In a thread about Martini, who played better in the last 2 or 3 games, there are comments about fans wanting to run plays for an even less reliable player, just because PJ Hayes can shoot 3s??
How many plays did we have to run for Martini today?? Because the same dumb comments about running plays for Hayes, were the same comments in threads earlier this year about running plays or sets for Martini.
Did we run any plays today for Martini??? NO
Did Martini have wide open looks each and every time, without having to run or design a play for him?? YES
It is actually up to the players to perform, Pike and the staff can't run out on the court and shoot the ball for Martini. He had 5 clean looks today and went 0-5.....he had 5 clean looks against Nebraska and went 4-5.
That's the reality of basketball folks.....ideally, Martini can be counted on hitting a 3, for every 3 clean looks he gets....and ideally he hits 2 out of 5 most nights.
Everything for certain fans has to be handed to the players on a silver platter by the coaches, with no pressure and no defenders nearby, otherwise the coaches are terrible and don't run an offense. Players make plays, not coaches.
Michigan State has better players and shooters.....when they got open looks, they converted more......RU simply needs better players to take and make open 3s AND have that player do something else on the court in a positive manner. Martini worked very hard on his post defense, he just didn't get rewarded for his defense, with a couple of baskets dropping for him.
