Ramble1885
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If we lose tomorrow, then we REALLY have some problems.
Playing man-to-man defense would go a long way towards addressing the rebounding problem. If you are not assigned to guard anyone, it is difficult to locate and box out an opponent. I hate zone defenses.My biggest issue with this team is rebounding. How do you let a SINGLE PLAYER get 20 rebounds on you?!?! I know Franklin is a little undersized, but we have GOT to start rebounding at a somewhat respectable rate to start winning games. Rebounding simply requires heart and hustle. Sure, being tall and having position helps, but the guy who wants it more generally ends up with the ball.
My biggest issue with this team is rebounding. How do you let a SINGLE PLAYER get 20 rebounds on you?!?! I know Franklin is a little undersized, but we have GOT to start rebounding at a somewhat respectable rate to start winning games. Rebounding simply requires heart and hustle. Sure, being tall and having position helps, but the guy who wants it more generally ends up with the ball.
Iowa would have shot 75% from the field if we had gone man that entire game. There are no fixes for this without major jumps in personnel talent.Playing man-to-man defense would go a long way towards addressing the rebounding problem. If you are not assigned to guard anyone, it is difficult to locate and box out an opponent. I hate zone defenses.
On this, we agree.Iowa would have shot 75% from the field if we had gone man that entire game. There are no fixes for this without major jumps in personnel talent.
I wonder how much Reveno leaving has to do with Howard’s regressionSturdivant and Howard have really taken a step back this year. The sophomores have really stepped up. I really like the progress Moore has made.
Howard good numbers tonightI wonder how much Reveno leaving has to do with Howard’s regression
He played a nice game tonight. I just feel like he and Sturdy have clearly lost their starting spots and playing minutes at this point to Smith and Franklin. We need Howard’s size. It would have helped in rebounding against Iowa. He’s only averaging around 4 points and 4 boards on the year and like 13 minutes a game. I only say all of that because I know bigger things were expected of him going into the year.Yeah weird complaints about Rodney tonight. He looked a little rusty but I was overall happy with his confidence and the rebounding was so much stronger with him in, granted it was a large talent gap with our opponent. How badly I wanted him to hit that shot from the elbow. The PnR is DOA unless he/Javon can figure that out.
Any night in McCamish is a good night as long as you don’t lose to the Dawgs. Good crowd tonight also, at least from the bench side looking out. The 7th and 8th look like Reading Days for students (oh how I wish we had these when I was at Tech) so hopefully we have a great student turnout and good home court advantage on Tuesday.
I agree with Deebo. Would love to see him more aggressive. On the other hand, Jalon Moore has been much more aggressive these past couple games. He has really grown in the past year.It's always nice to win, and for all those who complain, let's give the team credit when they take care of business. 4-0 at home, and 5-3 overall. Our three losses were all away/neutral site losses to good teams. I'm not saying we are winning the ACC this year, but for those who have already given up...don't go! Let's give this team a chance.
Here is what I liked:
-Really good defense and a clear focus on better rebounding. I saw some guards turn and block out. It also helps to have Howard's size back in there too, especially against smaller teams like this one.
-Aggressive moves to the basket. I would prefer better passing to better driving, but I like what I saw from Kelly, Moore, Terry, and Smith. They are all quick enough to get to the hoop.
-Free throws! 10/10 from Moore and 20/26 from the team.
-Miles Kelly behind the arc. Keep shooting, bro.
-Howard used his time well, and was active on the boards. Again, we need him to play well.
Here is what I didn't like:
-I still want to see more of Martynov.
-I still want to see more aggressiveness from Deebo.
Big game coming up against U(sic)Ga. Go Jackets!
I think those two are the "high-floor, low-ceiling" kind of players that are solid, but it looks like Pastner has seen that we need to go with the higher-ceiling guys, especially on offense, even if it means more risk. If they were getting 30 minutes a game, their numbers would look much better, but I like taking the plunge with the high-upside young guys and letting the solid veterans come off the bench.Sturdivant and Howard have really taken a step back this year. The sophomores have really stepped up. I really like the progress Moore has made.