The consequences of high expectations. But, good point.
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We might not have realized it watching the game but Jayden Ross (+26) and Dwayne Koroma (+19) had the best +/- minutes. After that Karaban @ (+12). Lots of factors but give Jayden and Dwayne their due. May have something to do with their defense and a little rebounding?
Also, when an opposing guard shoots 18 foul shots, I don’t think our main defensive issue is Jaylin Stewart.
Additionally, exhibition games do matter seeing that huge 30 to 11 foul shot attempt difference. That was our biggest negative statistic last season and no improvement. There’s a saying, you are what you practice. This is on Hurley to discipline our practice defense more to reduce fouling. True, a balancing act since BC was pressured into 20 turnovers by our defense. But that type of FT attempt discrepancy will result in 3-5 loses if we don’t clean it up.
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...025/10/14/GM00BC.PDF?timestamp=20251014023838
Also, when an opposing guard shoots 18 foul shots, I don’t think our main defensive issue is Jaylin Stewart.
Additionally, exhibition games do matter seeing that huge 30 to 11 foul shot attempt difference. That was our biggest negative statistic last season and no improvement. There’s a saying, you are what you practice. This is on Hurley to discipline our practice defense more to reduce fouling. True, a balancing act since BC was pressured into 20 turnovers by our defense. But that type of FT attempt discrepancy will result in 3-5 loses if we don’t clean it up.
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/...025/10/14/GM00BC.PDF?timestamp=20251014023838
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The game identified several things to clean up such as lobby fouling and defensively stopping a penetrating guard.
It also is a brick in the wall of having our team learn how to win, with two starters out.
Thank you for pointing out Jayden Ross, I had commented on his play. He looked again, like the player we expected when we recruited him. That in itself is something to get excited about. At end of the day, this was a good way to start season playing with a couple of key players out. I don’t expect this will be the last time it happens. Offensively when we start hitting a grove, I think we have potential to be pretty scary.
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To many needless fouls. Intensity was there but execution looked a little hazy. First 10 minutes of second half settled for to many 3's. Quick as well and then they started to take it to the basket. Not a great showing by the player that could set them apart, SOLO Ball. Mullins looked a little frazzled in the first half but the last 4 minutes of the game may be the most important for him. More of Stewart and was surprised, pleasantly, by Ross.
All together a pretty good mid-October, preseason game.
All together a pretty good mid-October, preseason game.
"lobby fouling"? I like it!!
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There’s no way, if smith earns a starting spot it’s Mullins’s. Kinda what I’m hoping for actually.
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we shall see. I’m thinking Silas. Smith, Mullins, AK and Reed
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I don't know, I just can't see Ball not starting. Unless he doesn't play defense at all. And I think he will improve this year on that end of the floor. He's now a junior. He was the 2nd leading scorer as a sophomore last season (.1 ppg less than McNeeley and only .1 more than Karaban). He shot 41.4% from three. I see what Smith can add but just can't see Ball not playing 28-30 mpg (he was at 31.7 mpg last season). Can anyone average 28-30 mpg coming off the bench? I don't see that happening.
Typo - meant “sloppy fouling” and edit clock is past so I have now created a new term.
Mullins is a player. Maybe some nerves early but he did settle down.
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