Chief’s Briefs - WSU Edition

[KingAG]

Let’s beat UCF and make this a streak!

 

[Matrim55]

He would not have re-recruited everyone. Scholarships are more important than having a body you can throw out year 1 of a rebuild.

He literally did re-recruit everyone, though. He made that his top priority and said as much.

Josh took more effort than anyone else. But he wanted to keep this group together.

 

[Walker11]

He literally did re-recruit everyone, though. He made that his top priority and said as much.

Josh took more effort than anyone else. But he wanted to keep this group together.

Carlton was different and I assume you know the difference. There was 1 guy that had his foot out of the door in regards to transferring.

 

[NYtoCT]

He would not have re-recruited everyone. Scholarships are more important than having a body you can throw out year 1 of a rebuild.

On what planet did Hurley not have the option to re-recruit everyone? The three open scholarships were filled with a Rhode Island decommit and two grad transfers. Hurley was hired in late March when most recruits have already committed. He was in no position to not re-recruit anyone, especially any frontcourt players (the weakest part of the roster).

 

[Walker11]

On what planet did Hurley not have the option to re-recruit everyone? The three open scholarships were filled with a Rhode Island decommit and two grad transfers. Hurley was hired in late March when most recruits have already committed. He was in no position to not re-recruit anyone, especially any frontcourt players (the weakest part of the roster).

This is pointless. Hurley had Blaney call Josh's father to talk up Hurley and try to convince him to stay. Hurley would not have find the same thing with Whaley, for instance.

 

[UconnU]

Up to 73 in Ken Pom which puts us almost on the bubble. A win Thursday at UCF would go a longggg way.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Let’s beat UCF and make this a streak!

 

[Chief00]

This is crazy, now the competing post game analysis and opinion brands will be issuing their summaries before games end?

Really, who competes with Chief’s Briefs?

 

[gtcam]

[QUOTE="Chief00, post:
Since Hurley’s double technical game and the wake up call to the league office the officiating has greatly improved.

THIS! The posters calling for Hurley to tone it down must be too young to rememeber Jim Calhoun.[/QUOTE]
JC and Dan Hurley have two entirely different approaches - one demanded respect (for the most part) and the other is faces and whining. JC was mainly covert with the refs but demonstrative with the players. Dan Hurley, when he badgers the refs, it is constant so the attention is on him.
Not even comparable

 

[Chief00]

THIS! The posters calling for Hurley to tone it down must be too young to rememeber Jim Calhoun.

JC and Dan Hurley have two entirely different approaches - one demanded respect (for the most part) and the other is faces and whining. JC was mainly covert with the refs but demonstrative with the players. Dan Hurley, when he badgers the refs, it is constant so the attention is on him.
Not even comparable[/QUOTE]

Agree up until the turning point Chief reference. Dan focused on the players tonight. You may be underselling Calhoun with the refs a little.

 

[Hankster]

I've been really down on him but it does seem like the light is turning on. As you say we still need another big but Josh is now showing he can compete and there is some basketball skill there.

So have I. What move, the ball was kicked in to him around the foul line and made a great move to the hoop for two. My wife upstairs was screaming at me asking what happened.Nice move.

 

[Hankster]

Wow - Best first half of the season, jumped out to a 10 point lead and finished up by 15. I know when Chief talks about the grind be it recruiting or practice, some are skeptical. The McDonald’s Drive Thru instant gratification window doesn’t exist in D1 college basketball - The Grind must be done to get better.

First half results were 9 assists to 6 turnovers, a 5 rebound margin and over 50% shooting from the field while holding our opponents to under 30%. All the ingredients for a great half.

Josh Carlton continues to play so much better - a switch was turned a couple games ago and he has played with poise and aggression.

CV is probably our most improved player from last season, much better shot selection than last year and a tighter more poised game.

As you may know, Gilbert is a Chief favorite. He so willingly sacrifices himself for the team and his on ball defense is tireless and intense. I pray that he recovers well from whatever happened to his shoulder tonight. Without him, there is a big void both on defense and offense. Nothing official and Chief hopes he’s ok - I can’t even process this.

The weakest part of our game tonight was really poor foul shooting. That needs to improve.

Since Hurley’s double technical game and the wake up call to the league office the officiating has greatly improved.

Diarra (sp) did not look bad for 2 minutes.

 

[Hankster]

Did I hear right, not another game on school property until March?

 

[wethyhusky]

You can sit in traffic for me then.

F lot shuttle is sweet. Free parking and brews at Huskies. Easy in and out. Wethyhusky certified

 

[Chief00]

F lot shuttle is sweet. Free parking and brews at Huskies. Easy in and out. Wethyhusky certified

Chief parked in South Campus today and got his daily steps in.

 

[Chief00]

Should have mentioned this in the original Briefs - While WSU didn’t exactly stress our defense, our handling of screens is much better. The Big is getting back to their Big and we are not seeing the ridiculous mismatches.

I was also remise in not giving Coach Hunter a shout out. Coach Hunter has really worked a great deal with Josh and we are seeing that improvement.

 

[jdb50]

So have I. What move, the ball was kicked in to him around the foul line and made a great move to the hoop for two. My wife upstairs was screaming at me asking what happened.Nice move.

So I imagine your wife is like the Gramma on the video of screaming Grandpa after the Patriots lost to the Dolphins "Did we win?" "How did that happen?" "Oh my Gaaawd". I am lucky as my wife gets as mad as I do.

 

[Robertelamin]

Chief parked in South Campus today and got his daily steps in.

South is the closest walk (except if West is still around). I’m getting worried about the grind.

 

[UconnU]

No mention of Tyler’s defense? Was the key to the game imo.

 

[Madmannsucks]

WSU has some pretty good players, but they are not a good "team"...still good to see the good guys get a "w". 2 in a row.

 

[Chief00]

Josh takes well to coaching.

 

[Chief00]

No mention of Tyler’s defense? Was the key to the game imo.

Good point - Tyler and Vital did a good job on McDuffie.

 

[Chief00]

Excellent post Chief!! Missed your briefs. Couldn't agree more on all points. Also, adding that Jalen Adams is hitting outside shots from a variety of spots on the floor. Never thought I'd see it. I hope he can keep it up. CV has become a very reliable shooter and his poise and demeanor on the court are better as well. Carlton's improvement is striking. Would love to see Polley hitting shots more consistently - some improvement tonight. Tough road ahead winning at least 5 would be a plus. If we can get more... awesome. NCAA is obviously a long shot but NIT competition would be a nice step forward from the pit of despair we have been in the last two years.

It’s amazing what consistent and steady coaching can do, especially when the attitude is where you want it to be.

 

[mussels]

I never questioned his IQ. I questioned his restraint. He’s finally somewhat learned to restrain himself

Fair enough, but several people used the term "basketball IQ", and I think what everyone needs to consider is that the line between playing with restraint and playing with the passion and intensity necessary to win is extremely fine and only comes with experience. An impassioned intense player can learn restraint, but not the opposite, so I'll take mistakes that come from intensity every time.

 

[jibsey]

The ball movement today was much better and I give props to Hurley and staff for that

 

[smoothcriminal]

@Chief00 — thanks for the briefs

 

[Chief00]

@Chief00 — thanks for the briefs

My pleasure. As others have commented, it was a great atmosphere tonight and I hope the powers to be consider playing at 6pm on Saturdays. True, Bunkey might have to alter his schedule to catch the game but for most fans it works well.

 

[Scrutineer]

Surprising no one mentioned how visibly "fired up" Josh was on several possessions at the start of the game. I don't recall seeing so much emotion from him and hope that he continues it. He also did a great job defending their center both inside and outside and switched as effectively as Jake used to.

 

[Scrutineer]

@Chief00 — thanks for the briefs

Make sure you wash them before wearing them............

 

[Chief00]

Surprising no one mentioned how visibly "fired up" Josh was on several possessions at the start of the game. I don't recall seeing so much emotion from him and hope that he continues it. He also did a great job defending their center both inside and outside and switched as effectively as Jake used to.

I did say he played with aggression. I think Josh is learning if you do that you will get some 50/50 balls even if the other guy was stronger just based on the randomness of the bounce of the ball, your location and bodies colliding.