A bunch of idiots will criticize the offense for being "street ball." Actually we have no one who can really create off the off the dribble at will when we need a bucket. Enormous problem.
I agree with not having many players who can create their own shot off the dribble. And, when teams play a man defense, it will be glaring.
But, CSU played a zone for the majority of the game. And you don't really beat a zone by dribbling through it. I'm not Bobby Knight, but I know that you beat a zone by collapsing the zone and kicking to the wings or short corners for open jump shots. You collapse the zone with dribble penetration or by hitting cutters at the FT line, elbow area.
Our problem against the zone (has always been a problem) is that we don't collapse the zone and we don't pass the ball well. Hence, no open looks.
Frank always has our Forwards cutting to the FTline and cathing the ball - back to basket. Problem is that these guys are the worst passers and shooters on the team. However, in the 2nd half, magically MacGruder started to cut to the FTline, catch the ball, and face up the basket. And, magically, we started getting a better offensive flow. Maybe Frank could have made this adjustment in the 1st half instead of giving the team the silent treatment.
Also, it may be smart to put our best shooters on the wings so that, theoretically, when the zone collapses, we got guys who can actually execute an open 3-pointer. Spradling, A-Rod, MacGruder. Instead, we got to watch Irving and Southmouth throw up brick after brick.
I think Frank needs to be seen by the scheme doctor.
