Bucknell game
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Thoughts on last nights game:
-Phil Greene absolutely saved us last night as did the switch to a zone. There is a very low ceiling for this team if we're going to be an atrocious three point shooting team. Teams will continue to pack in a zone.
-The midrange jumpshot is the worst shot in college basketball and that is what our halfcourt offense is based on right now. We have to hit our share of threes in order to get driving and cutting lanes within 12 feet of the rim.
-Orlando Sanchez is wayyyyy too skilled to be used solely as a screener and gap guy at the top of the key. He was tremendous at Monroe College of playing with his back to the basket at the high post, finding cutters and squaring up. He needs to have his role better defined in our halfcourt offense.
-Rysheed Jordan had a string of three really good possessions in a row in the first half then got taken out at the 12 minute mark. Not sure why, because he had great momentum starting to build. Still, if struggles continue these next few games you have to worry if his head is right.
-Our perimeter defense in man-to-man was awful. Our guards need to work on providing tougher angles to the rim when playing one-on-one. It was way too easy for Bucknell's guards last night.
That Bucknell team definitely was not a sweet 16 caliber team but they're definitely a tournament team. Glad we pulled it out and hopefully it looks good come resume time.
-Phil Greene absolutely saved us last night as did the switch to a zone. There is a very low ceiling for this team if we're going to be an atrocious three point shooting team. Teams will continue to pack in a zone.
-The midrange jumpshot is the worst shot in college basketball and that is what our halfcourt offense is based on right now. We have to hit our share of threes in order to get driving and cutting lanes within 12 feet of the rim.
-Orlando Sanchez is wayyyyy too skilled to be used solely as a screener and gap guy at the top of the key. He was tremendous at Monroe College of playing with his back to the basket at the high post, finding cutters and squaring up. He needs to have his role better defined in our halfcourt offense.
-Rysheed Jordan had a string of three really good possessions in a row in the first half then got taken out at the 12 minute mark. Not sure why, because he had great momentum starting to build. Still, if struggles continue these next few games you have to worry if his head is right.
-Our perimeter defense in man-to-man was awful. Our guards need to work on providing tougher angles to the rim when playing one-on-one. It was way too easy for Bucknell's guards last night.
That Bucknell team definitely was not a sweet 16 caliber team but they're definitely a tournament team. Glad we pulled it out and hopefully it looks good come resume time.
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All league schools have been giving basketball scholarships since around 2002. Maybe your brother attended Colgate prior to 2002.
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You made some very astute observations regarding the Cuse zone and I happen to agree. Their zone does spend a lot of energy on the perimeter. But the reason SFC played them even throughout the game is they had a "plan" and they executed it. BTW, Braicca staffed both the high and low post (their bigs were 6'6) and pushed the ball to the corners for shots.
Now, what was our plan? Yes, the Bison played a tight zone but left the corners open all night. We spent a lot of time and energy dribbling around the perimeter as usual and rarely tried to use Sanchez and Sampson to post anybody. I know we may have been sold a bit of hype on Max but when it became obvious the corners were going to be open all night, he gets no burn against a team using four defenders within 10 feet of the basket. Yes, I agree that if D'Lo hit a couple of long ones the Bison defense would have likely changed quicker and we could have pushed the ball more but having Branch, Pointer or Sampson taking threes was counterproductive. If Lav was going to experiment with Max, last night was a missed opportunity.
I didn't say he was great I said he was our best. Can you show me a guard on our team who didn't get burnt last night?
True, but they gave us absolutely nothing on the other end.
Been awhile since I posted but I have been have continued to read. Jumped right to the end of this thread and this is pretty good anaysis here. Season ticket holder who attended this game.
Phil and the zone did win us this game.
Jordan's limited minutes was directly related to Phils great play. He made me eat my words when I expressed to my father that I felt his game was limited. Being fair, Phil was absolutely fantastic. His stroke looked sweet and the baskets he hit turned the tide. We all hope to see more of this from Phil. It gives us another dimension and weapon. Would still like to see him get in the lane and dish more for his teammates.
Man D was weak and Bucknell made them pay. That said, glad our staff made the adjustment. Bucknell did not have an answer. Very disciplined teams like that running that type of system can make a team like ours look bad.
Sanchez. It is early. And he has been passive. But he has had 3 games of D1 ball. Let's see how he develops. Had a little hook and a nice pump from the perimeter, baseline drive and flush. But he does not take a lot of shots. Played solid D. Blocked 4 shots I believe. Behind Harrison, Jakarr and Jordan, in the long haul, I see him as our # 4 scoring option.
In summary. Pointer is invaluable. 6 boards. 6 assists. He is good for blocks and steals. If we can just button up the mid range jumper... Jakarr was solid. I actually thought he played with his back to the basket more than I have ever seen him do. Bucknell was doubling. And solid game. Branch hit a few mid range jumpers. One on the break. I would also like him to penetrate more. Obie was Obie. I like what I see so far. Had the one strong move in the post with a vicious dunk. No Burrell 3 head fake. Just gather go up and go strong. Like someone else said, Hooper and Marco will play when Lavin is comfortable. I just hope they earn it because we can use some help from the perimeter.
Hope to back soon.
Two turning points that i saw from sec 3 row g . early in second half jakar sampson demanding the ball down low and playing at a distinctly higher level of intensity than i've ever seen from him # 2 The move to a 2-3 zone and then to a 1-2-2 with sanchez and obekpa down low .
TRab...I just said the same thing on the other site re: Sanchez...He is our most skilled player period -- offensively or defensively..I watched recorded version of game and rewound to focus on certain plays...he has great instincts, doesn't force shots when they aren't there and really closes out on his man quickly...
IMHO...I think he should be our go to guy when a hoop is needed..5-6 shots is wasting him when we have 2-3 guys regularly hoisting up 12-13...
One play that hasn't been talked about much on here but was one of the most impressive of the game was Primo's shot fake at the 3 point line and drive for 2 hand dunk in traffic. That was a serious move. To TR's point, he needs more touches in the high and mid post. It's a little tougher when they are in zone, but the more we can make defenses react to his versatility the more other things are going to open up.
We used Brownlee this way 4 years ago - it's difficult to stop a 6'8"/9" guy who knows how to both make a play for himself and for others. They play off at 15-17 feet he makes that shot. They play up he can go by. They bring 2 he makes the right pass. We haven't really had the opportunity yet because of all the zone we've seen but you want to put defenses in a position where they are forced to make these decisions.
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LMFAO!!!!
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Can you explain why the mid range jumpshot is the "worst shot in college basketball"??
3 feet further in and it's worth the same. 3 feet further out and it's worth 1 more point.
Now an open midrange jumper in rhythm is a different story. But more than half of the ones we take are not of that variety.
That's why I put the second paragraph. And agree with you regarding Jakarr, but you know what I would rather him do? Take a shot inside the paint, try to dunk it down their throats.