At this point his quickness defensively, especially laterally, is a major liability. It's something the coaches obviously already know but the film from that Arkansas game is ugly.
He's young and he'll figure it out as he gets stronger and improves his explosiveness ... and more importantly he and the coaches figure out what he can/can't handle .... but as of right now, he can be a major liability on the floor on both ends (if he's playing the 1). We don't have another player that you can say that about.
Parker and Bone's minutes will continue to go up. More natural 1's and both can defend quicker players. Mostella is gonna get his minutes. Bowden will get a steady stream of minutes b/c his upside is HUGE. Turner's minutes should go down.
Put Turner in the game, see if he heats up. If not, play him for a few then sit him.
JMHO. Love this team. Go Vols.
He's young and he'll figure it out as he gets stronger and improves his explosiveness ... and more importantly he and the coaches figure out what he can/can't handle .... but as of right now, he can be a major liability on the floor on both ends (if he's playing the 1). We don't have another player that you can say that about.
Parker and Bone's minutes will continue to go up. More natural 1's and both can defend quicker players. Mostella is gonna get his minutes. Bowden will get a steady stream of minutes b/c his upside is HUGE. Turner's minutes should go down.
Put Turner in the game, see if he heats up. If not, play him for a few then sit him.
JMHO. Love this team. Go Vols.
