Newton needs to be more involved

[alleyoops55]

Right. Spacey. The one exception was in the Marquette game; he was focused and locked in, all business. And what happened? His best game and the team’s best game in months. Not a coincidence.

 

[mauconnfan]

They have been doing that all season especially lately and Newton has had very good games. Newton only took 4 shots and only 1 three. This was on Newton not Jackson. He just didn't bring energy to the offense and we need him to.

In no way was that defense Saturday the same as any that has been thrown at AJ. Others certainly have sloughed off no doubt but this was an actual zone being played mostly by Scheirman to stop any penetration by others as well as making interior passes more difficult to throw. They were more concerned on him helping strategically than even worrying about AJ. We will see more of it now when teams look at film, better adjust.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Guys it's hard for Newton to penetrate when the guy that should be guarding Jackson is hanging around in the pain to help stop Newton

This. Newton is the only that gets to the rim or can drive an pull-up consistently. With 2 defenders at the rim Newtons offense is completely negated

 

[jorge34]

Wait aburks how did you see that defense? So many others missed it I guess. Killed Newton and he felt it early and became less aggressive. He’s on the floor he can see his lane clogged by a 6’9 kid with a headband on why go there?

Yes. And he DID try to drive several times and was met by 2 defenders including the headband that was supposed to be guarding Jackson