My problem with Belo has nothing to do with his turnovers. My problem was his insistence on being that guy that takes the big shots.Sounds like we really needed the week off re: Belo actually getting some practice in and Hutch getting healthy. The sour taste of Marquette is starting to go away as the Golden Eagles look surprisingly solid and after remembering Belo’s rustiness was in part due to concussion protocols. I hope we come out sharp tomorrow.
I mean… close your eyes as Marquette is getting blown out by St bonaventure right now.Sounds like we really needed the week off re: Belo actually getting some practice in and Hutch getting healthy. The sour taste of Marquette is starting to go away as the Golden Eagles look surprisingly solid and after remembering Belo’s rustiness was in part due to concussion protocols. I hope we come out sharp tomorrow.
I thought Fiserv is the new home arena for Marquette. ?I mean… close your eyes as Marquette is getting blown out by St bonaventure right now.
but… if that means we are at least a top 22 team with Kofi. Plus that’s a neutral floor vs we played them in Milwaukee.
I’m convinced that if we had Kofi, we wouldn’t have lost that game.
He needs to recognize when he is dribbling into a double team or triple team and adjust accordingly.Last year, Curbelo had the team’s third-best percentage on two-point shots (Kofi, Granderson) while taking the third most such shots (Ayo, Kofi, and 4.5x more than Granderson). It obviously wasn’t working on Monday but it’s ludicrous to say he’s not capable of scoring at decent volume and high efficiency.
I’m seeing a lot of people say they want him to be a “point guard” but am genuinely curious as to what that means. How does a point guard create offense in today’s game without breaking down defenses and disrupting rotations? And can he do that without being a credible threat to score himself? Defenses are way more sophisticated than they were even 10-15 years ago, and you can’t just pass the ball around the perimeter and back cut anymore.
I just don’t know what folks envision him doing when they say stuff like that. Not what he did on Monday, sure. But he’s got 30-plus games under his belt, most of which showed him to be effective at both scoring and creating. If he just stays on the perimeter and makes simple one-station passes, he’s literally taking his game away from the things that allow him to be valuable to this team.
He needs to recognize when he is dribbling into a double team or triple team and adjust accordingly.
For the most part, this is not what was being said. It was about him taking most (all) of the "big" shots in a game. Ayo took quite a few of the big shots in the past. Even then, Belo tried to take a few. He did not need to be forcing the big shots at the end. I have no problem with him taking shots during the game. I don't think that he should be taking make or break shots and definitely not all of them.Last year, Curbelo had the team’s third-best percentage on two-point shots (Kofi, Granderson) while taking the third most such shots (Ayo, Kofi, and 4.5x more than Granderson). It obviously wasn’t working on Monday but it’s ludicrous to say he’s not capable of scoring at decent volume and high efficiency.
I’m seeing a lot of people say they want him to be a “point guard” but am genuinely curious as to what that means. How does a point guard create offense in today’s game without breaking down defenses and disrupting rotations? And can he do that without being a credible threat to score himself? Defenses are way more sophisticated than they were even 10-15 years ago, and you can’t just pass the ball around the perimeter and back cut anymore.
I just don’t know what folks envision him doing when they say stuff like that. Not what he did on Monday, sure. But he’s got 30-plus games under his belt, most of which showed him to be effective at both scoring and creating. If he just stays on the perimeter and makes simple one-station passes, he’s literally taking his game away from the things that allow him to be valuable to this team.
I’m sure coach wishes he called timeout to draw up a play rather than leave it. Belo will learn from it as well. Really his first time in that situation.For the most part, this is not what was being said. It was about him taking most (all) of the "big" shots in a game. Ayo took quite a few of the big shots in the past. Even then, Belo tried to take a few. He did not need to be forcing the big shots at the end. I have no problem with him taking shots during the game. I don't think that he should be taking make or break shots and definitely not all of them.
Coach actually hates using a timeout in that situation. He said they practice it extensively. A timeout allows them to draw up a defense. His philosophy on it right from the horses mouth in the post game interview(one of them).I’m sure coach wishes he called timeout to draw up a play rather than leave it. Belo will learn from it as well. Really his first time in that situation.
Belo’s clutch shots last year were due to penetrating and the defense sagging to respect Kofi. Not >15 foot shots.For the most part, this is not what was being said. It was about him taking most (all) of the "big" shots in a game. Ayo took quite a few of the big shots in the past. Even then, Belo tried to take a few. He did not need to be forcing the big shots at the end. I have no problem with him taking shots during the game. I don't think that he should be taking make or break shots and definitely not all of them.
Bingo. Ill also say BU loves putting his guys through stuff like this earlier in the season. Loves for then to experience it now so they can learn and grow through it for the end of the year. Now he wants to win every game (and he knows we would have with Kofi) but he also knows that the likelihood of going undefeated is slim and values this teaching/coaching moments that come from games like this immensely.Coach actually hates using a timeout in that situation. He said they practice it extensively. A timeout allows them to draw up a defense. His philosophy on it right from the horses mouth in the post game interview(one of them).
Bingo. Guys need to be battle tested as much as possible.Bingo. Ill also say BU loves putting his guys through stuff like this earlier in the season. Loves for then to experience it now so they can learn and grow through it for the end of the year. Now he wants to win every game (and he knows we would have with Kofi) but he also knows that the likelihood of going undefeated is slim and values this teaching/coaching moments that come from games like this immensely.
I meant due to the fact that Belo had not practiced. His wordsCoach actually hates using a timeout in that situation. He said they practice it extensively. A timeout allows them to draw up a defense. His philosophy on it right from the horses mouth in the post game interview(one of them).
The issue Monday was it CLEARLY wasn’t his night, it clearly WAS Trent’s night and yet we played/coached like the opposite was true. Seriously ONE fewer bewildering turnover, and we win. One.Last year, Curbelo had the team’s third-best percentage on two-point shots (Kofi, Granderson) while taking the third most such shots (Ayo, Kofi, and 4.5x more than Granderson). It obviously wasn’t working on Monday but it’s ludicrous to say he’s not capable of scoring at decent volume and high efficiency.
I’m seeing a lot of people say they want him to be a “point guard” but am genuinely curious as to what that means. How does a point guard create offense in today’s game without breaking down defenses and disrupting rotations? And can he do that without being a credible threat to score himself? Defenses are way more sophisticated than they were even 10-15 years ago, and you can’t just pass the ball around the perimeter and back cut anymore.
I just don’t know what folks envision him doing when they say stuff like that. Not what he did on Monday, sure. But he’s got 30-plus games under his belt, most of which showed him to be effective at both scoring and creating. If he just stays on the perimeter and makes simple one-station passes, he’s literally taking his game away from the things that allow him to be valuable to this team.
It's all good, Websters added it as a variation anyway and chomping still works as it's about horses biting and chewing restlessly.I appreciate the education. I had it wrong too.
You know full well people are not saying Curbelo should not shoot or that he should stay on the perimeter and make simple one-station passes. I do feel he should dial it back some and not always go for the highlight reel pass. I also think he can over penetrate too often, which has led to some bad shots and bad passes. To his credit though, it has also led to some great baskets. Obviously the number of turnovers on Monday was bad, but the main issue I and I think many others had was the amount he shot late. In the last 5 minutes I believe Belo took 5 shots (making none). Frazier on the other hand got 2 shots. And it isn’t like AC had been hot earlier. He was 4 for 13. And Frazier had been shooting well. In that situation being more a point guard means understanding the game is starting to get away from the Illini, you’re not having a good night, identifying who is and helping them win the game rather than trying to do it all yourself.Last year, Curbelo had the team’s third-best percentage on two-point shots (Kofi, Granderson) while taking the third most such shots (Ayo, Kofi, and 4.5x more than Granderson). It obviously wasn’t working on Monday but it’s ludicrous to say he’s not capable of scoring at decent volume and high efficiency.
I’m seeing a lot of people say they want him to be a “point guard” but am genuinely curious as to what that means. How does a point guard create offense in today’s game without breaking down defenses and disrupting rotations? And can he do that without being a credible threat to score himself? Defenses are way more sophisticated than they were even 10-15 years ago, and you can’t just pass the ball around the perimeter and back cut anymore.
I just don’t know what folks envision him doing when they say stuff like that. Not what he did on Monday, sure. But he’s got 30-plus games under his belt, most of which showed him to be effective at both scoring and creating. If he just stays on the perimeter and makes simple one-station passes, he’s literally taking his game away from the things that allow him to be valuable to this team.