Chief’s Briefs - USF

[Chief00]

Quite frankly, full disclosure, due to icy conditions I did not make the trip. So unfortunately, my observations will be from watching TV:

- We don’t move the ball on offense, and take quick shots that lead to scores down the other end.

- Once again we are getting killed on the USF offensive boards. How many second chance points have we given up this year?

- Dave O is looking good and playing with fluidity and power very early - then hits the bench and doesn’t show anything after that. Particularly, his help defense resulted in fouls and missed foul shots. But, he was a big body.

- Larrier’s shot is looking relatively
smooth - similar to earlier this season. We need Adams, Larrier and Vital to all play well to have enough of offensive juice. Tonight Jalen played well, Vital
came on late and Larrier was ok.

- Whaley really has to work on his shot from the field - he has no confidence and his form is very poor. Ironically though, his foul shooting form and shot looked really good tonight.

- Adams doesn’t shoot well when his momentum takes him to the baseline for a fall away. These are usually failed drives and rather than a fade away baseline shot - he needs to send it back out for an offensive reset.

- Agree with the TV commentator - UConn is sending no one to the offensive boards.

- To the point Chief made a couple of weeks ago - back to the wall - who comes in to rescue KO - not Jim Calhoun but Larry Brown. Interesting.

Chief’s furious fives:
1) Poor shot selection, poor shooting
2) Don’t defend 3’s
3) Give up offensive rebounds leading to second chance points - 24 second choice points - poor boxing out
4) Unforced turnovers
5) No inbounds plays leading to points

A win is a win!

 

[Kitaman]

I'm just glad to see a win, even if ugly and against USF. I don't get to feel this way that often.

 

[TRest]

We are an objectively bad team now.

 

[Chief00]

So if you were KO - job on the line - would you bring in Larry Brown and let go of an assistant?

 

[GemParty]

There's not many wins left on our remaining schedule. I suppose we could pull a Mullin, and get confident. I guess Nova had a Super Bowl hangover. How's Larry Brown going to rescue him? Once you lose the fans, you've got one foot in the grave.

 

[Chief00]

Enoch is better than any Big we have.

 

[gtcam]

St Johns beat Nova
Big Reason - Nova had to use freshman, especially at the 4 and 5, for extended periods
The young guys who aren't ready to help really kill teams - we here at UConn have seen that this year

 

[Hi-Low]

A 12-12 UConn team barely survives at home against USF & a 12-13 St' John's team just beat Duke & Nova back to back.......perspective.

 

[gtcam]

Enoch is better than any Big we have.

Not - close to even but not markedly better
Plus he would have fouled out
I like Carleton better than Enoch

 

[8893]

So if you were KO - job on the line - would you bring in Larry Brown and let go of an assistant?

To counsel us about how to handle the aftermath of a devastating NCAA investigation?

 

[gtcam]

A 12-12 UConn team barely survives at home against USF & a 12-13 St' John's team just beat Duke & Nova back to back..perspective.

Duke totally sucked and Nova had foul trouble all night

 

[Kathy]

A 12-12 UConn team barely survives at home against USF & a 12-13 St' John's team just beat Duke & Nova back to back..perspective.

Yeah but only their 1st big east win this year

 

[Chief00]

Enoch is stronger and more athletic. Carlton keeps his arms high and is fundamentally sound. Right now Big Dave is the only post defender who just won’t be overpowered against a good Big and he had other issues.

 

[whaler11]

Duke totally sucked and Nova had foul trouble all night

USF played great. All the credit to them.

 

[maineuconnfan]

Enoch is better than any Big we have.

Not sure he is better than Carlton in the long run, but probably would have been better this year than him.

 

[superjohn]

St Johns beat Nova
Big Reason - Nova had to use freshman, especially at the 4 and 5, for extended periods
The young guys who aren't ready to help really kill teams - we here at UConn have seen that this year

Ths old guys are killing them much more.

 

[SwingDog]

Quite frankly, full disclosure, due to icy conditions I did not make the trip. So unfortunately, my observations will be from watching TV:

- We don’t move the ball on offense, and take quick shots that lead to scores down the other end.

- Once again we are getting killed on the USF offensive boards. How many second chance points have we given up this year?

- Dave O is looking good and playing with fluidity and power very early - then hits the bench and doesn’t show anything after that. Particularly, his help defense resulted in fouls and missed foul shots. But, he was a big body.

- Larrier’s shot is looking relatively
smooth - similar to earlier this season. We need Adams, Larrier and Vital to all play well to have enough of offensive juice. Tonight Jalen played well, Vital
came on late and Larrier was ok.

- Whaley really has to work on his shot from the field - he has no confidence and his form is very poor. Ironically though, his foul shooting form and shot looked really good tonight.

- Adams doesn’t shoot well when his momentum takes him to the baseline for a fall away. These are usually failed drives and rather than a fade away baseline shot - he needs to send it back out for an offensive reset.

- Agree with the TV commentator - UConn is sending no one to the offensive boards.

- To the point Chief made a couple of weeks ago - back to the wall - who comes in to rescue KO - not Jim Calhoun but Larry Brown. Interesting.

Chief’s furious fives:
1) Poor shot selection, poor shooting
2) Don’t defend 3’s
3) Give up offensive rebounds leading to second half points - 24 second choice points
4) Unforced turnovers
5) No inbounds plays leading to points

A win is a win!

As always, excellent post game analysis. Chief's furious fives are spot on- if the Huskies could remedy those they'd be in a much better position.

 

[Robertelamin]

So if you were KO - job on the line - would you bring in Larry Brown and let go of an assistant?

I would find it pretty sad. I have nothing against Larry Brown but it would just show how shattered the JC and Ollie relationship is. And as 8893 noted above Larry Brown has had his own issues with the NCAA. But this is just one casual fan's opinion.

Edit: I also didn't answer your question. Yes I would, he really doesn't have anything to lose at this point.

 

[GemParty]

Ollie was asked about Larry in the post game. He says he speaks with him after almost every game. He indicated his friends son is being recruited for the golf team. Wish Larry would give him a tip or two. Brilliant coach. Maybe he help us beat SMU. Already under investigation so can't hurt there.

 

[Purple Stein]

- We don’t move the ball on offense, and take quick shots that lead to scores down the other end.

Can't shoot, can't rebound our misses. Same old song and dance.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

JC is employed by another school
Isn’t that some kind one of conflict
Larry Brown is also a mentor of KO
and available

 

[Travelman6]

USF, the same team that lost to Eastern Michigan by 18 and 7th place Sun Belt team, Appalachian State (10-15 record) by 25...You can't make this stuff up.

 

[Chief00]

JC is employed by another school
Isn’t that some kind one of conflict
Larry Brown is also a mentor of KO
and available

Jim is currently employed by UConn. He is on the payroll.

 

[UConnDad]

Enoch is better than any Big we have.

I missed that. When was this?