IMO, Bennetts biggest issue except for the weight is he seems to have no idea of how to use his body on inside.....he blocks out at times but doesn't bend his legs to be able to spring for rebounds...not sure if he even got one. He sets good picks outside but he doesn't lean in or attack rim inside. He has a smooth set of hands but uses them more like a guard than a guy with size. He is not a Center and shouldn't be playing center but I think he could still be a good PF once he learns how to use his body/size more effectively. First thing I would say is "psst. you're not a guard...dunk the damn ball". Sustic seems to be struggling a little to adjust to the pace.
That other team today was talented enough to win some games in CUSA...very quick, play together for most part, and has guys that can make shots. Honestly, they made Marshall look slow for a good part of the game and had little trouble breaking press/pressure. No way MU wins without Elmore. They looked like they have played together for awhile. We had like 5-6 guys who have never played D1 bb as a unit until this trip. Saw good things from all the new guys. Dillion, Harris, and Tinsley all look pretty poised. We need to rebound the ball much better as a team...hopefully Beyers will help that. DD will have them jelling at right time, but without Peneva in middle I hope people aren't expecting miracles. A lot had to go right to get to NCAA's and win last year. With Elmore and Burks etc we'll have a chance most nights but I don't think we'll be a dominant team with tons of blowout wins...certainly not in first half of season.