GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Great shot, but so painful seeing his demeanor after it. He seems so dejected.
I think it looked more like relief. Like “effing finally..”
Great shot, but so painful seeing his demeanor after it. He seems so dejected.
The problem with this take is that personnel matter. Two of our three shooters are seriously diminished by health/injury issues. With even one of them at full speed this could be a very different level of offensive efficiency. At this point the question is whether we can adapt before we lose.Sure personnel right now is different, but you’re crazy if you think that offensively we are different then the beginning the year. We rely on the 3 to open things up inside. 3’s aren’t falling and the lineup Brad rolled out has offensive deficiencies in favor of a stronger defense.
I’m hoping Brad is still willing to play Melendez and Goode in the second half since that seemed to spur a mini run
Nah. We guard. That’s why we are in this. Now it’s just playing confident on offense and rebounding.Incredibly lucky to be down just 4. All is not lost yet but rebounding must improve and turnovers go away.
I mean, part of the reason the 3's aren't falling is because one of our best shooters isn't available and another one can't see. Seems relevant.Sure personnel right now is different, but you’re crazy if you think that offensively we are different then the beginning the year. We rely on the 3 to open things up inside. 3’s aren’t falling and the lineup Brad rolled out has offensive deficiencies in favor of a stronger defense.
I’m hoping Brad is still willing to play Melendez and Goode in the second half since that seemed to spur a mini run
Some of these possessions felt like weberball
Our 4 out sprint to defensive end whenever a shot goes up. Earlier in the year we had a few crashers and got more offensive rebounds. Those days are over for some reason.Nice shot Mr. Fraizer right before the half. We are getting slaughtered on the glass on both ends of the court! The bench has saved us in the first half with some much needed scoring. This is five lackluster halves in a row in the NCAA tournament. If we play our best basketball, look out!!!! We just haven't played that since the opening round of last year's NCAA tournament. The glass half full, we are overdue to play real Fighting Illini basketball. I-L-L....I-N-I!!!!
Greg Gumbel is a gummy bear who became a real boy.I'm thinking Greg Gumbel is a fellow gummy bear enthusiast
Some of these possessions felt like weberball
Agreed, but he's not playing well. I love Trent and I love damonte but thankfully Brad started to change things upGlad you didn’t bench him before halftime
Throwing the ball to Kofi in the corner!!We are fortunate to be in the game still. Let’s take advantage.
- REBOUND the ball
- Inbounds the ball without turning it over. This means run a play that does not involve throwing the ball in the corner and one that does not involve throwing a lob that they will be able to intercept
- Play the players that got us back into this game. If we start with the starting lineup, I will be pissed
- Don’t let them bait us into shooting bad shots (Curbelo and Hawkins jump shots)
This makes me laugh every damn time.
4. Don’t turn it over on inbounds plays1. Keep them off the offensive glass
2. Make our open looks
3. Make free throws.
It may be this simple.