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Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by GatorPlanet, Jul 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM.

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  1. Jul 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM #21
    GatorPlanet

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    CTG is very New School in his analytics, but quite Old School in sticking with his starting 5. Haugh got considerably more minutes than Chinyelu this past season, but Chins always got the start. Continuity matters, and the approach produced a national championship.
    Granted, Chinyelu's foul trouble had something to do with the minutes, but this is what we saw even in games in which he had no foul troubles.
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM #22
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    At this moment, I agree that Chinyelu starts. But I wouldn't be shocked if The Handyman wins the job, especially if he can get a few more shots to go down (and a lot more free throws). There's a whole summer to go.
    Both players have their strengths and weaknesses. Chinyelu is a great defender, has a soft shooting touch at the rim, and a better free-thrower than Handlogten.
    Handlogten is a better rebounder and passer.
    Both guys block or alter shots.
    Both guys are great at screening out their guy to open a clear lane to the hoop for the guards (something we never saw under Mike White, but which is a staple under CTG).
    After an offensive rebound, Chins can get us a bucket close to the rim. Handles can get us a quick pass for an open 3.
    I love that we have two centers that would start for any other team in the SEC.
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM #23
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    In his presser a few weeks ago. Said Haugh will start at the 3, probably play 10-12 minutes there, but spend the bulk of his time at the 4.
     
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    Haugh got more minutes because he and Condon were our best combo on both ends according to the data, so we ended up playing them together that the final five or so. The two of them split the 40 at the 4, then played another 5-8 minutes together. Hard to predict just yet how that will play out this year. I would personally love to see us steal some minutes in the two center lineup. But you would need the right mix of guys. I think Chinyelu is athletic enough that he would have no problem defending the 4. Offensively, it’s trickier. Lee can be such an iso heavy player that he need space in the paint to operate, and Fland already has some issues finishing around size. Will be fun to see them try out some different combos along the way.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM #25
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    Neither Chins nor Hands could play in the last five minutes of a contested game. They would be targeted to foul and miss the subsequent free throws. Tommy was reliable (80%). Condo was shaky (61%) but can do better... he was 71% the previous season, and I think he's got good enough form to get back to that or better.
    I think CTG will experiment early with BIG lineups, including Chins and Handles together, just to see what happens. Lots of good pieces to work with here.
    Fland and Lee both need to get stronger, and they acknowledge that. I'm not sure Lee has the frame to put on much more muscle, but I think Fland can get to 190, which is what he's said he's going for. In one of his own videos, he's talking to one of the staff about the need to finish stronger and through contact.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM #26
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    I would be vey surprised to see Chins and Handles on the floor together. I would expect Haugh and Condon to get the full 40 minutes at the 4 unless Mikic earns some playing time at the 4.
     
  7. Jul 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM #27
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    That surprises me as it leaves about 30 minutes for the Brown's and Ingram at that position. I would expect Condon, Haugh and Chinyelu to get around 90 minutes in total, and Handlogten to get another 20 minutes. That would leave only 10 more minutes at the 3-5.
     
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