Chief’s Briefs - Georgetown Edition

[Excalibur]

You are right taking a victory lap about this. It is not working on a number of levels.

Have you seen what happens when we drop? When we try it we tend to give up a ton of lobs, and the open driving lanes are even more common. Hedging remains the best of a bunch of bad options right now.

 

[Excalibur]

Honestly I didn’t find Samson that frustrating, He had limitations but we understood that going in. And so did the staff.

With Reed it’s like we believe he’s an All American, but he’s too inconsistent, too poor of a foul shooter, and plays below the rim. He’s not a rim protector, isn’t good at the high hedge, and worst of all, does not have the mentality to face up against top competition. He looks great against smaller teams, but backs down when challenged. And we don’t have a solution for that. That’s why I find him so frustrating.

For a guy who leads the conference in multiple defensive metrics, he sure is frustrating 🤣 Reality he is far from our biggest issue right now.

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[jibsey]

Adama and Donovan were among the best centers we ever had and they played together, but for us to go anywhere Reed is going to have to go into beast mode against good teams. Overall he’s having a good year.

 

[RuffRuff]

Adama and Donovan were among the best centers we ever had and they played together, but for us to go anywhere Reed is going to have to go into beast mode against good teams. Overall he’s having a good year.

For us to make a run, we are going to need more than what Tarris has been. Question is simply whether he can bring it when it matters. He seemed very up for the StJ game to start, then tapered off with foul trouble and some of the standard stuff, leading to a Zubi showcase.

I listened to a bit of that YT - Greg doing his usual Debbie Downer on UConn. But the guy knows Tarris from his days at UM, and now at Uconn. And he's right that Tarris isn't even close to what Adama was, no matter what stats you flash.

 

[CL82]

I wonder why Cooley did not realize it was Valentine’s Day?

Cooley was being Cooley. It was typical of his passive aggressive comments after a game. Dan's answer should have been "there was a time that Georgetown playing any team. Anywhere in the country would have packed arenas, but they are struggling a bit now. I'm rooting for them to get back to being a team that people want to watch. It would be good for the big east. Ed is doing a heck of a job down there. I'm sure he'll bring them back."

 

[mussels]

Cooley was being Cooley. It was typical of his passive aggressive comments after a game. Dan's answer should have been "there was a time that Georgetown playing any team. Anywhere in the country would have packed arenas, but they are struggling a bit now. I'm rooting for them to get back to being a team that people want to watch. It would be good for the big east. Ed is doing a heck of a job down there. I'm sure he'll bring them back."

I just don’t see anything egregious or passive/agressive about Cooley’s comments. If he was playing at DePaul and the arena was half empty, he wouldn’t say anything. He comes to “the basketball capital of the world” and sees empty seats for a top ten team that won two of the last three championships, he finds that notable.

Should we be held to the same standard as DePaul?

 

[CL82]

I just don’t see anything egregious or passive/agressive about Cooley’s comments. If he was playing at DePaul and the arena was half empty, he wouldn’t say anything. He comes to “the basketball capital of the world” and sees empty seats for a top ten team that won two of the last three championships, he finds that notable.

Should we be held to the same standard as DePaul?

Agree to disagree. Cooley's got a history remember the whole "arrogant and spoiled" comment that supposedly was him being in support of Dan Hurley? He does things like this after other games as well. The guy is an ass hat.

 

[Excalibur]

For us to make a run, we are going to need more than what Tarris has been. Question is simply whether he can bring it when it matters. He seemed very up for the StJ game to start, then tapered off with foul trouble and some of the standard stuff, leading to a Zubi showcase.

I listened to a bit of that YT - Greg doing his usual Debbie Downer on UConn. But the guy knows Tarris from his days at UM, and now at Uconn. And he's right that Tarris isn't even close to what Adama was, no matter what stats you flash.

Reed is nowhere near the level of Sanogo offensively. Sanogo developed a variety of weapons in his bag, and by his junior year was basically a poor man's Elton Brand. He could beat defenders facing up, shooting over them, and as always with his footwork in the post. He was one of the most efficient offensive players we've ever had. Reed is objectively better defensively.

 

[DMIL]

For us to make a run, we are going to need more than what Tarris has been. Question is simply whether he can bring it when it matters. He seemed very up for the StJ game to start, then tapered off with foul trouble and some of the standard stuff, leading to a Zubi showcase.

I listened to a bit of that YT - Greg doing his usual Debbie Downer on UConn. But the guy knows Tarris from his days at UM, and now at Uconn. And he's right that Tarris isn't even close to what Adama was, no matter what stats you flash.

The truth hurts a bit but as soon as we can accept it we can address the solution. JC alluded to this in separate commentary about needing to see more of Eric R.

I also understand that Hurley is vested in making sure that Reed is a 1st round draft pick. The staff can do a better job putting Reed in better positions to be successful by not asking him to do things he is not good at or disciplined enough about. They know him better than us. Bully Ball is where he excels at and is footwork is solid. Playing with cheap fouls, free throw shooting and dribbling frequently going into offensive moves is are areas he doesn't excel.

Defensively the picture is mixed. Where he has head room is with his assists when he is dialed in based on the way teams typically play him. Finding the right open man when he is doubled or tripled consistently is a game changer.

 

[Chief00]

Cooley was being Cooley. It was typical of his passive aggressive comments after a game. Dan's answer should have been "there was a time that Georgetown playing any team. Anywhere in the country would have packed arenas, but they are struggling a bit now. I'm rooting for them to get back to being a team that people want to watch. It would be good for the big east. Ed is doing a heck of a job down there. I'm sure he'll bring them back."

True, and perhaps the romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day was not part of the relationships he may have left in Providence? LOL

 

[jibsey]

The truth hurts a bit but as soon as we can accept it we can address the solution. JC alluded to this in separate commentary about needing to see more of Eric R.

I also understand that Hurley is vested in making sure that Reed is a 1st round draft pick. The staff can do a better job putting Reed in better positions to be successful by not asking him to do things he is not good at or disciplined enough about. They know him better than us. Bully Ball is where he excels at and is footwork is solid. Playing with cheap fouls, free throw shooting and dribbling frequently going into offensive moves is are areas he doesn't excel.

Defensively the picture is mixed. Where he has head room is with his assists when he is dialed in based on the way teams typically play him. Finding the right open man when he is doubled or tripled consistently is a game changer.

I agree with JC about seeing more Eric but… offenses score thru and over him right now.

 

[DMIL]

I agree with JC about seeing more Eric but… offenses score thru and over him right now.

Eric has been inconsistent but he should be in a position of turning a corner at this point in the season. His upside, particularly with his natural skill set and size is an x-factor. He brings a skill set and size Reed simply doesn't possess. With Reed's inconsistency, Eric becomes more of an asset that should be utilized assuming a suitable progression. Hurley is literally begging the bench to step up. The opportunity is there for the taking.

JC see Eric as under utilized and thinks he should be more of a focus. We'll see who actually steps up from the bench.

 

[RuffRuff]

Reed is nowhere near the level of Sanogo offensively. Sanogo developed a variety of weapons in his bag, and by his junior year was basically a poor man's Elton Brand. He could beat defenders facing up, shooting over them, and as always with his footwork in the post. He was one of the most efficient offensive players we've ever had. Reed is objectively better defensively.

He was reliable, a fortified aspect of the offense. If we weren't running, he'd kept the defense honest as a consistent threat/option. Not really sure what Tarris is at this point, as he's inconsistent.

 

[Chief00]

Have you seen what happens when we drop? When we try it we tend to give up a ton of lobs, and the open driving lanes are even more common. Hedging remains the best of a bunch of bad

I don’t really think you are describing what I am advocating. My point is that Donovan did not take an aggressive hedge in the first place, he played behind or horizontal to the screener. Therefore, he did not have to do a dramatic drop and all the mismatches you describe. He basically would stay with his man. Our defenders other than the interchangeable ones generally stayed between their man and the basket and the rim protector was near the rim.
Let’s keep in mind we had 3 guys 6-5 to 6-6 with well developed bodies who could capably guard 2 or 3 positions. We don’t have that this season.