...Who are we throwing post entries to and why is that a better use of the ball than Jalen blowing by his man and kicking it to the corner for an open 3.
...Who are we throwing post entries to and why is that a better use of the ball than Jalen blowing by his man and kicking it to the corner for an open 3.
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Our men's basketball program could turn out to be the poster child as the big loser in the break up of the Big East as we knew it & the evolution of the P5, the current state of collegiate sports. The Big East turned out to be perfect match for UConn; it permitted JC to become who he turned into & developed us into an elite program. The P5 development has impacted significantly recruiting in a negative way; we believe we are an elite program with 4 NC's & a legacy; I'm not sure potential recruits view us that way in this "what can you do for me" world. Our men's program used to be like the current state of our women's program: when we "called", we got a serious audience; I don't think it's that way anymore. While the AAC is getting better in both fb & bb, it still does not have a lustre nor do I think it will develop that. As a former collegiate coach at another institution, I hate the current direction of collegiate sports but it is what it is. I don't know what the answer is if we don't get into a P5, I'm not even sure the Big 12 is a good fit for us-our legacy fit more into the ACC. The next global question for HuskyNation is what will happen to the women's program when Geno leaves; it may take awhile longer due to the lack of a competitive balance in wbb; when you get down to it, it's really not the "Connecticut Way", it's the "Geno Way". Sort of like the "Jim Calhoun Way".... Like him or not, Big Lew Perkins had some interesting visions way back when....the way it's worked out, too bad he didn't think to jump out of the Big East & into the ACC way before the P5 stuff.....wonder what we would have thought about that in the middle of The Big East hey day.......
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Because against legit teams that option gets shut down if it’s the only one. Got to have some post presense.
I'm not saying we need to every possession, but a "high major" program not having a single post entry an entire game against a mid major team seems strange.
Yeah, but that wasn't tonight. You do different gameplans for each game, you see, or at least a competent coach does.
When you return 0 minutes at PF and C, literally 0, and your best newcomer is out for the game, you can probably go some games without a post touch.
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Gotta disagree. Nothing opens the floor up like post entry passes. It would have benefited to get Carlton a few looks, and Diarra a touch or two. Even if it was a pass in, pass out thing. End of the world stuff? No. I'd rather harp on the D, but it would have helped the O imo.
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Cobb can both catch and pass.
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Larrier's dribble isn't the problem. It's that he's not strong enough to handle contact and he's not quick or explosive enough to be able to create separation for himself. He doesn't have anything in his skill set to create easy shots for himself.
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Shameless is great. A crazy, comedy-heavy drama show that is somehow very uplifting. Don't blame you here
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Good analysis. He does have length and a soft shot when it’s working.
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Back home for the night. One final observation - so many empty seats the last few home games behind the UConn bench. The coaches friends and families are not using their tickets, recruits don’t appear to be using the seats - Optics and reality is bad.
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He does have that nice spin and step back in the lane. But that's all I can come up with.
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He should be limiting himself to 3 dribbles max. One problem is that we're starting and doing the weave 30 ft from the basket and end up playing one on one basketball.
Our post players need to establish position closer to the basket instead setting ball screens 30 ft from the basket. When Cobb comes back, we should see better post play.
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I did something last night I have NEVER done as a 40 plus yr season ticket holder: I walked out at half time
I am, perhaps to some, the biggest Pollyanna and KO backer on this site. That is due to my utter commitment to UConn and my respect to KO as a person and his background (also my 30 plus yrs of coaching gives me a bit of insight)
However, the display in the 1st half last was at best sickening.
TL and JA were merely going through the motions and UConn can least afford that from either.
TL is the biggest disappointment - he plays zero defense, shoots when he shouldn't and doesn't when he should. KO is losing his voice pointing this out during T/Os but it goes in one ear and out the other.
JA needs someone to light a fire under his arse and quick. Why he has decided that it is this year he is going to take nearly every 1st half off and conserve his energy for the second half - I have no idea. I hope it isn't a message received.
The one thing UConn is dearly missing is an experienced polished big and a serviceable wing. Until they have this, there will be no cohesive offense and no set plays - it's hard to do with 3 guards. I understand that some of these kids may/will become these type players but I don't see it this year unless a miracle occurs.
Polley has flashes but is like TL - loves to take time to hide.
Diarra is a tornado - good and bad - I still think he will be a player and a scorer - his knack for rebounding is evident.
I like Carlton - he has the tools but needs to improve his BBIQ
Anderson, while many knock the kid, is a God send for this team this year. Yeah he makes some bonehead plays but his energy is great and it does rub off at times. He's one of those who the ball always seems to find him and unlike 3/4 of this team - he does not play scared.
CV - the only think he lacks is confidence. When he hits shots early it energizes his whole game. When he is off he goes into trying to hard mode. He has won two games for UConn this year and not sure if he starts or not is important but he needs his minutes.
DO - Ive seen him do good things and then Ive seen him do WTF things - he's a big body with 5 fouls to give - use him
Finally - KO - as I have said I love the guy, love his message, regardless of what some have said - he bleeds blue through and through. I know what he is trying to do but it won't work with the team he has right now. Last year, if the injuries did not occur, the system would have played out. He needs to relook at the recruitment - he needs (as does Ray Reid) to find players who best fit the roles that fit the system. Trying to get the highest rated recruits you can get and trying to force square pegs in round holes just doesn't work. Screw the rating system - get kids who want to play UConn basketball.
I'm not going to get into a coaching change right now. I have my personal belief on this and it may surprise some. Now is not the for a coaching change but KO does need to be more active on the sidelines on a consistent basis and not afraid to use the bench, during these non conference games, as a message for those who don't want to give an all out effort.
For crying out loud guys is 40 minutes - can't you please give yourselves and your fans a 40 minute effort??
I am, perhaps to some, the biggest Pollyanna and KO backer on this site. That is due to my utter commitment to UConn and my respect to KO as a person and his background (also my 30 plus yrs of coaching gives me a bit of insight)
However, the display in the 1st half last was at best sickening.
TL and JA were merely going through the motions and UConn can least afford that from either.
TL is the biggest disappointment - he plays zero defense, shoots when he shouldn't and doesn't when he should. KO is losing his voice pointing this out during T/Os but it goes in one ear and out the other.
JA needs someone to light a fire under his arse and quick. Why he has decided that it is this year he is going to take nearly every 1st half off and conserve his energy for the second half - I have no idea. I hope it isn't a message received.
The one thing UConn is dearly missing is an experienced polished big and a serviceable wing. Until they have this, there will be no cohesive offense and no set plays - it's hard to do with 3 guards. I understand that some of these kids may/will become these type players but I don't see it this year unless a miracle occurs.
Polley has flashes but is like TL - loves to take time to hide.
Diarra is a tornado - good and bad - I still think he will be a player and a scorer - his knack for rebounding is evident.
I like Carlton - he has the tools but needs to improve his BBIQ
Anderson, while many knock the kid, is a God send for this team this year. Yeah he makes some bonehead plays but his energy is great and it does rub off at times. He's one of those who the ball always seems to find him and unlike 3/4 of this team - he does not play scared.
CV - the only think he lacks is confidence. When he hits shots early it energizes his whole game. When he is off he goes into trying to hard mode. He has won two games for UConn this year and not sure if he starts or not is important but he needs his minutes.
DO - Ive seen him do good things and then Ive seen him do WTF things - he's a big body with 5 fouls to give - use him
Finally - KO - as I have said I love the guy, love his message, regardless of what some have said - he bleeds blue through and through. I know what he is trying to do but it won't work with the team he has right now. Last year, if the injuries did not occur, the system would have played out. He needs to relook at the recruitment - he needs (as does Ray Reid) to find players who best fit the roles that fit the system. Trying to get the highest rated recruits you can get and trying to force square pegs in round holes just doesn't work. Screw the rating system - get kids who want to play UConn basketball.
I'm not going to get into a coaching change right now. I have my personal belief on this and it may surprise some. Now is not the for a coaching change but KO does need to be more active on the sidelines on a consistent basis and not afraid to use the bench, during these non conference games, as a message for those who don't want to give an all out effort.
For crying out loud guys is 40 minutes - can't you please give yourselves and your fans a 40 minute effort??
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I think Vital can do it against anyone if he gets the ball in the spots he was last night. In his bad games he was forcing up quick contested 3s. Also earlier in the season he felt he needed to take it to the basket and while he can do that once in a while it’s not a great part of his game. BTW Adams had some nice assists to Vital. We need more of that.
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Good. Last year we tried to force the ball into the post too often just to be nice to guys that would either get stripped or throw up a wild shot without looking at who else is open. in general post ups iso plays lead to inefficient shots. This isn't 1992.
I'm not against posts up but we shouldn't run many. I think Cobb and Carlton could be posted up because at least they can pass a little bit. Larrier would be the best post option if he had any type of body strength because he could get clean looks by shooting over guys.
The bigs should be involved more by rolling, cutting, getting behind the zone, etc. But Adams going one on one is a more efficient play every time than a dump down post up to an inexperienced player.
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Great write-up.
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The guy is absolutely not active until he is...and when he is, you know it because he gets t'ed up. He needs to spread that energy out, not let it bottle up and come out at the worst times. The few times he showed any passion on the sideline was those aforementioned Ts...ugh.
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Too bad.
First half was tough.
But that was a fun place to be last night through the second half and overtime. Very fun.
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Great post. For me, I am not a season ticket holder but it was the closest I have come to shutting a game off. I agree about TL. When he actually plays defense, it is poor defense. As for AA, where would be without the guy? He is here to make the most of his opportunity to play basketball at a higher level. As for HCKO, my fear is that the talent doesn't really fit his NBA system. JA can get to the rack on anyone, but the other folks are not pick and roll savvy. I think that Carlton will be a nice, four year player. The same can be said for CV. Finally, what do you think would have happened if HCJC was on the sidelines when the guys got burned out of timeout because they were walking back onto the court? It would not have been pretty.
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DO is possibly the worst scholarship player we have ever had at UConn. He is atrocious .