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There may be more, but of these five, what’s most critical to address ? And why? (In comments)
they all are!4/5 of these are pure coaching
Feel the same and voted the same. They are all valuable areas for improvement but our performance against the press was borderline incompetent. I’d like to see us not just break (survive) the press but attack it and make the other team pay. Alas, do we ha e the personnel? I hope some clever coaching can overcome that.They’re all important, and this is a fun exercise, but I voted for breaking the full court press. After seeing what Auburn and VCU did to us, I have a feeling teams will now plan to heavily attack us with presses. Being able to counter that will be key, especially in our remaining two marquee OOC games.
i would bet on hawkins getting more minutes. Diggins? idkIs this poll what I want to happen or what I think will happen. I guarantee DH and crew will work on breaking the press, reducing turnovers and not inbounding into a trap. I cannot guarantee Hawkins and or Diggins will get more minutes. In fact, I'd bet against it.
The first four are excellent and in my opinion in that particular order. It would seem that getting Adama to develop the kick out pass is an absolute necessity since his skills on film are now known from here to China. That can and will undoubtedly be addressed asap out of necessity. The same goes with demonstrating to opponents that we can break and punish full court pressure. That's a matter of the right personnel on the court and training. Again, this is a necessity. Inbound plays (and defenses of them) are a matter of training. JC used to get one or two baskets on these every game. Just need the plays and the practice. Diggins is a point guard so getting him in the mix is going to be a plus despite Hurley's penchant for upperclassmen and limited rotation. Got to have remedies that work. I would like to see him in the fast break offense as well. More track meet basketball; use offense to wear out there defense. Better for the future as well. We owe the kid a chance just on his potential and the great recruiting assistance he has provided. There is no substitute for experience and there is no time like now to let him run. Finally, Hawkins just had 33 minutes and was great for those kind of games. He impressed me and he did not hurt his chances by jumping all over the gym and pulling down 14 boards. His skills need to be matched with the opponent on a game by game basis but he really is learning fast and developing confidence.There may be more, but of these five, what’s most critical to address ? And why? (In comments)
Prepare to be upset. 7 minutes if that.I'll be extremely upset if diggins doesnt play at least 15min tommorow vs UMES
Avoid playing three tough teams in a 60 hour window
Develop Diggins
We played 3 TOUGH teams in 3 days, that said, having a 2nd ball handler helps break the press.
They are not mutually exclusive.
Work on all 5. That's what a coach and assistants are paid to do.
Motivated and compliant players help. So does a good BB IQ, which may not be an easily teachable skill.