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[IL Lusciato]

Some better play and defensive/rebound hustle out of the more stable starting 5, but still not enough from the guards (Simpson looks like he regressed badly, Fernandes doesn't look like he can create at this level) and just can't score. Defense still not very good either.

Not sure this is a year for us.

 

[mikebal9]

Lazy passing leading to turnovers.
Not getting ball inside.
Just chucking up 3s.
Simpson is awful.

 

[RUTrack94]

Looking like a 4-16/5-15 conference team (that’s being generous) ... only the 3rd game, but RU looks bad in the first half versus BU and Bryant.

 

[RUBlackout]

Senior lead 2 fouls on dame possession..2nd one inexcusable

He had to sit and rutgers went into shitter

That’s a poor excuse. We don’t have an offensive scheme and the worst guard play I have ever seen

 

[koleszar]

Did these kids miss all these layups in high school? If so, how did they get so highly regarded?

 

[IL Lusciato]

Maybe the key is Davis at point. .

 

[RUBlackout7]

Rebuilding year for sure

 

[bac2therac]

Teams 2-22 combined from 3

16 total tos

Horrible game to watch

 

[RUBlackout]

Maybe the key is Davis at point. .

My lineup:

Davis - PG
Simpson - SG
gavin
Cliff
Hyatt/woolf situational

When mag is back than Hyatt/woolf off the bench

Fernandes not very good

 

[Bobbynieds]

Who is the 3rd big man
RU struggled when woolfolk and Cliff were off the court.

Agree with guard play. There is talent there,,,need to harness it.

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Repeat of the BU game on Friday night thus far.

 

[bac2therac]

That’s a poor excuse. We don’t have an offensive scheme and the worst guard play I have ever seen

Well thats recruiting which is on Pike

 

[RUTrack94]

Thank goodness Bryant can’t shoot the three (1 for 12 so far) … neither can RU (1 for 10),

Gavin is having an off day … hasn’t hit a FG yet.

 

[ClassOf02]

It’s maddening to see Cliff fail to establish post position against these lesser teams.

 

[bac2therac]

If Gavin isnt hot we will striggle every game

Its a Fred Hill offense

 

[bac2therac]

It’s maddening to see Cliff fail to establish post position against these lesser teams.

Bingo

 

[bac2therac]

Cliff utter disappointing

 

[koleszar]

Cliff not too smart.

 

[IL Lusciato]

My lineup:

Davis - PG
Simpson - SG
gavin
Cliff
Hyatt/woolf situational

When mag is back than Hyatt/woolf off the bench

Fernandes not very good

Have to agree here. I could even see Wolf some games with Gav off the bench for a spark. But I think honestly that guard combo is a big key. Noah had expectations but just doesn't look like he can create at this level.

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Awful play by Cliff. No leadership. This team is lifeless

 

[RUBlackout]

Well thats recruiting which is on Pike

Correct..guards are awful and low bball IQs

That said we don’t exactly run an offense. Stand around and settle for outside shots. No one cuts to the basket or sets screens.

 

[RutgersChow]

Simpson is awful. Needs to sit

No, he needs more minutes so he can return to the player he was the last 6 games last year. Noah and Austin are not Big 10 level players. Simpson has already proven that he is.

 

[RUTrack94]

At first 2 home games … don’t remember seeing a Cliff dunk yet. Did he regress or a result of no Ron, Caleb, Cam and Paul.

 

[koleszar]

We may not get the calls in football but at least we got one in basketball.

 

[RutgersChow]

Maybe the key is Davis at point. .

He's a pure PG.

 

[RutgersChow]

At first 2 home games … don’t remember seeing a Cliff dunk yet. Did he regress or a result of no Ron, Caleb, Cam and Paul.

IMO the staff has regressed some.

 

[gmay8]

I don’t understand the plan in half court offense. Zero movement. Just people around the perimeter passing in circles. Need to cut and screen and move

 

[RUTrack94]

At first 2 home games … don’t remember seeing a Cliff dunk yet. Did he regress or a result of no Ron, Caleb, Cam and Paul.

Finally a dunk by Cliff and a FG by Gavin!!!!!!

 

[FrankZ]

Only Rutgers finds a way to get worse at layups, year after year

 

[BillyC80]

Gavin!!!

 

[bac2therac]

Gavin finally hits

 

[zebnatto]

Nice pass in to Clif, nice pass from to top of key, nice swing to gg on wing: 3.

 

[BillyC80]

Let’s get two for one

 

[BillyC80]

Woolf needs to shoot 1000 foul shots per day

 

[dudehimself3]

Not good enough

 

[FrankZ]

Another beaut to end a half

 

[bac2therac]

Brutal half and our free throw shooting is embarrassing

 

[IL Lusciato]

Almost seems like the whole program is waiting for next year. Hope not.

Some better rotations there...Gavin finally hits and Cliff finally asserts himself.

Let's see if we can get more consistent in the second half.

Need more consistency out of everyone. I really think Mag is a big key, and Davis at point. We need that quickness and defense.

 

[YoucancallmeRay]

Good defense so far. Playing up on the 3pt shooters and good help D.
On offense, starting to focus on going inside first. Need to hit some FTs obviously.

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Play is awful to watch. Pike bears some responsibility here; just look totally unprepared.