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noelle said:
they can be beaten in the half court game
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almost like their gaudy numbers were from playing fast against a relatively weak schedule (lots of mid-level teams...very few high level teams)
 
They are very good but they are not the invincible juggernaut RuffRuff been trying to force down everyone’s throats.
I think our style of play is a matchup nightmare for them right now.
 
Our systematic approach to the half court game would wear them down over 40 minutes. We force teams into defending 100’s of off ball screens. They could pack it in like Creighton which could disrupt us.
 
Pmac923 said:
Our systematic approach to the half court game would wear them down over 40 minutes. We force teams into defending 100’s of off ball screens. They could pack it in like Creighton which could disrupt us.
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It would be a fascinating match up strategically and from a coaching perspective.
 
I left a snarky comment in a different thread last night but just goes to show that every game is an independent variable where anybody can be beat by anybody

Michigan is still really good. They’ve still rolled other good teams by 20-30 points. Michigan also isn’t invincible. The crown at the end of the season is wide open for whichever elite team puts it all together in 2-3 months
 
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Its a pretty fascinating match up against Michigan if it were to ever happen.

They have massive size in the front court, with Yaxel at 6 foot 9 240 as their 3. But he shoots a lot of 3s. And we have a lot of wings to defend that in Mullins, Stew, Ross. Reed on Mara and Karaban on Johnson.

They are a very deep team and shoot a lot of 3s, but we are also very deep and defend the 3 well. Our off ball screens will drive them crazy, as well as our slow pace to limit possessions and their running up and down the court.

They destroy a lot of teams because with their deep bench they pound you into submission with their up and down style. A great passing team that shoots the ball very well.
 
The real Michigan would’ve beaten Penn St by 50
 
PS didnt shoot the ball well at all. But they had a few less turnovers and they had a lot of offensive rebounds.
 
Michigan has some impressive margins of victory and whatnot but the best resume right now is Arizona with 5 wins vs Top 25 opponents including away vs us (even if we were limited by injuries). It will be interesting how Iowa State handles tough conference road games.
 
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UofCT said:
one of the worst last possessions you will ever see…

Michigan is human, bring them on
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First, PSU called a timeout with the length of the court to go instead of getting it to half court, then calling a TO. 15 seconds left.
Then, they show no urgency getting into a set offense....because there WAS no set offense. They just let that kid roam around and chuck a prayer off balance three.

That's what they drew up in the huddle? Let Bobby take it and get out of the way? God awful last possession. Embarrassing.
 
Deepster said:
First, PSU called a timeout with the length of the court to go instead of getting it to half court, then calling a TO. 15 seconds left.
Then, they show no urgency getting into a set offense....because there WAS no set offense. They just let that kid roam around and chuck a prayer off balance three.

That's what they drew up in the huddle? Let Bobby take it and get out of the way? God awful last possession
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Ever coach? Usually plays that are drawn up in a timeout blow up because of good defense. Then a player must create for himself. Situation like that, you want as few players to touch the ball and allow your best player to make a play
 
ucp990411 said:
Ever coach? Usually plays that are drawn up in a timeout blow up because of good defense. Then a player must create for himself. Situation like that, you want as few players to touch the ball and allow your best player to make a play
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what part of those plays involve no passing or setting screens?

"dribble dribble dribble jack-a-3" has more to do with coaches caling the cliche "best player should make a play" than good defense stopping actual offense. That and kids wanting to play hero ball.
 
ucp990411 said:
Ever coach? Usually plays that are drawn up in a timeout blow up because of good defense. Then a player must create for himself. Situation like that, you want as few players to touch the ball and allow your best player to make a play
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Go watch that last possession again. No urgency getting past half court, then watch the other 4 players. They're just standing there watching. There WAS no set.

Go to 2:40 of the linked clip.
 
Marat said:
Michigan is so good they would stomp 1999 Duke. This ncaa tourney will be the Michigan invitational like in '99 it was the Duke invitational.
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And who ended up winning that year?
 
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All great teams play their C games many times per year. A 1 seed can lose in the 2nd round playing their C game.
 
Deepster said:
Go watch that last possession again. No urgency getting past half court, then watch the other 4 players. They're just standing there watching. There WAS no set.

Go to 2:40 of the linked clip.
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Any high school JV coach would design a play. It’s up to the players to execute. If one guy ruins the timing of the play, guy with the ball is on his own. If you think the play was to have the guy dribble around then hoist up a three you know less about coaching then I thought.
 
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down by 3 and it looked like he tried to lean in to draw the foul while he was shooting a 3. I hate that tactic enough as it is but just focus on the shot. anyway, down goes michigan!
 
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