@Xavier, Tue., Jan. 7 , 6:30p, FS-1

[Marillac2]

I think need to get Wilcher more looks from three. Despite the recent struggles his shot is sound and someone is going to have to hit a couple.
Smith, Luis and Scott when feet are set and are open eventually by law of averages should be able to hit some. Off dribble threes and any Kadary three have to be eliminated.

Finally posting sensibly!

His shot looks great. He needs to get it in rhythm so his mechanics can kick in. We have to hunt looks for him out of timeouts and to start the game.

Smith also has a good look by shot and he can get it off the bounce. He needs to start taking a few more threes.

 

[Jack Williams]

Body language also looked better tonight all around. Team hopefully starting to gel

 

[Marillac2]

We may need to explore going to a true 2-3 zone when Zuby is out. That will keep Vince in the paint and just let the kid be 7’1.

Slow the pace on offense to drag it out. Get clever around the TV timeouts.

 

[Redzing1969]

Amen

By far his best game of the year. He did everything! Must be more comfortable now . Love his game!

 

[guinness77]

We may need to explore going to a true 2-3 zone when Zuby is out. That will keep Vince in the paint and just let the kid be 7’1.

Slow the pace on offense to drag it out. Get clever around the TV timeouts.

2-3 (or more like a high 2-3) zone was useful tonight when we went to it. Didn’t hurt that we were fast as hell with keeping up with their guys and tried to keep the switching off to a minimum when we were man-to-man.

 

[espken]

By far his best game of the year. He did everything! Must be more comfortable now . Love his game!

Lookout when his shots start to fall.
The stroke is too good not to.

 

[espken]

Link includes highlights and postgame presser

RV/RV St. John’s Sinks RV Xavier, 82-72 - St. John's University Athletics

CINCINNATI (Jan. 7, 2025) – Looking for a signature win inside one of the BIG EAST's toughest road environments, the St. John's men's basketball team never t...

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[weathermannyc]

4-1 first since since 00-01 ? WOW that's a drought

we were 4-1 last year. The SJU SID department sent out the wrong info.

 

[espken]

we were 4-1 last year. The SJU SID department sent out the wrong info.

Not the first time they fouled up. Sticklers like me take this stuff seriously.

 

[hardytime]

We may need to explore going to a true 2-3 zone when Zuby is out. That will keep Vince in the paint and just let the kid be 7’1.

Slow the pace on offense to drag it out. Get clever around the TV timeouts.

I'm wondering with some of our length (depending on the lineup) if this is something Pitino has been tinkering with.

Last year we threw that match up zone at Xavier Game 1 (out of nowhere) and it really throttled them.

The zone also helps Kadary (can play on the wing, like he did at Cuse) and maximizes what he does well. Depends on the lineup though.

 

[bucketshardy]

I felt like we needed 3-5 sweeps and we now have 2 road wins with DePaul/SH/Butler/Gtown remaining.

It’s looking good. I think we can steal one at Marquette or UConn on the road too.

We are sweeping UConn

Bookmark this

 

[vegasman2000]

Georgetown is for real, and Sorber is a big problem. Will be a real test for Zuby.

 

[vegasman2000]

Pitino described as a football team that runs the ball and plays great D. Michigan this year beat Alabama and Ohio State that way

 

[vegasman2000]

I felt like we needed 3-5 sweeps and we now have 2 road wins with DePaul/SH/Butler/Gtown remaining.

It’s looking good. I think we can steal one at Marquette or UConn on the road too.

At our peak I think we are the best team in the BE. We don't have to steal one, we will just be better for one game.

 

[Marillac2]

I'm wondering with some of our length (depending on the lineup) if this is something Pitino has been tinkering with.

Last year we threw that match up zone at Xavier Game 1 (out of nowhere) and it really throttled them.

The zone also helps Kadary (can play on the wing, like he did at Cuse) and maximizes what he does well. Depends on the lineup though.

It’s definitely in the toolbox. Vince can’t be getting bounced around like a pinball anymore. He’s way too aggressive hedging and too willing to switch on smaller guys.

Let him stay in the lane with his hands up.

During the tournament we really become dangerous because timeouts go up big time and we will be able to get Zuby chunks of rest by stacking timeouts near the TV stoppages.

 

[MugCostanza]

Kadary obviously played way better tonight but seems that Rick committed to him being the focal point of the offense more. Didn’t really notice any possessions where he was just standing in the corner doing nothing or drifting aimlessly away from the ball. It cut into Smith’s share a bit and is going to be a balancing act for the next 2.5 months

 

[hardytime]

Kadary obviously played way better tonight but seems that Rick committed to him being the focal point of the offense more. Didn’t really notice any possessions where he was just standing in the corner doing nothing or drifting aimlessly away from the ball. It cut into Smith’s share a bit and is going to be a balancing act for the next 2.5 months

Would be lovely if Smith can become a spot up shooting threat in that scenario. He will still get plenty of action off PNR and in transition to be on the ball.

 

[espken]

Kadary obviously played way better tonight but seems that Rick committed to him being the focal point of the offense more. Didn’t really notice any possessions where he was just standing in the corner doing nothing or drifting aimlessly away from the ball. It cut into Smith’s share a bit and is going to be a balancing act for the next 2.5 months

That’s a positive imo, great change of pace when Kadary and Deivon are effective running the point. Less predictability and tougher to defend.

 

[Anthony Mattia]

Hit free throws, value the ball, rebound and play defense for the full forty. Continue to do these things and we will be in every, and win a lot of games.

For me, this was by far the best defensive effort we've given! More of that please.

Really happy for the team (and all of us)

 

[espken]