he’ll split playing time with Lucas because Dogus plays some nasty defense. Anyway it’s very possible Dogus works on his jump shot during the offseason.

It’s always better too have a surplus of talent, than not enough. It will be a tough call who gets the reigns, but I like either prospect. They could split some time on the court, but I don’t see that as much of an option. Consider that we will have: 4 guards returning as well as the 2 coming in from recruiting and THEN add Lucas.6 guards in what will be a competition for either 2 or 3 spots on the floor depending on what kind of game is run. A 2 guard set could be seen considering that I believe that it will be Texas’ strength next year. With Johnson, Chapman, Pittman, Wangmene, and Hill all more than likely returning (plus the addition of Hamilton), I expect huge production from the middle if you factor in the off season. I am assuming Damion goes to the draft. All this being said, Ithink they will split time with Lucas getting about a 65 35 time advantage. I think Dogus will be used when the team goes cold due to his ability to drive to the basket.

He played a great game against ou..He is a little reckless going to the hoop at times though.

Some of the recent posts have drove home the point that basketball is a team sport and though some teams can succeed when run by committee most of the best teams are Dictatorships where the point guard must direct the offensive play. Throughout the season we saw a team that lacked cohesion and direction because the team was used to DJ running the team and it was slow to adapt to DJ being gone. The team never really got proficient with the committee leadership.

 Now we see Balby stepping into that role and feeling enough a part of the team and gaining enough confidence to assert his leadership over the team. From last night it seems that the Horns play more confident when the various role players can go ahead and fulfill those roles when they are, and the point guard (in this case Balbay) are comfortable. When all each player has to do if fill their particular role they become comfortable and gain confidence and shots will begin to fall. This has a greatest effect on outside shooting which may be why Atchely and AJ have struggled as much as they have.

 With Balbay asserting himself the team goes from something akin to a wobbling unbalanced wheel to a efficiently and smoothly spinning tire. As Dogus grows into his role he will eventually find his particular scoring possibilities whether that’s outside shooting or attacking the basket. It should be a smoother ride as Balbay gets more and more comfortable running the team.

Lucas isn’t a pure PG. He’s more of a combo-guard right? And he’s kinda short too. So lets not anoint him till he hits the floor next year. As it is Balbay has show some flashes of brilliance. It should be a good rotation next year.

That lineup sounds very salty!! Final Four Baby with a capital F Baby for Next Year!! Nice win against BlowU Saturday night!! Second Round Exit for this years team!!! Hate to say!! There probably looking at a 8 or 9 seed in one of the regions.