Chief’s Briefs - DePaul Edition

[Chief00]

We shoot 48% they shoot in the 39% but the Big East officials kept DePaul in the game with a 28 to 10 foul shot advantage. For those who think Val Ackerman does a good job, think again.

Losing McNeeley is big especially with conference games ahead.

Hurley is back to his Mahaney at point guard experiment, while he had some good moments the +|- with him in or out of the game really hurts with him at PG rather than shooting guard. Diarra had foul trouble but perhaps put Ball at point when Diarra is out and move Mahaney to shooting guard where he is more comfortable. He did nail down 7 points.

Ball and Karaban 3’s won the game for us. A combined 11-17 from three or 33 points. Diarra had 9 of our 22 assists but was hurt by fouls. We led DePaul in assists 22 to 13 but the officials gave them numerous assists with foul shots.

 

[Palatine]

Apparent you did not watch Ball handle the ball. The Huskies has zero TOs (after a TOfest) when Mahaney entered the game.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

As big of an advocate I am of Ball playing PG, he does not look comfortable putting the ball on the floor enough to do so.

Think Nowell should get more time. Ball would be a lottery pick easily if we could teach him to do anything else at a high level to go with his shooting.

We have to find a way for him to start to utilize his elite athleticism to pair with his shooting next year.

 

[Mister P]

Regarding the fouls called, credit to Johnson and Reed for committing zero first half fouls and a game total of only 3.

 

[GHSWolverines]

Need to groom AM at point. Sorry chief but SB is NOT a point guard.

 

[Huskybass]

Solo is a shooter, NOT a point guard. Hard to believe that anyone sees ANY point guard skills from him.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Deep breaths

 

[Chief00]

Apparent you did not watch Ball handle the ball. The Huskies has zero TOs (after a TOfest) when Mahaney entered the game.

Mahaney had a good game but can’t consistently get the team into their half court offense. I like Mahaney but I like him at shooting guard.

 

[prankster]

We shoot 50%, they shoot in the 30% range but the Big East officials kept DePaul in the game with a 28 to 10 foul shot advantage. For those who think Val Ackerman does a good job, think again.

Losing McNeeley is big especially with conference games ahead.

Hurley is back to his Mahaney at point guard experiment, while he had some good moments the +|- with him in or out of the game really hurts with him at PG rather than shooting guard. Diarra had foul trouble but perhaps put Ball at point when Diarra is out and move Mahaney to shooting guard where he is more comfortable. He did nail down 7 points.

Ball and Karaban 3’s won the game for us. A combined 11-17 from three or 33 points. Diarra had 9 of our 22 assists but was hurt by fouls. We led DePaul in assists 22 to 13 but the officials gave them numerous assists with foul shots.

That guy Enright could have been called for about a million fouls.

Called zero times.

Ackerman shoplifts her paycheck each and every month.

 

[Chief00]

Solo is a shooter, NOT a point guard. Hard to believe that anyone sees ANY point guard skills from him.

He’s can be a hot shooter but can take his man off the dribble and has the strength to finish.

 

[tennmike]

Why oh why does Nowell not play? And it seemed like Reed could have had his way in the paint, but his minutes were limited.

 

[Chief00]

That guy Enright could have been called for about a million fouls.

Called zero times.

Ackerman shoplifts her paycheck each and every month.

Agree on Enright fouling. The foul shoots were almost 3-1 with DePaul trying to come from behind most of the game.

 

[Captbluefin]

I saw DePaul doing a lot of pushing our players moving without the ball especially Karaban. It looked like they were doing all they can to keep them off their spots.

 

[Chief00]

Need to groom AM at point. Sorry chief but SB is NOT a point guard.

So when thus season have you seen PG rather than SG in Mahaney?

 

[prankster]

As big of an advocate I am of Ball playing PG, he does not look comfortable putting the ball on the floor enough to do so.

Think Nowell should get more time. Ball would be a lottery pick easily if we could teach him to do anything else at a high level to go with his shooting.

We have to find a way for him to start to utilize his elite athleticism to pair with his shooting next year.

He is getting noticably better on defense. So there is that.

 

[Huskybass]

He’s can be a hot shooter but can take his man off the dribble and has the strength to finish.

Solo averages 1.2 assists and had 0 assists today. Where are you seeing point guard skills?

 

[Fan1978]

We shoot 50%, they shoot in the 30% range but the Big East officials kept DePaul in the game with a 28 to 10 foul shot advantage. For those who think Val Ackerman does a good job, think again.

Losing McNeeley is big especially with conference games ahead.

Hurley is back to his Mahaney at point guard experiment, while he had some good moments the +|- with him in or out of the game really hurts with him at PG rather than shooting guard. Diarra had foul trouble but perhaps put Ball at point when Diarra is out and move Mahaney to shooting guard where he is more comfortable. He did nail down 7 points.

Ball and Karaban 3’s won the game for us. A combined 11-17 from three or 33 points. Diarra had 9 of our 22 assists but was hurt by fouls. We led DePaul in assists 22 to 13 but the officials gave them numerous assists with foul shots.

How do you criticize a guy who was 7 for 9 from 3. But here i am, ball cannot make a layup. He rushes himself and simply does not jump up toward the hoop. He has a 40 plus inch vertical and you never see it on offense or defense. He had numerous sloppy turnovers and his defense was atrocious today. I know he is trying hard and hustling but he has zero bbiq. Hopefully it improves over time. His defense had been improving but today was a huge ge setback

 

[prankster]

BTW, Ross is subtlety becoming very, very important.

On a separate note, I expected a bit more burn from Stewart, today. I like his game. He can be quite impactful.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

He is getting noticably better on defense. So there is that.

Agreed. Honestly not worried about any player defensively under Dan. Would like to see him add some more offensive skills though.

There’s SO much room for improvement with his game.

 

[uconn_jack]

He’s can be a hot shooter but can take his man off the dribble and has the strength to finish.

He has the strength yes, but for whatever reason he struggles to finish. Hopefully that changes.

 

[Fan1978]

He is getting noticably better on defense. So there is that.

Obviously you did not watch the game today. His defense was beyond lousy

 

[Fan1978]

Solo averages 1.2 assists and had 0 assists today. Where are you seeing point guard skills?

And 0 for 4 on layups

 

[jibsey]

Solo averages 1.2 assists and had 0 assists today. Where are you seeing point guard skills?

It’s not his responsibility he’s helping by bringing the ball up but then setting himself up for 3’s. Diarra is the point guard. And he’s guarding their great driving guards best he can. I don’t expect assist from him.

 

[prankster]

Obviously you did not watch the game today. His defense was beyond lousy

"Beyond lousy", I guess you could be correct.

Still, I feel I saw improvement over his defense earlier this season.

Subjective opinion, to be sure. Still, I think I saw progress, today.