Comments on: Report Card: Zack Gibson

By: Jude Stambone

Jude Stambone — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:28:16 +0000

Zack Gibson is completely under-used, he is Coach B.’s biggest mistake. He and Sims should be playing together. It is so difficult to watch the team because of this mistake.

By: Position by Position: Center | UM Hoops.com

Position by Position: Center | UM Hoops.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:55:18 +0000

[...] Zack is an enigma. He shows flashes of brilliance like his impressive play in Kansas City during the NCAA tournament or his big game against Illinois. But his numbers are just ugly. 23% three point shooting was just one of the reasons I gave him a D+ on his report card. [...]

By: V.O.R.

V.O.R. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:39:10 +0000

Every coach knows what they have on their bench, and they use them according to their ability to produce. If a coach feels that a player has skills then the player gets on the floor “somehow,” the coach finds playing time for him. If not, then they stay on the bench. Nuff said! I agree with the grade.

By: Dtrain

Dtrain — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:36:12 +0000

What’s goin on w/ his shorts in that picture, seriously? Was he gettin aroused from that dunk?

By: cb2009

cb2009 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:50:44 +0000

I would agree that he didn’t “get it done” in terms of the fact that he obviously had a lineup slot opened that was a perfect fit for him, and he didn’t seize the opportunity. I don’t know.. I’d say LLP may have been more detrimental to us over the course of the year if not for a miraculous bounce against IU and that hot streak in Minn. That’s why I’d say I’d grade him higher..he was a change of pace defensively, our only shot blocking threat, and didn’t turn it over like LLP sometimes did.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:52:46 +0000

Stu Douglass: B-
Zack Novak: B
Laval Lucas-Perry: C
Manny Harris: A
DeShawn Sims: A
Zack Gibson: D+

The grades weren’t so much about what was expected but what kind of player the person was. Gibson gave us good minutes in stretches but I wouldn’t say that he changed many games on the defensive end. He made some solid plays for stretches but he just didn’t get it done.

By: cb2009

cb2009 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:43:56 +0000

Come on…D+? Gibson wasn’t counted on to be a scoring threat but in his limited action he seriously changed some games on the defensive end. I would bet that if someone calculated out his blocks/min it would certainly be comparable, if not better, than Udoh’s was. This is of course a different issue all together since Udoh saw more action. Also that break away dunk when he fell on his ass was priceless.

By: davidb

davidb — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:03:22 +0000

Zach’s grade while maybe a little low, the review was spot on. That being said, im rooting like hell for the kid. C’mon Zach have a great senior season, cause if by chance it happens, we are in business!

By: Crazy Eyes

Crazy Eyes — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:17:28 +0000

Zach was a convenient player to fill a void. Unfortunately he only filled it instead of taking it over as do players do who are given the opportunity to shine. Zach just doesn’t have the talent to take his game to the next level. I always remarked when watching him that he was just a clumsy and awkward out there. All I hope for is that Cronin is the answer.

By: Avery Queen

Avery Queen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:33:23 +0000

Agree with the grade, only thing I thought worth mentioning is that he might get a chance to share the court with Sims next year versus just being a back up (at least versus lengthy opponents). Maybe he would be better in that scenario.