Hey there fans, I haven't been on the site in many months. I actually forgot I was paying for this but this season has been interesting to say the least. Going from 1 loss short of undefeated in non conference to falling apart and losing basically every game in the conference.
Here are my thoughts that are probably similar to many others:
1) Our offense is shitty. It requires too much iso creative play that we literally have zero structure to hold the team together in key times. Now watching basketball in college there is more of this free lance style with a ball screen motion being the go-to system of play. We don't have great sets when we need a bucket and we depend far too much on 3's.
2) our transition offense is average at best. We don't get out to run like past teams did. I have been rewatching the 90 and 91 team on youtube and its amazing how well the pushed the ball on makes.
3) Defense was great before however now its just lousy and we have bad help side rotations on drives. We take risks like we have a great rim protector but we don't. The 3 point shot has ruined basketball to a degree though. Its far too much of a focus lately and it drives me nuts.
4) Kevin..... what can I say. I love the guy but he isn't doing great lately. Coaching wins games based on what you did the previous days in practice and the system you run. Once the game begins its all adjustments, lineups, and using timeouts. I just don't think the team is responding to him as of late. Gilbert is a handful and he is giving him too much leash at times just like other players.
We are a terrible passing team I think. How many times do we successfully hit the big on a ball screen play? Roller gets it or we hit him for a post up, anything like that. Our guards are so predictable on the ball screen usage rates. They never pass it and are always looking for their own shots. I was talking with a juco coach buddy of mine who was in Vegas a few months ago and we discussed recruiting. He said, "I look for willing passers with good IQ." He explained that a bit and I realize that is rare in Las Vegas on HS teams in general. We don't have great passers. Dedon Jr is solid but in general at UNLV we have not had great guys like the old ones.
BTW, I watched the tarkanian classic and some kids that caught my attention were Sebastian Mack (currently at Coronado) and Lolo Rudolph from St. Augustine in san diego. Mack is a great athlete and competitor. I would take him over Dedon honestly. He is oozing with ability. Dedon is probably a better true PG but if you want a game changer than get mack. Lolo is a kid under the radar of sorts who looked really good versus Gorman. He is a stellar PG who defends well.
Here are my thoughts that are probably similar to many others:
1) Our offense is shitty. It requires too much iso creative play that we literally have zero structure to hold the team together in key times. Now watching basketball in college there is more of this free lance style with a ball screen motion being the go-to system of play. We don't have great sets when we need a bucket and we depend far too much on 3's.
2) our transition offense is average at best. We don't get out to run like past teams did. I have been rewatching the 90 and 91 team on youtube and its amazing how well the pushed the ball on makes.
3) Defense was great before however now its just lousy and we have bad help side rotations on drives. We take risks like we have a great rim protector but we don't. The 3 point shot has ruined basketball to a degree though. Its far too much of a focus lately and it drives me nuts.
4) Kevin..... what can I say. I love the guy but he isn't doing great lately. Coaching wins games based on what you did the previous days in practice and the system you run. Once the game begins its all adjustments, lineups, and using timeouts. I just don't think the team is responding to him as of late. Gilbert is a handful and he is giving him too much leash at times just like other players.
We are a terrible passing team I think. How many times do we successfully hit the big on a ball screen play? Roller gets it or we hit him for a post up, anything like that. Our guards are so predictable on the ball screen usage rates. They never pass it and are always looking for their own shots. I was talking with a juco coach buddy of mine who was in Vegas a few months ago and we discussed recruiting. He said, "I look for willing passers with good IQ." He explained that a bit and I realize that is rare in Las Vegas on HS teams in general. We don't have great passers. Dedon Jr is solid but in general at UNLV we have not had great guys like the old ones.
BTW, I watched the tarkanian classic and some kids that caught my attention were Sebastian Mack (currently at Coronado) and Lolo Rudolph from St. Augustine in san diego. Mack is a great athlete and competitor. I would take him over Dedon honestly. He is oozing with ability. Dedon is probably a better true PG but if you want a game changer than get mack. Lolo is a kid under the radar of sorts who looked really good versus Gorman. He is a stellar PG who defends well.
