l Think Coach Oates Was Surprised and Blind-Sided by Bediako Not Coming Back

[lainey2020]

l'm not being critical because it shocked me too. l think it surprised most of this board.

This is a big blow to our team for next year. Pringle is 6'9'', but can jump out of the gym. He is a good player, but we have absolutely no bigs behind him. He has a tendency to get in foul trouble. Last year we had Clowney and even Miller who could guard an opposing center if necessary. This year as things stand we have 1 center and 0 true power forwards.

Mighty late to be searching the portal, but we gonna have to find some help somewhere.

 

[Vaughnbama]

Did the Mitchell twin from Arkansas stay in the portal?

 

[JMusso72]

Pringle hasn’t had the playing time to develop. He was unhappy this year because of this and I’m surprised he didn’t hit the portal. Maybe they can develop him to stay out of foul trouble.

 

[aggietider]

I don’t get the being shocked by a guy that’s entered the draft and went through all he did. At some point you have to think, he’s serious about this or he’d be back on campus with us. I know I sure thought it when the reports kept coming of him playing well.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

We'll be OK. As a coach, you have to adjust to what you have on the roster.

 

[BamaNavyCPO]

We'll be OK. As a coach, you have to adjust to what you have on the roster.

How do you make that adjustment with a team full of guards? If (actually when) Pringle gets in foul trouble, there is no shot-blocker, no rebounder, no inside presence to take his place.

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

How do you make that adjustment with a team full of guards? If (actually when) Pringle gets in foul trouble, there is no shot-blocker, no rebounder, no inside presence to take his place.

Looks like small ball!

 

[OatsMeal]

I don’t get the being shocked by a guy that’s entered the draft and went through all he did. At some point you have to think, he’s serious about this or he’d be back on campus with us. I know I sure thought it when the reports kept coming of him playing well.

People are surprised because it is very common in basketball to go workout for teams, get feedback on what to work on, and get your name out there, and then come back to school. Especially players like Chuck who aren’t a lock to get drafted. Players do it every year.

I’m not “shocked” but I’m surprised. But at the same time Chuck is a good player so it’s not unbelievable as some insinuate.

 

[JMusso72]

How do you make that adjustment with a team full of guards? If (actually when) Pringle gets in foul trouble, there is no shot-blocker, no rebounder, no inside presence to take his place.

Guards did most of the rebounding this year.

 

[aggietider]

People are surprised because it is very common in basketball to go workout for teams, get feedback on what to work on, and get your name out there, and then come back to school. Especially players like Chuck who aren’t a lock to get drafted. Players do it every year.

I’m not “shocked” but I’m surprised. But at the same time Chuck is a good player so it’s not unbelievable as some insinuate.

All reports have been that he’s played well and his stock has gone up.

 

[ccintn]

We'll be OK. As a coach, you have to adjust to what you have on the roster.

Alabama’s historic weakness has been Not Having a real “big man“. What he gives us is very refreshing.

 

[lainey2020]

How do you make that adjustment with a team full of guards? If (actually when) Pringle gets in foul trouble, there is no shot-blocker, no rebounder, no inside presence to take his place.

At present time there is also no point guard.

 

[lainey2020]

By the way l'm not saying this is a hopeless case for next year. l'm just saying there is obviously some work to be done as far as trying to find some players that can help us. l certainly hope Sears and JQ come back.

 

[OatsMeal]

All reports have been that he’s played well and his stock has gone up.

Yes. That’s great. Still surprising to most as he probably won’t be drafted.

 

[frazor]

Guards did most of the rebounding this year.

While rebounding will still be an issue the main concern will be overall defense. With Miller, Bediako, and Clowney on the court there was absolutely no space to put the ball up in the air. Huge difference with all 3 of those guys gone.

 

[lainey2020]

While rebounding will still be an issue the main concern will be overall defense. With Miller, Bediako, and Clowney on the court there was absolutely no space to put the ball up in the air. Huge difference with all 3 of those guys gone.

This is my point exactly. At present time we have 1 center and no power forwards. Gotta have somebody to guard a big center that can score.

 

[Jordan Harper]

Guards did most of the rebounding this year.

They did not. The guards (JQ, Sears, and Bradley) accounting for less rebounds COMBINED per game than Brandon Miller. Then you have Clowney who averaged 8 boards and Bediako with 6. Alabama is losing half their rebounds per game just with those 3.

 

[Bama924]

Alabama’s historic weakness has been Not Having a real “big man“. What he gives us is very refreshing.

Leon Douglas, Mule King , Richard Hendrix etc weren't good big men

 

[lainey2020]

Leon Douglas, Mule King , Richard Hendrix etc weren't good big men

Dontae Hall wasn't bad. l would have loved to have seen him in Oates system.

 

[Codie B]

Dontae Hall wasn't bad. l would have loved to have seen him in Oates system.

Leon Douglas, Mule King , Richard Hendrix etc weren't good big men

I would love to have JaMychal Green again. Douglas and Mule were before my time, but McKey and McDyess were the two best big men I can remember. I think David Benoit would fit really well in CNO’s offense.

 

[ccintn]

Leon Douglas, Mule King , Richard Hendrix etc weren't good big men

How many of the last forty years did they play? Has not been a position we are known for.

 

[frazor]

They did not. The guards (JQ, Sears, and Bradley) accounting for less rebounds COMBINED per game than Brandon Miller. Then you have Clowney who averaged 8 boards and Bediako with 6. Alabama is losing half their rebounds per game just with those 3.

If you feed him you'll never get rid of him.

 

[winin11]

Dontae Hall wasn't bad. l would have loved to have seen him in Oates system.

Milso dictated that post !

 

[vegas man]

l'm not being critical because it shocked me too. l think it surprised most of this board.

I am being critical. I was watching some of last season's highlight videos on YouTube and Bediako has no business staying in the draft. He is no where near ready for the NBA and probably not even the G-league. He was definitely an improved player last season but pretty much all he brought to the table was rim protection.

 

[btr]

While rebounding will still be an issue the main concern will be overall defense. With Miller, Bediako, and Clowney on the court there was absolutely no space to put the ball up in the air. Huge difference with all 3 of those guys gone.

Exactly

 

[ChrisASanderson]

I am being critical. I was watching some of last season's highlight videos on YouTube and Bediako has no business staying in the draft. He is no where near ready for the NBA and probably not even the G-league. He was definitely an improved player last season but pretty much all he brought to the table was rim protection.

Agree 100%. His game just doesn’t fit the current climate of NBA basketball. I’ve seen improvements his last 2 years but he’s not close to being ready for NBA. He needs to develop a mid range shot and to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Bediako make a basket outside the restricted circle last year. Oats system could help him but he has to develop multiple aspects to his game before being ready. Wish him the best wherever he plays overseas

 

[lainey2020]

I am being critical. I was watching some of last season's highlight videos on YouTube and Bediako has no business staying in the draft. He is no where near ready for the NBA and probably not even the G-league. He was definitely an improved player last season but pretty much all he brought to the table was rim protection.

l agree with everything you said, but l would have damn sure loved to have had him back. l think it is possible he could have improved his stock a little bit anyway and got a diploma. Would have been better for him and for Bama Basketball.

l wish him luck, but at this time l don't believe he has a future in the NBA.

 

[winin11]

You guys need to trust CNO to bring us out of small ball IF he wants to.
there is a couple of guys out there that could really help us.

 

[rsaxoniii]

You guys need to trust CNO to bring us out of small ball IF he wants to.
there is a couple of guys out there that could really help us.

I haven't said anything because I'm being very trusting right now. I keep coming here and seeing we got nobody and think...Oats is up to something, he has a plan.

 

[xcop]

I haven't said anything because I'm being very trusting right now. I keep coming here and seeing we got nobody and think...Oats is up to something, he has a plan.

He Has shown that he comes thru the last couple of years and I expect him to again whether he gets another center or not. If he can coach like we think he can we will have a good team with what we have .

 

[GOBAMA100]

When do we hear about Sears or Quinerly coming back?

 

[Jordan Harper]

When do we hear about Sears or Quinerly coming back?

I’d imagine this week. Has to be the next two weeks. Sears is 100% coming back. JQ is ‘likely’ but things have been up and down about him returning. I personally think he will, but these things can be tough to predict.

 

[GOBAMA100]

I’d imagine this week. Has to be the next two weeks. Sears is 100% coming back. JQ is ‘likely’ but things have been up and down about him returning. I personally think he will, but these things can be tough to predict.

Thanks I am a big fan of Sears and the way he plays