Comments on: Leadership http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/ Michigan Basketball News, Recruiting, and Analysis Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: michfan1 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15821 michfan1 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:01:03 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15821 With his energy, toughness, grit, and attitude, I think Novak can become a huge leader on this squad, even if he only gets 10-15 minutes per game. I don't know about you guys but I see him as the guy jumping off the bench every time theirs a break in action to give high fives and keep everybody focused. With his energy, toughness, grit, and attitude, I think Novak can become a huge leader on this squad, even if he only gets 10-15 minutes per game. I don’t know about you guys but I see him as the guy jumping off the bench every time theirs a break in action to give high fives and keep everybody focused.

]]> By: gpsimms http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15820 gpsimms Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:23:29 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15820 I agree Dylan, I think people are just overstating Merritt's effect. I love him and respect all he overcame to make the team, but I don't feel his graduation will effect anything. And for CJ's case, he made the difference for the team on the court. People are always talking about emotional impact, and they tend to overstate it. CJ was a difference maker on the court, with his tough D and hustle. Also the Pistons miss Chauncey because he was a gamer. Again, his leadership helped, but the main impact is what is done on the court. I agree Dylan, I think people are just overstating Merritt’s effect. I love him and respect all he overcame to make the team, but I don’t feel his graduation will effect anything.

And for CJ’s case, he made the difference for the team on the court. People are always talking about emotional impact, and they tend to overstate it. CJ was a difference maker on the court, with his tough D and hustle.

Also the Pistons miss Chauncey because he was a gamer. Again, his leadership helped, but the main impact is what is done on the court.

]]> By: Dylan http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15819 Dylan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:12:38 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15819 Clearly pre-game speeches are not the be all end all. But there is no doubt that Lee and Merritt brought a sense of maturity to this team and that they were the leaders. Clearly pre-game speeches are not the be all end all. But there is no doubt that Lee and Merritt brought a sense of maturity to this team and that they were the leaders.

]]> By: Giddings http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15818 Giddings Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:09:40 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15818 Maybe it will be Darius who steps up? It's natural for your "leader" to be your PG, and even though he'll just be a freshman I think that he has the attitude necessary to become a leader. It's not completely out of the question for a freshman to be the leader for a team, especially when he's a PG... see Derrick Rose, etc. Maybe it will be Darius who steps up? It’s natural for your “leader” to be your PG, and even though he’ll just be a freshman I think that he has the attitude necessary to become a leader. It’s not completely out of the question for a freshman to be the leader for a team, especially when he’s a PG… see Derrick Rose, etc.

]]> By: gpsimms http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15817 gpsimms Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:09:08 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15817 Let's not overrate the value of "inspiring pregame speeches." And secondly, let's not underrate CJ Lee's talent. And of course, by talent, i mean hi defense. The team did not play better when CJ stepped in because he "inspired everyone." The team played better because he was a solid defender. Darius Morris has potential to be a better defender, and I think LLP should take a huge step forward as a defender (supposedly, d was going to be his strength last year, based on how he looked in practice, so i feel like good D out of him is just a year away). I think this team will miss Merritt's speeches 0, miss CJ's inspiring hussle a little, and his defense a lot. Let’s not overrate the value of “inspiring pregame speeches.” And secondly, let’s not underrate CJ Lee’s talent. And of course, by talent, i mean hi defense. The team did not play better when CJ stepped in because he “inspired everyone.” The team played better because he was a solid defender. Darius Morris has potential to be a better defender, and I think LLP should take a huge step forward as a defender (supposedly, d was going to be his strength last year, based on how he looked in practice, so i feel like good D out of him is just a year away).

I think this team will miss Merritt’s speeches 0, miss CJ’s inspiring hussle a little, and his defense a lot.

]]> By: Brick http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15816 Brick Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:53:18 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15816 I doubt it will be Sims, he doesn't seem to have that type of personality. I wouldn't be surprised to see Stu become a leader eventally but I think it's more likely to be in his Junior year. Next year will be interesting to see if someone steps up into that position. I doubt it will be Sims, he doesn’t seem to have that type of personality. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Stu become a leader eventally but I think it’s more likely to be in his Junior year. Next year will be interesting to see if someone steps up into that position.

]]> By: Old Style http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15815 Old Style Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:53:56 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15815 Sims seems the most likely to me. Although the first step may be demanding the ball in the post a bit more. I'm just excited there'll be more height available next year. Sims seems the most likely to me. Although the first step may be demanding the ball in the post a bit more. I’m just excited there’ll be more height available next year.

]]> By: Blazerine http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15814 Blazerine Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:25:46 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15814 I'm with you gooter. And my rant...call me a hater or what have you but I think this team will benefit immensely from having a PG who can score, create, and distribute, and handle the ball at a far higher level then CJ Lee ever could. Not to mention defensively we'll be adding significant length (Morris is 6'3-6'4) long and uber-athletic. He'll be an upgrade under the hoop if he's the low man in the 1-3-1 and in man to man defense (which is usually a growing process for the young kids) most PG's aren't going to be able to pull up and shoot uncontested jumpshots. Don't get me wrong. I LOVED all the things CJ Lee and Dave Merritt brought to this club but I personally thought they held back the development of Grady and didn't do much "numerically" in making this team better. Just one man's opinion. And yes I played basketball and have officiated highschool ball. P.S. love this site cannot wait for 2010 Michigan Basketball. Keep it up Dylan, we love it. GO BLUE I’m with you gooter.

And my rant…call me a hater or what have you but I think this team will benefit immensely from having a PG who can score, create, and distribute, and handle the ball at a far higher level then CJ Lee ever could. Not to mention defensively we’ll be adding significant length (Morris is 6’3-6’4) long and uber-athletic. He’ll be an upgrade under the hoop if he’s the low man in the 1-3-1 and in man to man defense (which is usually a growing process for the young kids) most PG’s aren’t going to be able to pull up and shoot uncontested jumpshots.

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVED all the things CJ Lee and Dave Merritt brought to this club but I personally thought they held back the development of Grady and didn’t do much “numerically” in making this team better. Just one man’s opinion. And yes I played basketball and have officiated highschool ball.

P.S. love this site cannot wait for 2010 Michigan Basketball. Keep it up Dylan, we love it.

GO BLUE

]]> By: gooter9 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15813 gooter9 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:34:32 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15813 The last paragraph is key. Beilein will find and make leaders on the team. Hopefully it's Manny and DeShawn. If not, Beilein will find others to step up. The last paragraph is key. Beilein will find and make leaders on the team. Hopefully it’s Manny and DeShawn. If not, Beilein will find others to step up.

]]> By: Dylan http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/comment-page-1/#comment-15812 Dylan Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:13:59 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/04/23/leadership/#comment-15812 I've got one qualifier for my "leaps and bounds" comment. I expect a better conference performance, above .500. I think that would be a big step and get us safely in the tournament. Especially when you consider most other B10 schools will improve. How that translates in terms of tournament success, that remains to be seen and is really hard to predict at this time. I’ve got one qualifier for my “leaps and bounds” comment. I expect a better conference performance, above .500. I think that would be a big step and get us safely in the tournament. Especially when you consider most other B10 schools will improve.

How that translates in terms of tournament success, that remains to be seen and is really hard to predict at this time.

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