Gibbs

[intlzncster]

Gibbs is a terrific offensive weapon, his defense leaves much to be desired. really in the same way as hamilton although Dan Hurley fills the box score . Probably the only competent perimeter defender on the team is purvis and at moments adams although he lately has slipped on defense imo. When you think of the 2014 team, they had FOUR competent perimeter defenders ; Kromah, Boat, Napier, and Giffey.

That's why people calling for an Adams/Gibbs starting lineup is mind boggling to me. Lackluster starts on D would only get worst. Purvis starting is non-negotiable to me. And he seems to be the only one bringing defensive energy/intensity at times.

 

[imno1]

Here's a question I posed before and it's a little off thread topic. Can our players adapt to our current defensive scheme or should KO try a different approach? Someone had noted that before the last game we were top 20 in defensive efficiency. That was fools gold. It was mostly against some of the worst teams in college bb. 4 of the last 6 opponents have shot over 45% against us. Too many of our players look lost in this system. It's not just Gibbs and Hamilton (however they've been really bad).

 

[huskymagic]

Here's a question I posed before and it's a little off thread topic. Can our players adapt to our current defensive scheme or should KO try a different approach? Someone had noted that before the last game we were top 20 in defensive efficiency. That was fools gold. It was mostly against some of the worst teams in college bb. 4 of the last 6 opponents have shot over 45% against us. Too many of our players look lost in this system. It's not just Gibbs and Hamilton (however they've been really bad).

Bro the defensive scheme isn't complicated. It's man to man defense, cover your man and switch if need be when screened, and have court awareness. It's more about recruting guys who have basketball IQ and fundamentals. Boatright, Kemba, Napier, etc knew how to play defense, it wasn't anything that was taught to them in college: they already possessed the prerequisite skills. Going small with 3 guards and Hamilton is the wrong move for Ollie going forward. Too many interchangeable zeroes on defense that will hurt us. Facey has earned the right to start for Amida. He is more talented, more athletic, and rebounds well, not to mention he has another year of eligibility over Nolan.

Lineup without Amida: Jalen, Purvis, Hamilton, Miller, Facey
Bench: Omar, Sterling, Enoch, Nolan