March Madness Thread

[nate33]

The thing I like most about Robinson is how hard he works during every game. That guy tried his best to establish deep post position on every single possession. It must suck to have to guard a guy like that. He never gives you a break.

[doclinkin]

The thing I like most about Robinson is how hard he works during every game. That guy tried his best to establish deep post position on every single possession. It must suck to have to guard a guy like that. He never gives you a break.

And kept it going all year long without let-up. Compare with MKG for instance who occasionally disappeared from games. Okay maybe Kentucky could better afford an off game from any one player, and this was part of their unselfish supastar season, that he'd take a backseat and defer to teammates in games when his talent wasn't as critical. But that goes both ways, it's not like anyone was tripleteaming MKG all year.

Let me correct myself though, this doesn't have to be about MKG vs TRob for the number two spot.

I just appreciate the effort put in by our hometown boy, and it seems to me it bodes well for his ability to continue to improve at the next level. In the NBA he'll face bigger opposition, true, up to now what he's done has been enough to be effective in the low post. Given his attitude and energy level I like his chances to make adjustments. And the flashes of a face-up game, his speed, his solid and crisp pick and roll attack, and his low-post frenzy in rebounding, these all look like they'll translate. Whatever the ping pong balls determine, I'd be proud as all get out to cheer for a player who gives us that kind of energy night in, night out, year after year. I suspect he'll work hard in the offseason to continue to add to his game. He destroyed the LeBron camp. Wait 'til he has a pro contract and access to the IMG academy/Attack Athletics, Idan Ravin, etc. I'd bet you'll see him add a few wrinkles.

Is he the final piece in a championship? Clearly no. But every championship squad requires reliable rebounding, and the energy/attitude to keep focused during a long regular season. I'm proud of his effort this game, he managed to outboard and outshoot the number one overall pick, and but for a few moments of brainlock by teammates nearly managed to carry his squad to the national title with only one other next-level teammate. Imagine if Kentucky had him instead of Terror Jones out there. Kansas ain't coming back from 21 down then...

[closg00]

When matched against NBA PF's and defenses spread-out a bit more, I think Robinson will be fine. Robinson will be a PF in the Patrick Petersen mold with even more strength.

[FAH1223]

The thing I like most about Robinson is how hard he works during every game. That guy tried his best to establish deep post position on every single possession. It must suck to have to guard a guy like that. He never gives you a break.

And kept it going all year long without let-up. Compare with MKG for instance who occasionally disappeared from games. Okay maybe Kentucky could better afford an off game from any one player, and this was part of their unselfish supastar season, that he'd take a backseat and defer to teammates in games when his talent wasn't as critical. But that goes both ways, it's not like anyone was tripleteaming MKG all year.

Let me correct myself though, this doesn't have to be about MKG vs TRob for the number two spot.

I just appreciate the effort put in by our hometown boy, and it seems to me it bodes well for his ability to continue to improve at the next level. In the NBA he'll face bigger opposition, true, up to now what he's done has been enough to be effective in the low post. Given his attitude and energy level I like his chances to make adjustments. And the flashes of a face-up game, his speed, his solid and crisp pick and roll attack, and his low-post frenzy in rebounding, these all look like they'll translate. Whatever the ping pong balls determine, I'd be proud as all get out to cheer for a player who gives us that kind of energy night in, night out, year after year. I suspect he'll work hard in the offseason to continue to add to his game. He destroyed the LeBron camp. Wait 'til he has a pro contract and access to the IMG academy/Attack Athletics, Idan Ravin, etc. I'd bet you'll see him add a few wrinkles.

Is he the final piece in a championship? Clearly no. But every championship squad requires reliable rebounding, and the energy/attitude to keep focused during a long regular season. I'm proud of his effort this game, he managed to outboard and outshoot the number one overall pick, and but for a few moments of brainlock by teammates nearly managed to carry his squad to the national title with only one other next-level teammate. Imagine if Kentucky had him instead of Terror Jones out there. Kansas ain't coming back from 21 down then...

Excellent post.