Marble does a decent job at the point but I don't think he's well suited for Fran's style of play. He just doesn't push the ball enough, which is crucial when playing against teams like Northwestern and Wisconsin that smother you in their half court defense. Cartwright is a perfect fit for Iowa's system, he just tends to turn the ball over too much and has no outside shot. Hopefully Gesell will remedy those two things while still being able to push the ball.
Cartwright's play today shows why Gesell will start next year
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Herkyalert
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Cartwright has been brutal much of this season.
Moe2Lester
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Gesell will make us all happy. Very heady player with a high motor.
hawkeyes50158
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i agree but shame he had all them injuries this year
busabus114
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Cartwright was the reason we came back, too bad he was a big reason why we got behind
aaronzuriel
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Bryce Cartwright struggled though injuries all season... please don't diss him too much.
If he is really healthy now and can keep his head... who knows this year.
Dev Marble is a unique and developing talent. The idea that he isn't what Fran wants at point guard misses the point.
Dev with some more strength, a better shooting percentage from the 3, the 2 and free... and a bit better head and motor for the game will play in the NBA.
Mark my words.
If he is really healthy now and can keep his head... who knows this year.
Dev Marble is a unique and developing talent. The idea that he isn't what Fran wants at point guard misses the point.
Dev with some more strength, a better shooting percentage from the 3, the 2 and free... and a bit better head and motor for the game will play in the NBA.
Mark my words.
Herkyalert
Banned
Agreed. He was sick early in the season also.
Not the senior season he had in mind.
Yeah that last turnover in the last minute for a chance to tie was a backbreaker! Felt bad for him honestly.
EddyP
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No, I think you miss the point. He isn't a point guard. Sure he can fill in and do ok but look what Bryce does when he is on. He penetrates and finds the open man usually for an easy basket. It isn't a knock on Marble it just isn't his game.
That quite a few words we'll be marking.
So according to that assessment, he's weak, can't shoot from anywhere, and has no feel for the game but is on the fast-track to be LeBron's running mate.
busabus114
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Me too...because he played great up until then to get us back in it. Lots of great passes and made some nice mid range jumpers
trapperjon
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Gee... good thing he doesn't have many things to work on.
If I were 6'9, shot 55% from the 3pt line, played like Michael Jordan and blocked shots like Shaquille I would be playing in the NBA too.
Mark my words.
aaronzuriel
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Who cares. It's now MARCH MADNESS!! a brand new start beginning Thursday.
aaronzuriel
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Mark my words.
RocknRollface
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Cartwrights play showed why we need a real point guard.
Hes a decent passer but not strong enough or fast enough with the ball.
A good point should have been able to penetrate the gaps in that zone with regularity.
Hes a decent passer but not strong enough or fast enough with the ball.
A good point should have been able to penetrate the gaps in that zone with regularity.
hawkeyeguy85
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It would be almost impossible for him to not be.
busabus114
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RocknRollface
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Cartwright may be fast be he isn't fast with the ball in his hands, at least not in the half court.
