This team is way more athletic

[TheC]

The man 2 man defense is pretty stifling. Length and good foot speed makes for good D. The shooting leaves a little to be desired, but that should improve. Might be a fun season!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

The man 2 man defense is pretty stifling. Length and good foot speed makes for good D. The shooting leaves a little to be desired, but that should improve. Might be a fun season!

Anyone who watches will tell you this is an ncaa tournament team! We can beat MSU with Nance in there!

 

[scru]

Very athletic indeed!

They are 56% FG in first half. Not bad at all. Law is having his struggles tonight, probably trying to BE too much instead of letting the game come to him.

AG and AJ (Turner) have real chemistry, probably from their AAU playing days together.

 

[freewillie07]

What's the lead guard situation like? Who brings the ball up the court?

 

[scru]

In this game, pretty much whoever has the ball brings it up. Off of a score, first team is Ash, second team is Turner or Gaines... or Greer when he was in. Lots of semi-breaks where they just push it, so nobody really brings it up.

Nobody is ball dominant. Lots of movement and passing as opposed to just dribbling around the perimeter.

 

[scru]

When the shot clock is running down, it has been Law and Gaines typically trying to make something happen. But it hasn't been pretty in those situations.

Guys who look like they can create a shot when needed: Nance, Gaines, Law.

Taylor needs to be set up to get his shot, but he only needs a small window... quick release.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Kopp is solid out there

 

[mikewebb68]

Before we get too excited, let's see them play an actual team...

 

[scru]

Before we get too excited, let's see them play an actual team...

Nope. I say we call it a season now.

 

[NJCat]

I think the style Collins is playing with this team is more his vision: push the pace, defend, rebound. Should be more aligned with what high level recruits are looking for than a more "traditional" set-it-up-and-run-the-offense style.