OMGosh! Did he somehow completely forget how to coach after two impressive NC runs where their D was crushing?!?!
Once it became clear that McDermott would be going all-in on the Andre Jackson perimeter defensive strategy against SJ, it should have been a steady diet of Reed. He at least presents the threat of a serviceable dribble drive (versus an opposing big) and Kalk couldn't do anything against him in the post.
Just get down the court and launch a shot? That's not an offense.
Reed. Cleared the middle and we pressed. That was the secret sauce in the 2nd. We will flourish next week just to spite the officiating in our conference. Also consider Aidan has emerged with the overly physical play. We are going to be more battle tested than the last two years. We have more to prove and theirs is a part that thinks we want nattys over conferences. A little possum? Our defense was elite in both second halves. ELITE!!!! Cut the holds pushes and hard bumps and we are back at 80 pts a game. Let’s take whoever comes our way. Reed IS the key. There are like 2 other 5s like him in the league and they aren’t in our system. He’s a cheat code.
People on this board are pretty damn tough on Solo. He averaged 16 ppg, 5 rebs, 2 assists this Big East season.
Just curious why you are worried about this Freshman group. Are you worried they may be asked to play too much of a role or do you think they are not as good a group as most think?
It’s not his offense that people are being hard on him for most of the time it’s his lack of defense at times
They aren't very athletic or with great defensive ability which are the weakest points of this years team. Only Mullins has the atlhetic ability but people are worried he is too slight.
I thought tonight his pull-up game was very good. If he builds that into his game moving forward, he will be that much tougher to defend. He can shoot and should be a better finisher near the rim. Like Stewart, he needs to add more muscle to his frame and be able to take contact better. However, I agree he has been pretty damn good for really his first year of playing. I expect an even better year next year.
And he doesn't play a lick of defense and can't drive that well. He is a great shooter but definitely has warts in his game.
I hear you on that. Mullins and Adams seem pretty athletic. Adams especially reminds me a bit of Newton. Riebe will add another dimension with his range and offensive ability. I think we are nit picking a bit on this group. I think they have a chance to be terrific, but I think you can't force them to be the focal point of this team right away. Why we need some good transfers next year.
I'm aware but when people say all he does is shoot it just isn't true and being the best shooter in the Big East is a pretty big deal. He was our most consistent offensive player this year. You wouldn't know it from reading this board.
Adams is slow and not really athletic He is lanky too
If I can get 3 people to say I think Kimani had good defensive game plans this year and taught this years team to play good defense I will Shut Up… and I will apologize
Really. You think Adams is slow???
They see a guy who is athletic but gets back down by a 6'6" unathletic player with ease. There is a reason why he is coming out of games a lot even thought we need his offense. His defense is so bad and unplayable at times. I will give you he has added a mid range game to his offense but to stay on the court he really needs to improve his D in the offseason.
he is more smooth. He isn't known as being a great athlete and definitely not a great defensive player. We need to hit the portal hard to top notch athletes who can play great D for us