Comments on: Big Ten Tournament: Thursday

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By: CAROLE BAINBRIDGE

CAROLE BAINBRIDGE — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:49:46 +0000

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By: ky fox

ky fox — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:16:53 +0000

I agree with you guys about having at least just a little more of a post game! I mean if we can develop cronin and udoh as beiing a threat inside…wether it be face up or babyhookin! That would really open up some shots for manny, stu, deshawn, wright, perry, novak, and everyone if they can become some sort of a threat..that will collapse the defense a little bit and open up shots for our gaurds! Lets hope Jb will go towards a little more of that with cronin, and udoh next year!

By: NVE

NVE — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:53:24 +0000

Benjamin,

Great point about needing a better mix of the inside/outside game. I understand that part of Beilein’s philosophy is to take and make more 3s than the opponent, but when that’s +50% of what you’re shooting then the looks from there wont’ be as good.

We saw what happened today and much of the year with this approach. I don’t think we necessarily need a strong post game because the offense simply doesn’t incorporate isolation on the low blocks.

I would like to see more of what Udoh did in the first half against Purdue. Solid, face up looks within 10-15 feet of the hoop. Alexander on WVU scored 34 last night almost exclusively through a mid range game. You have think Beilein played some part in that skill development.

There needs to be a stronger commitment to getting our bigs the ball inside the 3 point line early in the shot clock. Sims, Udoh, Gibson, and (hopefully) Cronin can all shoot the ball.

By: Ky fox

Ky fox — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:27:55 +0000

we also have to understand how tired out this team probably is! No depth and a bunch of youngsters playing a crap Ton of minutes…it will only make us better for next yr tho! Barwis does need 2 get his hands into this team, if he hasnt already! It will be crucial for our guys, especially cronin, and manny, they are going to have to be STRONG with the ball! Manny also needs to slow down and understand that in some games hes not always going to be the star!

By: ky fox

ky fox — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:15:46 +0000

shows how much we need to undersand how young this team is. Opposed to most teams having 1 to 3 freshman that play, we have just about a whole team. Id say we scrapped pretty good with the 6th ranked (full of senior leaders) team in the nation. Skill will be developed. The added depth coming in will be KEY in our fight to be a tournament team next year! Even in this wisconsin game there have been signs of development, especially in udoh, gibson, and wright’s gameplay. Which makes me really excited for next year! GO BLUE!

By: matt

matt — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:08:35 +0000

I beilive, (to the guy about lifting) bEILEIN DID NOT LIKE gITTLESON’S APPROACH, so he decided to run the Basketball’s S&C on his own. Barwis is apparently taking over next year.

By: Benjamin (formerly BenAA)

Benjamin (formerly BenAA) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:45:23 +0000

A brief list of things that cannot happen again next year (and won’t??):

1. Grady cannot be afraid to shoot

Grady driving the lane and widely dishing to the wing- as opposed to making the open layup. This is totally unacceptable. He is quickly turning into the next, dare I say, Jerret Smith.

2. Scoring droughts cannot happen

We started this game with a 5 minute drought and another lengthy drought came in the second half. But, this problem has occurred almost every game this season.

3. Points in the paint must happen

We only score in the paint off of offensive rebounds. I am aware that we have no big man down there, but still Gibson and Udoh have moves. Why not try? Cronin will help next year.

4. 3-point shooting percentage must rise

While I am aware the calvary is on the way (LLP, Douglass, Novak, and Cassity(?)) but presently the shooting percentage is at bottom of the Big Ten. I am not a huge fan of “shoot 3s until we lose”, but thats what happened today and all season. Today we were 6-24 (25%). And quite a few of those were contested shots- not open misses. [sigh]

By: NVE

NVE — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:41:31 +0000

I considered ‘working from home’ this morning to watch this, but opted to come into the office and listen to the stream instead.

I thoroughly enjoyed the emails and spreadsheets I was sifting through much, much more than listening to that game.

Yet another dose of medicine for die hard UM hoops fans this season, and this game was truly indicative of this team’s play throughout the year.

For all the talk of our offensive woes, I am very impressed with this team’s improvement on the defensive end of the floor towards the end of the year. People will rightfully dwell on the 20% FG percentage, but we played hard and well defensively since the NW game – two of those efforts coming against Purdue and Wisconsin.

I am really looking forward to seeing what the team can do next season after:

1) A full off season of skill development. This is where Coach Belein is supposedly at his best.

2) At least 3 more shooters in Douglass, Novak, and LLP.

3) A more manageable non-conference slate that will enable a better start/more confidence early in the year.

By: Benjamin (formerly BenAA)

Benjamin (formerly BenAA) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:08:00 +0000

I would like to amend a few more “absolutely”s.

Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely awful.