The roster has been announced:
Roy Hibbert
Drew Neitzel
Joey Dorsey
Wayne Ellington
Scottie Reynolds
Bryce Taylor
Josh Carter
Shan Foster
D.J. White
Derrick Low
James Gist
Maarty Leunen
Kyle Weaver
And… our boy Eric Maynor!
Some really good players were left off the list for two huge surprises. F Maarty Leunen played his behind off, but lacked the athleticism to hang with many of the big men. While he stroked his jumper when he was open, he didn’t create too many openings.
Just as we expected one Duck to make it – and for that to be Bryce Taylor – we expected only one Washington State Cougar to make it. But G Kyle Weaver will join SG Derrick Low on the 14-man roster. Weaver didn’t stand out to the naked eye, but maybe that’s why the selection committee liked him. He plays under control and makes the smart play over the riskier possible highlight, possible turnover.
We’ll catch up with the rest of the info on the cut after the newly molded roster practices
2 comments:
I was wondering if Weaver was playing more of a point position? At Washington State he is the one that is usually taking the ball up court.
Weaver hasn't played too much point. On offense, he's been off the ball for the majority of the time. He seems reluctant to take his jumpshot even when open, preferring to drive to the basket. I think Weaver made the 14-man roster because he is a superb perimeter defender. He averaged 2.2 steals per game during the season and has looked every bit that tough here.
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