So is the Uceda experiment over?

[Miami04]

This guy might be good and really could be a big help when he has a full off season and schedule to get ready for the ACC march.

But I cant help but notice that once Coach started trying to get him minutes we lost all the rhythm we had this year. I also noticed he is only playing 1 to 5 minutes a game now.

 

[BWCD]

Maybe for this season, but you have to keep working him in here and there. Next season (and even possibly into the postseason this year) it will pay off.

 

[RocketsandCanes]

As far as last night goes VT generally plays a very small lineup, therefore it really didn't make much sense to play him unless Tonye needed a break. Joe Thomas got some of his minutes last night too because he is a better defensive "big," whereas Uceda's strength is more on the offensive side of the ball.

 

[AustinCane86]

I think he will play spot minutes here and there depending on the matchup. We really don't need a stretch 4 given we already have Sherman, not to mention I'd rather be developing a freshman in Omar versus trying to get marginal play from a JUCO in Cruz-Uceda. Next year, with Murphy and Jekiri starting and Sherman off the bench, I think you see Ivan taking on the Joe Thomas role.

 

[capefearcane]

As far as last night goes VT generally plays a very small lineup, therefore it really didn't make much sense to play him unless Tonye needed a break. Joe Thomas got some of his minutes last night too because he is a better defensive "big," whereas Uceda's strength is more on the offensive side of the ball.

You ain't kidding about BIG.

 

[CTCANE]

Uceda hurt his elbow in the Clemson game. That is a large part on why he hasn't played much the past few games.