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the best 5 potential players for the Princeton tactic, . Based on the tactic's focus on outside/inside play and decreased pace, I'd recommend players with high potential in relevant skills.

Here are 5 potential players, assuming they're around the "allstar*" potential level (6):

1. PF/C with high inside skills (potential 6-7)
- Inside skills: 8-12 weeks to reach peak
- Outside skills: 16-20 weeks to reach peak
- Pace and stamina: 6-10 weeks to adjust
2. SF/PF with versatile skills (potential 6-7)
- Inside skills: 10-14 weeks to reach peak
- Outside skills: 14-18 weeks to reach peak
- Pace and stamina: 8-12 weeks to adjust
3. PG/SG with outside shooting (potential 6-7)
- Inside skills: 14-18 weeks to reach peak
- Outside skills: 10-14 weeks to reach peak
- Pace and stamina: 8-12 weeks to adjust
4. C with strong inside presence (potential 6-7)
- Inside skills: 6-10 weeks to reach peak
- Outside skills: 18-22 weeks to reach peak
- Pace and stamina: 6-10 weeks to adjust
5. SG/SF with balanced skills (potential 6-7)
- Inside skills: 12-16 weeks to reach peak
- Outside skills: 12-16 weeks to reach peak
- Pace and stamina: 8-12 weeks to adjust

Keep in mind these are rough estimates, and actual training times may vary. Because self neglect and injury adjust accordingly. I will give a demo example with 5 base in every slot of skill to what that player will look like.

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As you choose a better potential player, the skills would likely increase, and the training time would decrease. Here's a rough estimate of how the skills might change with a higher potential player:

- Potential 7 (perennial allstar):
- Skills increase by 1-2 points
- Training time decreases by 10-20%
- Potential 8 (superstar):
- Skills increase by 2-3 points
- Training time decreases by 20-30%
- Potential 9 (MVP):
- Skills increase by 3-4 points
- Training time decreases by 30-40%
- Potential 10 (hall of famer):
- Skills increase by 4-5 points
- Training time decreases by 40-50%

Keep in mind that these are rough estimates and actual results may vary. Based on injury and usage.

Using a better potential player and younger would allow you to create a stronger team, but it would also depend on the player's current skills, training, and game shape.

Here's an updated version of the player profiles with a potential 8 (superstar) player:

*Point Guard (PG)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 22-25
- Height: 6'0"-6'2" / 183-188 cm
- Potential: superstar (8)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 10
- Jump Range: 10
- Outside Def.: 10
- Handling: 16
- Driving: 14
- Passing: 12
- Inside Shot: 6
- Inside Def.: 6
- Rebounding: 5
- Shot Blocking: 3
- Stamina: 9
- Free Throw: 10
- Experience: 5

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*Final Assessment:*

Demo just an example

- DMI: 111500
- Age: 18
- Height: 6'5" / 196 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: proficient (9)
- Jump Shot: proficient (9)
- Jump Range: proficient (9)
- Outside Def.: awful (3)
- Handling: wondrous (14)
- Driving: marvelous (15)
- Passing: average (6)
- Inside Shot: proficient (9)
- Inside Def.: mediocre (5)
- Rebounding: mediocre (5)
- Shot Blocking: awful (3)
- Stamina: average (6)
- Free Throw: proficient (9)
- Experience: mediocre (5)
- TSP: 78 (56 + 22)

*Player Type:* SF/PF with outside shooting and driving ability

*Training Focus:*

1. Outside Def.: 5 (current: 3)
- Train to at least proficient (9) level
2. Inside Def.: 5 (current: 5)
- Maintain current level, focus on other skills
3. Rebounding: 5 (current: 5)
- Maintain current level, focus on other skills
4. Shot Blocking: 3 (current: 3)
- Not a priority for this player type
5. Passing: 6 (current: 6)
- Maintain current level, focus on other skills

*Weeks of Training:*

- Outside Def.: 8-12 weeks to reach proficient (9) level
- Other skills: maintain current level, focus on other areas

*Position:* SF/PF

*Overall:* This player is a strong outside shooter with excellent handling and driving skills. With focused training, they can become a valuable asset to the team.

a final version with the correct skill number,

- DMI: 111000
- Age: ?
- Height: 6'5" / 196 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 9
- Jump Range: 9
- Outside Def.: 5
- Handling: 14
- Driving: 15
- Passing: 6
- Inside Shot: 9
- Inside Def.: 5
- Rebounding: 5
- Shot Blocking: 3
- Stamina: 6
- Free Throw: 9
- Experience: ?

Based on this example demo , I'll post all 5 positions of Princeton and what they will look like please better potential and younger better players

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Last edited by Big city at 12/29/2025 11:06:27 PM

Here's the estimated player profiles for each position, tailored to the Princeton tactic: example based on the demo player above .

*Point Guard (PG)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 18-25
- Height: 6'0"-6'2" / 183-188 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 8
- Jump Range: 8
- Outside Def.: 8
- Handling: 15
- Driving: 12
- Passing: 10
- Inside Shot: 5
- Inside Def.: 5
- Rebounding: 4
- Shot Blocking: 2
- Stamina: 8
- Free Throw: 8
- Experience: 5

*Shooting Guard (SG)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 18-25
- Height: 6'3"-6'5" / 190-196 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 12
- Jump Range: 12
- Outside Def.: 7
- Handling: 10
- Driving: 10
- Passing: 5
- Inside Shot: 6
- Inside Def.: 4
- Rebounding: 4
- Shot Blocking: 2
- Stamina: 8
- Free Throw: 10
- Experience: 5

*Small Forward (SF)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 18-25
- Height: 6'5"-6'7" / 196-201 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 10
- Jump Range: 10
- Outside Def.: 8
- Handling: 8
- Driving: 12
- Passing: 5
- Inside Shot: 8
- Inside Def.: 6
- Rebounding: 6
- Shot Blocking: 3
- Stamina: 8
- Free Throw: 8
- Experience: 5

*Power Forward (PF)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 18-25
- Height: 6'7"-6'9" / 201-206 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 6
- Jump Range: 6
- Outside Def.: 5
- Handling: 4
- Driving: 8
- Passing: 4
- Inside Shot: 12
- Inside Def.: 8
- Rebounding: 8
- Shot Blocking: 5
- Stamina: 8
- Free Throw: 6
- Experience: 5

*Center (C)*

- DMI: ?
- Age: 18-25
- Height: 6'9"-7'0" / 206-213 cm
- Potential: allstar (6)
- Game Shape: 9
- Jump Shot: 3
- Jump Range: 3
- Outside Def.: 4
- Handling: 2
- Driving: 4
- Passing: 2
- Inside Shot: 15
- Inside Def.: 10
- Rebounding: 10
- Shot Blocking: 8
- Stamina: 8
- Free Throw: 4
- Experience: 5



To keep your roster fresh and winning in Princeton, focus on strategic rotations, leveraging data to inform your decisions. Here are some key strategies:

- *Maximize Star Power Without Burning Out*: Give your top players regular breaks to prevent fatigue and injuries.
- *Pair Complementary Players*: Combine players with different strengths to create a balanced lineup.
- *Exploit Opponent Weaknesses*: Analyze data to identify vulnerabilities in the opposing team and adjust your lineup accordingly.
- *Develop Team Depth*: Ensure your bench players are prepared to contribute when called upon. Make sure their potential is 2 levels below the starters. Stats skill as well. For example if the starter are 15 in JS, bench no lower than 13.

By implementing these strategies, you can keep your roster fresh and positioned for success.

Basically manage minutes and rotation. Get a team with same the high potential for example* all superstar*.

Last edited by Big city at 12/29/2025 11:24:39 PM

Please note this is example based on lower potential starting at all star and all starting skill at (5). I don't know all time great, it would be impossible to again 5 to do so.

The weeks are exact but will change with higher potential becoming shorter . For Faster training get higher potential..train or buy 18-25. Anything above that age. I do not know . Not worth your time


Thank you.