02Hoosier

48 free throws lol… new year, same ****

That’s true, but part of the reason we do so poorly guarding the 3 is because we over help and leave guys wide open or we have a miscommunication on defending screens (or sometimes a combination of two on one play). I don’t remember having those either of those issues when we went zone last night.

Haven’t seen him shoot outside of games but I would not be surprised. Some people are amazing shooters given the time and space, but can’t seem to put it together at full speed in game. I’ve been thinking about this myself. It’s clear the staff has confidence in his shot and are actively encouraging him to shoot.

Wow they looked pretty dang good for having not practiced it. There were a few times it looked like they were a little confused on where to be but overall very solid. Also, so much for Woody surrounding himself with “yes men” and not listening to others as I’ve seen some people try to claim before.

Went with Walker but I don’t think there really is a correct answer here… lots of good options

I’m sure it’s been mentioned several times in the game thread… but credit to coach Woodson for being willing to switch to zone when things were going south. Game changing decision

Here’s the individual stats to help you decide

We shoot ourself in the foot with so many simple mistakes that are easily correctable… not picking up a player in transition, not executing fast breaks, unforced turnovers

Definitely an improvement… at least he is trying which is more than what I could’ve said in previous games this season. He just needs to learn to play smart now

That was such a bad first foul by Mackenzie

I missed the whole first half 😔

I admit I wasn’t able to watch the entirety of the FGCU and Wright St games so he very well may have been solid those games. But yeah not great today

When I heard that I was expecting them to say Gordon. I was surprised when they said Romeo.

Ware, Malik, Gallo, and X? Honestly I’m not even super comfortable with X out on the floor. Closer to 3.5 than 4 for me

Eh still an improvement… never claimed we had good perimeter defense though. Like I said I was looking for any positive from the game lol

If you’re looking for a positive from the game… that was our best 3pt defense of the season. UConn shot 7-22 from three.

Frustrating to say the least

Wtf… the game is over anyway but do your job and call a foul. I’m not sure why I’m surprised, they haven’t done their job all afternoon.

Looks like walker at the 4 instead

At least 3

This is unbelievable

No idea how none of Clingan’s screens are being called… legs spread 8 feet apart

It’s starting to look that way… which is unfortunate because he looked pretty good in the exhibition games from what I remember

The difference between CJ guarding Newton and Mgbako guarding Newton was pretty significant

Good news is Malik is playing amazing… bad news is we make absolute boneheaded decisions at times, Mgbako continues to look disinterested on defense, and nobody else can hit the broad side of a barn on offense.