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I think too many people were guilty in thinking Bieniemy would have some seismic leap this year; he shot 39% from the floor last year and 63% from the FT line. Yes, he shot 40% from 3, but that was on 27-67, so it wasn't a big sample at all, plus 10 of the 27 came in three games. He had two VERY VERY good games, two good games, a few solid games, and then did a lot of what he's doing this year; shooting very little and making very little. I said a lot last year, when I was overly critical of him, I just don't know how that helps this team, to have a guy out there 27-33 minutes taking five shots or less. And, I think a lot of people were thinking, with the loss of key contributors this year, he would pick up the slack, when, in reality, he does not have the game or mindset to do so.
Aside from the Minnesota and Oregon State game this year, he's doing the same thing he did last year; taking up minutes, shooting little, making little. After 45 college games, he is what he is; and that's a decent backup guard who might have a flash a few times a month, but is simply better served in a limited capacity while spelling better players. What's more so, not only has he not taken a leap this year, but his game/offensive mindset hasn't either, which to me says he's not capable of it. He constantly passes up wide open shots, which is not the right mentality when you need offensive production on a team severely lacking it. Point being, I don't really know why anything would change going forward, if it hasn't yet.
At this point, Williams has a lot more upside and provides a spark, I just don't see that with Bieniemy. We are 4-on-5 offensively when he is out there, and that is the last thing this team needs. Obviously, the argument for Bieniemy is that there isn't a better option, and that may well be the case; it's not like Williams has been great either. But to me, this is not an aberration with Bieniemy, it is what he is. At least if we give Williams the minutes, it's still yet to be determined what he is, especially if he were the one getting the 27-33 mins a night.
Just one guy's opinion.
Aside from the Minnesota and Oregon State game this year, he's doing the same thing he did last year; taking up minutes, shooting little, making little. After 45 college games, he is what he is; and that's a decent backup guard who might have a flash a few times a month, but is simply better served in a limited capacity while spelling better players. What's more so, not only has he not taken a leap this year, but his game/offensive mindset hasn't either, which to me says he's not capable of it. He constantly passes up wide open shots, which is not the right mentality when you need offensive production on a team severely lacking it. Point being, I don't really know why anything would change going forward, if it hasn't yet.
At this point, Williams has a lot more upside and provides a spark, I just don't see that with Bieniemy. We are 4-on-5 offensively when he is out there, and that is the last thing this team needs. Obviously, the argument for Bieniemy is that there isn't a better option, and that may well be the case; it's not like Williams has been great either. But to me, this is not an aberration with Bieniemy, it is what he is. At least if we give Williams the minutes, it's still yet to be determined what he is, especially if he were the one getting the 27-33 mins a night.
Just one guy's opinion.
