Columbia International @ Furman (Nov. 22)
Really liked the aggressive, positive attitude the team played with tonight. They went out and grabbed control and never let go of the initiative. Good reaction to the loss at Alabama.
If we are going to stick with a short rotation this year, then a well played zone defense can come in handy.
Wish we had a bit more of that high percentage perimeter shooting a few nights ago.
If we are going to stick with a short rotation this year, then a well played zone defense can come in handy.
Wish we had a bit more of that high percentage perimeter shooting a few nights ago.
I don't recall seeing us trap the ball like we did tonight. It seemed to be effective at creating pressure and turnovers and I hope that keeps up. I've always wondered why teams don't do that more often.
A game like this - where lots of people get a chance to play significant minutes - is good for a team from time to time. In this case, it showed that FU is much deeper than the tight 7 man rotation we have been playing. It looks like Beeker is already earning some more PT and the second guard unit of Pugh and Kenney looked very good. They both shoot the ball very well and have excellent court sense and ball handling skills. Being able to extend the rotation to 9 or 10 players could be very beneficial to the team over a long season.
I also think that Mike Bothwell is the most improved player on the team. He was extraordinary last night as both a scorer and distributor of the ball. He has looked very good in all games this year and I believe has the capacity to become a big star for the Paladins.
I also think that Mike Bothwell is the most improved player on the team. He was extraordinary last night as both a scorer and distributor of the ball. He has looked very good in all games this year and I believe has the capacity to become a big star for the Paladins.
Jasper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:45 amA game like this - where lots of people get a chance to play significant minutes - is good for a team from time to time. In this case, it showed that FU is much deeper than the tight 7 man rotation we have been playing. It looks like Beeker is already earning some more PT and the second guard unit of Pugh and Kenney looked very good. They both shoot the ball very well and have excellent court sense and ball handling skills. Being able to extend the rotation to 9 or 10 players could be very beneficial to the team over a long season.
I also think that Mike Bothwell is the most improved player on the team. He was extraordinary last night as both a scorer and distributor of the ball. He has looked very good in all games this year and I believe has the capacity to become a big star for the Paladins.
Agree Bothwell is coming into his own, he is going to slide right into Lyons starting role next year nicely I think. This team next season will be a serious title contender yet again with Mounce, Gurley, Hunter, Slawson and Bothwell leading the way. Fun times ahead!
I see we jinxed Alex Hunter ... now has a remarkable 21 assists to 3 turnovers.
dornb liked this
I can count on my two hands the times we have played a zone in the last 7 years. Almost never.
Then, this year we have seen it in several games. Important as an alternative when we get in foul trouble. More importantly when we use it like we did vs CIU with trapping and causing turnovers, it can be lethal! We are a better team with that flexibility on occasion. And when you put any of our 3 starters at 6-7 or more at top of the key, with their quickness, very effective.
The man to man is bread and butter. Zone is the jam.
Then, this year we have seen it in several games. Important as an alternative when we get in foul trouble. More importantly when we use it like we did vs CIU with trapping and causing turnovers, it can be lethal! We are a better team with that flexibility on occasion. And when you put any of our 3 starters at 6-7 or more at top of the key, with their quickness, very effective.
The man to man is bread and butter. Zone is the jam.
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Really didn't see anything last night to think the current rotation will or should change. After the last starter left we scored 19 points the last 14:31 of the game. Before last night Beeker played a total of 3 mins. vs. Alabama and SWU. Love Mike Bothwell and he has improved but did play well especially at times last year. IMHO the the most improved has to be Jalen Slawson. He averaged under one point last year and is over 8 this year. We need both Bothwell and Slawson to continue to play well.Jasper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:45 amA game like this - where lots of people get a chance to play significant minutes - is good for a team from time to time. In this case, it showed that FU is much deeper than the tight 7 man rotation we have been playing. It looks like Beeker is already earning some more PT and the second guard unit of Pugh and Kenney looked very good. They both shoot the ball very well and have excellent court sense and ball handling skills. Being able to extend the rotation to 9 or 10 players could be very beneficial to the team over a long season.
I also think that Mike Bothwell is the most improved player on the team. He was extraordinary last night as both a scorer and distributor of the ball. He has looked very good in all games this year and I believe has the capacity to become a big star for the Paladins.
The fact that you did not "see" anything or agree with my opinions is irrelevant to me.apaladin wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:18 amReally didn't see anything last night to think the current rotation will or should change. After the last starter left we scored 19 points the last 14:31 of the game. Before last night Beeker played a total of 3 mins. vs. Alabama and SWU. Love Mike Bothwell and he has improved but did play well especially at times last year. IMHO the the most improved has to be Jalen Slawson. He averaged under one point last year and is over 8 this year. We need both Bothwell and Slawson to continue to play well.Jasper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:45 amA game like this - where lots of people get a chance to play significant minutes - is good for a team from time to time. In this case, it showed that FU is much deeper than the tight 7 man rotation we have been playing. It looks like Beeker is already earning some more PT and the second guard unit of Pugh and Kenney looked very good. They both shoot the ball very well and have excellent court sense and ball handling skills. Being able to extend the rotation to 9 or 10 players could be very beneficial to the team over a long season.
I also think that Mike Bothwell is the most improved player on the team. He was extraordinary last night as both a scorer and distributor of the ball. He has looked very good in all games this year and I believe has the capacity to become a big star for the Paladins.