GAME 5 HOWARD: Better Now
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We’re improving while winning games. Still a lot of work to do but making solid progress.
That is a pretty low bar.
5 is a real small sample, but his assist percentage is way up, double last year. is rebound percentages are slightly up vs last year, but still down vs. 2 years ago.
Yes, competition is weak but like the growth and learning to play together such that when we DO face better comp hopefully that work pays dividends!
I can’t remember what his passing looked like early last season when Paul and Caleb were out (and he knew he would be logging starter minutes). It’s hard to go by the assist numbers in those games because the teams we played outside of Temple were so bad that we scored most of our points in transition off of take aways.
Outside of his shortcomings on defense, my biggest issue with Hyatt in past years has been that he really didn’t pass at all in the halfcourt sets unless he was in trouble (alla youth basketball style of play). For the most part, we’ve seen considerable improvement on this front from him so far this season. He’s not taking as many contested shots and has actually looked to pass first in some situations (including a couple nice assists).
Yes better. The team is beginning to gel for longer stretches and I’m feeling hopeful for a fine season. “Hopeful,” not “convinced.”
Hyatt: same liabilities but also improved upside, really sweet 3 point stroke;
Cliff: I’m gonna. have to adjust my response to. Instead of focusing on the frustrating aspects of his game (poor feel for game, weak hands, I’ll-advised moves in post) and try to focus on his strengths (improved rim protector, improved passing out of post, good teammate).
Like our backcourt, esp. if A Williams proves to have game.
GG will be a star.
Nice to have Antoine as reliable second 4/5.
Surprising contribution from Oskar.
Gotta continue to improve. B1G looks down, could win a bunch.
Hyatt: same liabilities but also improved upside, really sweet 3 point stroke;
Cliff: I’m gonna. have to adjust my response to. Instead of focusing on the frustrating aspects of his game (poor feel for game, weak hands, I’ll-advised moves in post) and try to focus on his strengths (improved rim protector, improved passing out of post, good teammate).
Like our backcourt, esp. if A Williams proves to have game.
GG will be a star.
Nice to have Antoine as reliable second 4/5.
Surprising contribution from Oskar.
Gotta continue to improve. B1G looks down, could win a bunch.
Excellent recap BAC.....The continued improvement of everyone is a very encouraging sign that much better days are ahead. It's too bad that the Princeton game was not scheduled for after Thanksgiving when the outcome may have been far different. It's not coincidental that the team began to settle down and play better when Simpson started and took control of the ball. I like Simpson paired with Fernandes now that Noah has shaken off his rust. Question I have is what will be the rotations once Mawot and Williams return to the lineup. Right now the rotations seems to be working.
Mag takes Oskar’s minutes initially, and slowly increases minutes probably at the expense of Woolf.
A. Williams probably cuts into JMike’s minutes, but frankly I can see AWill being a deep reserve or spot guy if we need a bigger guard. The 3-guard rotation is working really well right now.
Oskar despite looking better is going to lose minutes to Mag. Williams we shall see, but he should been to earn those minutes back with the other guards raising their game
Some people aren't going to be happy with their minutes, but playing too many players can league to not enough chemistry and players struggling to find a rhythm
Not much if at all, to be honest. Let's hope our bigs stay healthy. If Ogbole could contribute once he's healthy for some defensive stops I have no problem playing him. given that he's already 23 he's more developed physically then typical freshman would be, and still has two years of eligibility.
That's my concern. It's not coincidental that the guard play improved as the 3 guards got more minutes and settled down. I can see Williams and JMike playing as a tandem and Williams maybe subbing for Hyatt on occasion..
