Wow - Big win!!!!!! Tyler stroking 3’s and Adama “the bull” Sanogo got a second wind late. But, we need to get smarter and more comprosed under pressure.
Sanogo was a force in the paint as he scored with confidence early. But, he needs to stay away from fouls and turnovers. Adama must also identify when it’s best to pass it to a 3 man. Knowing him, he will figure all that out through hard work. He will be the focus of scouting reports and teams are going to try to try to bait him into fouls because they can’t stop him otherwise.
Turnovers were the biggest hurdle to overcome today with over 20 today against a good defense. We need to tighten that up against pressure. We also need to make a team pay when they press. I thought we could have used Gaffney’s ball handling compared to the guys handling the ball. Cole doesn’t have the speed to blow by the pressure. The defense wears him down. Auburn was without one if their best players, that’s how good they are. We didn’t execute when we needed to especially other than Cole in the backcourt.
Good to face some competition to see how we measure up. Once we extended the defense after giving up some 3’s we played aggressive. In the second half we did not respond well to full court pressure and that allowed Auburn to get back in the game and go ahead. In particular, we need to work in-bounding and making them pay on the other end.
Chief thought we defensive rebounded well today but we did not offensive rebound against a tough Auburn team.
Whaley had tough defense on Smith until he broke loose late in the game. Then he controlled the game.
Hawkins had his coming out party and it was great to watch. A true pure shooter with well founded confidence. What a gifted shooting stroke and I like how he extends his arm on layups. He will learn from his key turnover.
If we can develop a consistent 3 attack from Hawkins, Polley and Cole; we are going to be tough.
Whaley and Polley demonstrated the value of experience. Chief thought Martin did ok but needs to realize he not a guard bringing the ball up on a break. Cole did a good job of controlling the game when he had the ball until he tired. Subpar games from Jackson and Gaffney hurt.
There were many fouls called on great defensive plays both ways, overall we probably benefited from it.
Sanogo was a force in the paint as he scored with confidence early. But, he needs to stay away from fouls and turnovers. Adama must also identify when it’s best to pass it to a 3 man. Knowing him, he will figure all that out through hard work. He will be the focus of scouting reports and teams are going to try to try to bait him into fouls because they can’t stop him otherwise.
Turnovers were the biggest hurdle to overcome today with over 20 today against a good defense. We need to tighten that up against pressure. We also need to make a team pay when they press. I thought we could have used Gaffney’s ball handling compared to the guys handling the ball. Cole doesn’t have the speed to blow by the pressure. The defense wears him down. Auburn was without one if their best players, that’s how good they are. We didn’t execute when we needed to especially other than Cole in the backcourt.
Good to face some competition to see how we measure up. Once we extended the defense after giving up some 3’s we played aggressive. In the second half we did not respond well to full court pressure and that allowed Auburn to get back in the game and go ahead. In particular, we need to work in-bounding and making them pay on the other end.
Chief thought we defensive rebounded well today but we did not offensive rebound against a tough Auburn team.
Whaley had tough defense on Smith until he broke loose late in the game. Then he controlled the game.
Hawkins had his coming out party and it was great to watch. A true pure shooter with well founded confidence. What a gifted shooting stroke and I like how he extends his arm on layups. He will learn from his key turnover.
If we can develop a consistent 3 attack from Hawkins, Polley and Cole; we are going to be tough.
Whaley and Polley demonstrated the value of experience. Chief thought Martin did ok but needs to realize he not a guard bringing the ball up on a break. Cole did a good job of controlling the game when he had the ball until he tired. Subpar games from Jackson and Gaffney hurt.
There were many fouls called on great defensive plays both ways, overall we probably benefited from it.
