After everything that has trickled out this week, how could the boys not be distracted now. What a grind on everyone.
It’s Brad’s job to keep the team focused. He’s done a great job of that so far and I doubt this week is any different.
After everything that has trickled out this week, how could the boys not be distracted now. What a grind on everyone.
Attack how? He can’t shoot, so they’ll sag off, and then he had to finish over a center once he drives.I would say 'no way that happens' but I said that all season and Purdue finally did it (and was successful with it) and I had to take a giant message board L on that one. Reason I have said all season that teams can't play him like that is because Ty will just attack. He didn't do that against the 7-4 guy, so it worked. I'll be eager to see how MSU wants to guard Ty in half court.
Attack how? He can’t shoot, so they’ll sag off, and then he had to finish over a center once he drives.
Even if he does put Cissoko on Ty he is no where near the paint presence as Edey. If any other team can take advantage of Ty in that way it would surprise me.really curious to see if Izzo sticks Cissoko on Ty, and how we counter if so. Love Ty, hate to see him look unplayable, but having a nonshooter as our point guard eliminates the advantage we give ourselves by playing a shooting 5 man instead of Dainja.
My guess is other teams did not do this because they do not have a player like Edey. Ty is 6-6 with a 7 foot wingspan and also can jump extremely well, so in my opinion this isn't the same as when we saw teams play Jaylon Tate or Chester Frazier this way several years ago. Ty has more size, length and athletic ability.
So, my thought was: I'm guessing if they try this with a 6-10 guy that he'd simply attack the rim. But, a 7-4 guy, nope. That's why I said it will be interesting if MSU tries to play him that way, because so far, really the only team we've seen do this with success is Purdue.
Could use the same strategy if he was playing the 4, or the 3, etc.really curious to see if Izzo sticks Cissoko on Ty, and how we counter if so. Love Ty, hate to see him look unplayable, but having a nonshooter as our point guard eliminates the advantage we give ourselves by playing a shooting 5 man instead of Dainja.
I'll take him taking them confidently to start. If he goes 0-7, but they are within the offense and shot with confidence, I'm good. I set the bar that low, just because he doesn't even bother to look at the rim at this point. That has to change.Bigger issue is Ty has to learn to hit the wide open 15 footer even if it is a set shot. He is nailing his free throws so I think it is coming soon!
They'll both be buried somewhere in Michigan after Thursday.Apologies if this was posted somewhere else but funny nonetheless. Izzo or Hoffa?
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They'll both be buried somewhere in Michigan after Thursday.
Ty or any PG should be able to take and hit a 15 ft jump shot at a decent rate. If they sag off and Ty goes down low vs Cissoko I do not feel he has an advatage at the rim. Ty isn't a player that blows by guys when he goes to the rim, he won't take shots outside a few feet and BU will likely not have any sets run for him vs Cissoko or any team that puts a big on him.Even if he does put Cissoko on Ty he is no where near the paint presence as Edey. If any other team can take advantage of Ty in that way it would surprise me.
Ty or any PG should be able to take and hit a 15 ft jump shot at a decent rate. If they sag off and Ty goes down low vs Cissoko I do not feel he has an advatage at the rim. Ty isn't a player that blows by guys when he goes to the rim, he won't take shots outside a few feet and BU will likely not have any sets run for him vs Cissoko or any team that puts a big on him.
Ty has improved from the FT line now he has to knock down open shots. While he still will play his PT will go down in favor if Harmon or others vs teams that do what Purdue did putting a big on him.He just must get some form of a mid range game and make teams guard him.
Yes I agree. Didn't really mean other teams can't take advantage of Ty's limited shooting range. More that they just won't be able to take it to the level that Purdue can with Edey on him.Ty or any PG should be able to take and hit a 15 ft jump shot at a decent rate. If they sag off and Ty goes down low vs Cissoko I do not feel he has an advatage at the rim. Ty isn't a player that blows by guys when he goes to the rim, he won't take shots outside a few feet and BU will likely not have any sets run for him vs Cissoko or any team that puts a big on him.
Ty has improved from the FT line now he has to knock down open shots. While he still will play his PT will go down in favor if Harmon or others vs teams that do what Purdue did putting a big on him.He just must get some form of a mid range game and make teams guard him.
I think the article with video that was posted in the last week that showed how UCONN overcame obstacles for their non shooting PG last year is the answer. (Also brings about memories of Ben Simmons trying to be useful in the playoffs). Basically, put him in the short corner area or “dunker” spot. This works because they’re athletic dudes who can catch an oop or one dribble dunk.Yes I agree. Didn't really mean other teams can't take advantage of Ty's limited shooting range. More that they just won't be able to take it to the level that Purdue can with Edey on him.
Stop Ty Walker and you beat MSU. One of their shooters will be off Thurs.
I don't understand how someone so good at basketball who has played as much as he has doesn't have a jump shot from 15 feet. He isn't a 7 ft big. How did he go through high school and one year of college without someone locking him in a gym and forcing him to learn to hit it from the elbow. Not trying to be mean, just genuinely curious.Ty or any PG should be able to take and hit a 15 ft jump shot at a decent rate. If they sag off and Ty goes down low vs Cissoko I do not feel he has an advatage at the rim. Ty isn't a player that blows by guys when he goes to the rim, he won't take shots outside a few feet and BU will likely not have any sets run for him vs Cissoko or any team that puts a big on him.
Ty has improved from the FT line now he has to knock down open shots. While he still will play his PT will go down in favor if Harmon or others vs teams that do what Purdue did putting a big on him.He just must get some form of a mid range game and make teams guard him.