Quote Originally Posted by bassfisherman99 View Post
mhall, How do you figure Deng has a high basketball IQ when he didn't even know offensive fouls counted against his 5 allowed. Also why would Pitino sand bag with a guy who is 7or 8 in rotation?
Dude, he's learning the game, give it time. Pitino said he is learning and picking up on things as quick or quicker than any player he has ever coached. He also said he has the potential to be the best big man he's ever coached. Pitino doesn't throw that stuff around lightly. Also watch him keep that ball high on rebounds, then look for an open man without panicking and make a pass to the open guy. That's something Sissy Samuels never learned.

Also Justice was the 6th man in guard rotation and also started a few games. He was getting 26 minutes on average per game before his injury, that's significant if you ask me. Maybe you should watch more Louisville basketball before you comment....

Learning rules of the game as you go because you are from a foreign country and haven't played much doesn't make you basketball stupid, give it time and I bet ya he's gonna be a great one.

If you lost say Liggins, Miller, or maybe Lamb right now off your team do you think that would hurt any??????? Same minutes as the guy I mentioned....