MBB: BIG five days for Huse!
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:57 am
The next 4-5 days are going to be very big days for the Bobcat team.
1) On Wednesday the national letter of intent early signing period starts and lasts until next Wednesday it appears we have two solid commits from Montana players, and 2-3 very strong prospects for signing looking at the Cats. I have heard our priority for this period were/are #1 Sign Bobby Howard, there after the other thought process was to look at a few JC player to try to even the classes and add a few members to the existing Sophomore class (next years Juniors), we appear to be looking at bigMEN and wings at the JC level. At the high school level, point guards, and bigMEN appear to be the main targets, but also any position, for the really talented athlete. We have 3 seniors, so three scholarships available, but by the end of the season do not be surprised if another scholarship opens up. It is the normal evolution of a new team developing under a new coach.
2) Huse needs to make his redshirt choices or lack there of by Thursday (before the Utah Valley State game). I have heard from sources that Huse is really at a dilemma at what he wants to do. He has seriously considering not redshirting anyone, or going heavy into to redshirting. One thing is for sure Rush will not be redshirted. Malloy and Piepoli will essentially be playing the same role this year as a Guard / forward most likely being 9-11th player. Are they an either or situation? On the flip side the 2g/sf is one of the easier positions on the court to make the high school to D-1 transitions. Derochowski seems like a logical choice due to his lack of minutes in the exhibition games, but if you listened to Huse on last nights post game show I do not know how many times he said the phrase " I was very proud of Travis" he also complimented his hustle, rebounding and ability to change shot. I think Travis is becoming a favorite of Huse's. Travis is also, the only true wide body we have after Morris. Desin boy what a walk-on. He is a solid Big Sky conference freshman point guard. He could play this year and give us some quality solid minutes. Maybe not a world beater yet but, solid play at the most important spot in D-1 ball. There will be quite a few less talented reserve points this year in the Big Sky. Are we, though deep enough at the point to afford redshirting him? Davis is struggling learning the offence a possible red shirt? Maybe, but I highly doubt it.
3) First game against Utah Valley State. Huse said again on the Post game show that the Exhibition season has opened his eyes to some of the weaknesses and strengths of this team, and he wished he had a full week to make some changes and tweak the offence and defense systems, before facing their first D-1 team. Well coach you got 4 days. BTW I love it when a coach is willing to admit his schemes are not right and is willing to change his system to compliment the player at hand.
A lot of work for the coaches the next few days, but boy I have never been more confident that we have the guys to get the job(s) done.
1) On Wednesday the national letter of intent early signing period starts and lasts until next Wednesday it appears we have two solid commits from Montana players, and 2-3 very strong prospects for signing looking at the Cats. I have heard our priority for this period were/are #1 Sign Bobby Howard, there after the other thought process was to look at a few JC player to try to even the classes and add a few members to the existing Sophomore class (next years Juniors), we appear to be looking at bigMEN and wings at the JC level. At the high school level, point guards, and bigMEN appear to be the main targets, but also any position, for the really talented athlete. We have 3 seniors, so three scholarships available, but by the end of the season do not be surprised if another scholarship opens up. It is the normal evolution of a new team developing under a new coach.
2) Huse needs to make his redshirt choices or lack there of by Thursday (before the Utah Valley State game). I have heard from sources that Huse is really at a dilemma at what he wants to do. He has seriously considering not redshirting anyone, or going heavy into to redshirting. One thing is for sure Rush will not be redshirted. Malloy and Piepoli will essentially be playing the same role this year as a Guard / forward most likely being 9-11th player. Are they an either or situation? On the flip side the 2g/sf is one of the easier positions on the court to make the high school to D-1 transitions. Derochowski seems like a logical choice due to his lack of minutes in the exhibition games, but if you listened to Huse on last nights post game show I do not know how many times he said the phrase " I was very proud of Travis" he also complimented his hustle, rebounding and ability to change shot. I think Travis is becoming a favorite of Huse's. Travis is also, the only true wide body we have after Morris. Desin boy what a walk-on. He is a solid Big Sky conference freshman point guard. He could play this year and give us some quality solid minutes. Maybe not a world beater yet but, solid play at the most important spot in D-1 ball. There will be quite a few less talented reserve points this year in the Big Sky. Are we, though deep enough at the point to afford redshirting him? Davis is struggling learning the offence a possible red shirt? Maybe, but I highly doubt it.
3) First game against Utah Valley State. Huse said again on the Post game show that the Exhibition season has opened his eyes to some of the weaknesses and strengths of this team, and he wished he had a full week to make some changes and tweak the offence and defense systems, before facing their first D-1 team. Well coach you got 4 days. BTW I love it when a coach is willing to admit his schemes are not right and is willing to change his system to compliment the player at hand.
A lot of work for the coaches the next few days, but boy I have never been more confident that we have the guys to get the job(s) done.
