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Post by wildcatter on Nov 9, 2021 14:26:49 GMT -6
Hoping to see a competitive game but I’m also expecting to see lots of lineup variety. Will take some early season lumps to figure out who’s ready and who’s not and to see who pairs well on the floor.
We know what the returners offer but most are under 6’5…we need to see what we can do with the new 4s and 5s. Also hoping to see some improved shooting from the guards. Defense can keep things tight but can our returning guards also offer more from three and driving to the basket?
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Nov 9, 2021 14:47:39 GMT -6
Keep your eyes open for a different look offensively
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 19:20:24 GMT -6
Defense is trying but we can't get our shots to drop. Utah's size is really causing issues.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 19:28:52 GMT -6
Even when we get a good look, our shots are off the mark. I do wonder if we are rushing it a little and need to set up some shots better.
**We aren't giving up though and do seem to be trying to make some adjustments in our shouts: 23-19 now, Utah.**
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 19:52:45 GMT -6
Cats trying hard at halftime: 34-27, Utah.
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Post by wildcatter on Nov 9, 2021 19:55:32 GMT -6
Good effort. Hard defending the paint with no posts players above 6’5. Guards getting to the basket the last 5 minutes or so was nice. Just no consistent perimeter shooting.
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Post by jCat on Nov 9, 2021 19:58:16 GMT -6
So in the first half Utah get 9 offensive rebounds, ACU 5. For as vast a size disparity as there is on the court, there's not that much to complain about. It seemed like about halfway through that half, our defense settled in and started creating problems. We also created a few shots and found a few things that worked.
While that was good half on D, I think we can raise the bar on contesting passing lanes. Could it be that we're saving that for the second half?
By all accounts, we look like we belong out there. Couldn't be prouder of the effort and style of play.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 20:08:12 GMT -6
Our defense seems to be on pace. I think if we can work the lanes and move the ball a little better offensively, that should help improve shooting.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 20:20:24 GMT -6
We are just struggling with consistent shooting.
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Post by houstoncat on Nov 9, 2021 20:41:07 GMT -6
Defense looks just as good as we remember. Offense looks just as bad as we remember. I will say I think this game will open some eyes in the WAC that they should take us seriously.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 20:42:39 GMT -6
We need to set our shots up better, especially against these bigger teams. We are trying to force a lot of our shots. This game should actually be closer.
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Post by Outsider on Nov 9, 2021 20:46:20 GMT -6
Now we are beginning to fall apart a little.
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Post by rc on Nov 9, 2021 20:52:09 GMT -6
We are missing Kohl's and Pleasant's size and strength. We are a little too short. Great defensive play, the guys are working very hard.
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Post by acumedic on Nov 9, 2021 20:57:05 GMT -6
Free throw practice.
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Post by houstoncat on Nov 9, 2021 20:58:47 GMT -6
I actually like our offense more than last year. More driving and quick cuts. We just need to make our shots and shoot a better percentage.
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