- Jun 10, 2014
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This.
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Marine, you seem to be pointing out part of what is so maddening about White’s teams, particularly after Billy’s kids matriculated IMO...that is, they seem so bad fundamentally, which either limits what they can actually do or makes them look like a mediocre 17u AAU team much of the time. I know these kids are talented, but rarely do they appear to have a purpose offensively in the half court other than to throw up a shot after poor movement, few passes other than around the perimeter, and a desperation three as the shot clock is expiring. Defensively, we sure seem to lose the men we are guarding quite often and we go under picks more than fighting through them. Maybe things have changed with that part of man D concept? Historically, that usually meant “lazy”and “poorly coached.” It also drives me nuts that we rarely seem to have a decent inbounds play.
We had lunch at a restaurant after church and the Illinois / Loyola game was on. It was actually pleasurable to watch. Both teams were pretty good fundamentally and had plans that they worked to execute both offensively and defensively. They worked for high percentage shots first and the longer shots were not usually highly contested or out of desperation. They played tough D, contested shots, and boxed out consistently. I’d give anything to see us play sound basketball. I don’t believe we’ll ever see it for more than an occasional stretch under White. Regardless, I hope we win.
lol I didn't even know I had this channel but glad I do. Glad for now anyways. We'll see what happens.TruTV...really? WTF!
lol I didn't even know I had this channel but glad I do. Glad for now anyways. We'll see what happens.