He gives connective value, rebound help, and occasional surprise scoring. The 15-point spike tells you he can hurt you if you forget him. The low-efficiency nights tell you he should not be treated like a primary.
How opponents guard him
Gap him, test the jumper, and crowd him when he tries to attack off the catch. He is the type of player you want taking difficult shots late in the clock.
How opponents attack him
Strong target. Make him guard repeated actions and, if late-game fouling enters the picture, he is one of the clearest line targets in the league.
Assignment priority
Their coverage priorityLow to medium.
Their attack targetHigh in close games, medium otherwise.
Our role for him
Glue · connector
Walls off Niedermeyer vs GN; takes Withers/Boyd vs BSJ, Banker vs FFLT, Garrett vs KJ. Do NOT put him on the inbound late.
What he brings
Popped vs BJ: 15 pts, 8 reb, 50% FG
Best in transition and DHO actions
Things to manage
36% FG season — volatile shot selection
HIGH FT RISK: 25% (4 attempts full season)
0-for-0 in Apr 2, 2-for-11 in Apr 9
From the Bulldogs playbook
Late-game free throws
On the avoid list for late-game FT situations.
Your default role
Morrison and D. O'Reilly are the size-and-glass correction when the game gets too physical
Bulldogs are the cleanest offense in the league when the ball moves and the floor stays spaced. The team wins with shot quality, not chaos. The offense should look connected, not rushed. The defense does not need to create a ton of steals if the team rebounds,…