WKU had an 8-1 record, not bad, but they really hadn’t beaten anyone either. But, I don’t want to think we played as well as we did just because we played a bad team.
The guys played with great energy and looked like they were having fun.
Danny Manning was much more involved last night including being right in KP’s ear during a late game timeout. He was also doing a lot more one on one coaching during time outs.
We shot over 50% for the game and from the three. This can be fools gold. Those shots won’t fall every night. Will the improved energy continue when we don’t shoot well?
Our assist to turnover ration was finally on the right side yet El keeps making unforced errors. That needs to improve.
We got out rebounded but that can happen when you shoot a good percentage.
So, what changed last night? Players finally unleashed and allowed to play? Better coaching? Both? Can’t say that I know but want to see if it continues. Just hoping this continues for the next two games so the guys get some confidence up going into ACC play.
Go Cards!
I agree with just about everything you said. I noticed Manning being more vocal with KP and the players last night as well.
The team did not fold last night. Part of that I think was due to their hot shooting. The offense and defense fed off each other. They did things last night offensively and defensively we have not seen all year… at least not consistently.
The movement of the ball and effort on defense is what we need to continue to see. They are not going to consistently shoot like that but with that level of effort and energy, we should be able to stay competitive.
I heard Journey - Don’t stop believin’ playing in the Yum last night coming back from one of the timeouts and found myself believing the Cards would get it done. I hope they can keep this momentum.
There was a lot of boneheaded/ head scratching plays for sure but today we celebrate.