Quote Originally Posted by Gooddawg View Post
Can Sheppard defend the post? He isn't far from 240 now. I seriously consider playing him now. We have zero size and presence in post. Mcree is a 3 playing the 4. Kyser is a 4 playing the 5 and we have no 5. Really could have used Gibby for games like this. Edwards was our best post defender and player tonight. I think Mcree may have to become the 6th man and slide Kyser over and start Edwards. White is not even close to ready as I feared after watching him play a few games. He needs to play some but has a long way to go.
I think we're missing Massey's bulk/athleticism more than Gibby. I'm not sure Branden is ready. But he has the frame to carry 250 comfortably. McCree is more of a finesse guy and we need him on the floor for scoring purposes. But, you're right, Edwards was much more effective than White against Long. Long was awesome tonight. Have to give him his due.