Props to Prather

[UFGator05]

He determines how far we go in the tourney IMO.

When we lost Yeguette vs Arky, I felt like we instantly became shell-shocked and lost our mojo. Now that Billy D has had some time to game plan the team around an athletic Prather, I think we've become even better. No disrespect to Yeguette and I wish we still had him healthy, but Prather gives us more options on offense and can jump out of the roof. Depth is maybe more of an issue, but Prather can ball and I can't wait to see this team roll right into March Madness with him fitting right into this team's game plan

[GatorPlanet]

Prather brings a different set of skills to the game, but Yeguete is still clearly the better defender and rebounder. The guy shuts bigger guys down and then steals the rebound from them.

The good news is, when WY returns we'll be able to sit Pat and Erik at the same time and still have quality athletes on the floor.

[madgator]

Casey has really took on the "hustling psycho role on defense." on offense, he has learned to take the opportunities that the defense gives him.


considering that he is freakishly long and athletic these are both roles that suit him very well and he has learned how to get it done on each.

he doesn't necessarily determine our success. but he will certainly be a valuable asset in factoring into the equation.


now if only he could develop a dependable shot from beyond the arc.....