We played a great 12 minutes in the first half. Then......
we forgot to defend the 3
we forgot how to concentrate at the foul line
and we definitely forgot how to get open for an uncontested jump shot.
Players trending down: Champagnie, Alexander and Wusu
Players trending up: Wheeler, Coburn and Soriano
That trend tells you all you need to know about this loss.
Both Champagnie and Posh are having a very average Big East season.
Champagnie has especially regressed and has continued to show that he can't create his own shot or take over a game when needed. That NBA 2nd round draft prediction must have been before the current slump. Again, he's not NBA material from his performances this season but he may have already hit his peak as a college player.
Coach Anderson gets a B for making adjustments once Villanova started to get open 3s.
However, it's not his fault when your players shoot a lower percentage from the foul line than Nova shoot from the 3 point line. These guys need a 100 shot drill at the end of every practice.
I love the energy Nyiwe and Stanley bring when they come in. Hopefully they develop an offensive game.
Finally, Pinzon travels with the team but is still unavailable which is puzzling given the coach has not given any definitive reason for his benching. Hopefully he is getting the appropriate medical care if it is long Covid related. This is a player who could have helped when Wusu, Posh and Smith have rough outings.
we forgot to defend the 3
we forgot how to concentrate at the foul line
and we definitely forgot how to get open for an uncontested jump shot.
Players trending down: Champagnie, Alexander and Wusu
Players trending up: Wheeler, Coburn and Soriano
That trend tells you all you need to know about this loss.
Both Champagnie and Posh are having a very average Big East season.
Champagnie has especially regressed and has continued to show that he can't create his own shot or take over a game when needed. That NBA 2nd round draft prediction must have been before the current slump. Again, he's not NBA material from his performances this season but he may have already hit his peak as a college player.
Coach Anderson gets a B for making adjustments once Villanova started to get open 3s.
However, it's not his fault when your players shoot a lower percentage from the foul line than Nova shoot from the 3 point line. These guys need a 100 shot drill at the end of every practice.
I love the energy Nyiwe and Stanley bring when they come in. Hopefully they develop an offensive game.
Finally, Pinzon travels with the team but is still unavailable which is puzzling given the coach has not given any definitive reason for his benching. Hopefully he is getting the appropriate medical care if it is long Covid related. This is a player who could have helped when Wusu, Posh and Smith have rough outings.