….. I am concerned with free throw shooting.. Hope they can improve on that.
I Really Like This Team.. BUt….
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Our 3-point D isn’t terrible… we just let them shoot today because they were like 26% from deep coming into the game. When we play teams that are more known for their shooting, I guarantee the 3pt defense will be emphasized.
Man. I give you that to a degree, but when I see three shots where we don’t have a defender on the same side of the court I gotta think we ****** up a little bit.
Well it was a rivalry game. Some do play above their abilities. However Chucky is legit and yes we need do need to address the 3-point defense.
I haven’t had anything negative to say all season and this isnt negative but both seem a little concerning. We can certainly improve a little there.
And giving up way too many offensive rebounds!!!
We gave up 10 and only grabbed 7.
Add to that the unforced turnovers and we still have some work to do before SEC play starts.
We gave up 10 and only grabbed 7.
Add to that the unforced turnovers and we still have some work to do before SEC play starts.
On the season we are at like 73%
That's like the D-1 avg.
I think the expectation going forward should be just that. An average shooting free throw team. One that will have games a bit above that avg and one that will also have games below that.
That's like the D-1 avg.
I think the expectation going forward should be just that. An average shooting free throw team. One that will have games a bit above that avg and one that will also have games below that.
Problem with that is they shoot 27% because teams get up on them Pope played pack line and paid for it
It was pathetic defense
FWIW the rebounding isn't awful. We allow teams to rebound 24.8% of their misses. Good for 32nd in the nation. Today UL only rebounded 22.7% of their misses. That was fine.
I'd be more concerned that we are 331st in forcing turnovers on Defense.
Never was a priority under Cal. Was hoping this would change under Pope. But we are somehow worse LOL.
I'd be more concerned that we are 331st in forcing turnovers on Defense.
Never was a priority under Cal. Was hoping this would change under Pope. But we are somehow worse LOL.
We are not that kind of defensive team make up.
This team has to play team defense and help each other.
We have been doing that for halves.
Not tonight.
And I think our main concern is not having a big who is competent. Garrison and Williams have their moments but are very raw. With that said physical teams is our weak point and will end our season at some point. I love this team and the heart and fight they play with but we are at best a Sweet 16 team. SEC and their physicality will be a problem. With what Pope walked into and having to build this team in 2 weeks I am thrilled with that.
Free throws have worried me the entire season. As we found out many times with Cal, and hell even Nazr against overtime, it's a recipe for a tournament loss.
I don't know if I agree about that. There's certainly guys on this team that can force turnovers.
There are a couple.
But this is not a lock down defensive team.
We are gonna score.
We just have to be good enough on D to not let it get out of hand.
Letting a below average offensive team score 85 points on your home floor is just terrible.
Over our last 6 games, we're at 70%, and that's with two of those six being over 80%. Everyone is shooting pretty well except Williams, Garrison and most disturbingly, Butler. We NEED Butler to be out there for 30+ minutes and especially to close games out. He's shooting 63%.