Our frontcourt is a mess

[DaveChapelle]

Washington got pushed around by midmajor bigs all night, struggled to get out on shooters, and didn't do anything on offense aside from finish a few point blank bunnies our guards gave him.

Tyson gave us nothing on either end of the floor. He looked slow and weak against a midmajor.

Withers had a tremendous first half, and then he turned back into old Withers in the 2nd half with the drives to nowhere and failing to get back on defense.

Lubin at least was consistently hustling and physical, but his height issue was obvious the whole game.

Our portal misses loom large as we look towards the real frontcourts we have on our schedule. These guys would all be backups on good Carolina teams. I think we need to really consider playing more small ball and going to a full court press.

 

[notashelbyfan]

Washington got pushed around by midmajor bigs all night, struggled to get out on shooters, and didn't do anything on offense aside from finish a few point blank bunnies our guards gave him.

Tyson gave us nothing on either end of the floor. He looked slow and weak against a midmajor.

Withers had a tremendous first half, and then he turned back into old Withers in the 2nd half with the drives to nowhere and failing to get back on defense.

Lubin at least was consistently hustling and physical, but his height issue was obvious the whole game.

Our portal misses loom large as we look towards the real frontcourts we have on our schedule. These guys would all be backups on good Carolina teams. I think we need to really consider playing more small ball and going to a full court press.

As I said 3 months ago we are a firm bubble team in March if Withers as our 5.

 

[CarolinaMagic]

The basketball program is a mess. A lot of losing is coming. You can bury your head in the sand but its coming. A ton of empty seats tonight for a home opener. We got backups at best in the portal and our high school recruiting is not Carolina like.

 

[sctarheel30]

A lot of valid points made by all posts above and hard to believe it’s being said about UNC basketball

 

[heels05champs]

Two exhibitions and one game into the year and I’m pretty concerned about Tyson and what he can bring to this team. Other than making the occasional 3 point shot, what will he bring?

 

[OldSchoo01]

Washington got pushed around by midmajor bigs all night, struggled to get out on shooters, and didn't do anything on offense aside from finish a few point blank bunnies our guards gave him.

Tyson gave us nothing on either end of the floor. He looked slow and weak against a midmajor.

Withers had a tremendous first half, and then he turned back into old Withers in the 2nd half with the drives to nowhere and failing to get back on defense.

Lubin at least was consistently hustling and physical, but his height issue was obvious the whole game.

Our portal misses loom large as we look towards the real frontcourts we have on our schedule. These guys would all be backups on good Carolina teams. I think we need to really consider playing more small ball and going to a full court press.

Agree....think Powell and Jackson should get Tysons minutes too. Find some time for Brown as well.

 

[dtodd4475]

Name from the long ago past. Dawson Garcia had 30 points and 8 boards, on 11 - 14 shooting, 4 - 5 from 3land, 4 - 4 free throws tonight.

 

[JimmyinVA]

these attacks on tyson are premature. brady manek struggled early in the year after his transfer, but later in the season hit his stride and led us to the final four.

 

[gary-7]

Washington got pushed around by midmajor bigs all night, struggled to get out on shooters, and didn't do anything on offense aside from finish a few point blank bunnies our guards gave him.

Tyson gave us nothing on either end of the floor. He looked slow and weak against a midmajor.

Withers had a tremendous first half, and then he turned back into old Withers in the 2nd half with the drives to nowhere and failing to get back on defense.

Lubin at least was consistently hustling and physical, but his height issue was obvious the whole game.

Our portal misses loom large as we look towards the real frontcourts we have on our schedule. These guys would all be backups on good Carolina teams. I think we need to really consider playing more small ball and going to a full court press.

YGTBFKM with this thread.

 

[DaveChapelle]

these attacks on tyson are premature. brady manek struggled early in the year after his transfer, but later in the season hit his stride and led us to the final four.

Brady Manek's first 5 games as a Tar Heel:

20 points, 5 rebs vs Loyola
14 points, 8 rebs vs Brown
17 points, 8 rebs vs CoC
6 points, 4 rebs vs Purdue
24 points, 3 rebs vs Tennessee

 

[Tarheelsman71]

Brady Manek's first 5 games as a Tar Heel:

20 points, 5 rebs vs Loyola
14 points, 8 rebs vs Brown
17 points, 8 rebs vs CoC
6 points, 4 rebs vs Purdue
24 points, 3 rebs vs Tennessee

Wish Tyson would start "struggling" like Manek.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Early on Withers has struggled guarding Adams, and Lubin has gotten owned by Dickinson. Washington has at least been solid on Dickinson.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Lubin can't guard any of Kansas' 3 big men, and he fumbles the ball when he tries to rebound.

 

[dtodd4475]

Lubin can't guard any of Kansas' 3 big men, and he fumbles the ball when he tries to rebound.

Well, that changed. He was the strongest force on our roster in the paint. Hurt when he followed out.

 

[tarwhiz]

Well, that changed. He was the strongest force on our roster in the paint. Hurt when he followed out.

Lubin is a very productive backup big. High IQ, active and tough. He gives us a mobile cutter and offensive rebounder. He keeps his hands high and has nice length despite being only 6'8".
Something needs to happen to unleash Jalen Washington. He really looks healthy and now I think he needs a boost of confidence from his head coach to look for his perimeter offense. He has become a one trick pony through first two games only rolling to the basket. At times he doesn't even face the basket. I think he and Lubin can make a nice 1-2 punch at the 5 spot once JWash opens his game up.
Them maybe D bag will shut his pie hole some

 

[DaveChapelle]

Hawaii outrebounded UNC by 13.

Withers had 1 rebound. Lubin had 2 rebounds. That's just ridiculous. RJ Davis, the smallest guy on the court managed to grab 3 rebound himself. Our big men must play a lot better.

 

[DaveChapelle]

All our bigs are getting embarrassed in the first half against Dayton

 

[Mrs.Jeans15]

Lmao...if they had decent guard play they would be better.

Big man play always starts with guard play.

All our Bigs do is set picks now.

That's why no one wants to come here.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Lmao...if they had decent guard play they would be better.

Big man play always starts with guard play.

All our Bigs do is set picks now.

That's why no one wants to come here.

You're delusional. Our bigs struggle to grab rebounds, passes, and loose balls.

These bigs are backup big men on every other Carolina team in your life.

 

[TarHeelFanJ]

Petition to start Drake Powell at the 4 📝

 

[DaveChapelle]

Petition to start Drake Powell at the 4 📝

Signed

 

[Heelicious]

Signed

Me too

 

[Mrs.Jeans15]

You're delusional. Our bigs struggle to grab rebounds, passes, and loose balls.

These bigs are backup big men on every other Carolina team in your life.

Yet without Jalen Washington's play we lose.last night...lol

Who is delusional.

When your guards play well the game is easier for your bigs.

Please save your emotional ignorant post.

 

[heels05champs]

Petition to start Drake Powell at the 4 📝

Signed. Needs to happen asap.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Washington starting the Auburn game like he has money on Auburn.

Props to Lubin for showing up tonight.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Washington and Withers both need to lose their starting spots.

 

[GoNtheDistance]

We won’t ever be very good with Washington and Withers playing big minutes together.

 

[UNCHUSKER]

Washington and Withers both need to lose their starting spots.

I can’t believe either one of them are starters at UNC. Washington is a weakling. Withers has zero basketball IQ. Hubert didn’t think he needed to upgrade at either position? Really?

 

[notashelbyfan]

We are a firm bubble team come late February with those 2 as our starting bags!

 

[DaveChapelle]

I can’t believe either one of them are starters at UNC. Washington is a weakling. Withers has zero basketball IQ. Hubert didn’t think he needed to upgrade at either position? Really?

Oh he definitely did. Our NIL simply couldn't afford anyone good. Just like it can't afford any 5 star recruits in the current senior class.

Next year's roster is going to struggle to make the tournament.

 

[DaveChapelle]

2 points and 2 rebounds from Washington tonight.

 

[Assasin3200]

Not sure going to last place Louisville, last place Vandy and Georgia tech to build our front court has been wise.

 

[DaveChapelle]

Not sure going to last place Louisville, last place Vandy and Georgia tech to build our front court has been wise.

We couldn't afford anyone better. Our NIL is doodoo. It's not just basketball that it's hurting.