UW hoop blog
Well, UW so far is 4-0 against less than stellar competition. This team has unbelievable potential, however. They are a well balanced team with size, speed, outside shooting, and role players. What is going to hurt this team more than anything this year is their lack of experience.
Center, PF, and SF
So far out of the gates, Pondexter and Hawes have lived up to their hype. Having a 7-0 makes the whole team different, including allowing Brockman to be more versatile. Pondexter can shoot, rebound, and run the floor...and he's a freshman people. If UW can keep him and Hawes together for next year, look out. Wait until we get Joel Smith back as well here at SF. Nelson also looks like he can pass, shoot, and be a durable SF
Shoot Gaurd and Point Gaurd
Appleby and Dentmon have shown no slowing down in 2006, however, their turnovers have got to be reduced. The biggest problem with these two guys is they can both shoot the lights out, but their dribbling skills are not that hot. Oliver looks like he might be a solid gaurd for the future, but if we want to go far in the tournament, it will be on the shoulders of our big men and effective gaurd play out of Dentmon and Appleby. Not sure how much of a factor Burmeister will be this year, but if the 2 starters get in foul trouble, where do we go?
There are a lot of questions still remaining about this team, but the potential is incredible. We are really looking forward to seeing them against some real competition soon.
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