Regression is concerning

[UChusky916]

The team is supposed to improve throughout the year and yet we've managed to regress.

Our offense, which was inconsistent at times, has become practically non-existent if the team isn't running with the ball on the break.

If Carlton sees any physical play, he becomes a train wreck, missing layups or turning it over.

I couldn't count the number of missed shots with guys RIGHT at the rim, inside 3 feet!

But more concerning is the defensive energy and toughness that's disappeared of late. Today we got bullied by an AVERAGE USF team.

It's as much on the players (Carlton, the seniors) as it is on Hurley. Lots of blame to go around.

 

[Ts5034]

I just posted in another thread that I think its all mental at this point. I just don’t know what else It could be since we always seem to play our worst basketball of the season when we get into conference play. Moving to the Big East will be a positive just for change of scenery alone. I don’t know what else to say.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Moving to the Big East will be a positive just for change of scenery alone.

You might want to hold that thought.

 

[ktuck911]

Team is in rebuilding mode. Just not ready to truly compete yet

 

[buddy]

I just posted in another thread that I think its all mental at this point. I just don’t know what else It could be since we always seem to play our worst basketball of the season when we get into conference play. Moving to the Big East will be a positive just for change of scenery alone. I don’t know what else to say.

I suspect there will be a lot of last places finishes in the Big East.

 

[BlueDogs]

I just posted in another thread that I think its all mental at this point. I just don’t know what else It could be since we always seem to play our worst basketball of the season when we get into conference play. Moving to the Big East will be a positive just for change of scenery alone. I don’t know what else to say.

It isn’t getting easier in the Big East. We are on bad trajectory.

 

[UConn990411]

I suspect there will be a lot of last places finishes in the Big East.

Lol

 

[TRest]

You might want to hold that thought.

I've been watching a lot of BE games the past couple of years. We are not close to that level of play right now.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The team is supposed to improve throughout the year and yet we've managed to regress.

Our offense, which was inconsistent at times, has become practically non-existent if the team isn't running with the ball on the break.

If Carlton sees any physical play, he becomes a train wreck, missing layups or turning it over.

I couldn't count the number of missed shots with guys RIGHT at the rim, inside 3 feet!

But more concerning is the defensive energy and toughness that's disappeared of late. Today we got bullied by an AVERAGE USF team.

It's as much on the players (Carlton, the seniors) as it is on Hurley. Lots of blame to go around.

Al is letting his O impact his D. The energy he had been bringing on that side is gone.

 

[Ts5034]

It isn’t getting easier in the Big East. We are on bad trajectory.

Well, one thing about Hurley and the staff is that they are bringing in better recruits. You would think thats going to help, but the key to next year and beyond is that these kids develop like they did under Calhoun. That was one of the biggest things against KO was that he was not able to develop players.

 

[BlueDogs]

Well, one thing about Hurley and the staff is that they are bringing in better recruits. You would think thats going to help, but the key to next year and beyond is that these kids develop like they did under Calhoun. That was one of the biggest things against KO was that he was not able to develop players.

That’s what scares me. I’m not seeing the player or team development. I’m seeing regression. You keep losing in the Big East and we could be in a perpetual hole.

 

[Stinger92860]

Team is in rebuilding mode. Just not ready to truly compete yet

We just lost to USF. We should be competitive.

 

[LIuconn]

Our best athletes are bean poles. We need some serious girth. Length and width that can jump. We’re getting manhandled

 

[AntG168]

Indiana ruined them. They didn’t capitalize on the early season momentum. And now they can’t recapture the energy. This is now squarely on Hurley to remedy. Now is the time where he proves himself

 

[Ts5034]

That’s what scares me. I’m not seeing the player or team development. I’m seeing regression. You keep losing in the Big East and we could be in a perpetual hole.

I think Akok and Bouknight, even Gaffney are progressing. Those are Hurley’s guys and thats a good sign that his recruits are getting better.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Indiana ruined them. They didn’t capitalize on the early season momentum. And now they can’t recapture the energy. This is now squarely on Hurley to remedy. Now is the time where he proves himself

This is accurate. That was a huge momentum swing especially after missing out on Xavier. They’ve completely lacked confidence since that game. Especially Josh, who actually played well vs IU

 

[UconnFanDC]

It seems like double digit years since we were good.

 

[BlueDogs]

I think Akok and Bouknight, even Gaffney are progressing. Those are Hurley’s guys and thats a good sign that his recruits are getting better.

I think we could coach Akok and look good. Special talent. Bouk I’m not so sure I see what you do. I would argue Hurley missed a chance to elevate him and build on his momentum out of Charleston . Gaffney seems to be adjusting to game speed. The others just seem to be increasingly lost and unsure.

 

[Ts5034]

This is accurate. That was a huge momentum swing especially after missing out on Xavier. They’ve completely lacked confidence since that game. Especially Josh, who actually played well vs IU

Well, the worst part is, It doesn’t get any easier from here. We play Tulane on Wednesday who is currently playing Cincinnati a lot tougher than we did, then comes Wichita St, and a trip to Villanova and Houston. I think these next four games are going to be the make or break point of the season.

 

[ASweet3781]

Team is in rebuilding mode. Just not ready to truly compete yet

Against USF?

Sorry not buying that.

 

[djct1999]

Against USF?

Sorry not buying that.

Are you buying the fact that this roster has less than 5 high major talents? Because we do. The cupboard is that bare. Not sure what you expect from a group like this.

 

[Ts5034]

Are you buying the fact that this roster has less than 5 high major talents? Because we do. The cupboard is that bare. Not sure what you expect from a group like this.

We beat power 5 teams. We actually destroyed Miami on a neutral floor. I do not buy that this team is as bad as we played at Cincy and USF.

 

[ASweet3781]

Are you buying the fact that this roster has less than 5 high major talents? Because we do. The cupboard is that bare. Not sure what you expect from a group like this.

Oh stop.

Go look at the teams USF lost to. We shouldn't expect to be competitive with them?

 

[navery12]

I think we could coach Akok and look good. Special talent. Bouk I’m not so sure I see what you do. I would argue Hurley missed a chance to elevate him and build on his momentum out of Charleston . Gaffney seems to be adjusting to game speed. The others just seem to be increasingly lost and unsure.

Bouk oozes talent every time the ball touches his hands

 

[GHSWolverines]

Our best athletes are bean poles. We need some serious girth. Length and width that can jump. We’re getting manhandled

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