Crucial.1) Score more points than the opponent.
1) Score more points than the opponent.
SCORE BEFORE THE FIRST TV TIMEOUT
Florida had 6 open threes that game, we had 7. We shot far lower than our percentage than they did. Three point D has been a problem for years but it wasn't that game, we won because of our defense.1) rebound.... rebound... and yup, rebound some more. Can’t lose in this stat column. CRASH BOARDS AND BOX OUT, PLEASE
2) defend the freakin three! We were lucky against Florida. They are a bad 3pt shooting team.
3) Ball movement in-and-out. This worked well against Florida and SHU.
4) Control the tempo of the game but come out fast.
5) Use the depth with Bouk back - give him 10-12mins of adjusting based on score. He may start... we shall see.
pros: we have length in guards and at the 4. Sid and BAdams click well off bench. Akok is showing signs of improvement game by game.
cons: rebounding and 3pt defense struggles. Vital needs to maintain composure. He and Al need to lead huddle.
Same play we opened up with against cuse last year... but Al hammered it last yearI loved that Hurley drew up an alley oop on the first possession for Akok to ge the crowd going even though it didn't work. Can
Florida had 6 open threes that game, we had 7. We shot far lower than our percentage than they did. Three point D has been a problem for years but it wasn't that game, we won because of our defense.
I loved that Hurley drew up an alley oop on the first possession for Akok to ge the crowd going even though it didn't work. Can
Florida had 6 open threes that game, we had 7. We shot far lower than our percentage than they did. Three point D has been a problem for years but it wasn't that game, we won because of our defense.
Same play we opened up with against cuse last year... but Al hammered it last year
But will Hurley give Bouk permission to drive?We should consider sets where send out just Bouknight. Having other guys on the floor will just limit his touches.
Ref: "Uh coach you need four more"
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"My team's on the floor"
Hard to say. He has unlimited range so Hurley might just green light him to shoot on first touch.But will Hurley give Bouk permission to drive?
Florida had 6 open threes that game, we had 7. We shot far lower than our percentage than they did. Three point D has been a problem for years but it wasn't that game, we won because of our defense.
But will Hurley give Bouk permission to drive?
I watched the game again.But it doesn't matter what they give up. It only matters what we give up. Other teams might give up only two. And if we're still giving up 6+, we're dead in the water if someone shoots reasonably. This is not like rebounding where it's either/or.
And at this particular part of the season, giving up an open three to Gilbert is a win for the other team right now. That's what they should be doing. I was saying during the game, they should double Carlton inside with Gilbert's man. Let him shoot outside all day. It's a statistical advantage.
Aside: where did you source your open three stats from? I can't be bothered to watch the game again.
Enough said1) Score more points than the opponent.