Improvements That Each 2018-2019 Rhody MBB Player Needs to Make
I have assembled a list for the improvements that every scholarship player on the 2018-2019 Rhody MBB roster needs to make. If the majority of these improvements are made, I easily see an Atlantic 10 regular season banner, another Atlantic 10 championship trophy, and a deep run through March Madness in the sights of the Rhode Island Rams. Some of the returning players need to make some of the exact same improvements that they needed to make in a previous season(s).
Cyril Langevine
After securing rebounds right under the hoop, pass the ball out, instead of throwing up a wild and ugly layup or shot.
Increase shooting range
Improve free throw shooting
Stop getting in foul trouble
Learn when to complain about a foul call (not every single one)
Jeff Dowtin
Nail down a consistent perimeter jumper
Improve free throw shooting percentage
Nicola Akele
Keep building muscle and man up in the paint, he is still prone to being outmuscled in the paint
Be stronger with the ball in his hands
Daron Russell
Learn how to defend against bigger guards
Do not fall in love with taking too many jumpers from beyond the arc
Ryan Preston
Learn how to defend against bigger forwards (he struggled against Seton Hall's Angel Delgado last season)
Nail down a consistent mid-range jumper to expand offensive game
Michael Layssard Jr.
Develop a more consistent post game
Improve conditioning to defend better and to pick up more playing time
Michael Tertsea
Continue to improve conditioning (lateral movements) and physicality to become a defensive juggernaut in the paint
Work on inside scoring ability
Christion Thompson
Turn the ball over less (turned the ball over too much in his sophomore season)
Run to the pass and do not just wait for the ball to arrive
Improve outside shot
Get reacclimated to college basketball after redshirting last season
Jermaine Harris
Learn and adjust to the defensive side of college basketball
Expand shooting range
Dana Tate
Learn and adjust to the defensive side of college basketbal
Pick up a consistent mid-range jumper
Tyrese Martin
Build a bigger frame during workouts
Improve outside jump shot
Improve free throw shooting percentage
Omar Silverio
Improve on-ball defense
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