Also have to score to press, we weren’t doin much of that vs creighton.
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@Xavier, Tue., Jan. 7 , 6:30p, FS-1
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It's time for the guy in the photo to step up. Amazing to see how other guys on this team get the brunt of criticism/frustration on this board, and Sim is relatively ignored after heat-in-the-moment game threads...
His shooting stats against BE opponents who aren't DePaul:
@ Providence: 1/10 FG, 1/3 3pt, 0/0 FT - 31 minutes
@ Creighton: 3/11 FG, 0/0 3pt, 0/0 FT - 34 minutes
vs. Butler: 1/8 FG, 0/3 3pt, 2/2 FT - 18 minutes
That equals to 5/29 FG (17%),1/6 3pt and only two free throw attempts.
That is just not acceptable. This is also not even considering his immature outbursts in games that have led to costly fouls and stupid turnovers during important parts of the game.
Sim going through a rough stretch now, like most players do. Kid has the goods and his production is vital if we want to be successful. If only we can get him to the FT line more, 94% (16-17). Keeping the faith with Wilcher.
It’s clear he has the talent. He was really impressive against DePaul. The scrutiny on this board towards other players compared to him is a little mind boggling to me since his main role is his shooting.
I honestly find the amount of free throw attempts and three point attempts the worst part. He should be shooting five a game (especially with Brady out), and should be trying to get to the line.
Admittedly not a coach, but what after practicing for months would a generally non freshman roster not learn/be able to execute dropping back to man D if a press is broken by now ?
Remember what happened to Mean Gene Jack when he met w the site mods this week.
I like his mid range game too. As I said elsewhere, I think he should shoot that more to get on track, at least for a game or 2. A lot of the guys are underperforming so far, but them older ones, who have experience and track records, have been the focus because more was expected of them. Incremental or big improvement by a few, together with sustained defensive intensity, would do wonders.
No because obviously they were not even close to being all 3 point shots.
Agree, getting and staying in shape is within one’s control. Shooting slumps come and go, but not being well conditioned is inexcusable.
Aside from potential long term injuries since summer preventing work needed, it's Inexcusable for both player & staff
Pick up the W and a case of Graeter's Ice Cream from Cincy (IMO, the best ice cream - especially Black Rasperry Chip).
Let them keep the Skyline Chili Five Way. Fun to eat once.
Let them keep the Skyline Chili Five Way. Fun to eat once.
Just once huh?
for those interesting.... Xavier ML is even money... not a bad emotional hedge... how much is a Win at Cintas worth? lol
Looks like an unbelievable place to play on campus.
Maker looking sharp
Didn't see game there but took daughter to tour school in late 2019. They held an open house in the arena..got to sit in arena seats when they did large speaker presentations. It was great views and felt on top of court.