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<blockquote data-quote="joed" data-source="post: 1430899" data-attributes="member: 746154"><p>My observations and suggestions.</p><p></p><p>Freshmen, soph are not seniors, so don't expect them to be, offense or defense. Team is not going to jell in 5 games.</p><p>Mich State plays tough first games, and often loses in order to be ready by end of season.</p><p></p><p>The team is tired from playing Gonzaga. Give them a few days of rest and catch their breath. And yes, they are tired!</p><p>These guys are going to profit from playing these games.</p><p></p><p>The offense uses lots of calories, is complex and ineffecient.</p><p>Play more zone, like Syracuse on defense to conserve energy. Mix it up to confuse the opposition.</p><p></p><p>Putting Kane next/at bucket at all times on defense. Giorgi on the other side or close will increase effectiveness of defense.</p><p>On offense, Kane on one side of bucket, Giorgi on the other side. However, if pulling them out will bring biggies out, </p><p>that may help guards drive.</p><p></p><p>Play 4 guards, but in pairs, substituting back and forth</p><p>to keep fresh legs. Don't go so far out to defend. Maybe put a 6' 5-7" at the top of the key on defense.</p><p></p><p>cheers</p><p></p><p>joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joed, post: 1430899, member: 746154"] My observations and suggestions. Freshmen, soph are not seniors, so don't expect them to be, offense or defense. Team is not going to jell in 5 games. Mich State plays tough first games, and often loses in order to be ready by end of season. The team is tired from playing Gonzaga. Give them a few days of rest and catch their breath. And yes, they are tired! These guys are going to profit from playing these games. The offense uses lots of calories, is complex and ineffecient. Play more zone, like Syracuse on defense to conserve energy. Mix it up to confuse the opposition. Putting Kane next/at bucket at all times on defense. Giorgi on the other side or close will increase effectiveness of defense. On offense, Kane on one side of bucket, Giorgi on the other side. However, if pulling them out will bring biggies out, that may help guards drive. Play 4 guards, but in pairs, substituting back and forth to keep fresh legs. Don't go so far out to defend. Maybe put a 6' 5-7" at the top of the key on defense. cheers joe [/QUOTE]
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