Can I like this more than once??Suck it Craft!
Can I like this more than once??Suck it Craft!
I read an article after the game, can't remember where, but LaTulip decided to move away from the structured plays in the 1st game and concentrate on finding mismatches in the 2nd. I thought they looked better in the first game. It's weird that the 1 seed would have more weaknesses to exploit than the 17th seed, but obviously it worked. In another article, Hill was saying to give the ball to Vinales for the last play because of a mismatch.
Craft said of Feliz, " “I loved it,” Craft said of the match-up with Feliz. “I told him I liked his game. I hope that’s what it kind of feels like to play against me with just constantly being aggressive and back cutting and being around the ball. I let him know that and I hope the best for him. I hope he gets a good opportunity in his first year as a professional. He was fun to play against.” (https://247sports.com/college/ohio-...ent-title-ends-quickly-Aaron-Craft-148952439/)
If he was just just setting people up and playing D, it wouldn't be a problem, but I think he's 3rd on the team in shots, and he's shooting 16 or 17%. He played a few games for the Knicks. He must have been better than he's showing.The mismatch was deibler. They were just able to work him out of different positions.
Billy Garrett has been tough to watch on offense, but he had some solid defensive plays in the 3rd.
If he was just just setting people up and playing D, it wouldn't be a problem, but I think he's 3rd on the team in shots, and he's shooting 16 or 17%. He played a few games for the Knicks. He must have been better than he's showing.
I would take an A Craft in his college prime every single year on Illinois. dont recall him being a jerk On the court, just a pest in a complimentary way.Suck it Craft!
He got a bit whiny at times.I would take an A Craft in his college prime every single year on Illinois. dont recall him being a jerk On the court, just a pest in a complimentary way.
I'm sure if he had played for the Illini, I wouldn't dislike him as much. I prefer Illinois' resident pest, Lucas Johnson.He got a bit whiny at times.
But I would take an Aaron Craft at Illinois anytime.
I would think Popovich would love to get his hands on Feliz and Daum, they seem like his type of players. How awesome would that be
Would agree...players respect players who play hard-nosed, but coaches love 'em and so do their teammates and home fans.. Illini fans worshiped Lucas Johnson.I would take an A Craft in his college prime every single year on Illinois. don't recall him being a jerk On the court, just a pest in a complimentary way.
Black looks very out of shape and happens to play the same position as the Dauminator.I'm not familiar with him outside of this tournament - but he has clearly been the weak link on offense. I hope he figures it out or the team adjusts.
Anyone know why Black isn't playing much? I expected his style to play well in a loose tournament like this.
I'm not familiar with him outside of this tournament - but he has clearly been the weak link on offense. I hope he figures it out or the team adjusts.
Anyone know why Black isn't playing much? I expected his style to play well in a loose tournament like this.
Seeing Dre outplay these guys makes our team performance and BIG play even more impressive. These guys are all professionals but Ayo and Co. would have destroyed them imo.
Daum’s game reminds me of watching Pau Gasol. Sitting here wishing the Mavericks would give them both a shot.
I was thinking the same thing. Quality of play seems to be below NCAA tourney level, although the gross individual talent level on good teams is often higher.
With this tourney, you get more experienced pros, but teams don’t play or practice together much or have the structure and coaching of D1 programs. Also some guys show up out of shape. Props to MLT for turning this into a real team- no easy feat.
Black looks to be out of basketball shape. Coach Sullinger was clearly yelling for his players to attack Black and go to the hoop. He was saying something like "Every time! 12 can't play no defense" to encourage his squad to take Black one on one when they were on offense.
.493 career: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/efrem-winters-1.htmlI can't say enough about how well Feliz is playing in this tournament. Daum is a stud and was incredibly efficient. I give him the MVP so far but Feliz is not too far behind. He really gave Craft fits. For all the Craft haters (myself included), he was pretty complimentary of Feliz' game. I love the quick put back shot that was posted. For all of us that played.... I was a pretty deadly shooter but mostly when I had time to set my feet and look at the basket. I seldom practiced close in shots and would not be able to get a flat-footed shot up so quickly with a big in my face. He has AMAZING spatial perception and court awareness. This was a great win and I hope Feliz reaps huge rewards from this tournament in the form of a pro contract. I hope Daum makes it to the NBA...I really like his game!