[Paint Touches] On talent deficiency and offensive offense

[MuggsyB]

Just popped in to say that it is worse than we probably all even thought.

NET Rankings dropped this morning and we are 167 !!!!!

https://x.com/ButlerGuru/status/1995497335636590879?t=SA7qHmilrVXEhJZ1qvrHcQ&s=19

Holy hell.  That NET number shook me up a bit. 

[CountryRoads]

Holy hell.  That NET number shook me up a bit. 

It was a long scroll. I got to 120 and started scrolling back up because I thought maybe I just missed us.

[MuggsyB]

It was a long scroll. I got to 120 and started scrolling back up because I thought maybe I just missed us.

As many have stated, we struggle creating  good shots in the h-c and our bigs have been an unmitigated disaster.  I know it's easy to pick on Caedin, but in his defense he hasn't played significant mins until now. What we're getting from Ben and Royce, not to mention DO, is truly an abomination.

[Daniel]

We have payed four pretty bad teams and won, and 4 decent teams of which we should have bet at least two and lost.    The team never quites in the fight - they just, so far, have not shown the quality depth, experience and talent to win the tougher games.   

That could change, but my guess was we would have beat OK if the team's light bulb went bright and they saw the light.   But no.   Mostly the issue is talent and experience.    We are lacking 8n those areas.    Maybe development did it happen like the coaches thought.    Maybe it will take longer.   But right now, this team seems los5 at times.  That's never good. But guys like James is going to be a star - Phillips could be excellent at scoring once he gets his defense down... he will play more.   Steven's will be good, and CH has shown s9me good moves and can develop into a decent player.     So.... There is ....hope!   

[GoFastAndWin]

I think the "range player" ⛳️ aspect of this can't be overlooked.

Everyone sounds like they easily saw this coming, but who can honestly say that after seeing some preseason scrimmage previews?

There was a certain fearlessness on both sides of the ball about Tyler, Kam, Stevie, Jop, even Oso to an extent.

It's like this team plays scared, especially in end-of-game situations.

[GoFastAndWin]

Sticking to the golf analogy...
At least with golf, there's a rationale or explanation about why players with a decent modicum of talent don't take it to the course. Good swings can still lead to big numbers if one small aspect of your game is off that day. Sure there's a final score in basketball, but it's not a number that can define you the way it can a golfer.

I think these guys have more talent than people think. I believe they're not anywhere close to it at the moment. I know the analytics guys think they have everything engraved on a stone tablet. I don't mean that against them. I value what they do. Let's just all support our team and see what happens. Shaka has given us reason to trust him and to be proud of the guys he's brought into the program. Maybe they're getting in their own way right now?! Let's cut everyone some slack, and if the season doesn't work out, I trust we'll be back soon enough.

[Byrdman]

I read enough crap!!!! Most of you are a bunch of whining bitches!!! I suspect that some of the Shaka hate has underlying racial sentiment. There are others who don't understand that Shaka is building a solid program, and that takes time. Do I like his stubborn approach, yes and no. Give him the opportunity to fail. How long did it take Jay Wright/John Thompson/Brad Stephens?? Bake or Microwave??? As a proud alum (class of 1980) bake is fine by me, the ship is in the hands of someone who cares about the program and it's perception nationwide. I think we'll all be satisfied with the results come March if we just have some FREAKING patience. If you love your school like I do, stop belly-aching and enjoy the process.

[GoFastAndWin]

Last post on the golf analogy.
I was talking with a PGA pro about the late great teacher Harvey Penick. (Little Red Book)📕 .

"Play Golf like a conversation with nature."  Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings and just trust what you've trained.

Maybe there's a way the coaching staff can get these guys to take the pressure off themselves and just have fun out there?!
Like Al used to say, "create a party on the court and keep it going."

[GoFastAndWin]

I'm with BYRDMAN. This is one damn season. And even that ain't over. We have a veritable Chef d' 🏀 at the helm of our program. He will get it done.

[LAZER]

I read enough crap!!!! Most of you are a bunch of whining bitches!!! I suspect that some of the Shaka hate has underlying racial sentiment. There are others who don't understand that Shaka is building a solid program, and that takes time. Do I like his stubborn approach, yes and no. Give him the opportunity to fail. How long did it take Jay Wright/John Thompson/Brad Stephens?? Bake or Microwave??? As a proud alum (class of 1980) bake is fine by me, the ship is in the hands of someone who cares about the program and it's perception nationwide. I think we'll all be satisfied with the results come March if we just have some FREAKING patience. If you love your school like I do, stop belly-aching and enjoy the process.

Lol, come on.