Author Topic: Back on the Marc; TCU ADV (Read 9164 times)

kso_FAN · « **on:** January 07, 2015, 10:32:59 PM »

It was some uglied up <60 possession Bruceketball, but its a win. For this game at least, the mental gymnastics with Foster seem to have worked, plus a good 2nd half from Gip and decent play from Westicles. Thomas swung back the PG yo-yo with an okay 5 points, 4 assists, and only 1 TO. Nino was big on the boards and better, but still had some Ninoed up moments.

We're ugly shooting 2s (37.5%?), decent on 3s (only 23.8% attempts?), but the biggest thing was turning around Oboards in the 2nd half and finally a decent eFG% game. TCU isn't a great team, but they are shooting 53.3% coming into this one, so I'll take it.

Now a tough one at OU.

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:38:12 PM »

Still way too many bad turnovers

pissclams · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:40:10 PM »

we almost scored 60!

60!!!!!!

pissclams · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:46:16 PM »

when i was watching the game i was saying to myself, i bet we shatter the 60 pt mark tonight so i mean, was i disappointed when we didn't?
a little bit, i'm not going to lie to you puds. but hey man, 58 pts is 58 pts and 58 pts don't lie.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:47:35 PM »

Weber's new slogan should be "First to 50 Wins!"

pissclams · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:52:23 PM »

truth is, offenses across cbb are struggling this year. with the exception of a few teams (ND, Duke, UK) probably the ugliest basketball i've seen in a long time.

kso_FAN · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2015, 10:58:48 PM »

Yeah, average efficiency last year in NCAAs was 1.04 ppp; its down to 1.00 this year.

sys · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:00:57 PM »

Quote from: ksu_FAN on January 07, 2015, 10:58:48 PM

average efficiency last year in NCAAs was 1.04 ppp; its down to 1.00 this year.

wow.

pissclams · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:03:11 PM »

speaking of ND, those guys are rough ridin' good. let's hire their coach if oscar heads to the league. his name is mike brey and he's really weird looking lol, who knows i bet he'd kill to be a kat koach.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:16:02 PM »

We talked about it in chat a bit but the pace this year is horrendous. I don't know why he thinks with this personnel the right play is to play slower, but all it does is further expose all of our weaknesses. It's so gross to watch.

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:18:48 PM »

We're desperately missing sprads. Anyone who refuses to acknowledge that or thinks he sucks is a racially biased.

MFW · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:43:50 PM »

We've got so much athletic talent on the floor and we completely waste it by having an inept offense. It's embarrassing watching guys like Edwards not have an opportunity to get to the rim. I used to hate the way Frank's offense ran, dribbling around the top of the key until the clock ran out, but this is just atrocious.

The Big Train · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:46:19 PM »

we are 2-0 in games i have attended this year

bones129 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:52:53 PM »

Quote from: The Big Train on January 07, 2015, 11:46:19 PM

we are 2-0 in games i have attended this year

Let's find a way to get TBT to all the games. May be our only hope.

The Big Train · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:55:39 PM »

Quote from: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on January 07, 2015, 11:18:48 PM

We're desperately missing sprads. Anyone who refuses to acknowledge that or thinks he sucks is a racially biased.

he was at the game tonight, even got on the kiss cam with his wife!

michigancat · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2015, 12:51:44 AM »

Was Foster's defense better? Because when I wasn't busy discussing Kansas geography in chat he looked just as lazy on defense as he had before.

Also, loved the second half possession that started with an in bound under our basket and Marcus literally had his hands on his hips with the ball in play, runs around a screen, and nails a 3.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2015, 01:15:53 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on January 08, 2015, 12:51:44 AM

Was Foster's defense better? Because when I wasn't busy discussing Kansas geography in chat he looked just as lazy on defense as he had before.

Also, loved the second half possession that started with an in bound under our basket and Marcus literally had his hands on his hips with the ball in play, runs around a screen, and nails a 3.

No it wasn't, I didn't think he was cutting hard either. The only change is that he was making shots.

nicname · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2015, 02:13:08 AM »

Quote from: pissclams on January 07, 2015, 10:52:23 PM

truth is, offenses across cbb are struggling this year. with the exception of a few teams (ND, Duke, UK) probably the ugliest basketball i've seen in a long time.

Under 20 points has always been an anomaly. I feel like I'm seeing it all the time this season. Probably due to K-State suffering the fate multiple times, but I'm seeing it all over the place.

mocat · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:39:47 AM »

Quote from: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on January 07, 2015, 11:18:48 PM

We're desperately missing sprads. Anyone who refuses to acknowledge that or thinks he sucks is a racially biased.

You're the first person to mention that on this blog, it definitely hasn't been discussed yet, so you must be the sole non racist poster on here

TownieCat · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:44:38 AM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 08, 2015, 01:15:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 08, 2015, 12:51:44 AM
Was Foster's defense better? Because when I wasn't busy discussing Kansas geography in chat he looked just as lazy on defense as he had before.

Also, loved the second half possession that started with an in bound under our basket and Marcus literally had his hands on his hips with the ball in play, runs around a screen, and nails a 3.

No it wasn't, I didn't think he was cutting hard either. The only change is that he was making shots.

The biggest change in Marcus last night was he attacked the basket on a few occasions. This got him a couple of layups and several FT opportunities. It was nice to see him be something other than a jump shooter.

michigancat · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:48:31 AM »

Quote from: TownieCat on January 08, 2015, 08:44:38 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 08, 2015, 01:15:53 AM
Quote from: michigancat on January 08, 2015, 12:51:44 AM
Was Foster's defense better? Because when I wasn't busy discussing Kansas geography in chat he looked just as lazy on defense as he had before.

Also, loved the second half possession that started with an in bound under our basket and Marcus literally had his hands on his hips with the ball in play, runs around a screen, and nails a 3.

No it wasn't, I didn't think he was cutting hard either. The only change is that he was making shots.

The biggest change in Marcus last night was he attacked the basket on a few occasions. This got him a couple of layups and several FT opportunities. It was nice to see him be something other than a jump shooter.

And he was doing it without ball screens at times (I think he's more effective without one). Was good to see.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #21 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:49:06 AM »

The eye test in catching pieces of multiple games last night was that the offense absolutely blew in a lot of games across the college basketball spectrum.

I am sure for some games the granular stats will say something different, but from a viewing pleasure perspective, it was ugly as hell last night.

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #22 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:53:13 AM »

I thought Marcus played better defense last night. He wasn't playing it all before, though.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #23 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:55:33 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on January 08, 2015, 12:51:44 AM

Was Foster's defense better? Because when I wasn't busy discussing Kansas geography in chat he looked just as lazy on defense as he had before.

Also, loved the second half possession that started with an in bound under our basket and Marcus literally had his hands on his hips with the ball in play, runs around a screen, and nails a 3.

He definitely had stretches where Marcus was better, but he does not put much effort in defensively. Some of that is we don't extend our man pressure very far and we switch on every screen.

As far as offense, that should be most possessions.

TownieCat · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:56:34 AM »

Several games were played in the 50s or low 60s last night. Syracuse beat GA Tech 46-45