DePaul

I hope I dont eat my words. But. I think we turned a corner. Seem to have much better team chemistry. Even though DLO was off offensively, he still managed 15 pts and 8 boards, any other player and we would call that a great game.
 
Zach Braziller's short piece on Pointer and today's game.

Customary SL hyperbole on Sir Dom's importance to the team.

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/coll...laying_key_role_for_st_hxiKXVtjSYvaRLAsyNlqCN
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He seemed comfortable the last few games...I think he is going to get better and be a player that does a little bit of everything. when Dom is on his game, he can make things happen. I hope he makes some things happen tonight.
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Something clicked 3 games ago...He has gained confidence...His stroke, which previously looked ugly, has improved. Looks like he has been working on his game.

Not a finished product, but definitely on the rise...
 
We gotta learn to play with a big lead. The Asheville game when up 12 or 13 then they go on a 23-4 run. Up 12 on ND then they get within one, then this one up 17 then DePaul get within 3.
We need to find that killer instint and that`s when I`ll know that SJU is officially back. .
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Yep...I think it will come with experience and coaching...we need to recognize the importance of getting good shots when up big and not getting overconfident to the point we act like its a pick up game...Slowly, but surely, getting there
 
A few things I didn't like, I dont want to see JaKarr or Dom running the fast break from one end of the floor to the other. It caused to many turnovers. Also, I don't want to see Obepka handling the ball at the top of the key and he has to secure the ball after he grabs a rebound.
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Don't want Lavin to rein Sampson's agressive nature in too much but agree that the coast to coast attempts don't usually end up on a positive note...At crunch time, Obekpa should never be involved in the weave...and our guys need to understand that getting an offensive rebound doesn't mean you have to go back up when you have no angle, or worse, are behind the basket...again...hopefully experience and film review reinforces these basics
 
In the last 5 games, we've pulled off 3 Big East wins, so I think this has been masked a little, but
since the Villanova game D'angelo is averaging only 13pts a game(not terrible), but shooting 31% from the field, 14% from 3pt, and only 66% from the line.

Arguably the worst shooting slump he's had since he's been at St Johns.

We really need to get him back on track if we want to be competitive against Syracuse, Lousiville and company at the end of the month.
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His % is more about degree of difficulty as he has forced many low % shots...its somewhat of a blessing in disguise in that it has forced others to step up which hopefully will result in Dlo freeing up and regaining form which I am confident he will as long as he lets the game come to him...
 
One thing I like about Branch's game today was his shot making decisions. He doesn't take dumb shots or force it. It's nice to see that.
 
One thing I like about Branch's game today was his shot making decisions. He doesn't take dumb shots or force it. It's nice to see that.
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and he's pretty good going to the hoop also
 
One thing I like about Branch's game today was his shot making decisions. He doesn't take dumb shots or force it. It's nice to see that.
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and he's pretty good going to the hoop also
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Long arms which allows him to get good shooting angle with his left hand...
 
One thing I like about Branch's game today was his shot making decisions. He doesn't take dumb shots or force it. It's nice to see that.
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and he's pretty good going to the hoop also
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He also has a nice mid range game
Not many guys these days will drive, stop and pop from 12 - 15 feet anymore
Mike Poole (Rutgers) is very good at that as well
 
Yep. He uses both arms well to get around/under the opposing defender's arm. He pretty effective doing it. It makes for a pretty high percentage shot.
 
In the last 5 games, we've pulled off 3 Big East wins, so I think this has been masked a little, but
since the Villanova game D'angelo is averaging only 13pts a game(not terrible), but shooting 31% from the field, 14% from 3pt, and only 66% from the line.

Arguably the worst shooting slump he's had since he's been at St Johns.

We really need to get him back on track if we want to be competitive against Syracuse, Lousiville and company at the end of the month.
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His % is more about degree of difficulty as he has forced many low % shots...its somewhat of a blessing in disguise in that it has forced others to step up which hopefully will result in Dlo freeing up and regaining form which I am confident he will as long as he lets the game come to him...
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Yea, I think you're probably right about that. A big reason for the drop is the difficult shots he's being forced to take. Although, that entirely explain why a 80%+ foul shooter is missing more than usual lately.

Bottom line; D'angelos got to let the game come to him, not force it, and contribute in other ways - like he has with steals, assists, and the huge block against ND etc.
The rest of the team, and the staff though, have to work in practice on ways to get D'angelo the opportunities
when other teams are keying in on him.

If they're going to be so tight on him, and deny him the ball, there should be a few chances each game to cut back door.
And if they're going to be in his grill, you would think there's an opportunity to draw a lot of reach in fouls if he puts the ball on the deck.
 
[/quote]Apparently St John's reacts to Joe3's comments here last week and now putting up post game report as soon as the kids leave the locker room to come back home :)[/quote]

Has he really left these boards? The redmen.com servers needed a break... :)

Good battle going on between 'Cuse and Louisville right now. Tied at HT.
 
nice rd win for this young johnny team

building a big lead but not defending depauls 3's is Lavins fault
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DePaul is the worst 3 point shooting team in the league so we packed it in. Their threes wouldn't have made a difference if we did the other things like not turning the ball over 4 times in a row etc. the players still have to get on their man and rotate to the shooter. To say its his fault is just silly and simplistic. Basketbsll is a game of runs and they made one or two timely threes that the defenders didn't get out on. That's it.
 
nice rd win for this young johnny team

building a big lead but not defending depauls 3's is Lavins fault
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DePaul is the worst 3 point shooting team in the league so we packed it in. Their threes wouldn't have made a difference if we did the other things like not turning the ball over 4 times in a row etc. the players still have to get on their man and rotate to the shooter. To say its his fault is just silly and simplistic. Basketbsll is a game of runs and they made one or two timely threes that the defenders didn't get out on. That's it.
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Agreed; Lavin, in his well documented style, used the early season games to play different players, combos, styles, etc. and it seems has now settled on the players and style he wants this team to play. He employed that approach very successfully his first year here. He correctly played yesterday to force DePaul non-3 point shooters to hoist from 3 and it worked very successfully. But when a few go in it is his fault........really?? He may not make the HOF but he and staff can coach. One more point, Dom leading the break creates some turnovers, no doubt, but it also leads to some very easy baskets. Winning combo -defense and easy baskets.
 
nice rd win for this young johnny team

building a big lead but not defending depauls 3's is Lavins fault
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DePaul is the worst 3 point shooting team in the league so we packed it in. Their threes wouldn't have made a difference if we did the other things like not turning the ball over 4 times in a row etc. the players still have to get on their man and rotate to the shooter. To say its his fault is just silly and simplistic. Basketbsll is a game of runs and they made one or two timely threes that the defenders didn't get out on. That's it.
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I agree with your post. I'd like to add one thing, and not sarcastically. Have you stepped onto a court lately? I had time to kill at an event at my son's hs and walked into he gym. I paced off the length of the court (88 feet vs. 94, not bad). Then I walked out to the 20 foot, 6 inch three point line. (The NBA I believe is 23' 9"). It's such a short shot that it's ahrd to believe you get three points from that. If you don't contest that shot at all in college, all but the very worst athletes will miss that shot with regularity. So, I do beleive you are correct in the strategy of packing it in, and it worked, but if you dare someone to shoot from 20'6", and allow them to square up, you eventually will get burned.
 
nice rd win for this young johnny team

building a big lead but not defending depauls 3's is Lavins fault
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DePaul is the worst 3 point shooting team in the league so we packed it in. Their threes wouldn't have made a difference if we did the other things like not turning the ball over 4 times in a row etc. the players still have to get on their man and rotate to the shooter. To say its his fault is just silly and simplistic. Basketbsll is a game of runs and they made one or two timely threes that the defenders didn't get out on. That's it.
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I agree with your post. I'd like to add one thing, and not sarcastically. Have you stepped onto a court lately? I had time to kill at an event at my son's hs and walked into he gym. I paced off the length of the court (88 feet vs. 94, not bad). Then I walked out to the 20 foot, 6 inch three point line. (The NBA I believe is 23' 9"). It's such a short shot that it's ahrd to believe you get three points from that. If you don't contest that shot at all in college, all but the very worst athletes will miss that shot with regularity. So, I do beleive you are correct in the strategy of packing it in, and it worked, but if you dare someone to shoot from 20'6", and allow them to square up, you eventually will get burned.
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The key to success in a conference is winning most of the games on your schedule that are winnable. We KNOW we will have a hard time beating a Syracuse, and while I wouldn't write that game off, its critical to to winning games like yesterday if you want to finish in the uppoer half of the conference. So, we've played six games, and have had a chance to win five. Even though we play Georgetown on the road, I wouldn't be surprised if they play them much better the next shot, and not shocked if we come away with a win.

Most importantly though is this week's game at Rutgers. Not sure if I can make it, but I am tempted to make the trip. One game at a time, one game at a time. Is anyone here going besides JSJ?
 
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