06-23-2017, 12:59 PM | #11 | |
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I will add to that as well that I love when Cumberland gets a rebound, steal, or outlet pass. Unlike some guards we have had in the recent past, he's not afraid to go coast to coast. Last edited by Robert; 06-23-2017 at 01:04 PM. |
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06-23-2017, 01:03 PM | #12 | |
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As far as FT's I agree there is a lot of mental to it. Not every player is a psychology major so they may not know they are having a mental block or nerves etc. It's up to a coach to see if they can figure out ways to get them more comfortable at the line by changing routines or techniques etc. We all know what the definition of insanity is...if the coach sees the same poor results it's on him to provide a few ideas to the players to work on IMO. The player has to make the shots but if he never changes what isn't working...the results won't change. Again, repetition is not always the answer. Shooting more shots the same way with bad results may never fix the problem. If a player sits at the line for 10 seconds every FT staring at the rim and then finally shoots...maybe coach could say...just get up their and shoot the damn ball (to take some pressure off). There is no angry mob behind the rim in practice. |
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06-26-2017, 11:18 AM | #14 | |
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For some of them I think Cronin needs to ask them to adjust their technique or most likely their routine. For many of them I would suggest just spend less time at the line looking up at the rim and the crowd behind it. Just dribble once or twice and let it fly...looking up at the rim only at the last second. Their natural ability and muscle memory will take over. I am guessing a lot of them can make 80-90% in practice but the game situation affects their brain a little and they get tight or think too much. You don't just tell a kid to "suck it up" and expect it to work in high pressure situations. You have to try some different things until is DOES work IMO. On the other hand there are a very select few who can do better in pressure situations than not...they are very few though. Not many Jordan's out there or as an analogy Tiger Woods on the golf course. Most don't perform better under pressure...most do quite a bit worse. Last edited by waterhead; 06-26-2017 at 11:21 AM. |
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06-27-2017, 08:24 AM | #16 |
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If we are pushing the pace like I hope we are going to Tre Scott may end up being a much bigger factor. I think his skill set is suited for this style of play and keeping the bigs fresh he will be getting more minutes...
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07-05-2017, 12:36 PM | #17 |
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Breaking down last year into 3 parts...three 12 game sections.
First 12 games we played 8 home patsie games with 2 neutral and 2 away games and scored 81.2 ppg as a team. Washington and Evans got off to hot starts and Cumberland was learning the ropes. Evans and Washington were putting up 30 ppg between them. Cumberland was at 5.8 ppg. Second 12 games were all conference games except X and we had 7 home and 5 away games. As a team we scored 72.8 ppg. Washington and Evans slipped to 24 ppg between them. Cumberland was gaining at 9.1 ppg. Last 12 games we had 5 tourney games and 4 road games with only 3 home games. We scored 68.8 ppg. Evans and Washington were putting up 22.5 ppg between them. Cumberland led the team in scoring per minute played (although he missed one game) and was putting up 10.3 ppg. I would expect Cumberland to get off to the type of hot start Evans and Washington did last year. He was playing less minutes the first 2/3 of the season. It is entirely possible for Cumberland to lead us in scoring this year. I think it is equally possible for Washington, Evans, or Broome to do this as well although I think Broome is more of an outside chance as is Clark. Broome will have the ball in his hands the most. Clark needs to come out like he's got everything to lose. Either way it's going to be fun to watch!! I would love to put my money on Cumberland but I am hoping Washington, Evans, Clark, and Broome will do everything they can to take the crown...short of playing selfish ball. If Broome can just average half of what he did at Sacred Heart...we are going to be a top 10 team IMO (short of injury knock on wood). |
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I hope Evans is at 15+. I hope Cumberland and Broome are over 13. And Clark and Washington between 10-13.
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07-05-2017, 04:57 PM | #19 |
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I think cumberland will be our leader scoring. I hope Evans does. I think Evans has a higher ceiling but doesn't have that killer instinct. If he did, he wouldn't still be here. Love them both. Should be a great year
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07-05-2017, 06:55 PM | #20 |
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I think he would still be here, he hasn't shown the ability to create his own shot which is everything in the NBA.
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