back the basics Columbia

[KodiacKemba]

Let’s get back to what we knew worked and that starts with our starting 5, which I think should be JA,CV,TP,TL,Cobb if healthy

 

[HawkHusky]

Cobb was greatly missed. We really need him healthy.

 

[KodiacKemba]

Cobb was greatly missed. We really need him healthy.

And that will help us stop playing 4 on 5 on offense

 

[8893]

Anyone know how many tributaries there are in the Columbia River?

 

[Wordbomar]

We need Gilbert to start and be effective why don’t people understand that?

 

[borninansonia]

Anyone know how many tributaries there are in the Columbia River?

That's a question for Bill Walton, he'll know.

 

[KodiacKemba]

We need Gilbert to start and be effective why don’t people understand that?

Can’t be effective with a hurt shoulder especially how he plays the game

 

[jibsey]

We need Gilbert to start and be effective why don’t people understand that?

We can’t have a 3 guard combo of either Adams, Gilbert, and Anderson or Vital out there at the same against bigger lineups or you’ll see more of what we saw against Arkansas, 6’ guards covering 6’8 forwards. Against Columbia fine, Syracuse, no.

 

[Huskyforlife]

We’re not as bad as we looked against Arkansas. This team can still be really good if TL and AG are back to “full health.” If they’re not, we should probably try to let them sit this one out, as Columbia should still be an easy dub without them. If they’re not completely ready, I go with; Adams, Anderson, Vital, Polly, and Carlton as the starters. If that lineup can’t comfortably handle Columbia, then we know for sure there’s real issues at hand.

 

[Vancat]

We’re not as bad as we looked against Arkansas."

If we're even half as bad as we looked, that's still bad.

 

[Hamms30]

Anyone know how many tributaries there are in the Columbia River?

Something something.. size of France

 

[Purple Stein]

Not sure about the starting 5, but I just want to see more offensive execution and more high percentage shots.

 

[pj]

Hate to be the guy, but:

 

[Danzz]

Cobb was greatly missed. We really need him healthy.

True but no single player would have made a difference in the Arkansas game.

 

[Stinger92860]

We need to get Mamadou minutes. He brought energy. With time I hope he plays smarter.

 

[KembaStepback]

I'm just not as big on CV as a lot of people here. I don't think his defense is any good. His offense has been lacking this yr except for a big game against BU. He hasn't been the zone buster we hoped. He's best when he's attacking the rim and can get his shot off because of it. That is NOT what we need. JA and AG are WAY better at beating their man and getting to the rim. I'm not saying he shouldn't play, but he's not a starter unless AG is hurt.

 

[superjohn]

We’re not as bad as we looked against Arkansas. This team can still be really good if TL and AG are back to “full health.” If they’re not, we should probably try to let them sit this one out, as Columbia should still be an easy dub without them. If they’re not completely ready, I go with; Adams, Anderson, Vital, Polly, and Carlton as the starters. If that lineup can’t comfortably handle Columbia, then we know for sure there’s real issues at hand.

It won't be an easy W with them, without them it's likely a loss.

 

[Kembacity]

I wouldn't mind him sitting Terry and AG at the start of the game, go with Adams/Vital and Polley in those spots and let Adams just dominate from the start. Havent we all seen him go for 5 possession stints just taking it every time and being successful? I don't know why we wait so long to go to that, start out the game with him seeing what he can get with the defense thrown at us, if its not there early go to some kicks to polley and vital and see if they can hit a shot.

I've been pretty pleased with Jalen's shot selection so far, Vital and Terry have both forced a lot of unnecessary long shots, and Gilbert over-penetrating and getting blocked by a defender or the rim

 

[MadDogRevival]

Hate to be the guy, but:

Did you really just post a video of the space shuttle disaster?
Wow. Terrible.

 

[intlzncster]

I've been pretty pleased with Jalen's shot selection so far, Vital and Terry have both forced a lot of unnecessary long shots, and Gilbert over-penetrating and getting blocked by a defender or the rim

I don't necessarily have a problem with that per se; it's part and parcel of having a young quick guard. It's what they all do (Boat/Kemba/Taliek or whomever). You expect them to learn to change speeds and make better/quicker decisions over time.

The problem is that the negative is exacerbated by all the other problems going on.

 

[Danzz]

A lot of the things that happened against MSU and Arkansas won't happen against Columbia. We have the better players in this game.

 

[sledog]

the line: UC by 11. oh my.

 

[Travelman6]

the line: UC by 11. oh my.

I think that is somewhat generous. They kept to within 15 vs Nova and 14 vs Penn St. Uconn wins by 10 to 12 IHMO and would not be shocked if it was somewhat tight like the Colgate game.

 

[8893]

I love Shakira

 

[KembaStepback]

I'm just not as big on CV as a lot of people here. I don't think his defense is any good. His offense has been lacking this yr except for a big game against BU. He hasn't been the zone buster we hoped. He's best when he's attacking the rim and can get his shot off because of it. That is NOT what we need. JA and AG are WAY better at beating their man and getting to the rim. I'm not saying he shouldn't play, but he's not a starter unless AG is hurt.

Glad he had a good game and shots were falling. Id like to see him D up more but last night was fun. My favorite was his first 2 pointer when he stepped in an buried the midrange J. Beautiful.