Thoughts on the game

[WichitaSooner]

Sampson would 100% start a player like godwin. And I think most big 12 teams would as well.

Not even close to being true of modern Kelvin Sampson. He prioritizes length and athleticism in recruiting and playing bigs. Sam is not a bad athlete, but he is far from a springy, rangy guy who can hound opposing bigs and be a defensive menace. Kelvin would love his effort, but Sam would not fit what Houston does defensively.

 

[TEvans4Three]

I disagree. He was second in the big 12 in offensive rebounds playing 20 minutes a game. He is an elite rebounder.
He isn't the problem and is a big 12 starting caliber big. The problem is the weak supporting cast

Yes, that is the only stat he led anything in last year. (1st in big12 in off reb)

Sports-reference has him in no other category top 20 in big12 for 2023-24 season.

2022-23 season(big12):
-17th in blocks

6.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.0 apg in 23-24

 

[WichitaSooner]

Yes, that is the only stat he led anything in last year. (1st in big12 in off reb)

Sports-reference has him in no other category top 20 in big12 for 2023-24 season.

2022-23 season(big12):
-17th in blocks

6.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.0 apg in 23-24

Yeah, it would be like saying JM was a stud because he was essentially automatic from the foul line. Sam is a great offensive rebounder, but it’s one part of the game.