Difficult roads ahead for Frogs

By John Weyand
Staff Reporter

The rest of the season is going to be tough with or without two of the Frogs’ top scorers, head coach Billy Tubbs said.

Tubbs said definite differences exist in the team’s rotation due to the dismissal of junior guard Greedy Daniels and senior forward Myron Anthony. Tubbs said however that the overall style of TCU basketball will not change.

David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Junior guard Greedy Daniels, who was leading the team in steals and was second in scoring, was dismissed from the men’s basketball team Friday.

“On offense and defense, there are no adjustments,” Tubbs said. “We’re still an up-tempo team. Our game plan is set no matter who we have.”

Tubbs said the continued look of the Frogs involves the experience of the team’s former second-stringers.

“The guys that were filling in had playing time,” Tubbs said. “They’re ready to step in.”

David Dunai/SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Senior forward Myron Anthony, who provided TCU with a inside force, was dismissed from the men’s basketball team Friday.

Tubbs also said the team made any necessary changes for Friday night’s game against Nevada.

“Obviously, a couple people moved up,” Tubbs said. “(Sophomore forward) Bingo (Merriex) moved into the No. 4 spot, and (freshman guard) Nucleus (Smith) moved into the No. 2 spot. That was the biggest adjustment.”

In the game against the Wolf Pack, Merriex scored 30 points, while Smith recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists.

Tubbs also said the team reacted to the dismissal of Daniels and Anthony with some earnestly because of the benefits they will receive as a result.

“When somebody above you moves out and gives you a chance to move in, it doesn’t really tear you up too much,” Tubbs said. “(Senior guard Larry) Allaway will expand his playing time, (junior forward Marlon) Dumont will expand his playing time and (sophomore center) Rebel Paulk will become a factor.”

Tubbs also said the dismissal has little effect on the team’s four remaining games, including an upcoming three-game road trip.

“This was a tough trip coming up anyway,” Tubbs said. “(The dismissal) doesn’t change the fact that teams in this conference play better at home and that it’s going to take an outstanding effort on our part.”

In addition to Western Athletic Conference opponents being more successful at home, the time outline facing TCU will put stress on the team’s ability to play well, Tubbs said. The Frogs will play against Hawaii at 11:05 p.m. CST Thursday before flying to California to challenge San Jose at 9:30 p.m. CST on Saturday.

Tubbs said the team will be happy to return for their final home game against Texas-El Paso on March 1.

John Weyand
j.h.weyand@student.tcu.edu