Myles Johnson and need for back up center

[Greene Rice FIG]

Myles had 3 period of rest 1:49 and 1:43 in 1st half and only 1:49 in 2nd half.

We were a -7 in those 5:21 and gave up 14 points.

Myles can't play that much, but we can't afford to give up so much ground when he leaves.

 

[RU82]

Myles was certainly a bright spot for us in an overall lackluster performance last night. But he seriously has to do something about his free throws.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

If Myles makes his FT we are still -7 and give up 14 points in the 5 minutes he sits.

 

[kcg88]

How to lose a game in nine possessions (all of this happened with Johnson in the game):

1. (14:31) Johnson gets pulled out by his man, McConnell gets blown by, Harper's help is too late and insufficient. At this point the teams have gone a long time without a break.

2. (14:25) Hounded by a defender bringing the ball up, Geo sticks his arm out and gets whistled for a foul, bringing us to the TV timeout and guys get a rest.

3. (14:11) McConnell commits a bad foul on a pull-up jumper. Pitt sinks both free throws.

4. (13:53) Harper loses the ball backing it down, leading to...

5. (13:47) Pitt gets an easy runout for two more.

6. (13:28) Geo walks the ball up the court, runs a pick-and-pop with Johnson, barely draws front iron on the rim. It's not a bad shot to attempt but it was an ugly miss.

7. (13:20) Pitt gets it up the court, McGowens drives into the elbow and hits a pull-up.

8. (13:05) Baker gets his pocket picked and commits a foul which probably prevented an easy layup. Pikiell calls timeout.

9. (12:52) Mathis leaves his guy in the corner to help on a drive, Pitt makes the smart pass and drains the three.