Oklahoma State was really, really bad but I did like that Smith finally tried a lineup with some actual size.
Mike 6’7
Gabe 6’5
Wahlin 6’8
Ezra 6’7
Lovering 7’1
Dawes, Little, Erickson, Lohner, Mason Madsen, Keller off the bench.
I hope Smith sticks with this lineup.
Gotta have size and length to compete against the big boys.
Did anyone notice that Smith and lead assistant Eilert seemed to be arguing a lot? I think it centered on Dawes but not positive.
Smith doesn’t like Dawes- is constantly shaking his head and admonishing him while other guys blow assignments or make dumb plays and they get a butt pat.
Smith clearly loves Erickson and continues to give him big minutes which is a mystery to many fans.
I’ll admit I was down on Wahlin but he has proven to be very multi dimensional and if he can add scoring punch he will be a huge factor.
Wish Lovering could make something other than a dunk but he does always seem to be among the team leader is plus/minus.
Will be interesting to see if this new starting five can handle a physical, athletic team that plays pressure defense.