Either Stewart or Ross needs to start

[Son of Robert]

I don't know that limited metrics can completely define what Karoma brings to the court. There is an eye test here for one, he is a tough and physical player that can impact the game at times.

 

[mauconnfan]

He is bad at one on defending meaning he gets beat off the dribble often which either leads to an easy 2 or if the big down low steps up to defend the guy with the ball it will lead to a kick out and an open shot.

The other thing he does is get out of position a lot in zone. Often creeping over to far on the strong side (side where the ball is) and then when the other team sees that opening he cant get back in time and it leads to the zone breaking down

The other reason why people say he is bad at defense is because his def bpr rating on sites like EvanMiya and Bart Torvik are low. He is sub 500 in the country. There are 70 Power 4 + big east teams so 350 starters...and he is sub 500.

Hope this helps.

You mean the way they are playing man D not zone right? They play zone basically never, although not a bad idea with their overall foot speed.

Back to Ball and what I think you mean, opposite ball side he does get lost and when they third to his guy he is running out to guard him, out of control and easy prey to the ball fake and drive by.

 

[superjohn]

Are we really at the stage where people are hoping that Dwayne Koroma can save our season?

 

[RuffRuff]

Are we really at the stage where people are hoping that Dwayne Koroma can save our season?

Gotta love it. Dwayne Koroma is the savior.

 

[uconngb]

He is bad at one on defending meaning he gets beat off the dribble often which either leads to an easy 2 or if the big down low steps up to defend the guy with the ball it will lead to a kick out and an open shot.

The other thing he does is get out of position a lot in zone. Often creeping over to far on the strong side (side where the ball is) and then when the other team sees that opening he cant get back in time and it leads to the zone breaking down

The other reason why people say he is bad at defense is because his def bpr rating on sites like EvanMiya and Bart Torvik are low. He is sub 500 in the country. There are 70 Power 4 + big east teams so 350 starters...and he is sub 500.

Hope this helps.

When have we played zone??

 

[Stinger92860]

I don't know that limited metrics can completely define what Karoma brings to the court. There is an eye test here for one, he is a tough and physical player.

He is tough and physical, thats it.

 

[Stinger92860]

When have we played zone??

Against the Johnnies we could but thats nor our go to D, and never will be under Dan Hurley. You need to go with Boeheim for that.

 

[jibsey]

Are we really at the stage where people are hoping that Dwayne Koroma can save our season?

Maybe he’s not but we need someone to stop St. John’s and Nova from driving without fouling. Any ideas?

 

[WhereistheDove?]

I don't know that limited metrics can completely define what Karoma brings to the court. There is an eye test here for one, he is a tough and physical player that can impact the game at times.

I’m going to go out on a big limb here and guess you thought Singare looked like someone that should be getting rotation minutes as well.

 

[willie99]

Without Reed and Ball and Alex playing well, it doesn't matter who starts

Although I appreciate the argument that maybe something needs to change, who knows

 

[Son of Robert]

You guys are awesome! I am not saying any of those things about Karoma, but please feel free to sling some jive my way, it is comical.

 

[UCan3]

Slick Rick, the greatest CBB coach ever, said token full court press is the key to winning!

Well at least their press it seems like they are really trying and it slows opponents down. Maybe we need some pointers from him, LOL.

 

[Drfla]

Are we talking about the same Dwayne Koroma? He is awful offensively. Granted it's a small sample size but he is by far our worst offensive player, and of guys with over 100 possessions he's 1950th in the country in OBPR

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These numbers mean nothing. Saw where Tarris was rated 8th best in the country. NOT Even close.

 

[gsmooth]

I hate to make a scapegot of Solo after a loss. The issues have been glaring for a while. It's hard for me to swallow a kid being allowed to take the shots he does. Take 3s, but take them open and in the flow of the offense. The early offense contested shots really frustrate me. That's on the COACHES.

This season he's had 3/10, 1/8, 1/6, 2/9, 1/7, 0/5, 2/10 games.... at a certain point someone has to say STOP SHOOTING. No one player needs that volume, particularly one who is shooting 30% from deep. Get to the rack, break pressure, find your mid-range J, pass and rebound. There are so many more options to positively impact the team than taking 10% or more of our possessions on a shot you can't make right now.

Solo's offensive rating is 116 and defensive rating is 105.

Silas: 127/97
Mullins: 117/100
AK: 131/102
Reed: 121/92

Jayden: 122/100
Jaylin: 107/101
Smith: 108/103
Reibe: 128/98

Obviously these two stats aren't everything. But it's fair to say that Solo's defense is worse than the rest of this team by a decent margin.

You're correct with his post. But one thing you left out was the detrimental effect of his bad shots. You know since you're a basketball coach, what is one way a team that is behind 8-15 pts gets back in the game? When a player on the team with a big lead takes a bad shot or two. When UConn had the 7 pt lead early in the 2nd half Hurley took out Ross and put in Solo, I don't know why, and he puts up two rushed 3 pt shots and Creighton went on an 8-0 run and took back the lead in 2 minutes. He did the same thing against Providence at Gampel. UConn was up 10 in the first half with a chance to blow open the game and Solo took one bad shot and 2 turnovers from trying to do too much and Providence got back in the game.

 

[Donyell 360]

I'd be down for this (even with what HW611 would be like). In a perfect world, Ross crosses off the boxes of us having a lack of athleticism, a lockdown defender, and someone who can get downhill. Of course, Ross has only been all of those things in exhibition games, but it's got to beat Solo getting lost chasing his man around every play.

I haven't seen Ross be able to get downhill with any consistency. He is very tentative. I do like his shooting more than Stewart lately, but we will see. I'm game for giving Ross a go. Ball off the bench is not a bad thing.

 

[Donyell 360]

Is Furphy not good? I don't get why he can’t get any playing time with Solo and Stewart having a terrible year. He looked great in world games last summer

The limited minutes he has played this year have not looked overly impressive. But it is hard when you play so little. I assume he is not playing well enough in practice to warrant more minutes.

 

[boog204]

I don't know that limited metrics can completely define what Karoma brings to the court. There is an eye test here for one, he is a tough and physical player that can impact the game at times.

When? Against Bryant? The only impact I can remember is the single worst free throw attempt in UConn basketball history.

This board is literally insane. Might as well start Millender, too. I think he hit a three against New Haven. Secret weapon stuff like Singare was last year .

 

[navery12]

 

[jfreeds]

not that often. Like 5% i think. So sure, he just cant stay in front of guys

 

[jfreeds]

You mean the way they are playing man D not zone right? They play zone basically never, although not a bad idea with their overall foot speed.

Back to Ball and what I think you mean, opposite ball side he does get lost and when they third to his guy he is running out to guard him, out of control and easy prey to the ball fake and drive by.

You mean the way they are playing man D not zone right? They play zone basically never, although not a bad idea with their overall foot speed.

Back to Ball and what I think you mean, opposite ball side he does get lost and when they third to his guy he is running out to guard him, out of control and easy prey to the ball fake and drive by.

Yes, thanks for correction.

 

[Waquoit]

I think keeping this starting line-up in tact is the play. I agree with Hurley.

 

[superjohn]

I think keeping this starting line-up in tact is the play. I agree with Hurley.

That's fine but as soon as Solo is getting cooked and or taking bad shots Ross has to immediately be inserted in the lineup. Ross needs big time minutes from now on for his defense.

 

[bblanco15]

UConn went through the toughest part of their schedule and was playing arguably their best basketball of the season with Stewart starting. He has been inconsistent with his scoring but he does impact the game in other ways which is something that is very underrated. On offense often he is often setting multiple screens freeing up shooters and he is a very willing passer. He rebounds and defends multiple positions. Same could be said for Ross.

The problem is Ball is an awful defender and gets lost way too much. Not just guarding his man but he too often misses box outs and allows his man easy offensive rebounds and putbacks.

Teams are taking advantage of both Ball and Mullins going right at both of them. Although Mullins at times has moved his feet well he’s still a freshman and is learning. He is also often matched up guarding bigger more physical small forwards who have bullied him at times.

I don’t think they can afford to have extended minutes with both Ball and Mullins on the floor at the same time. The defense suffers way too much. On offense in some ways they are both basically redundant.

I think either one of Mullins or Ball might serve the team better coming in offense the bench as instant offense.

I think both Stewart and Ross are much better offensive players than what they show. It seems like both are playing not to make mistakes instead of just playing freely. But I this offense they are not asked to do much.

 

[RuffRuff]

Teams are taking advantage of both Ball and Mullins going right at both of them. Although Mullins at times has moved his feet well he’s still a freshman and is learning. He is also often matched up guarding bigger more physical small forwards who have bullied him at times.

I don’t think they can afford to have extended minutes with both Ball and Mullins on the floor at the same time. The defense suffers way too much. On offense in some ways they are both basically redundant.

Mentioned before, but Ross was +16 in 17 minutes vs Nova, also + against Creighton. They are playing better with him on the floor.

Mullins is not a good defender, and he adds to the chronic handsy fouling issues this team has. He's a better defender than Ball as his feet are quicker, not plus.

 

[HW611]

UConn went through the toughest part of their schedule and was playing arguably their best basketball of the season with Stewart starting. He has been inconsistent with his scoring but he does impact the game in other ways which is something that is very underrated. On offense often he is often setting multiple screens freeing up shooters and he is a very willing passer. He rebounds and defends multiple positions. Same could be said for Ross.

The problem is Ball is an awful defender and gets lost way too much. Not just guarding his man but he too often misses box outs and allows his man easy offensive rebounds and putbacks.

Teams are taking advantage of both Ball and Mullins going right at both of them. Although Mullins at times has moved his feet well he’s still a freshman and is learning. He is also often matched up guarding bigger more physical small forwards who have bullied him at times.

I don’t think they can afford to have extended minutes with both Ball and Mullins on the floor at the same time. The defense suffers way too much. On offense in some ways they are both basically redundant.

I think either one of Mullins or Ball might serve the team better coming in offense the bench as instant offense.

I think both Stewart and Ross are much better offensive players than what they show. It seems like both are playing not to make mistakes instead of just playing freely. But I this offense they are not asked to do much.

Mentioned before, but Ross was +16 in 17 minutes vs Nova, also + against Creighton. They are playing better with him on the floor.

Mullins is not a good defender, and he adds to the chronic handsy fouling issues this team has. He's a better defender than Ball as his feet are quicker, not plus.

If only someone on the board called these exact issues out of Ball and Mullins starting together back in November.