Really need all three. Said in an earlier post that we elevated play to SJU's level for most of the game. Never would have lost to Butler if they played like that. Now concerned we get the flat less focused team against DePaul. We may see some more Godswill minutes starting with this game. Moment of truth has arrived for Pirate season in next 8 days.
I don't disagree but as always we seem to go as our PG Clark goes. He had an awful game against St Johns. 2 assists, didn't look like the same guy (injury?), very little penetration, turned the ball over. If he can get our guys good shots it certainly helps and Parker (even though its not his natural position) had a really bad game at the point for us too. Have to give some credit to St Johns D and efforts in the second half.
Also, lesson learned that you must have a capable backup PG. Just a must for next season. Hines is the key for next season. How about a 5 that can actually hit a shot jump shot for a change?? So work with Hines on developing his versatility next Summer. Anyway, the front court players need to play pissed off and finish plays against DePaul.
That's kind of a skewed way of looking at it. Pitino didn't zone us, Butler did. We're comfortable playing the style we played at MSG. It's easy to play to a higher level when you're playing confident. We're not confident against a zone. If these teams go zone against us don't expect a high level of play.
