Butler Postgame Thread

[Donyell 360]

Interior switching D was not good tonight. Too many easy points in the paint without good rotation. Fortunately we shot well and didn't turn it over as much. But would like to see us get back to good team D. Like last year we struggle to keep guys in front of us, but unlike last year, we are better at rotating to help when are guards get beat, except for tonight. I know I am nitpicking but would like to see us clean that up.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Reed is not a problem. He does more good than bad. If if comes in spurts so what. Most college players are inconsistent. He may not play great against Zuby. Who does?

He actually dominated Zuby the year before. He’s capable.

 

[campcalhoun2009]

I am not holding my breath that either Stew or Ross are starters next year. I feel bad for those two as they could likely be starting at a lower level.

They can be starters at Washington St and Richmond.

 

[Waquoit]

Pros: Solo getting into a rhythm in the last month is exactly what we need to see.

Maybe rhythm is the right word. He looked square and balanced on all the shots I saw.

 

[IndyLives]

Reed & Solo carried the team. Best 2 minutes of UConn basketball in the 2nd half stretched the lead to 12 and it was ballgame.

This team has spurt-ability! Just needs to play with higher intensity the full 40. Too many lazy fouls, turnovers, etc. for a team of this caliber.

 

[HCCForever]

I haven’t seen it mentioned yet but Reed had a nice drop step hoop and that spin move against two defenders for a dunk.

 

[Mr. French]

Not a peep from you in the Creighton or Xavier blowout win chats. You only complain. I guess it makes sense, you’re from Buffalo.

You sound like an idiot. I'm way more positive than negative. I'm pretty sure I did comment on those wins, but I also didn't go look up my history like a psycho. If you're such a slick sleuth, find me all the negative posts about the team from me, and find me all the positives and calling out the negative posters when they're too negative.

 

[campcalhoun2009]

Too hard on Stewart tonight. He was a non-factor but to say he is unplayable is too far. Not a great game but glad we have him when AK has to exit the game with 2 fouls. He can shoot the ball, just needs to be more aggressive. His one driving shot missed but it opened up Reed for an offensive rebound. So that was a positive play. We need to see more from Stew for sure.

And when he came in we immediately gave up a huge run and went from up 7 to down 1. He’s still living off the hype of his good 12 min vs PC. At least we don’t have to hear about how he should play over Solo anymore from some people on this site.

 

[Donyell 360]

I recall two positive plays from Smith tonight. The wide open 3 he hit and the feed into the post for Reed's and-1. Smith has been surprisingly efficient this year from 3. Now if he could just learn how to score inside the paint. He is the most passive PG I can recall at UConn. He puts no pressure on the defense and he is slow to get us into offense. But we need whatever he can give us for the few minutes he is asked to play, and tonight was not as bad as against St. Johns. Something to build on.

 

[husky429]

Need some more from the bench. Otherwise a win is a win is a win.

 

[Mr. French]

Not a peep from you in the Creighton or Xavier blowout win chats. You only complain. I guess it makes sense, you’re from Buffalo.

You're in this thread disliking every post from every poster saying any negative word about our play. Sounds like you just can't handle any critique, or maybe you know nothing about basketball.

I'm happy they won, they did some good things but they also didn't overall play great. Sorry that hurts your feelings.

Sick personal dig too, you're showing your intelligence and basketball IQ.

 

[campcalhoun2009]

I recall two positive plays from Smith tonight. The wide open 3 he hit and the feed into the post for Reed's and-1. Smith has been surprisingly efficient this year from 3. Now if he could just learn how to score inside the paint. He is the most passive PG I can recall at UConn. He puts no pressure on the defense and he is slow to get us into offense. But we need whatever he can give us for the few minutes he is asked to play, and tonight was not as bad as against St. Johns. Something to build on.

He dribbles WAYYYY too much, especially in this offense.

He also has a bad habit of playing hot potato with the ball when the shot clock is running out and just desperately getting it to someone with hopes they bail him out with a miracle with 3 sec left.

 

[ATLDYKA]

A negative that continues to be a negative, inbounds plays. Just not sure why we can't figure it out

 

[Donyell 360]

Nice game Solo! He is such an important part of our offense and nice to see him shoot with confidence. Would like to see him be more aggressive in transition and get to the line more. But when you shoot like that it is hard to complain.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Why didn’t Alex play?






😅😇

 

[Trudy Gay]

Reed & Solo carried the team.

mullins had 15-5......

 

[Donyell 360]

Mullins has yet to give us a full game of dominance. I guess he is just not there yet. Maybe it is his lack of bulk, but he seems to disappear for extended periods. Can't expect too much from a freshmen, but the potential is clearly there. Just waiting for that moment when he decides to be our best player. He is a surprisingly good rebounder. But he has gotten beat badly off the dribble a few times lately. I don't have confidence he can defend without fouling.

 

[alphasigko]

8 points from the subs....so much for our depth....

A good win none the less.

GO HUSKIES!

 

[UCLJ0211]

Surprisingly, this was another Quad 1 win.

 

[Woof]

Hurley needs to regain control of himself. He is starting to get Ts with regularity again. The refs can swing a close game in March.

 

[Trudy Gay]

Mullins has yet to give us a full game of dominance. I guess he is just not there yet. Maybe it is his lack of bulk, but he seems to disappear for extended periods. Can't expect too much from a freshmen, but the potential is clearly there. Just waiting for that moment when he decides to be our best player. He is a surprisingly good rebounder. But he has gotten beat badly off the dribble a few times lately. I don't have confidence he can defend without fouling.

once again. 15-5 on the road as a freshman, what more do you want? He's not AJ Dybantsa, hes not getting 40, not in Dannys current game plan at least.

 

[Donyell 360]

This is the second game in a row where Reibe looked uncomfortable. Not sure what's wrong with him. He struggle to move his feet on defense and he tends to foul guys driving to the rim. He drapes his arms over the ball handler and then tries to pull them back after contact. Don't love his body language at the moment. Hopefully he snaps out of it. Would anyone else like to see him take 1 or 2 3's a game? I don't think Hurley loves that idea but it would be fun to see him develop that shot.

 

[JungleLobo]

Defense metrics did not like the game tonight, Bart or KPom

 

[Donyell 360]

He dribbles WAYYYY too much, especially in this offense.

He also has a bad habit of playing hot potato with the ball when the shot clock is running out and just desperately getting it to someone with hopes they bail him out with a miracle with 3 sec left.

No argument. He remains a problem. I'm just saying he at least did SOMETHING good tonight. That's progress.

 

[Dove]

7 TOs in 1st half. One TO in 2nd. Makes a big difference.

Okay. Need to jot that down. Lower the TOs...success follows.