As of now, I say start Tharpe. You should give the players who give you the best chance to win the most minutes, and that's currently Naadir Tharpe at PG.
I agree that EJ isn't a natural PG and has done a lackluster job (that +11 efficiency rating and 16ppg from Tyshawn doesn't seem so critique worthy now does it...EJ is now +2 after being -2) but if you start Naadir then who do you sit? EJ for Travis? Kevin? I think what we have now in Tharpe coming in off the bench first and playing the 1 when he is in the game is the best option. It lets EJ play his natural position for a span to get some open looks (which usually gets him in more of a rhythm when he starts handling the ball again). Elijah was a HUGE part of our success in the tourney last year and this isn't his first February slump. I think the confidence clicks back in in the next few games and he gets back in rhythm.
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Boouk 7 years, 11 months ago
As of now, I say start Tharpe. You should give the players who give you the best chance to win the most minutes, and that's currently Naadir Tharpe at PG.
Sam Constance 7 years, 11 months ago
And the love affair with Tharpe continues.
I mean, the guy put up ONE half of really solid play. Clearly he should be starting.
/sarcasm
Geezer 7 years, 11 months ago
This is Elijah's team. Deal with it.
BorderRuffianInChicago 7 years, 11 months ago
I agree that EJ isn't a natural PG and has done a lackluster job (that +11 efficiency rating and 16ppg from Tyshawn doesn't seem so critique worthy now does it...EJ is now +2 after being -2) but if you start Naadir then who do you sit? EJ for Travis? Kevin? I think what we have now in Tharpe coming in off the bench first and playing the 1 when he is in the game is the best option. It lets EJ play his natural position for a span to get some open looks (which usually gets him in more of a rhythm when he starts handling the ball again). Elijah was a HUGE part of our success in the tourney last year and this isn't his first February slump. I think the confidence clicks back in in the next few games and he gets back in rhythm.
bryanshisler 7 years, 11 months ago
Silly poll, Elijah's our starter. Tharpe will get his minutes off the bench and have an opportunity to earn a starting role next season. Rock Chalk
Joe Shaw 7 years, 11 months ago
There is a slight chance that after tonight the results of this poll might change. How about resetting the poll, just for fun.
WisconsinJayhawk 7 years, 11 months ago
Things still run smoothest w/ Naadir at point and EJ at the 2 spot. EJ is still this team's heart and soul.
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