RE: Game Notes

[Saffell, Charles J MM1 NAVSUBSCOL]

Hicks did shoot a couple, hopefully he got them out of his system.

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From: Keith Wedinger [mailto:address@hidden
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 8:48
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Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Game Notes


I think one of the goals of this fast paced offense it to limit the opponent's ability to set up their defense.  One of the trade-offs is when you take a 3 in this scheme, often times, the post players won't be in a position to get the offensive board.   Personally, I don't have a problem taking a 3 out of the scheme as long as the player taking the 3 is taking a good shot and is capable of making it.  I don't want to see Hicks doing this for instance. 


On 11/4/05, Saffell, Charles J MM1 NAVSUBSCOL < address@hidden> wrote: 

I listened to the game last night and since it was on UC student radio it was painful to listen to.  I am mostly worried by how quickly they shot three's.  On nights they are on it will be great, on nights they are off it will hurt to watch.  I don't mind that we shoot the threes, but I wish they would work the ball around the perimeter a little more instead of just bringing the ball down the court and heaving.


-----Original Message-----
From: jon breiner [mailto: address@hidden
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 8:38
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Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Game Notes


I think Andy left at halftime with Madhu.  I must have not been invited to the party again!
 
In the 2nd half Hicks was dominating.  Hit a 3 and had many good catches and baskets inside, but I agree with Andy that he won't be able to shoulder the load, nor should he have to.  This team has mismatches with White and Kirkland and those two are the keys to the season.  Hicks will put up 15 and 8 nearly every night.  Where are the other rebounds coming from?  White and Kirkland need to average 30 and 12 between them if not better.  I tell you what though, with Moore, Downey and Muhammad leading breaks getting the ball to Hicks, Kirkland and White out in front of them, we are fast.  Some of those baskets we got last night were very fast.
 
Since this is a game notes thread, I'll post a few more thoughts and responses.  Regarding the scoreboards, it is a bit of a pain to have to look to the side to find out total fouls and timeouts.  I like the revolving stats on the new wall mounted video screens, but many complained (in section 112) about not being able to see them well and not all of the complainers were old.  All in all, the previous set-up was better, even though this one is "nicer".  There is too much crammed round the arena, it feels like I need to look in 3 different places to keep track of everything.  I do wish the main board had more info on it instead of just a lot of flashing lights.  I did not have the same issue as others with the reflections, but I can see where that could have been a problem from the sides of the court.
 
Since Andy is posting I presume he has rejoined the forum.  Welcome back!
 
Jon
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Antonio Mazzaro <mailto:address@hidden>  
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Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:57 PM
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Game Notes



1.	Hicks does not appear to be able to shoulder the load of the team on his own.  He is a much better support player.  Hopefully the seniors can step up and help Hicks out with the heavy lifting.




I didn't make it to the game, but looking at the box score, Hicks gets 15 points on 6-8 shooting with 8 boards in only a half game's worth of play. What did I miss that doesn't show up in those numbers that made Hicks look not worthy of shouldering the load?





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