November: Other NCAAB Games

[DogMania]

The play out of the timeout that scheyer drew up for Flagg was unbelievably bad. Like comically bad. Flagg iso and the rest of the team just run in a circle?!

You mean dribbling to the corner of the court and losing it out of bounds isn't the perfectly drawn out play?

 

[DogMania]

Duke 4/22 from 3, 18%. Flagg 3 turnovers in the game, 2 in the final minute.

And now a missed block out on the FT for Flagg. Tragic

I was happy to see Dook lose, but felt a little bad for Flagg. He made so many good plays for his team but then when it counted most, he made back to back to back mistakes. I think the blame falls mainly on the coach, for putting it all on his freshman star. That type of ending can certainly spark the beginning of a lot of resentment from the rest of the team and a lack of confidence in their coach.

It clearly looked like Cooper was shell shocked after his back to back turnovers where his head was not in the game resulting in him not boxing out for that missed free throw. He was completely under the basket when that ball was coming off the rim.

 

[connVA]

Flagg went full Trajan Langdon at the end of that one. You hate to see it

 

[CTBasketball]

Two biggest possessions of the game and Scheyer runs iso-hero ball for Flagg.

Nice job, a true offensive genius.

 

[ucp990411]

Reading some of these posts you would think Duke has NBA level talent.

 

[ucp990411]

Watching these games makes me appreciate our coaches even more. Our offense actually has tons of movement and passing and is a pleasure to watch. Even my wife who knows next to nothing about basketball has asked how come these teams just stand around and watch their teammate who has the ball while the UConn players are always moving?

 

[Dogammit]

Scheyer…brings all this talent so two guys can take 40 shots in a game. He doesn’t know how to coach a team, no real system. 12 assists on 28 made baskets…UK with Pope 17/25. Duke 17% on 3s…As far as the ending, Scheyer just puts it in Flaggs hands to go win it for Duke, doesn’t draw up anything to get the ball to the guy in the best position to score….Im happy for Pope, and strangeky enough, somewhat sad for Flagg.

 

[RuffRuff]

Testament to Scheyers lack of faith in his guards that he let Flagg handle the set at the top in iso in last couple possessions. Proctor/Foster didn’t even touch the ball. If ever the uncreative play design. He continues to show he’s nothing more than a talent collector, a really good one. If his offense is letting Flagg put it on the floor, you’re gonna see a lot more poking at his dribble strategy by opposing defenses.

Pope is a d&mn good coach. Running that length of the floor inbounds pass was b@llsy but really smart, they probably practice it a ton.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Testament to Scheyers lack of faith in his guards that he let Flagg handle the set at the top in iso in last couple possessions. Proctor/Foster didn’t even touch the ball. If ever the uncreative play design. He continues to show he’s nothing more than a talent collector, a really good one. If his offense is letting Flagg put it on the floor, you’re gonna see a lot more poking at his dribble strategy by opposing defenses.

Pope is a d&mn good coach. Running that length of the floor inbounds pass was b@llsy but really smart, they probably practice it a ton.

Is Scheyer a talent collector or is the brand a talent collector. The ACC is going to have a down year. So they probably will be a high seed but from what I saw he just continues to convince me he will not be the head coach at Duke for more than a few more years.

Confidence is a fragile thing with a Freshman. I understand Flagg may be different but last I checked he was still human. When you are great at something and have always dominated, I would offer that how you deal with adversity when the first time it comes your way is a key part of any great players development.

Does he take a step back or does he level up. Also I am certain the announcer called him Kupp one time last night. Cooper Kupp rolls of the tongue way better than Cooper Flagg.

Scheyer better make the final four this year or it may be shorter than we think. And what’s the deal with the whole team having cramping issues. Did we plant a spy in their nutrition department that is slipping them some weird cocktail pre game.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Testament to Scheyers lack of faith in his guards that he let Flagg handle the set at the top in iso in last couple possessions. Proctor/Foster didn’t even touch the ball. If ever the uncreative play design. He continues to show he’s nothing more than a talent collector, a really good one. If his offense is letting Flagg put it on the floor, you’re gonna see a lot more poking at his dribble strategy by opposing defenses.

Pope is a d&mn good coach. Running that length of the floor inbounds pass was b@llsy but really smart, they probably practice it a ton.

In fairness, Flagg was pretty much getting into the lane and scoring at will all game. I feel like folks are overstating the play call there. As much as I love dumping on Duke….

 

[Palatine]

Flagg committed to a Duke team that no longer exists.

 

[superjohn]

In fairness, Flagg was pretty much getting into the lane and scoring at will all game. I feel like folks are overstating the play call there. As much as I love dumping on Duke….

They lost because Scheyer took everyone out of the offense and had Flagg and Knueppel in iso the whole second half. They actually played their best with Flagg on the bench with two fouls in the first half.

 

[RuffRuff]

In fairness, Flagg was pretty much getting into the lane and scoring at will all game. I feel like folks are overstating the play call there. As much as I love dumping on Duke….

So you think handing the ball to Flagg at the top and just saying go is good strategy? Not running any offense whatsoever or letting anyone else touch the ball? Letting your freshman 4 go iso from 25 feet out? Especially late when it was clear he was exhausted. At least run a set and get him off a pick.

 

[TheHorde]

Scheyer…brings all this talent so two guys can take 40 shots in a game. He doesn’t know how to coach a team, no real system. 12 assists on 28 made baskets…UK with Pope 17/25. Duke 17% on 3s…As far as the ending, Scheyer just puts it in Flaggs hands to go win it for Duke, doesn’t draw up anything to get the ball to the guy in the best position to score….Im happy for Pope, and strangeky enough, somewhat sad for Flagg.

No takebacks Duke extended him they have to deal with it.

 

[UConnJim]

Duke had much more talent, but Kentucky was better coached and they played as a team. That said, Duke shot 4-23 from 3.

 

[Dove]

The announcers couldn't glow about Sheyer any more than they did.

 

[imno1]

This Duke team will play a lot better as the season progresses.

 

[Dove]

Duke had much more talent, but Kentucky was better coached and they played as a team. That said, Duke shot 4-23 from 3.

I saw most of the 2nd half. I think Foster was 0 fer 10 from outside.

 

[jibsey]

Having him be the point guard at the end was not good. In a matchup it’s McNeeley and Karaban taking turns guarding him? He’s very long, and can get that midrange shot off.

 

[UConnJim]

This Duke team will play a lot better as the season progresses.

Two players, Flagg and Kneuppel, took 55% of Duke's shots and Duke had 12 assists on 28 baskets. That is a problem.

 

[jibsey]

Only saw highlights, was Flagg well defended? 26/12 is pretty good.

 

[Stasher599]

With all the transfers in and out of the Duke program recently I wonder if they still get their “Brotherhood” membership card. I would love nothing more than getting to face them in the tournament. I like them even less now that K is gone and loved seeing them get out coached last night. They continue to get top 20 kids one after another and still never live up to expectations.

 

[ConnZag3]

Watching Kentucky play now for someone who can actually coach is kinda scary. Like Kentucky might actually be a tough out now. Pope is actually a really good coach and will still be able to pull top players, but guys who actually want to play in college too, which is likely better for them in the long run than the Cal scheme.

 

[SellersElbow]

I read that Flagg grew up watching recordings of the mid-80's Celtics and idolizing their legendary ball movement. I can't imagine he was loving the stagnant ISO-heavy style Scheyer had him playing with a lack of upperclassman leadership.

I wonder if he reflects on the fact he could be playing in Hurley and staff's modern offense with Karaban as a mentor.

I don't wish the kid ill will, but I wouldn't mind him having buyer's remorse for choosing the name on the jersey, and passing that insight on to up and coming kids.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

So you think handing the ball to Flagg at the top and just saying go is good strategy? Not running any offense whatsoever or letting anyone else touch the ball? Letting your freshman 4 go iso from 25 feet out? Especially late when it was clear he was exhausted. At least run a set and get him off a pick.

I mean the kid is suppose to be generationally good. He’s suppose to be able to beat that guy 1 on 1 as a future franchise player.

Jayson Tatum could do that at Duke. Kyrie, Jabari Parker, Zion, hell Austin Rivers. It’s a skill he should have.

Duke tried to run clear out actions so that the help defense couldn’t just sit and watch either. He also got a screen the second possession.