next level.
There is one freshman on our roster I think may be able to develop into an outstanding player and that’s Jaxon Nap. But unless he gets playing time and is really coached up I could see him leaving after next year. If we lose or even split these next two games I would be in favor of getting him 30 minutes a game. Baptism under fire so to speak. The only way to get better is in actual game speed and not scrimmage time.