Warrior Men's Mid-Season Report

The first half of Warriors basketball is now in the books, so now I will give you my opinions on what each player did well during the first half, and what they could use some work on. Now in order to include every member of each team I will be forced to be brief in my analysis of each player. However, if you disagree with my assessment, or perhaps you simply would like a more in depth explanation feel free to contact me and we can chat.
Aaron Thomas: Strengths – The last person to dominate the offensive and defensive glass like Aaron was nicknamed “The Worm” and had an obsession with hair dye and wedding dresses.
Weaknesses – Stop bouncing the ball off the backboard on offensive rebounds to pad your stats, who do you think you are Moses Malone? I’m kidding, but you probably should have eating more vegetables growing up. If you were 6’5 you probably could have gone pro. Or at least to Europe.
Chase Tikker: Strengths – He gives 100 percent every time he steps on the floor.
Weaknesses – Sometimes 100 percent isn’t good enough. I’m kidding, but his game has slipped a bit, and his shot looks terrible.
Drew Johnson: Strengths – Going into this year I was skeptical of Mr. Johnson, however, his play has steadily improved throughout the year. He is shooting better, driving more effectively, and his no look passes are AWESOME.
Weaknesses – He is still too inconsistent at times. Must avoid disappearing for long stretches, of course a lot of times that is because he is on the bench. It’s hard to make an impact from there.
Jason Salt: Strengths – When his shot is falling he is unstoppable.
Weaknesses – When his shot isn’t falling he needs to stop shooting. Or at least get inside.
Travis Kierstead: Strengths – Travis is shooting the ball lights out from anywhere on the floor, and also possesses the ability to get to the rim at will.
Weaknesses – Must do a better job including his teammates. To often when he is on the court it’s a one man show. Is it his fault for not passing, or are his teammates just standing around? I don’t know but it has to change.
Alex Cabrera: Strengths – He is a solid defender that forces the offense to play cautious whenever he is around the ball.
Weaknesses – At times he can get a little careless and fast paced. He must be more disciplined on the offensive end.
Brock Reichert: Strengths – He gets into the game and bangs. He is able to physically dominate smaller players.
Weaknesses – He probably averages a foul per minute or close to it. He must show some restraint, and for the record the palms to the sky “I didn’t do it” hand gestures are actually more incriminating then the actual act of fouling.
Daniel Force: Strengths – He has shown the ability to score inside which is good because his outside shot isn’t falling just yet. Also, he is doing a better job getting physical inside on the defensive end.
Weaknesses – He must shoot with more consistency. Also has trouble guarding quicker players along the perimeter.
David Garcia: Strengths – Seems to try and get his teammates involved in the offense.
Weaknesses – He sometimes appears to be a little hesitant on the offensive end, when deciding whether to pass or shoot. Just play a little bit looser and to quote The Killers “Everything will be alright.”
David Tejeda: Strengths – He plays the game at break neck speeds. Obviously speed doesn’t kill or Mr. Tejeda would be dead already.
Weaknesses – Just because you can run faster than a speeding bullet does not mean your teammates can as well. Try to keep it in third gear if for no other reason than to keep from embarrassing your teammates.
Ian Handke: Strengths – With his size and willingness to play underneath he is an astute shot blocker and is still able to affect some shots he can’t get too.
Weaknesses – He must become more aggressive on the offensive end. Too often he is content to slide behind defenders rather than trying to post-up.
Nick Sharon: Strengths – When he’s in the game he hustles, hustles, hustles, and when he’s on the bench he’s the team’s biggest cheerleader.
Weaknesses – If you want to be a cheerleader you’ve got to dress the part son.
Shawn Perry: Strengths – Like several members of this team he can shoot lights out from outside, and also is solid on the defensive glass.
Weaknesses – Struggles sometimes with quicker players, just keep moving your feet… unless you’re trying to take a charge.
Coach Dodds: Strengths – He has shown a willingness to go to his bench early and often throughout the year, which will pay huge dividends down the road.
Weaknesses – So far I have yet to see a called play on offense, which has resulted in the Warriors getting blown out whenever they get matched up with a more athletic team and can’t win their one on one match ups. Also other than a few bench players this team seems to lack any sort of fire or for that matter chemistry on and off the court. Maybe its time to bring back team showers, or Saturday night slumber parties.