AAU level coaching.
Wisconsin 95, Illinois 74 Postgame
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Exactly. That makes zero sense
The team has had the flu for a very long time...does not seem to have impacted other teams anywhere near as much. I work for a hospital system, we've been full capacity so I am not doubting the potential for impact, but curious about the disparity
Rare poster here. Although my glass is empty, I’m going to try and make it metaphorically half full.
I realized about 4 minutes in to the second half that my attitude towards this game was similar to my expectations during the Ole Miss exhibition game (given the situation with our frontcourt). As such, there were none. I watched, and didn’t watch while I did things around the house. I removed all emotions and was prepared to accept a 30 point loss or whatever happened.
While tonight’s performance was not ideal, there are similarities in that Dra and Tre were re-integrated in to the lineup (somewhat along the lines with a “new team”). I don’t know to the extent of what has happened behind the scenes this year and what the mental state of the players is, but I’m trying to stay optimistic that this was a necessary outcome to rebuilding mid season and preparing for the final stretch of the year.
I’m fully prepared for not winning another game this year. But I think we can all agree we need more than a 6 man rotation to make anything out of this rollercoaster of a season. If this is what it takes, then chalk tonight up to a step in the right direction.
I realized about 4 minutes in to the second half that my attitude towards this game was similar to my expectations during the Ole Miss exhibition game (given the situation with our frontcourt). As such, there were none. I watched, and didn’t watch while I did things around the house. I removed all emotions and was prepared to accept a 30 point loss or whatever happened.
While tonight’s performance was not ideal, there are similarities in that Dra and Tre were re-integrated in to the lineup (somewhat along the lines with a “new team”). I don’t know to the extent of what has happened behind the scenes this year and what the mental state of the players is, but I’m trying to stay optimistic that this was a necessary outcome to rebuilding mid season and preparing for the final stretch of the year.
I’m fully prepared for not winning another game this year. But I think we can all agree we need more than a 6 man rotation to make anything out of this rollercoaster of a season. If this is what it takes, then chalk tonight up to a step in the right direction.
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This is why I am trying to figure out whether to believe the story. It would explain a lot, but still has some gaping holes.
Alongside DGL, Morez, and Coleman (pay him instead of the new guys). Probably keep Luke too since you recruited over him. That would’ve been a rock solid EDG culture team that would physically and mentally chewed this team up.
The offense was built around Tomi and KJ. Both have been injured, one has been sick, one is just horrible right now. Without set plays, there is nothing to "run."
The others players gotta be upset. Unless their number gets called they're going to be spectators on the offensive end but expected to fight their heart out on the defensive side.
The others players gotta be upset. Unless their number gets called they're going to be spectators on the offensive end but expected to fight their heart out on the defensive side.
Lots of coaching problems especially defensively. It sucks *** right now but the sun will come up. Every program is going to go through a stretch like this or a year like this at some point. I saw some really good individual things from DGL and Ben today, shout out to them. Tomi is deathly ill and he ain't the only one. KJ needs to be better, he was truly pathetic today. Just awful. Just gotta hope you win a couple and get healthy for the tourney. As far as next year goes: Morez, Tomi, Jake, Kylan, DGL are all guys I think they will work to retain. Feel good about the first four and we will see on the fifth. Ben will be depending on if he wants to take a lesser role. Remember these are college kids, and I am telling you guys this team has been ravaged behind the scenes will sickness
Bingo ... Tomi didn't even travel with the team ... He drove up to Madison today ...
Look I can't hate Ben but I agree...if this team is going to do anything in March he's much better off in a 7th or 8th man role and ideally he has a game or two where he torches 4-5 threes...relying on anything more than that from him with his inability to compete on defense and were asking for 6-0, 7-0, 8-0 runs every game just by a team exploiting him while he defends.
assuming KJ and Will go to the nba. who the hell would anyone want back thats not named tomi morez davis or dra
just tell me Hamer is coming back, please?!
I didn't realize it was that bad.
He's just not good right now. He's not even below average. If he was a non factor, that would be an upgrade. He's been a detriment. There can be no argument about that.
The kid is a glass case of emotions, which is why Brad doesn't lose it.
I mean, in four years in college, I never had the flu or missed a class once. It just doesn't compute that a team of top conditioned, well nourished athletes are all sick for two months. I mean, I really don't get it. But, I'm certainly not privy to the behind the scenes. Just incredible.
Well when KJ slides from top 5 lock to maybe outside the lottery ... People are going to point the finger somewhere ... And his agent ain't going to be pointing it at his client ...
How did we make him worse ???
I'll be shocked if Morez comes back after this year. I hope I'm wrong. One of my favorites.
Going from the oldest roster to the youngest in one year isn’t a winning formula in today’s college basketball. Experience matters. Get old, stay old.
sacraig
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Well, the easy answer is that other teams aren't in close proximity to our players like our players are to each other.
Another issue: we have had several instances where players have played through the flu. Taking off my "be tough and play through the pain" hat, that should never have been allowed to happen if for no other reason than it seems more likely than not to spread the flu to other players.
They don't need to go full COVID, obviously. Just keep sick players out of the locker room and let them rest at home. Make them rest at home. That's the part I can't understand.
I think Wisconsin (politely) declined to shake hands due to what's gone through our team with the sickness.
How’s he supposed to get shots when he’s turning the ball over every other time he touches it? Offense was bad but KJs turnovers were on him.
KJ has no one to blame but himself right now, his play has been overall most pathetic recently.
What do you do with KB next year. Not a PG and to inconsistent to be a scoring guard. Certainly not as a starter.
His 7 turnovers could have been shots. He gets in the lane and pukes on himself. He's literally unplayable.
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