They have started out the season slow, but I like the way things are heading. I like that they are getting their shooting touch against these weak teams. Now lets see what they can do against some better teams. If Rogers can still get his shot off against quicker, better defenders that would be awesome. If Abouo can still be as effective as he has been that will be great. Davies has been off and on, I would like to see more consistency from him. I like what Hartsock has been able to do around the basket, and with his back to the basket. I also like Winder, and think he should get the start at PG. I love Harrison off the bench, and think he brings a lot of fire and athleticism to the group. I hope his shooting touch improves as he calms down a bit as things start to roll.
Hartsock, Abouo, and Rogers are shooting 60%, Davies, Winder, Sharp, and Austin are shooting 50% or better. I expect that to change as the competition level increases.
I like what I am seeing in the 3 point shots mainly from Abouo, Rogers, Winder, Harrison, and Hartsock. It's early, but 7 players are shooting 40% or better, I should only count 5 because two of them are 1-1.
Abouo is pulling down 8.8 rebounds a game, and he has been passing very well. I love what he brings to the team.
Davies and Zylstra have been turning the ball over a ton, I would love to see better decision making from both of them. Actually I would rather have an actual PG playing the point and have Zylstra play the 2 off the bench. I thought Davies would come into the year prepared, and killing it, but so far I have been a bit disappointed. He shows flashes of brilliance, but his consistency is lacking.
I think the Cougars will be better than people expect this year, and too much emphasis was put on the loss of Jimmer. They will play more as a team, and will spread the ball around more which will make the team much more difficult to predict and defend.
There, that's my 2 cents.
