If you combined UM and MSU bball teams you'd have a scary starting 5...

Submitted by Champeen on January 8th, 2021 at 2:27 PM

PG: Mike Smith
SG: Eli Brooks
SF: Franz Wagner
PF: Isaiah Livers
C: Hunter Dickinson

andrewG

January 8th, 2021 at 2:35 PM ^

good news for the MSU players on the team: they'd still get plenty of minutes in Kenpom time the way this team is rolling ranked opponents.

A State Fan

January 8th, 2021 at 2:37 PM ^

Lord forgive me for what I'm about to do.

 

I might take Hoggard over Smith. And would definitely put in Henry over Brooks if we're okay getting a little weird with the positions.

Champeen

January 8th, 2021 at 2:45 PM ^

I don't know.  I mean, i don't think anyone would replace any of our starting 5 because the chemistry and unselfish play from each individual.  Henry seems like an obvious candidate, but man, he is sooooo streaky.  And do you want a guy who keeps chucking shots up when he is cold instead of realizing he is cold that given night and giving it up to other hot players?

 

Blue In NC

January 8th, 2021 at 2:50 PM ^

I have not seen enough of Hoggard to make an informed judgment.  But Smith is playing at a very high level: average defender despite the height and above average PG.  Does have a few more TOs than we would like but most of those are trying to make tough passes to set up other guys.  I would say about half of HD's dunks come off direct assists from Smith.  If Hoggard is better than that, hats off but I have my doubts.

Henry over Brooks possibly but has to be a SG (no way Henry over Franz) and Brooks has substantially upped his game this year (both ends).  When I have seen Henry, he is making things happen but many forced/stupid plays also. Not sure that works on a team where there are better offensive options.  It's maybe a close call and I could go along but not definite like you think.

Appreciate you having the guts (and humor) for the post though.

BarryBadrinath

January 8th, 2021 at 2:45 PM ^

and if you combined the coaches you'd have a very scary looking individual... 

In this thought experiment you take one coaches height/look and the other coaches temperament. What's a better visual a 6'9 screaming Izzo or 5'? mellow Howard?