Wagner Game
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Sanchez came the closest of anyone to making a 3 last night. It was 3/4 of the way down, before popping out. He's a very unique player. Looks comfortable both on the interior and perimeter. Can also play some point forward. Wish we had him for more then one year, but I certainly will enjoy watching him.
Once in awhile even a blind squirrel finds a nut. Sure eventually some of these players MAY hit a 3 point shot but it isnt anything to count on or build a winner on. As much as I want to see them beat Syracuse, I fear the fact that the Cuse zone will just put a wrench in any offense we have. We cant break the zone with outside shooting and the best way to win that game is to press all game and we know that isnt in the game plan
Uncoordinated and small hands. Apples to apples.
I really enjoyed the team's effort vs Wagner. I also thought it was a well coached game by Lavin. The subbing was effective and the outcome wasn't in doubt. Best defense by the Redmen in a long while. Harrison was sensational and could have gone for forty if he wanted. The man to man was a Godsend and I think we're going to be surprisingly good barring injuries. What a relief after the long ride there. Watch out Bucknell !
I don't disagree here. We still had lulls and still aren't playing the best basketball we are capable of. That said, Wagner is also a better tesm thsn people realize. They can make some waves with their ability. The have some very athletic kids and some solid guards and shooters. It wasn't a softie like usual. Bucknell is no softie either, but Lavin and Co. know it. They aren't going to take a team like Bucknell lightly. We have a chance to grab a solid RPI win on Tuesday and we need to do so.
Was travelling and just got to watch the game on DVR last night. After reading this thread I was ready for another disjoinited effort, but results aside I thought this was a big step forward in a number of key areas from Wisconsin.
Biggest thing I saw was better tempo on offense. We were pushing off both misses and makes, and everyone's first look was to advance the ball on the pass. If this pace is here to stay not only do we put ourselves in a better position to win games, but we're going to be a lot of fun to watch.
Thought we saw the first signs this year of the Jamal Branch who was a catalyst pre-injury in conference play last year. He didn't fill up the box score, but he was facilitating the best ball movement we've seen this season. The Dom to Branch to Harrison and 1 in the second half with the ball touching the floor maybe twice was not St. John's basketball as we've come to know it the last two years.
Speaking of, Branch/Harrison/Pointer/Obekpa with one of Sampson/Sanchez (we saw both permutations) was the most effective lineup in both halves. Thought Lav did a great job keeping Branch/Pointer/Obekpa in for long stretches when they were clearly clicking, and not defaulting back to his starters just because. This is one of his biggest in-game strengths, identifying and staying with lineups that are working.
Lastly, I know it's early, but anyone still want to try their hand without Harrison for the rest of the season (and next)? He put that debate to rest pretty quickly. Again it's early, but the inefficient volume scorer who cares about nothing but his PPG chipped in 5 boards, 4 assists, and 3 steals and is shooting 46% from the field despite an abysmal start from beyond the arc. Glad to see him make the changes he needed to and stick with SJU and SJU with him, because it can't be overstated how critical he is to this team's success.
Biggest thing I saw was better tempo on offense. We were pushing off both misses and makes, and everyone's first look was to advance the ball on the pass. If this pace is here to stay not only do we put ourselves in a better position to win games, but we're going to be a lot of fun to watch.
Thought we saw the first signs this year of the Jamal Branch who was a catalyst pre-injury in conference play last year. He didn't fill up the box score, but he was facilitating the best ball movement we've seen this season. The Dom to Branch to Harrison and 1 in the second half with the ball touching the floor maybe twice was not St. John's basketball as we've come to know it the last two years.
Speaking of, Branch/Harrison/Pointer/Obekpa with one of Sampson/Sanchez (we saw both permutations) was the most effective lineup in both halves. Thought Lav did a great job keeping Branch/Pointer/Obekpa in for long stretches when they were clearly clicking, and not defaulting back to his starters just because. This is one of his biggest in-game strengths, identifying and staying with lineups that are working.
Lastly, I know it's early, but anyone still want to try their hand without Harrison for the rest of the season (and next)? He put that debate to rest pretty quickly. Again it's early, but the inefficient volume scorer who cares about nothing but his PPG chipped in 5 boards, 4 assists, and 3 steals and is shooting 46% from the field despite an abysmal start from beyond the arc. Glad to see him make the changes he needed to and stick with SJU and SJU with him, because it can't be overstated how critical he is to this team's success.
Good points. It's always nice to be able to watch the game already knowing you won so you can relax and focus on the offense and defense better. Elaborating on Harrison, it's nice to see him miss his first two threes, realize he's off, and then pump fake threes and take it to the hoop for the rest of the night. That's basketball IQ for you. He didn't do that
Last year, he hoisted up three after three even though he was clearly cold. It's nice to see his game is improving mentally. Tonight is a real great test for us because it is a big step up from Wagner. Great test for us, should be fun.