….to make the NCAA Tournament.
I said 18-13 puts us right on the bubble and a sweat on Selection Sunday.
Now, the question is what has to happen for this team to improve?
I have some thoughts but I definitely want some thoughts from our hardcore hoops fans too.
@Joey Dwyer @VUSmackdown @thepeopleschampion13 @Bighornsheep @VUSeth @jfchatiii @WoodyVU66 @WestNashDore
-Have to find a way to get to the FT line more often.
-Have to improve team FT shooting. To me, the Mendoza Line for free throw shooting is 70%, so that’s the goal.
-Continue to feed Liam Robbins. It’s important that he gets the ball around the block, he’s unstoppable down there and when we get it to him too far away from the hoop, it’s usually a lost possession.
-Stute continues to try to expand his game. Being a one trick pony makes him and us easier to defend. I like him trying to get into the paint. He has to learn to use the glass around the rim but he’s trying and that could make us better if he could add a few buckets in the paint per game.
-Filet Manjon has to continue expanding his offensive game. It’s sad to see a lead guard who can’t shoot but I’m not sure that can change at this stage of his career. So… pick and rolls with Liam and QMB, getting to the rim, getting to the line, mid rage game. We desperately need 10 ppg from him.
-Get consistent play from Jordan Wright. Simply put, he has to show up every single night. We don’t need 22 from him to win, we need defense, rebounding, and a consistent offensive output. Give us 12 every night.
-Freshmen to continue to get better. Dia must not be doing enough in practice to earn PT but Colin Smith is playing well in his time and Dort is showing real signs of earning time. 6 rebounds and 2 blocks from Dort last night.
-I still think keeping the rotations short is the play. Robbins, Stute, Filet, Wright, Lawrence will get the bulk of the minutes. QMB, Smith and Thomas round out the top 8. Dia, Dort and Lewis in spot work, Ansong for energy and matchups. Noah is probably in mop up duty at this point, I hope he’s a hard worker, he’s a guy who can play but needs to become a better shooter.
What do others think?
I said 18-13 puts us right on the bubble and a sweat on Selection Sunday.
Now, the question is what has to happen for this team to improve?
I have some thoughts but I definitely want some thoughts from our hardcore hoops fans too.
@Joey Dwyer @VUSmackdown @thepeopleschampion13 @Bighornsheep @VUSeth @jfchatiii @WoodyVU66 @WestNashDore
-Have to find a way to get to the FT line more often.
-Have to improve team FT shooting. To me, the Mendoza Line for free throw shooting is 70%, so that’s the goal.
-Continue to feed Liam Robbins. It’s important that he gets the ball around the block, he’s unstoppable down there and when we get it to him too far away from the hoop, it’s usually a lost possession.
-Stute continues to try to expand his game. Being a one trick pony makes him and us easier to defend. I like him trying to get into the paint. He has to learn to use the glass around the rim but he’s trying and that could make us better if he could add a few buckets in the paint per game.
-Filet Manjon has to continue expanding his offensive game. It’s sad to see a lead guard who can’t shoot but I’m not sure that can change at this stage of his career. So… pick and rolls with Liam and QMB, getting to the rim, getting to the line, mid rage game. We desperately need 10 ppg from him.
-Get consistent play from Jordan Wright. Simply put, he has to show up every single night. We don’t need 22 from him to win, we need defense, rebounding, and a consistent offensive output. Give us 12 every night.
-Freshmen to continue to get better. Dia must not be doing enough in practice to earn PT but Colin Smith is playing well in his time and Dort is showing real signs of earning time. 6 rebounds and 2 blocks from Dort last night.
-I still think keeping the rotations short is the play. Robbins, Stute, Filet, Wright, Lawrence will get the bulk of the minutes. QMB, Smith and Thomas round out the top 8. Dia, Dort and Lewis in spot work, Ansong for energy and matchups. Noah is probably in mop up duty at this point, I hope he’s a hard worker, he’s a guy who can play but needs to become a better shooter.
What do others think?
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