In the first half we went to Adama in the paint and that frees up everyone else. Clingan (75% FG) and Sanogo (60% FG) are efficient in their season FG attempts. Sanogo had a huge game as expected in the first half. In the second half he puzzling decided to be a quick shot 3 point shooter before going back to the paint. Still though getting a minimum of foul shots despite numerous posts in the paint.
Rebounding should be a priority at practice. We got rebounded by nearly 15. We played good defense 32% FG and 12% 3FG.
The three key non Bigs (Jackson, Hawkins and Newton) got the Non Sanogo points. The bench got zero points. A disturbing trend.
In the second half Hurley forgot Clingan was on the team except for one key stretch when we played good. It is mystifying Donovan isn’t in there more. Perhaps that’s why our rebounding was so bad? Clingan is a better player than Karaban, especially rebounding. Disappointing the lack of using Double Big. What is Danny thinking?
Diarra, Joey C and Alleyne are all really struggling in their shooting. Lately, there are very few points coming off the bench. Chief is always skeptical of early season media proclaimed depth. Time for these guys to work their way out of this slump. Diarra did supply some energy in the second half.
While a work in progress Karaban played tougher today. Better boxing out on rebounds, and did a little better staying in front of his man, but he made some mid range shots. Still not physically there yet and only made one shot.
Jackson is so critical to our success. Chief can’t emphasize that enough. He makes everyone else better and is so unselfish. A true Team Captain and Leader. We are so fortunate to have him.
It makes a difference when foul shooting is relatively equal.
Rebounding should be a priority at practice. We got rebounded by nearly 15. We played good defense 32% FG and 12% 3FG.
The three key non Bigs (Jackson, Hawkins and Newton) got the Non Sanogo points. The bench got zero points. A disturbing trend.
In the second half Hurley forgot Clingan was on the team except for one key stretch when we played good. It is mystifying Donovan isn’t in there more. Perhaps that’s why our rebounding was so bad? Clingan is a better player than Karaban, especially rebounding. Disappointing the lack of using Double Big. What is Danny thinking?
Diarra, Joey C and Alleyne are all really struggling in their shooting. Lately, there are very few points coming off the bench. Chief is always skeptical of early season media proclaimed depth. Time for these guys to work their way out of this slump. Diarra did supply some energy in the second half.
While a work in progress Karaban played tougher today. Better boxing out on rebounds, and did a little better staying in front of his man, but he made some mid range shots. Still not physically there yet and only made one shot.
Jackson is so critical to our success. Chief can’t emphasize that enough. He makes everyone else better and is so unselfish. A true Team Captain and Leader. We are so fortunate to have him.
It makes a difference when foul shooting is relatively equal.