Posted by Oldtimer on January 27, 21 at 15:26:50:
In Reply to: Re: High on Talent. Low on Team 2.0 posted by Oldtimer on January 27, 21 at 14:05:20:
: : good points.
: : this team just has not been able to shoot 3's. If you don't have an inside game (e.g., 'Melo) and you can't shoot from outside, I am not sure how you can win.
: : When we played Holder, Evans and Justice for stretches - the 3 amigos - they were each capable of hitting from outside. They also moved the ball well.
: : Last year, Martin, Edwards and Verge could almost replicate the performance of the 3 amigos, and of course Verge could slash and create shots.
: : Bagley and Christopher are each as good as advertised, yet they are freshman. The "system" run by ASU is not working. If we can't get Graham and/or Osten to have 2 touches per possession - an inside/out system - the perimeter weave, as you describe (correctly) is silly, and not productive.
: : Graham shows flashes - maybe 2 per game - of actual, big man skills. He remains a project, but he has the athleticism. Not having Cherry has been a much bigger factor than some would think. TC has shown tenacity at both ends, and he contributes at both ends.
: : Others have commented that we need a specific "big man" coach. I agree - someone who can recruit, develop, and promote talented bigs. of course, this only works if the offense involves the bigs.
: : BTW - White is averaging 10.4 points and 5.4 rebounds.
: The weave is driving me nuts. Ir reminds my of the Sendek era..weave weave weave then shoot with two seconds left.
I have got to check my msg before I post..."my" should be "me" and "ir" should be "it".