Are the extra available minutes what's needed for Bouknight to make the next step?

[Chief00]

He's turning down open shots too often I see that and agree. Much of the time his lane is closed too after the ball fake. Shoot the ball!!

Taking and knocking down shots solves our biggest problem along with the need to distribute the ball better and reduce turnovers.

 

[my2cents]

Are we seriously talking about Bouknight's contribution in that game? Compared to whom? Akok, 0-5, Carlton ( the human turnover machine) or Gilbert...where the other team should wear "armpit pads" as that's where most of his shots end up. The kid is superstar in the making, and there will be growing pains because he is young, but man is he smooth and even the shots he misses go in/out.

 

[Caronimo]

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He stepped up yesterday and he still is nowhere near how good he can be. No one is happy Tyler is out, but the extra minuted may just be what the doctor ordered for Bouk.

I can't even look at this without feeling sick. That 3:5 assist to turnover ratio is nice.

 

[Waquoit]

We need to see Bouk in there with AG or CV, not both. I think he gets many more touches then and that will turn to more looks.

 

[jdb50]

I would like to see more of Bouk with CV and AG. Teams have to honor CV at the 3 point line and Bouk can drive. Gaffney should have CV with him at the least. Not good to have the two freshman in the backcourt with Sid, Akok and Carlton.

 

[Waquoit]

I would like to see more of Bouk with CV and AG. Teams have to honor CV at the 3 point line and Bouk can drive.

Bouk doesn't get the ball when they are both in there.

 

[mauconnfan]

Are we seriously talking about Bouknight's contribution in that game? Compared to whom? Akok, 0-5, Carlton ( the human turnover machine) or Gilbert...where the other team should wear "armpit pads" as that's where most of his shots end up. The kid is superstar in the making, and there will be growing pains because he is young, but man is he smooth and even the shots he misses go in/out.

Who’s talking about his contributions? We all agree is going to be real good. He’s not there yet but fun to watch him grow.

 

[RayRay]

Bouk doesn't get the ball when they are both in there.

There was a moment late in the game after a timeout where Gilbert had the ball in our half and Bouk ran over to get it (I cant remember if game clock or shot clock was running low) and Gilbert kind of looked him off and held on to the ball and Bouk ran over to the other side and stood at the corner 3 pt line and had both his arms up as if saying "he was supposed to give me the ball but didnt, I dont get why" as he was looking over at Hurley.
Did anyone else catch this? It seems like there may be a little potential issue in the locker room where Gilbert wants to be the guy. I dont see CV doing this though, just Gilbert. So either Gilbert ignored coach on that play design because he doesnt trust Bouk wont commit a turnover, or I dont know what it was. But I'm pretty sure Hurley addressed that one after the game and needs to sit those 2 down and nail it in their heads that the team needs to give Bouk those opportunities, and not Gilbert in those situations.

 

[Devland]

We need to bring Rip in to give him lessons on moving without the ball.

 

[mauconnfan]

We need to bring Rip in to give him lessons on moving without the ball.

I agree but remember Rips days he had Jake, KFree and others who actually set really nice picks. Bouk doesn't have that now and they rarely run anything for him to make that happen. Agree they should though Dev!

 

[Waquoit]

We need to bring Rip in to give him lessons on moving without the ball.

He still wouldn't get the ball this year.