Achilles Heal of This Team . . .

[Prezidint]

In my opinion is that only 2 guys can create their own shots. Bazz and Lamb.

This is why you can expect to see 3 guard sets the rest of the way when (if?) the Boatshow comes back.

Drummond mixes an impressive hook/spin move ever 12th touch or so. Other than that, a pass into him generally results into a tough look.

Olander - good when open, can't do much if guarded when ball arrives.

RS - Stanley-esque in his inability to create his own shot.

DD - Tries, has the will, has the ability, but . . . charges too much and can't seem to find where to go after he breaks free from his man.

Giff - A few drives and such, generally ending in awkwardness.

Point is . . . it makes it very, very easy for other teams to defend us when only two guys can break you down.

And screw all you guys getting on Shabazz. What I'd love to see is this - Shabazz has one game where he does nothing but bring it up and feed guys. With the exception of Lamb, who does reasonably well 1 on 1, you'd be begging for Bazz to shoot more after the 1st half.

 

[mauconnfan]

Agree except on roscoe and giffey.....roscoe is not close "stanley-esque" even so that comparison is unfair to stanley....we would have won the last 2 if he were close to SR...and they need to get giffeynmore shots...he gives a at least?....

 

[tykurez]

Some teams are lucky to have ONE guy that can create his own shot. That's not really the issue here.

The issue is: one of them is playing 40 minutes at point guard, the other is getting pushed around, and the team's offensive sets aren't creating shots for the rest of the team.

 

[Prezidint]

One guy?
I don't buy it.

The difference between this team and others is that, other than Bazz and Lamb, there is zero shot creation. Most teams don't have 4 guys who can break you down and go to the rim. That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that most teams have guys who actually have a move or two that they can use after they receive the ball and there's a man on them.

The Stan comparison for RS was only for creating his own shot. Stan didn't create his own shot much, and much for the same reasons as RS.

 

[GavinEdreamy]

And when Stanley did try, it was often ugly and resulted in a turnover or a miss. I agree with that concerning Roscoe. He seems to know his limits offensively and doesn't push it, which is probably a good thing at this point.

 

[mauconnfan]

nevermind creating his own shot roscoe can't make a shot. For now stanley was a much better player.

 

[aceboon]

Stanley was also able to get points just based off his athleticism alone, Roscoe doesn't have that. If Stanley got that same alley oop in the 1st half that is being put down for a dunk, he's not coming down with it, gathering himself and then blowing a layup.

 

[Husky Dynasty]

One guy?
I don't buy it.

The difference between this team and others is that, other than Bazz and Lamb, there is zero shot creation. Most teams don't have 4 guys who can break you down and go to the rim. That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that most teams have guys who actually have a move or two that they can use after they receive the ball and there's a man on them.

The Stan comparison for RS was only for creating his own shot. Stan didn't create his own shot much, and much for the same reasons as RS.

A team shouldn't need 3 players who can individually break down a defense in order to score more than 57 points in a game. Does a team like Florida State or Michigan State have multiple guys that possess moves which allow them to create their own open shots? It's all a question of ball movement and freeing guys so that they don't have to look to create for themselves. I'm a little sick of the isolation offense, and would much prefer to see a bit of ball rotation once in a while. With the athletes we have, some quick ball movement could lead to uncontested dunks and layups. There really is no need for Bazz to pound the ball at the top of the key while awaiting a poor high ball screen.

We also need to pick up the pace on both offense and defense. I know Shabazz is our only true ball handler, but I'm a bit tired of seeing him take 10 seconds to dribble up the court and initiate the offense. We should be a pressing and fast breaking team, which would allow us to fully utilize the strengths of DD and Roscoe (which aren't playing in a half court offense). At the beginning of the year I certainly wasn't expecting to see a Big Ten type style of play employed by the team.

With the proper adjustments, I really believe this team has the talent and ability to win another National Championship, and just want to see them start moving in the right direction/not playing so frustratingly below their potential.