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| Memorize this face, because we're all going to see plenty of Sheldon McClellan!(Photo Credit: University of Miami) |
Written By: Nathan Skinner
Canes Rising Contributor
While fans were preparing for Saturday's gridiron tilt against FSU, the 'Canes of the hardwood played their first regular season game against Howard University. The Bison were no match for the athletic 'Canes, falling 84-49.
Quick Shots
1. Sheldon McClellan is going to be a star--Sheldon McClellan was the most athletic player on the floor Friday, and he looked very comfortable in Jim Larranaga's system. McClellan scored an easy 19 points, and got to the rim at will. Sheldon's main weakness is his jumpshot, he looked very uneasy when forced to shoot beyond 15 feet. If McClellan can become an average shooter, watch out.
2. Manu Lecomte continues to improve--Manu may be one of the biggest surprises in the country when it's all said and done. Manu has improved upon his shooting stroke, it looks a lot more connected than it looked at the beginning of last season. Manu was a pest of the defensive end tonight, being involved in some deflections, and steals. If Manu can continue to progress, Coach L may have to find more minutes for the talented youngster. He may not have the raw athleticism of former 'Cane Shane Larkin, but their skill sets are similar.
3. Rebounding will be a problem--The 'Canes struggled on the glass tonight, against an undersized opponent. Tonye Jekiri looked horrific out on the floor, and Joe Thomas just isn't athletic enough to consistently compete against skilled bigs. The 'Canes will have to depend on Sheldon McClellan, and the rest of the guards to crash the boards, because the bigs can't get it done alone.
4. Who's going to play?--There's so many talented guards on the roster, it's going to be tough to find minutes for everyone. Rodriguez, Lecomte, and McClellan are the main 3, but Deandre Burnett, JaQuan Newton and James Palmer are players that can't be ignored.
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