01-12-2018, 01:12 AM
Dont have much to add to the observations here, but Ill add mine, anyway.
But, first: I havent watched a MBB game in yearsjust lost interest. Tonight I wanted to get a look at some of the new names as well as some of the more senior members. I have to say that this team looked way, way better than I possibly imagined. There were things to carp about (observations below), but the athleticism and offense were so much more than I was expectingand just very good. Davis, Pickens, Okpala (hope I have that spelling right) and more. Okpala really impressed me with his fluidity, agility, and overall play. I think he is already very good, and hope there is much more to come.
While I always like the team to do as well as possible, I wont judge this season on going to the NCAAs or not. Ill judge more by progress and development, both of the team as a whole and, especially, of the freshmen.
OK, what I would like to see look better:
Our defense at times look stout against a very sloppy opponent, but at times looked almost lost. How many times were there uncontested drives for easy layups? Too many for me.
Defensive rebounding I just cant even give It a C.
Like to see better free throw shooting. We were in the 50s for much of the game, but then Okpala (Right?) started really draining them and Travis hit a few. Havent see final stats.
I just didnt see most of the fouls the way they were called. Maybe I dont know what to look for.
Overall, this team looks much, much better than I expected. I anticipate lots of improvement down the road, hopefully this year, but also in years to come.
One more shout-out to the passing and movement. As I said, havent watched much in recent years, but the passingcrisp and intentioned reminded me of the Montgomery years. Keep it up, guys and coaches!
But, first: I havent watched a MBB game in yearsjust lost interest. Tonight I wanted to get a look at some of the new names as well as some of the more senior members. I have to say that this team looked way, way better than I possibly imagined. There were things to carp about (observations below), but the athleticism and offense were so much more than I was expectingand just very good. Davis, Pickens, Okpala (hope I have that spelling right) and more. Okpala really impressed me with his fluidity, agility, and overall play. I think he is already very good, and hope there is much more to come.
While I always like the team to do as well as possible, I wont judge this season on going to the NCAAs or not. Ill judge more by progress and development, both of the team as a whole and, especially, of the freshmen.
OK, what I would like to see look better:
Our defense at times look stout against a very sloppy opponent, but at times looked almost lost. How many times were there uncontested drives for easy layups? Too many for me.
Defensive rebounding I just cant even give It a C.
Like to see better free throw shooting. We were in the 50s for much of the game, but then Okpala (Right?) started really draining them and Travis hit a few. Havent see final stats.
I just didnt see most of the fouls the way they were called. Maybe I dont know what to look for.
Overall, this team looks much, much better than I expected. I anticipate lots of improvement down the road, hopefully this year, but also in years to come.
One more shout-out to the passing and movement. As I said, havent watched much in recent years, but the passingcrisp and intentioned reminded me of the Montgomery years. Keep it up, guys and coaches!