(POST-GAME) Marquette, Sat., Jan. 16, 12 NOON, FS1 / 570 AM WMCA
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After a great start at the line this year, we've gone south (only 11-17 in the Butler game too, but they were worse).Knight" post=413185 said:
Sadly, it's probably a regression to the mean. Our percentage was great through the first 10 or so games, but in truth, we were probably never that good from the line.
MarkRedman
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Several positives: Posh played with a lot of heart, Champ really turned it around in the second half, Roberts may have played his best game as a Johnnie, our defense was much better in the second half
But, that last offensive posession was .................. offensive!!!
But, that last offensive posession was .................. offensive!!!
1. No issues with the team's willingness to compete.
2. Good halftime adjustment by Anderson to get more looks in the paint, fewer bad 3s, get Champagnie going, and improve the pressure D.
3. I thought the D was much improved, due largely to Roberts defensive presence in the post.
4. The team continues to play too much low-IQ basketball. Unnecessary 3s, failure to stop the ball, bad passes, silly turnovers. That's what cost them this game and at least 2 others. The end-of-game execution would be included in that.
With another year in the system and improvement at the point and in the post, I think Anderson can get this team to the middle of the Big East. To get beyond that it will need an infusion of talent because the limitation of the system (or the coach) is execution in the half court, especially against a zone or in late-game situations.
That was my primary concern with Anderson from the beginning. For whatever reason run-n-gun teams often have trouble executing in the half court (maybe personnel, maybe habits, maybe it's just too hard to change gears). But I figure there's time to worry about that once we get to the middle of the pack, which I think we will depending on what craziness happens in the off-season.
2. Good halftime adjustment by Anderson to get more looks in the paint, fewer bad 3s, get Champagnie going, and improve the pressure D.
3. I thought the D was much improved, due largely to Roberts defensive presence in the post.
4. The team continues to play too much low-IQ basketball. Unnecessary 3s, failure to stop the ball, bad passes, silly turnovers. That's what cost them this game and at least 2 others. The end-of-game execution would be included in that.
With another year in the system and improvement at the point and in the post, I think Anderson can get this team to the middle of the Big East. To get beyond that it will need an infusion of talent because the limitation of the system (or the coach) is execution in the half court, especially against a zone or in late-game situations.
That was my primary concern with Anderson from the beginning. For whatever reason run-n-gun teams often have trouble executing in the half court (maybe personnel, maybe habits, maybe it's just too hard to change gears). But I figure there's time to worry about that once we get to the middle of the pack, which I think we will depending on what craziness happens in the off-season.
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MarkRedman
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We came back in the second half by attacking the basket yet, in the last few minutes, we reverted back to the same offensive style that we played in the first half that wasn't successful.
Hard to understand the thinking here.
Hard to understand the thinking here.
Disappointed not because this was a game that could be stolen. But, because I actually thought we were every bit as good as them. We exposed fact that they have no one, outside of Carton, who can handle the ball.Amaseinyourface" post=413142 said:
+1000% agree on last possession as it was deja vu from last year. Thought our spacing on the last possession sucked. I know that Dunn has had a few last possession breakdowns, but I would have liked his chances on taking Theo John. He didn't need a screen. He should have taken a drive early in clock.
That said, I was actually encouraged by a few things today. We showed toughness today. Both Wusu and Posh didn't back down that John (who is a jerk).
Cole, who I have supported, made critically bad decisions and had his usual lazy, telegraphed intercepted pass. I would tell him that he will sit for 10 minutes for every lazy pass he makes.
Posh had a horrible 1st half but is tough as nails and I love this kid. Anyone who doesn't think this kid is the real deal is using a very unfair measuring stick.
One final note (and i kid here), CMA (who I support) should be impeached for ever playing Toto over Roberts.
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MarkRedman
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NCJohnnie" post=413200 said:
Glutton for punishment, I know...but i watched this play 5 times. Really sad how little movement there was w/ 20 seconds left. Inexcusable.
Watch it a few times, and it becomes had to give Anderson pass as coach. Think we'll be lucky to beat DePaul as our last W of season.
Unless major turnover in our favor, i just don't see much to be excited about next year.
https://twitter.com/KevinConnelly24/status/1350521185214328837?s=20
Watch it a few times, and it becomes had to give Anderson pass as coach. Think we'll be lucky to beat DePaul as our last W of season.
Unless major turnover in our favor, i just don't see much to be excited about next year.
https://twitter.com/KevinConnelly24/status/1350521185214328837?s=20
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JackofVirginia
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Amaseinyourface" post=413142 said:
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shamsman2" post=413149 said: