I had a number of thoughts in response to your post so let me bullet them out.
- The way things stand right now, We don't have alot of players recieveing the focused training to become quality National team players, so if you are dedicated and put in the time your players can get there. These guys are only 18 and still have alot of time to improve. Most starters are 21 and most players on the roster during the competitive season will be at least 20.
- With that said, There are a couple factors that will contribute to their training success: Potential, Age, Single vs Double position training, and the quality of your trainer. You should have at minimum an advanced trainer and if you can afford it and want to make the investment get a better one.
- Here is the Potentials of the current U21 roster to compare to:
announcer 0
bench warmer 0
role player 0
6th man 0
starter 0
star 3
allstar 6
perennial allstar 2
superstar 3
MVP 0
hall of famer 1
all-time great 0
- If you haven't already done so, you should read the training speed analysis
(78242.1). You'll see from there that each training you do has a number of different skills that will benefit. That is why you got a pop in a different skillt than where you are focussing.
- Potential as a SF: Almost always you will have a skill or two that are week that will require extra attention. You could probably get Kinjo's IS to Strong in 6-8 weeks of constant training. SF is a spot that I struggle to fill each game, very few people have players they want to train early on as a SF because the player has to be so versitile. So, If you want to build him into a SF I would be thrilled.
You will probably get a number of different opinions on what makes a good SF, but here is how I build the position. I think a SF should primarily be a strong scorer from anywher eon the court. and be adequent defensively. So, focus areas are JS, DR, IS and they need to have decent skills at OD, ID, and JR. Bonus if they are good at RB and HD.
I have a player I've been working on as a SF. He is currently my top scorer but still a work in progress. Here's what he looks like:
Age: 20
Height: 6'4" / 193 cm
Potential: allstar
Game Shape: strong
Jump Shot: proficient Jump Range: average
Outside Def.: average Handling: inept
Driving: proficient Passing: mediocre
Inside Shot: prominent Inside Def.: strong
Rebounding: average ↑ Shot Blocking: respectable
Stamina: respectable Free Throw: respectable
Experience: pitiful
You will want to reconsider all your plans once you see what you draft. You may find that you get a new player that is a better option than either of these guys. You also can focus on up to 3 players at once and still maintain the one position training.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions that I or someone else can address.
Coach Taiyo