Hawk doesn’t drive much but he is quick. At the same time his handle isn’t great. I assume he’ll look for more 3s, as he usually does. I don’t know if length will bother him a ton though, he has one of the quicker releases i’ve seen. Should be a good game my man!
We will agree to disagree. Looking forward to the chess match!
I’m excited! In my late twenties so I didn’t get to experience the 80’s and 90’s, seeing Arkansas back has been so much fun! Finally get to see what my dad was talking about.
After watching their KS game, I’d be moderately surprised if Hawkins doesn’t get fouled on at least one 3 pt attempt. They overplay close outs and make up for it with athleticism and length, but Hawkins’ quick release has a tendency to draw contact in this situations.
Sidney Moncrief was special.
Let’s see what the numbers have to say:Im starting to like you.
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I’ve felt that Karabans limited production has been more about the fact that Sanogo hasn’t been doubled too much so far. Most big east teams packed in on Adama which got Karaban open for outside shots and got him the space to make back cuts for easy buckets. Also, a lot of the field goals down the stretch have been from Sanogo/Hawkins which definitely hasn’t been a bad thing.
We have fouled several three point shooters. Not in the past month or so but it happened quite often earlier in the season.
If he is the best game planner, then why would he need to be making in game adjustments? Lol.
joking about the Moore and Young reference. As a hoop junkie and absolute Huskymaniac I love your thorough reports. Be great to have an opportunity speak and exchange ideas. I do scout high school players and teams here in Vermont. Not nearly the talent there is in other states but high school basketball is big here and lots of fun
Prosper is tall and athletic with plenty of reach and shut down Hawk in 2 of the 3 games we played. And we list those games
Most stat nerds will tell you its not the % from 3 that indicates a good perimeter defense, its the attempts. Hence Tennessee's early success and regression to the mean.
Agreed - Jackson foul trouble usually spells disaster. Which is why its so frustrating when he picks up his 1 foul per game playing textbook defense: Moving his feet, arms back, chest out. Offensive player jumps into him creating contact and he gets called for it. Happened against Kolek and its happened 1-2 times in the tourney. Maddening.
Can't believe a seasoned and astute poker player like yourself is opening up the Kimono like this. Shocking
I've got big hands.
Hurley doesn’t let guys get 3 first half fouls
They just beat the 1 seed in our region and one of the pre-tournament favorites, they’re playing well. Besides, the guy has come in and been respectful and added insight, he hasn’t been boasting about his team really, besides the post about Musselman.
He is of that school, but is not as married to it as JC was. Its happened this season.
Fair, I just think since we’re so far along, he wouldn’t allow it to happen now. Plus, with the way we’ve been playing in 2nd halves, he’ll want to have his players playing without worry of getting a 4th early.
FDU beat a 1 seed too. That 1 seed they beat was also without their head coach, whose pretty good. I watched that game, and it was just as much about Kansas choking the game away as it was Arkansas being impressive. And make no mistake this UConn team is more than capable of choking in the same manner. But also don’t make the mistake of thinking we aren’t clearly the better team. And it wasn’t a shot at the poster. They just are a lot more scary in theory than they are in reality
Did I really short sell Providence? As that is all you could be referring to. They ended up being the “plucky” team I said they were. All I’ve pointed out is facts about Arkansas. They’re an 8 seed who finished under .500 in conference play. We’re better. Doesn’t mean we’ll win. But we are better. Period.
I think it’s a tough matchup. As others have said, we struggles containing the direct drives to the hoop. That’s kinda their M/O. Perimeter D needs to be on point.
Which is why I said, “if we bring our A game defensively”. There’s no disagreement there. Clingan will be huge. He played double digit first half minutes in game one. I can see him doing so again. I’ve also pointed out the problem playing Joey C might cause on defense. I’m not ignorant to the danger Arkansas poses.
We rank 365/363 D1 teams in 2 foul participation at 3.6%. It's about as married to it as you can be.
What seed was UNC last year? It’s about matchups and who’s playing best at the end of March, and not seeding or record. We’re playing our best basketball right now obviously, but y’all are a very tough matchup for us.