Is J.P. Macura Coachable?

We have a lot of issues with this team, but I don't think JP's play is one of them. He is what he is, and people love it when he hits those crazy 3s. I think he's improved with his bigger role and appreciate his hustle and willingness to make a play (not a lot of guys seem interested in that this year).

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Originally Posted by Juice

Start Q, Sumner, Malcolm, Tre, Shid/Jones/Sean?

I don't hate the idea if Quentin can play like he did last night.

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Something like that, yea. JP is just getting abused defensively. I know he's not overly quick, but half the time he just doesn't pay attention. Lot of communication problems as well. He's better as a spark plug, but just not a responsible enough player to be a reliable starter at this point and mostly it's about mindset and effort.

JP's effort is not a question. He makes things happen. He just plays dumb at times, and usually at crucial times because he's trying to do more than his athleticism will allow. This is one of the HUGE differences you see between our guys and Villanova's guys. They are not oozing super athleticism...but they're guys are smart basketball players who limit mistakes (both physically and mentally)

Arch was the essence of this, and Jenkins isn't far behind.

Mack has described J.P. variously as " not playing in the system" , "playing hero ball" with blind passes and wild 3 's.
Players with that mind set are usually referred to an"selfish players".

I don't disagree with everything else, but his effort is definitely in question. His laxity on defense is appalling. It's infuriating. He got abused by cumberland.

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Originally Posted by scoscox

I don't disagree with everything else, but his effort is definitely in question. His laxity on defense is appalling. It's infuriating. He got abused by cumberland.

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Is it effort or ability? He just doesn't have the quickness to guard very good/elite guards. I have no doubt he's trying to...he just can't. That's one of his weaknesses. It seems coach thinks his strengths outweigh this...and they probably do.

JP is what he is, kid can absolutely make a difference in games. He has never been a plus defender and he never will be one, however, he can more than make up for it on the offensive end. His shooting is necessary especially next season.

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Originally Posted by scoscox

Something like that, yea. JP is just getting abused defensively. I know he's not overly quick, but half the time he just doesn't pay attention. Lot of communication problems as well. He's better as a spark plug, but just not a responsible enough player to be a reliable starter at this point and mostly it's about mindset and effort.

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Nailed it.

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Originally Posted by drudy23

JP's effort is not a question. He makes things happen. He just plays dumb at times, and usually at crucial times because he's trying to do more than his athleticism will allow. This is one of the HUGE differences you see between our guys and Villanova's guys. They are not oozing super athleticism...but they're guys are smart basketball players who limit mistakes (both physically and mentally)

Arch was the essence of this, and Jenkins isn't far behind.

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Spot on

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Originally Posted by Drew

Nailed it.

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yeah ok then who do you start and who's better suited? We just don't have the talent and depth this year