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Date Posted: Sat April 09, 2005 18:35:00
Author: Ram6it
Subject: I think UNC did alright with a bunch of Juniors this year, but hey--that's my opinion
In reply to: Rambacker 's message, "Interesting to note that we'll have one senior this coming season(Jermaine) and one the next season(Osei). Teams that do well in post season and in general usually have strong senior leadership, so our underclassmen will have to really step up in the leadership dept. After having seen the freshmen perform this past season, I have no doubt they can do that." on Sat April 09, 2005 09:54:56

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I think UNC did alright with a bunch of Juniors this year, but hey--that's my opinion (NT) -- Ram6it, Sat April 09, 2005 18:35:28

When you have 4 or 5 NBA players on your roster, that can happen. (NT) -- Rambacker, Sat April 09, 2005 19:47:40

Just stating the facts. Didn't a few coaches say Bryant Dunston would be NBA material if he continued to improve? That's only 3 less future NBA'ers than UNC! All I am trying to say is that you don't need senior leadership to be a winner, I think it's a crock. It takes talent and desire as well as familiarity within a system. I think that our team showed a lot of heart and a few of the guys showed that they were winners (Stout's three against URI). I don't think a lack of seniors will hurt or alternatively help us between this year and next year. Also consider the amount of playing time our freshmen got this year. They won't need as much time to mature considering the experience they have from this year. (NT) -- Ram6it, Mon April 11, 2005 01:02:56
- Virtually all college coaches will tell you that senior leadership, generally speaking, is crucial to success(particularly in post-season play). There are exceptions to everything - in our case the freshman were able to gain unusual experience and I'm sure will mature faster than usual as players, but from watching college hoops since I was a kid, I believe the principle generally applies. (NT) -- Rambacker, Mon April 11, 2005 09:10:23

UNC definitely did alright with their junior dominated team, but one has to give credit to the job done by their seniors down the stretch. In particular Jawad Williams really stepped it up. That is the type of difference seniors tend to make. You can definitely win with a team void of seniors, but seniors bring a certain intangible that other players do not always have. I think it has something to do with a sense of desperation b/c every game can be their last. (NT) -- ace93, Mon April 11, 2005 10:28:56

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