I’m thinking they’re going to get frustrated early and start really holding us. I trust our staff to ensure the refs see this even if they don’t at first, and then coach the guys to do what they need to to get those called, which will ruin any chance they had of staying with us.Few makes an interesting point that connects to what was brought up in another thread about SDSU's uniquely effective "stunt and recover" defense.
Few correctly points out that 90-95% of college offenses are predicated on ball screens, straight PnR, drive and kick type action. And that's the kind of offense that the SDSU D is effective at stymieing. But that's not at all what we run.
How well can they slow multiple off-ball screening actions and options?
I’m thinking they’re going to get frustrated early and start really holding us. I trust our staff to ensure the refs see this even if they don’t at first, and then coach the guys to do what they need to to get those called, which will ruin any chance they had of staying with us.
Yes!!! As I've watched these hoops gurus break down what UConn does on offense I've started to watch our games differently and not just following the ball but watching who's moving where. Like Mark Few said, it's not just a bunch of typical screens. Then when I watch other teams play, it seems like like they run such a simple offense with a lot of standing around. LOLThe coordinated movement by all 5 players is what really sets this team apart, no one is standing around just waiting for something to happen. Watching other teams play it’s clear that other offenses aren’t nearly as sophisticated. Of course it helps that we have incredible personnel with 5 guys that can really do it all.
Same here, there was a play in the second half of the NW game where diarra had the ball top of key late in the shot clock, Clingan setting a screen and both rolling toward the hoop. All of your attention was on Diarra and Clingan will they/wont they alley oop, when Newton flies in on the other side and diarra hits him for the open layup.Yes!!! As I've watched these hoops gurus break down what UConn does on offense I've started to watch our games differently and not just following the ball but watching who's moving where. Like Mark Few said, it's not just a bunch of typical screens. Then when I watch other teams play, it seems like like they run such a simple offense with a lot of standing around. LOL
I’m thinking they’re going to get frustrated early and start really holding us. I trust our staff to ensure the refs see this even if they don’t at first, and then coach the guys to do what they need to to get those called, which will ruin any chance they had of staying with us.
Yes!!! As I've watched these hoops gurus break down what UConn does on offense I've started to watch our games differently and not just following the ball but watching who's moving where. Like Mark Few said, it's not just a bunch of typical screens. Then when I watch other teams play, it seems like like they run such a simple offense with a lot of standing around. LOL
Not quite "bulletproof" - that is why you need the top defenseThat being said, it doesnt make us unbeatable, it just makes the job that much harder. I'll ride with those odds.
I recall during the NW game that one of the announcers noted that we got an easy basket off of something they hadn't seen. So not only are those offensive sets hard to prep for, but the playbook is super deep and chances are you can't even prep for things we don't run very oftenIts even crazier than that now, because we are so dialed in right now that we are running fake actions and ghost screens off of already insanely complicated actions that teams have scouted us doing earlier. Prepping for this team as an opponent has to be pure hell. We are always one step ahead.
That being said, it doesnt make us unbeatable, it just makes the job that much harder. I'll ride with those odds.
Few makes an interesting point that connects to what was brought up in another thread about SDSU's uniquely effective "stunt and recover" defense.
Few correctly points out that 90-95% of college offenses are predicated on ball screens, straight PnR, drive and kick type action. And that's the kind of offense that the SDSU D is effective at stymieing. But that's not at all what we run.
How well can they slow multiple off-ball screening actions and options?
not a Cowherd fan but this came up in my algo, Few talks about UConn and how they're unique at the 2:40 mark if the video doesn't automatically start there
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I recall during the NW game that one of the announcers noted that we got an easy basket off of something they hadn't seen. So not only are those offensive sets hard to prep for, but the playbook is super deep and chances are you can't even prep for things we don't run very often
I have not read from any serious minded people that we are not beatable. But it is going to take an extraordinary effort, and a lot of good luck, to beat us.Its even crazier than that now, because we are so dialed in right now that we are running fake actions and ghost screens off of already insanely complicated actions that teams have scouted us doing earlier. Prepping for this team as an opponent has to be pure hell. We are always one step ahead.
That being said, it doesnt make us unbeatable, it just makes the job that much harder. I'll ride with those odds.
I have not read from any serious minded people that we are not beatable. But it is going to take an extraordinary effort, and a lot of good luck, to beat us.
Few is a good guy, good coach, runs a clean program. If UConn isn't in the game, I root for the Zags
They are like a high level jazz combo right now, playing off the written music charts for the structure of the song, and then improvising the breaks at a level of John Coltrane or Miles Davis.
I was watching the game with my dad. I said "whoa, where the heck did Newton come from ?" I love the strategy of basketball, and I think it takes something pretty interesting to totally fake me out on my couch. Maybe my favorite of the game.Same here, there was a play in the second half of the NW game where diarra had the ball top of key late in the shot clock, Clingan setting a screen and both rolling toward the hoop. All of your attention was on Diarra and Clingan will they/wont they alley oop, when Newton flies in on the other side and diarra hits him for the open layup.
I went back and played it again, and it was all a setup for Newton to slip the moment his defender tried to help on the Newton drive. The coaching staff is simply masterful with what they’re running and how they’ve got the team bought in and trained so dang well in what they do. We’re such a great TEAM and it’s easy to be proud of them regardless of how much further this run goes
This, and everyone is a capable and willing passerThe coordinated movement by all 5 players is what really sets this team apart, no one is standing around just waiting for something to happen. Watching other teams play it’s clear that other offenses aren’t nearly as sophisticated. Of course it helps that we have incredible personnel with 5 guys that can really do it all.
And screener.This, and everyone is a capable and willing passer
He’s such a blustering blowhard.Greatly appreciate the cue at 2:40 so nobody has to endure Cowherd for a single second longer than necessary
I’ve been shocked at times lately that he didn’t get an offensive foul, he will straight body check a dude so Karaban can get an open lookAnd screener.
Spencer might be the most eager, willing, and capable screener we've ever had in a shooting guard. You can tell he relishes mixing it up with bigger guys and freeing up his teammates for big plays.