This was a great listen. Mike has good insight. Needs to be on BTN if he's not getting into coaching somewhere.Mike LaTulip: “This Illini team is a great case study on human nature and team dynamics.”
As usual, Mike has the most insightful take on how we got to where we are this season and how it can be salvaged…
I'd say Harris is much better than advertised, but his game last night was memorable for all the wrong reasons.Is there anyone on this team that has improved their stock other than Epps?
I might include Dain but I refuse to acknowledge an improvement to a player who can't hit HALF his free throws.
Stupid but passionate as hell. I'll take it. Once.I'd say Harris is much better than advertised, but his game last night was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Sincere's play AFTER he returned from the 2 quick fouls AND BEFORE he picked up the dumb T , his play got the team moving a lot better than with anyone else.......The dumb T was a turning point and whether he is a freshman or a senior he is experienced enough to realize picking up a T for anything would be detrimental to gaining the victory........I haven't looked at a replay to gauge when and what the score was when he got the T , but he should know to play under control and he didn't............I was one of the first posters here to say he needed to start based on his play influencing the team's play for the positive...I'd say Harris is much better than advertised, but his game last night was memorable for all the wrong reasons.
I appreciated LaTulip calling out Mayer for claiming he wants to be DPOY, but not playing anything like it during our games.Mike LaTulip: “This Illini team is a great case study on human nature and team dynamics.”
As usual, Mike has the most insightful take on how we got to where we are this season and how it can be salvaged…
The discussion that starts around 11:40 about team dynamics is so spot on. We are a dumpster fire right now. "You can overhaul quickly with talent, but the ins and outs of how you create a team and a culture means we had to go back to square one this year." My confusion is that BU and Chester have always been culture guys and I'm just not sure how they didn't see this brew being especially cloudy.Mike LaTulip: “This Illini team is a great case study on human nature and team dynamics.”
Transfers. No culture with transfers.The discussion that starts around 11:40 about team dynamics is so spot on. We are a dumpster fire right now. "You can overhaul quickly with talent, but the ins and outs of how you create a team and a culture means we had to go back to square one this year." My confusion is that BU and Chester have always been culture guys and I'm just not sure how they didn't see this brew being especially cloudy.
Agree. LaTulip is a great analyst and isn’t afraid to name names. I don’t subscribe and see his video breakdowns, but just listening he can point out specific details that reinforce what we know we see, but maybe can’t put a finger on specifics.The discussion that starts around 11:40 about team dynamics is so spot on. We are a dumpster fire right now. "You can overhaul quickly with talent, but the ins and outs of how you create a team and a culture means we had to go back to square one this year." My confusion is that BU and Chester have always been culture guys and I'm just not sure how they didn't see this brew being especially cloudy.
TSJ appreciation post. Just watched his post game and like always, he is thoughtful, takes accountability and looks forward. No inside info, but I can't believe TSJ is part of the problem. He seems like such a great young man. Pros will watch this vs some others who talk about not listening to coaches, ignoring, etc. in their pressers. Best of luck to TSJ regardless of the outcome to this season.
That was absolutely worth the watchMike LaTulip: “This Illini team is a great case study on human nature and team dynamics.”
As usual, Mike has the most insightful take on how we got to where we are this season and how it can be salvaged…
They are taking his left away. He showed it early It has to do with the fact he wasn't the alpha at TT and therefore he had more limited shot attempts and exposure. Now he is the focus and the fact that he didn't develop his right previously is hurting him.I just don't understand why he doesn't want to take over. He can do it against anyone he has shown it.
Has he? I’ve seen him drive directly into someone’s chest and get blocked/fouled numerous times. It’s a 50/50 foul opportunity and when it’s not, it’s a turnover. IMO, the ability to create is lacking and unless TSJ can beat someone with speed, there’s not a lot of creation there. That’s why his point total has declined since game ~6.I just don't understand why he doesn't want to take over. He can do it against anyone he has shown it.
Agree. BU talks about this a lot, but it's perplexing to me how playing off of two feet has kind of become a lost art. Frank and DWill made a killing with it. It gives you so many more options for attacking the defense. When you play off one foot, you're basically committed to driving in a straight line to the hoop and if that lane closes up more bad than good usually comes of it.Has he? I’ve seen him drive directly into someone’s chest and get blocked/fouled numerous times. It’s a 50/50 foul opportunity and when it’s not, it’s a turnover. IMO, the ability to create is lacking and unless TSJ can beat someone with speed, there’s not a lot of creation there. That’s why his point total has declined since game ~6.
A couple things to chew on regarding Luke’s return & leadership.One thing that seems to be accepted as canon (or at least we are hoping and putting a lot of chips on it) is that Luke Goode will return healthy and be the leader this team needs. By all accounts Luke is a great person and a good basketball player, but I'd ask we not pile all this expectation onto the shoulders of someone who played 9 minutes a game last year. Yes I know Brad said he would start this year, but Brad also throws the word 'elite' around a lot, when it may be more coach-speak.
I'm getting vibes similar to the other oft-repeated thing here, which is that so many of us had overstated expectations going into this season and are now emotionally crashing due to the poor play lately. When really in many cases it is normal freshman / new teammate learning curve.
I hope Luke brings some stability, some fight and effort, and some good shooting. But it's on the coaches to figure out the rest.