Chiefs00 Briefs - Temple Edition

[olehead]

Coach Reeves said it too. Remember when he threw the bullet pass toward the opposite side of the gym as Hayward was dribbling downcourt?

This is funny.

 

[Psolo12]

Imagine being the guy who doubles down on this APR theory.

I wasn't endorsing the theory, I was trying to explain what Chief was getting at which the guy clearly wasn't understanding and his lack of understanding the point attempting to be made, whether right or wrong, was irritating me.

 

[NJHusky]

Coach Hurley's post-game press conference told us a lot. He commented how the ball movement was better and there was more passing and less dribbling. He also indicated the three freshmen were excited about the opportunity to start together tonight. Coach Hurley talked about how the time has come for that group to lead the team going forward. I think that he has turned the page.

Maybe just be a piece of the puzzle instead of the focal point will also allow AG to just enjoy the rest of this season with a lot less pressure?

 

[Chief00]

Imagine being the guy who doubles down on this APR theory.

So you don’t think that APR is a consideration in how all this is being handled? The reality, given the circumstances, it’s more important to UConn’s MBB that he graduates than if he comes off the bench to play a handful of games in a back-up capacity. When you have a month left your senior year and your status is indefinite for personnel reasons - enough said.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Don’t discount it too much. Temple beat SJU aka the greatest collection of 3 point shooters ever assembled by almost 50.

 

[CbbisGreat]

It’s amazing what happens when the ball doesn’t stick. All the starting lineup scored between 5-8 points the first half.
Chief has been talking up Gaffney, even though he was injured most of pre season. Today you see why. He plays with poise and guys know they will get the ball if they work hard to get open in scoring position.
We played with 7 guys today and we had plenty of depth. Because every guy was into the game. Geno ball?
Last Sunday, Chief posted the broom was out, some understood what Chief meant, others didn’t. Now you all do.
Chief loves this team and the legend and history, which is UConn basketball. I have put my money where my mouth is the last 30 years. Now it’s time for everyone to put their butts in the seats. No exceptions! Cheer on the guys as Chief heads to NYC and Jersey February 7th to make next year great.
My one criticism tonight is that when you are up by 20+, with 7 minutes left you have to work the shot clock. But, hey that’s a nice problem to have.

Its nice shooting 90% from the foul line with over 20 foul shoots and having a point guard having a 5 to 1 assist to turnover ratio. These are winning statistics. We can shoot better from the field - more to come in building this team for 2021.
A legendary coach once told Chief the ball travels faster in the air than it can in the dribble - tonight was proof of that .

 

[CbbisGreat]

Legendary coach Bill Detrick used to say that all the time .

 

[Chief00]

Legendary coach Bill Detrick used to say that all the time .

The vintage Boston Celtic fast break off a made basket comes to mind. Calhoun used to practice it often. There was zip in the ball but no pass as the last resort blind sided fastballs. It was a thing of beauty to watch them practice up and down, up and down - the court they would go with everyone running at a good pace filling their lanes.