Post Game Thread (merged)

[uconn13]

• Missed layups. Ugh. I have no explanation how we've missed so many bunnies over the last 3-4 years. Its incredible. Why can't a guy that is 6'8" and up just dunk the ball when standing right next to the basket?

That small white box on the backboard used to be something that was rather practical to bounce the ball off of for easy layups, but times have changed

 

[Dibbie]

The team had 16 today. Jackson had 1.

Misleading stat today, as he lost the ball a few times only to be recovered by his teammates. Also whiffed on the alley-oop pass. Has the most TO on the team

 

[I Bleed Blue]

He's been like that his entire career at UConn. At this point he is what he is. I don't think you can expect a 5th year super senior to change at this point.

Then give him a shorter leash. I like Polley but if he’s not hitting 3’s, he’s usually not contributing much else to the offense or defense.

 

[Conndog]

I know Hawkins got beat by his man a few times, but I think he actually is getting better defensively. Still, not a good game today by him.

 

[HuskyHawk]

He is being double teamed.

LOL. He is being left wide open and can’t hit anything. He misssed a couple with nobody within 10 feet of him tonight. Nobody schemes to stop him because he is one dimensional and today, didn’t have that.

 

[Fatroony5]

Obviously. But choosing to ignore that important context is the only way you can walk away from this game outraged or discouraged. You have to view things in context. Had they been without 2 of their 3 best players out board would be lamenting how unimpressive of a win it was. Context is everything

Sure context is important. Obviously was going to be a difficult game for them to win down two starters, that hurts them a lot. I just don’t like the “if we have Sanogo and Martin we win” narrative. We don’t know what the outcome would have been. That’s all. Need to regroup and figure out how to get a win against a good St Bonnies team.

 

[methodology]

There a reason why we were +2.5. If we have Martin and sanogo were double digit favorites

2 players aren’t worth 13+ points. It’s probably 2 point favorites

 

[Palatine]

Merging all the post game ideas into one thread is a horrible idea. It makes it impossible to talk about any single observation in any depth.

The conversation just jumps around and gets to no point.

Is Bandwidth really such a huge problem we can't talk about undividual, players, or decisions or concepts. Everything has to go into one thread?

 

[uconngb]

Hurley coached a great game. Our players were rattled and scared of the moment. Bad loss but we’ll grow. Need Martin and Sanogo back ASAP and healthy

Really?? Did ASU win tonight?? Cuz I know Bob Sr is retired.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Then give him a shorter leash. I like Polley but if he’s not hitting 3’s, he’s usually not contributing much else to the offense or defense.

Polley's defense was actually pretty good tonight, moving laterally and challenging shots. By comparison, Jackson and Hawkins frequently got beat. Not sure why Jackson is flatfooted and always half a step late reacting to the dribble drive.

 

[uconngb]

In fairness they did close out the Auburn and VCU games that were in the balance down the stretch. So they have done it before.

Actually untrue. Auburn they puked away a double digit lead in regulation and were very fortunate to win in double OT. That is not “closing out” a game.

 

[uconngb]

Misleading stat today, as he lost the ball a few times only to be recovered by his teammates. Also whiffed on the alley-oop pass. Has the most TO on the team

He was his typical awful on D tonight as well. Sherman treated him like a turnstile all night.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Polley's defense was actually pretty good tonight, moving laterally and challenging shots. By comparison, Jackson and Hawkins frequently got beat. Not sure why Jackson is flatfooted and always half a step late reacting to the dribble drive.

Agreed. Polley had decent showing on defense tonight while Jackson and Hawkins got beat frequently. Still he’s been average on defense at best this season. I will say I have noticed him scrapping a bit more this year which is great to see.

 

[olehead]

Here's what I don't understand:

WVU: 3-22 13.6%
MSU: 2-16 12.5%
Auburn: 15-26 57.7%

Auburn has a tough D. What did our guys do differently that night to shoot 3s so well?

They missed far less and made far more.

 

[CTBasketball]

Did we shoot horribly? Yes.

But for zero reason should we have jacked shots with <1 min to go. Polley is a 23 y.o grad student for the love of god pass that ball out and run a freaking set.

Especially if you’re 0 for a million on the night. Why are you shooting?!

 

[uconnbill]

No balls, just weak

Coles and Whaley ready the rest were not.

UConn needs Martin back and Sanogo asap for Big East play

 

[CL82]

I thought he had the Money ball… Shrugs

 

[HooperScooper]

Merging all the post game ideas into one thread is a horrible idea. It makes it impossible to talk about any single observation in any depth.

The conversation just jumps around and gets to no point.

Is Bandwidth really such a huge problem we can't talk about undividual, players, or decisions or concepts. Everything has to go into one thread?

A little too much moderating. Sometimes I wonder which moderators are doing these things. No real consistency.

 

[HooperScooper]

Actually untrue. Auburn they puked away a double digit lead in regulation and were very fortunate to win in double OT. That is not “closing out” a game.

Overtimes are part of the game. They closed out the game and got a win.

 

[kansashusky]

How many people had 9 games on their bingo card for how long it would take Hurley to blame his players for their offensive ineptitude?

 

[bendm]

WVa was favored for a reason… playing at home while we’re without 2 of our 3 best players. We’re going to be underdogs against St B’s too unless someone comes back. Can’t expect to win as underdogs.

 

[uconngb]

Overtimes are part of the game. They closed out the game and got a win.

Overtime should never be a part of a game that you lead by 15 points in the 2nd half. Sorry , no dice.

 

[uconngb]

WVa was favored for a reason… playing at home while we’re without 2 of our 3 best players. We’re going to be underdogs against St B’s too unless someone comes back.

We are now

 

[jchusky]

fellas down 2 players and almost pulled it out, I don't think it's the end of the world. With that being said should they have won it? yes. What drives me insane is these players trying to make 80 yard passes. WHY? If these guys wanna try out for the football team and play qb do so, but to keep doing this I just don't understand it with the home run passes.

 

[GHSWolverines]

No I did not miss the game. Maybe you had too many bourbons