Dominated with threes (13 vs 4), rebounds (42 vs 25) and assists (25 vs 18). But, the 3 domination was huge. We shot 48% from 3PT and Xavier 22%. Our win by 23 included a 29 point edge from the 3 line.
Mullins, Karaban and Ball combined for 30 points from 3, which really stretched the defense.
While we got 10 assists from the point guard position given the shooting we have at times we need even greater awareness who are shooters are. When Mullins, Ball and Karaban are on, are PG’s don’t need to take deep shots and focus on ball distribution and layups.
While we won by 23 we got a lead early and did not expand it as perhaps as much as we could. I thought Hurley had a good post game observation that Reed needs to get deeper position in the post.
A red flag is Reibe going 1-3 from FT. I love his game but Eric needs to do better than 50% from the foul line. A center is going to get fouled late in the game going to the basket. Another concern is turnovers. We had 14 tonight despite not a lot of pressure on the ball. Guys just had some sloppy moments in an otherwise well played game.
Of course, if I did not think we could be really good this year, I would not worry so much in a 23 point win. But, if we clean up some things we could be amazing.
Mullins, Karaban and Ball combined for 30 points from 3, which really stretched the defense.
While we got 10 assists from the point guard position given the shooting we have at times we need even greater awareness who are shooters are. When Mullins, Ball and Karaban are on, are PG’s don’t need to take deep shots and focus on ball distribution and layups.
While we won by 23 we got a lead early and did not expand it as perhaps as much as we could. I thought Hurley had a good post game observation that Reed needs to get deeper position in the post.
A red flag is Reibe going 1-3 from FT. I love his game but Eric needs to do better than 50% from the foul line. A center is going to get fouled late in the game going to the basket. Another concern is turnovers. We had 14 tonight despite not a lot of pressure on the ball. Guys just had some sloppy moments in an otherwise well played game.
Of course, if I did not think we could be really good this year, I would not worry so much in a 23 point win. But, if we clean up some things we could be amazing.
