No Jump Shooters

[MuggsyB]

We need more relaxed shooters.
This team is uptight.
Relaxed shooters are good shooters whatever the shot.

Interesting point.  Why are we anxious out there?

[MU82]

We need more relaxed shooters.
This team is uptight.
Relaxed shooters are good shooters whatever the shot.

Was Gold relaxed when he hit those 3 wide-open 3s in the second half but not relaxed when he missed the wide-open 3s he took in the first half. How do you know?

[MuggsyB]

Was Gold relaxed when he hit those 3 wide-open 3s in the second half but not relaxed when he missed the wide-open 3s he took in the first half. How do you know?

He's allowed to render an opinion.  We do seem a little shpilkes out there for major stretches. 

[MU82]

He's allowed to render an opinion.  We do seem a little shpilkes out there for major stretches. 

Did I say he wasn't allowed an opinion? I asked him a question. Thanks for officiating, though!

[MuggsyB]

Did I say he wasn't allowed an opinion? I asked him a question. Thanks for officiating, though!

I think our shooting is shpilkes.  Our passing is shpilkes.  Our rebounding and rudimentary catching is shpilkes.  We're also on skates defensively, a.k.a. shpilkes.  And this is why scoopers are shpilkes and in full meltdown mode. 

[jesmu84]

SGA utilizes both the step-back, and stop and pop, inside of 17 feet.  And from all spots on the floor. 

Why doesn't shaka try to recruit him?

[MuggsyB]

Why doesn't shaka try to recruit him?

He also has the floater in his bag.  It's never a bad thing to have tremendous variety in your arsenal. 

[DoctorV]

What's a shpilke?

I bet someone who can't play off two feet is one of those

[MuggsyB]

What's a shpilke?

I bet someone who can't play off two feet is one of those

It's a great word and aptly describes our situation. 

[Shooter McGavin]

Was Gold relaxed when he hit those 3 wide-open 3s in the second half but not relaxed when he missed the wide-open 3s he took in the first half. How do you know?

I get your point 82, but sometimes Ben looks so hesitant to shoot wide open threes he does look like a freshman. If there is anyone on our team that needs to say "WTF let it fly" it's Ben.  When he has to shoot quickly (when he doesn't have time to think) he seems to go straight up and have more arc on 

As much as Shaka has Caedin screaming that he's the badest guy in the Big Easr, he needs to have Ben shouting the same about shooting until he becomes unconscious when he is open from three.

[MuggsyB]

What's a shpilke?

I bet someone who can't play off two feet is one of those

We do a terrible job of slowing down and using basic footwork/intelligence to drain buckets in the paint. 

[GoldenEagles03]

We do a terrible job of slowing down and using basic footwork/intelligence to drain buckets in the paint. 

This bothers me so much. Royce is a big problem in this department. They get the look and panic. All fundamentals go out the window when we get close to the basket.

Whatever happened to playing off two feet and playing through contact?

[MU82]

I get your point 82, but sometimes Ben looks so hesitant to shoot wide open threes he does look like a freshman. If there is anyone on our team that needs to say "WTF let it fly" it's Ben.  When he has to shoot quickly (when he doesn't have time to think) he seems to go straight up and have more arc on 

As much as Shaka has Caedin screaming that he's the badest guy in the Big Easr, he needs to have Ben shouting the same about shooting until he becomes unconscious when he is open from three.

I just think he's a streak shooter, as he has been his entire time at Marquette. He's had long stretches when he hit 40%+, and other stretches when he can't buy one.

[willie warrior]

I get your point 82, but sometimes Ben looks so hesitant to shoot wide open threes he does look like a freshman. If there is anyone on our team that needs to say "WTF let it fly" it's Ben.  When he has to shoot quickly (when he doesn't have time to think) he seems to go straight up and have more arc on 

As much as Shaka has Caedin screaming that he's the badest guy in the Big Easr, he needs to have Ben shouting the same about shooting until he becomes unconscious when he is open from three.

GooolllldddBrick

[Shooter McGavin]

I just think he's a streak shooter, as he has been his entire time at Marquette. He's had long stretches when he hit 40%+, and other stretches when he can't buy one.

Yeah, I get it.  But he just looks so hesitant on wide open shots some games.  Almost like he is thinking "do I have to shoot?".  Maybe it's a body language thing. MU needs second half of Valparaiso game Ben consistently to have any success this year.  He's a senior.  Time to get the job done. 

[Jay Bee]

Yeah, I get it.  But he just looks so hesitant on wide open shots some games.  Almost like he is thinking "do I have to shoot?".  Maybe it's a body language thing. MU needs second half of Valparaiso game Ben consistently to have any success this year.  He's a senior.  Time to get the job done. 

Definitely agree here. I think he's just in his comfort zone now - and his usage and %Shots are up vs. last year, but they're still mild (16% and 18%, respectively). On THIS team, we could use more.. just not in his DNA. Nonetheless, with our roster construction I would be telling him, 'if you have an open 23 foot shot, effin shoot the ball'.

Have Tyler call him and tell him that.

I think 'hoping' for a hot streak with Ben shooting those open looks more often is a better strategy to upset some teams this year, certainly more so than some of the sh1t we're doing.

[brewcity77]

Yeah, I get it.  But he just looks so hesitant on wide open shots some games.  Almost like he is thinking "do I have to shoot?".  Maybe it's a body language thing. MU needs second half of Valparaiso game Ben consistently to have any success this year.  He's a senior.  Time to get the job done. 

Him passing on the open three to beat Dayton, instead passing to Chase without enough time to get a shot off was a screaming klaxon. He's gotta take that shot.

[willie warrior]

Likely 2 of the best jump shooters on the team, Nash and Militec are redshirting.

[Markusquette]

Interesting point.  Why are we anxious out there?

No alpha mentality. Nigel is closest but he's only a rookie. When your senior and junior leaders would rather play a supporting role at best, you're left with a more passive and anxious team.

[MU82]

Him passing on the open three to beat Dayton, instead passing to Chase without enough time to get a shot off was a screaming klaxon. He's gotta take that shot.

He HAD to take that damn shot. Ugh.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

No alpha mentality. Nigel is closest but he's only a rookie. When your senior and junior leaders would rather play a supporting role at best, you're left with a more passive and anxious team.

Yeah, there really aren't any "killers" on this team, perhaps with the exception of Chase and Nigel.  But one is a freshman and the other doesn't have much help. 

Honestly, so far, it feels like this is a low basketball IQ team but I could be way off base on that. 

[Shooter McGavin]

Stevens looks like he knows what he is doing out there.  Plays with poise and so far decisiveness.  He takes open shots with confidence (doesn't seem to hesitate when open) and drives with purpose.  Plays defense as well. 

He needs more time.  He is another potential alpha in addition to Chase and Nigel. I'm sure Shaka is worried that too much playing time and a few mistakes could hurt a young players confidence.  But hopefully he is just one of those kids who can handle it (a true future leader).

[MU82]

Stevens looks like he knows what he is doing out there.  Plays with poise and so far decisiveness.  He takes open shots with confidence (doesn't seem to hesitate when open) and drives with purpose.  Plays defense as well. 

He needs more time.  He is another potential alpha in addition to Chase and Nigel. I'm sure Shaka is worried that too much playing time and a few mistakes could hurt a young players confidence.  But hopefully he is just one of those kids who can handle it (a true future leader).

Shaka wasn't worried about giving James and Stevens too much playing time against Valpo. Stevens played the final 20 minutes, 43 seconds; James played the final 17 minutes, 51 seconds.

[Hards Alumni]

Likely 2 of the best jump shooters on the team, Nash and Militec are redshirting.

That's fine.  You'd find a way to complain about a different aspect of their game if they weren't.

[Shooter McGavin]

Shaka wasn't worried about giving James and Stevens too much playing time against Valpo. Stevens played the final 20 minutes, 43 seconds; James played the final 17 minutes, 51 seconds.

Agreed with that.  Hope he sticks with it against Wisconsin.