@Statmachine exactly what i thought. Thats what prompted this entire discussion. I admit i was wrong about Withey. And maybe that in itself is giving me some hope about Lucas
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@JayHawkFanToo true story there. How about this. Lets ask the real question here. Does anyone really think Cliff has a successful NBA career if he leaves this year? Lottery or not?? I personally think he will end up d league or europe if he leaves this year. Jmo
@KUSTEVE also remember Huggins gets a big bonus if he beats KU. So im sure he will be on the mountaneers to perform. :)
I see your point. And may even be in agreement right now. However, i felt the same way about Withey for a very long time
Perhaps im being overly optimistic here. Remember how long it took Jeff Withey to become the great shot blocker and inside presence he became for us?? Im thinking i can see Lucas getting there before hes done. He has the length. I think hes starting to get more confidence. I think hes playing hard. Learning. What do ya think friends?? Discuss
I think if hes not a projected lottery pick by seasons end. He stays
@HighEliteMajor looks as if i just echoed some of your points. Wasnt trying to step on toes or be a parrot. Haha. Just takes me 30 minutes to type something like that. :)
4 out can be very effective vs a man defense. Primarily for a team like ours. Whose post presence is somewhat lacking(sugar coated) Part of the idea is to bring one of your opponents "bigs" away from the basket. Which opens driving and passing lanes. If you have slashers they can usually get to the rim easier this way for layups/and ones. Or dish to the perimeter once the defense collapses. Its a scheme to score easy 2 pt buckets first obviously. But doesnt negate the 3 pt opportunities. In fact if the driving is successful early. It should create more open 3s. This offense can also be very costly for offensive rebounding though as it spreads the offense away from the hoop. One thing I'd personally love to see when we run this set is some backpicking. Dont know if ive seen it at all yet. We just seem to pass it around without scheming to create. Bring your center big man(Cliff/Mari/Lucas) out to set a backpick for Ellis or Oubre or Selden. I think we'd See several more opportunities for the lob dunk shot we all love so much. And then once they start switching that. 3 pt open all day long. Especially for guys like Greene and Selden. That really dont require alot of daylight to hit. You can also run a little give and go out of this from the wing. Which either results in a nice 8 to 10 ft jumper. A lob to weak side for a layin. Or skip pass to weak side wing/baseline once the defense collapses for yet again a great 3 pt opportunity. I think we may see more of this put in play as the season goes on. Weve seen in the past that Self doesnt really open up the whole play book early on. Its like he makes the team figure out how to execute the few plays hes given them before he adds. I think he is starting to realize what our strong suit is this season and so im hopeful the playbook will open up soon with that it mind.
This is all just my opinion of course. Although i do have experience with it. To some of you it may seem like basketball 101 stuff. But If executed properly. Basketball 101 can be a beautiful thing
@Crimsonorblue22 what a coincidence lol
Dannys boys hanging with uva on the rd here. 4:20 to play
We shouldve planned a big double date. The game. Dave and busters. Hollywood casino. Etcetera. Lol
@Crimsonorblue22 dont you have big plans?
@Crimsonorblue22 gotta take the wifey out tonight. Probabaly gonna have to miss Newman
@Crimsonorblue22 no joke. Lucas had nice minutes there today
@Crimsonorblue22 The term can then be used for anyone attractive at all by nature. Youre a Jayhawk and a kidder(so not boring) those are attractive traits. So i quickly deduce you must be handsome. Haha
Generally a term used for a man. But you should know. Im a kidder too. :)
@Crimsonorblue22 handsome-good looking, attractive, gorgeous.
@Crimsonorblue22 and handsome too :) Makes you atleast a triple threat
Gotta spell that one out Crims. Haha
Lmao
I dont think anyone is happy with VD. Just sayin. Lol
@Crimsonorblue22 ya. Love his stroke though. Off a lil today
Come on BG
@brooksmd everyone got the jist :)
Raaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwk chaaaaaaaaaaaaaalk
Okay. Good
@Hawk8086 agreed. Did they count the bucket though??
Need a run. Now
Great feed
Oh my
You might say he shoots the BGsus outta the 3 ball :)
@Hawk8086 no kidding. Especially on a total rec league play like that. Wtf
@Eric hope so also. Breathe not held
We are too easy to guard right now. Standing on offense. Gotta start moving
@Crimsonorblue22 think he said 8 min gone lady ;)
@Crimsonorblue22 help us too!!!
Shoulve had an 8 to 10 pt run early here. Dumb turnovers killed it
@Crimsonorblue22 thanks. You are pretty okay too :)
Gonna help you quit talking to yourself here
@brooksmd hehehe
Selden made a driving layup!!!
@Hawk8086 if we get back to 40 % from 3 for the game. Its a w. If not. Probably not
Im okay with baylor hitting 33 percent from 3. But not in one possession. Come on guys.
@Eric nobody if theyre smart
@Hawk8086 shouldve been a bounce pass to ellis weak side on that
@Crimsonorblue22 burning one for ya as we speak. Lol
Gonna allow a 50 plus pt half in our own building here
Good night all. Rock chalk!
You gotta forgive Yourself and get past it
@Crimsonorblue22 nice going....