Keith Fisher opts out

[SgtHulka]

Best of Luck KF3

 

[Trey_Guidry4three]

We just went from a 6 win team to a 5 win team. Dang it !!

 

[Adunk33]

So what does your lineup look like now?

As someone else said, shorter and less experienced is right on.

The timing of all of this is really interesting. First and foremost, I 100% support Keith's decision to do what is right for him.

Wednesday or Thursday last week, the Pantagraph did an article on Dusan who talked up the relationship and chemistry that he and Fisher had built. He was really excited to be on the court together. What this decision does is enhance the need for Dusan be ready from day 1. He's going to be the starter at the 5. It also tells me if Chatman gets the waiver, he's playing. We have six"bigs" (players over 6'6) on the roster and if we've learned anything, one or two of them will likely sustain a stress fracture putting them out 6-8 weeks. Plus, foul trouble with the bigs tends to be an issue so we'll want depth at the position. At this time, if everyone gets an extra year of eligibility, I doubt anyone-other than maybe freshman walk-ons, Redshirt.

Something else to call out from the Dusan article. Sounds like they'll primarily be a zone team. So, having a 6'10 in the middle and at least 6'6, but preferably above on the wings would be ideal, but unlikely.

What's this due to the lineup? Probably something like this:
1. Horne
2. Strong
3. Reeves
4. Abdou
5. Dusan

Bench: Boyd, Chatman, Fleming, Kotov, Washington, Sissoko, Andrews, Miller.

By all accounts, Josiah can play the 1, which will let DJ move to his natural spot at the 2. Again, not having a senior on the roster speaks volumes to what the team could be if they stay and jell together, but of course, there is a lot of unproven talent.

 

[SgtHulka]

Opportunities open up in Illinois State's frontcourt without Keith Fisher III

When Keith Fisher III decided to opt out of the basketball season because of COVID-19 concerns for his family, it gave other Illinois State frontcourt players a chance for playing

www.pantagraph.com

 

[Bird Friend]

Opportunities open up in Illinois State's frontcourt without Keith Fisher III

When Keith Fisher III decided to opt out of the basketball season because of COVID-19 concerns for his family, it gave other Illinois State frontcourt players a chance for playing

www.pantagraph.com

So Dan's comments about Chatman aren't as glowing as I would've hoped. He sounds like a potential issue . . . Dan's comments on Marshall are dead on . . .

 

[ILLST25]

Opportunities open up in Illinois State's frontcourt without Keith Fisher III

When Keith Fisher III decided to opt out of the basketball season because of COVID-19 concerns for his family, it gave other Illinois State frontcourt players a chance for playing

www.pantagraph.com

The comments on Andrews are encouraging. He’s further along than they thought he would be. Especially for a kid that turned 18 in September.

 

[Redbird Alum 2004]

Opportunities open up in Illinois State's frontcourt without Keith Fisher III

When Keith Fisher III decided to opt out of the basketball season because of COVID-19 concerns for his family, it gave other Illinois State frontcourt players a chance for playing

www.pantagraph.com

I really like the idea of being able to go small with Washington at the 4. Could be a nice way to get in an offensive run then put Abdou back in for his defensive presence.

 

[Redbird Alum 2004]

So with two different vaccines coming soon can Keith opt back in?

 

[TBS_20]

So with two different vaccines coming soon can Keith opt back in?

i thought they said previous in this thread it was more about having a daughter he needs to support now

 

[DoubleDeuce]

So with two different vaccines coming soon can Keith opt back in?

Crossed my mind but don't think the timing works out.

 

[Bird Friend]

So with two different vaccines coming soon can Keith opt back in?

Those vaccines won't be ready in time for the season. They're hyping them too early. Far too much testing still needs to be done.

 

[SgtHulka]

Those vaccines won't be ready in time for the season. They're hyping them too early. Far too much testing still needs to be done.

Not to mention the months it will take to distribute