I didn't want to be debbie downer but I did want to temper expectations on Giorgi but he has a loooooong way to go with understanding defensive spacing. He takes improper angles on help which makes for an easier dish to his man. He's got to understand blocking the passing lane and providing help simultaneously. This isn't to say the loss is his fault but to demonstrate we are so weak defensively in the front court.
Also, Groce was onto something with the 50/50 balls. We seem to lose almost everyone of those and never finish potential and 1s.
The good news is we don't have to listen to Bill Walton anymore. I think he's a terrible color guy who utilizes off topic color to compensate for his lack of research of both teams.
Bill Walton was quite literally 100x more enjoyable than watching Illinois try to throw an alley-oop...
Thank you. Bill was a bright spot during these games.
Agreed. Thank goodness for Walton, his commentary gave me the only reason to smile during these last two hot garbage games.Thank you. Bill was a bright spot during these games.
Chris Holtman took over a program that was 17-15 the year before. Hes 30-9 since.
Archie Miller took over a program that was 18-16 the year before. Hes 20-16 since with a nearly ranked team.
Brad Underwood took over a program that was 20-15. Hes 15-22 since.
Chris Holtman took over a program that was 17-15 the year before. Hes 30-9 since.
Archie Miller took over a program that was 18-16 the year before. Hes 20-16 since with a nearly ranked team.
Brad Underwood took over a program that was 20-15. Hes 15-22 since.
Bill Walton is hot garbageAgreed. Thank goodness for Walton, his commentary gave me the only reason to smile during these last two hot garbage games.
I agree on Giorgi. He needs to be more active. Seems like he is overly sensitive about not fouling and gives up position for rebounds. We were outrebounded 37 to 25 and gave up 57% FG. We didn't look hungry and didnt finish tournament well.I didn't want to be debbie downer but I did want to temper expectations on Giorgi but he has a loooooong way to go with understanding defensive spacing. He takes improper angles on help which makes for an easier dish to his man. He's got to understand blocking the passing lane and providing help simultaneously. This isn't to say the loss is his fault but to demonstrate we are so weak defensively in the front court.
Also, Groce was onto something with the 50/50 balls. We seem to lose almost everyone of those and never finish potential and 1s.
The good news is we don't have to listen to Bill Walton anymore. I think he's a terrible color guy who utilizes off topic color to compensate for his lack of research of both teams.
Agreed. Thank goodness for Walton, his commentary gave me the only reason to smile during these last two hot garbage games.