Triche vs. Waiters- Manhattan Jaspers

by FeloniousPhunk on Nov 15, 2011 10:17 AM EST

Unfortunately, SNY decided that the Wagner/UConn game was more important, so I didn't get to watch the Orange lay the smackdown on the Jaspers. Judging from the AP recap and the comments here, though, it appears to have been the dunkfest we were all expecting. Let's get right to the stat lines (Full Box Score).

Triche- MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS

24	5-12	2-5	0-0	1	1	2	0	1	2	1	12

Waiters-

19	6-11	1-4	4-6	0	1	5	3	0	2	2	17

Statistically pretty much even, though credit to Waiters for an assist/TO ratio over 2:1 and the 3 steals. I'm also disappointed that Triche suffered the same issue as Waiters did against Fordham; no FT attempts. Not having watched the game, I don't know how much opportunity there was to press the action in the lane, but I'd like for the 2 guard (whoever it may be) to apply a bit of pressure. I'm also a bit disappointed in the relative lack of rebounding from Triche compared to the last game. But Triche is one of those guys that rebounds a lot of his own misses, so shooting better overall from the field will bring down his rebounding numbers a bit.

All in all, Triche played a decent game and Waiters didn't do anything spectacular to pry my vote away from Triche. Cast yours below.

Poll

Based on their performance so far, who do you think should start?

Brandon Triche

28 votes

Dion Waiters

19 votes

47 votes | Poll has closed

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It doesn't matter who starts.

Shouldn’t both start over scoop who had no points? No.

We have 4 great guards, who all play equal minutes, and whoever has the hot hand gets a few more than the others. As long as we are winning this shouldn’t be a discussion. and it certainly doesn’t merit a fanpost every game.

by noro on Nov 15, 2011 3:12 PM EST reply actions

Scoop will show his value in the BE and against teams like Florida

Where a loose handle or playing too fast will kill you. He is still our only true point guard as we sit here today.

by NoXCUSE99 on Nov 15, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

I'm inclined to agree

This debate is kind of a non-starter for me, like Christmas starting over CJ Fair. I think ezcuse said this well the other day, (paraphrasing) doesn’t really matter who starts, more important who finishes. And I think Boeheim will ride the hot hand this year and/or make substitutions based on matchups.

I’m happy with Waiters coming off the bench. And I’m going to go out on a bit of a limb here and predict that he ends up being our second-leading scorer (behind KJ)… off the bench.

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by I miss DIAP! on Nov 15, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

Against all but the but the best pressure D's or ballhawki PG's ....

The combo of Triche and Waiters on the floor may be our most dangerous.

Big, strong, quick, fast …. NBA bodies that a lot of college teams will struggle to contain.

by NoXCUSE99 on Nov 15, 2011 4:49 PM EST reply actions

When we get teams in foul trouble

Telling Triche and Waiters to go to the rack could be unstoppable with players in foul trouble be conservative. Dion dares undersized guards to stop him.

by petecarp on Nov 15, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions