Who are you excited about for next season?

[bugregshu]

no reason why M.O. and Prosser and Thompson cannot be successful sharing minutes at the 5 position.

Really? No reason? 2 of them have never stepped foot on a college court, and the other averaged 1.9 points last year and appeared in only half of the games. If there's a reason why you're so confident would you mind sharing?

[mrcoachdude]

Looking forward to JE making another step up this year...

Thinking that JP's production will be a key to a few things...depending on how good MO is....

[Dallas Brave]

Really? No reason? 2 of them have never stepped foot on a college court, and the other averaged 1.9 points last year and appeared in only half of the games. If there's a reason why you're so confident would you mind sharing?

If Coach Platt incorporates a zone D, AT's could end up playing meaningful minutes on a consistent basis. AT's zone D ability should have warrented more playing time last year IMO.

[houstontxbrave]

If Coach Platt incorporates a zone D, AT's could end up playing meaningful minutes on a consistent basis. AT's zone D ability should have warrented more playing time last year IMO.

His apparent attitude towards his education and opportunity to play basketball warrented less minutes then he was given.

Until he cleans up his attitude he deserves what he has gotten.

[Dallas Brave]

1) Which student-athlete do you think will show the most improvement from last season?

2) Who is the biggest question mark in your mind? (besides TB and his behavior)

The gurad play will be solid. For next year, everything hinges on developing a consistent, inside presence.

1) I haven't given up hope on AT and still think he can be an important, productive part of the rotation.

2) JP ... can't wait to see him play.

I am hopeful that the Braves will have a capable big man rotation next year with WE, MO, AT, and JP. If the inside game comes together, next year has the potential to make the last year a distant memory.

[Dallas Brave]

His apparent attitude towards his education and opportunity to play basketball warrented less minutes then he was given.

Until he cleans up his attitude he deserves what he has gotten.

If what you say is true, why hasn't he been booted from the team?

[mwilsont]

I'm so glad you guys are keeping AT out of this crystalball circus. Action speaks louder than words. When the season starts i hope there is a sign disallowing Ban-Wagon jumpers. Keep working hard Braves

[bu fan 9]

SM will be the best point guard in the valley this year. that is a book it.

[mwilsont]

AT from my understanding isnt a guy that going to come up to a person and say how he feels about a sitution ,and that can be a knock on his part. With facebook and tools of that nature.People are so quick to judge his true feeling and motives. " Sweep around your own front door before sweeping around someone elses. As far his education goes. His mom is a teacher I'm sure he will get his education.

[LittleBrave]

If we finish in the top 3, we'll get at least 1 of our guys on 1st team...if not 2.
My thoughts: TB & either SM or AW

[mrcoachdude]

AT from my understanding isnt a guy that going to come up to a person and say how he feels about a sitution ,and that can be a knock on his part. With facebook and tools of that nature.People are so quick to judge his true feeling and motives. " Sweep around your own front door before sweeping around someone elses. As far his education goes. His mom is a teacher I'm sure he will get his education.

sorry seems that we just have fans that like to be negative...I think though that we all want AT to succeed...on and off the court!

[Braves4Life]

If AT plays to half of his potential we will be tough to beat, IMO. Everyone is pulling for the light to go....... BU NEEDS AT!!!

[Dallas Brave]

I'm so glad you guys are keeping AT out of this crystalball circus. Action speaks louder than words. When the season starts i hope there is a sign disallowing Ban-Wagon jumpers. Keep working hard Braves

I think my current comments, and my comments over the last two years, have been supportive of seeing more of AT. I am biased toward big men.

I know nothing of any supposed attitude or grade issues, nor do I really care. I was questioing if attitude/grades were an issue, why is he still on the team. Since he is still on the team, I would surmise that attitude/grades are not an issue.

[houstontxbrave]

sorry seems that we just have fans that like to be negative...I think though that we all want AT to succeed...on and off the court!

I am going off of what he has posted on his facebook and twitter regarding his distain for school... Back when the whole Brown thing happened about the teacher. I am assuming because he has a dislike for school or atleast he has written he dislikes school that he also has a bit of either a chip or bad attitude towards life.

DB asked why he has never been removed from the team... I will guess he displays some talent and skill and is 6'9 and JL hopes that the light bulb goes on one day. Or maybe he has seen moments where AT is who he thought he would be.

Bottom line is AT has not given or proven he is a viable trustable option for Jim Les. Regardless of my belief Les prefers playing guards he is not going to sit a long 6'9 player unless that player simply does not deserve any minutes.

I want Anthony Thompson to succeed and be the player Jim Les told us he could be back when he was brought into the program.

[SFP]

sorry seems that we just have fans that like to be negative...I think though that we all want AT to succeed...on and off the court!

I do not believe anyone has been overtly critical of AT. He's been on the team 3 years and we have hardly seen him play for some reason. Some have speculated why and this should come to no surprise. If there is someone out there that is sensitive about the situation at hand then it is up to AT to show us next year what he has to offer. As Houston mentioned there were a few posted comments on a social media to give us all pause along with very little court time. I hope that AT becomes the player we all hoped he would be on The Hilltop. It is up to him to show us that he can and I hope that any comments from this board does not distract him from achieving high goals. At this level you have to want it real bad!