I like Lance Ware. Everyone seems to love the guy. But he can’t shoot free throws at all. Absolutely horrible. He even air-balled one or more last year. He barely hits the rim. UK can’t have him on the floor in close games but he always seems to get PT. Your thoughts ?
Lance Ware Free Throws
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Plays hard but his talent level just isn't up to snuff. It is what it is, he can give a few good energy minutes here and there but I expect Kingsley to overtake his minutes rather quickly.
It's on him if he doesn't play when it matters during his career. I would use the "Hack a Shaq" method when he's on the floor if I'm the opposition. Cal can't play him meaningful minutes until this changes. Here's to hoping it isn't even an issue this year b/c Oscar stays healthy and out of foul trouble.
When did you see him getting playing time and in close games?
Yeah he needs to shoot 500 a day after practice.
I think he has improved, he made a couple good moves last night but they didn’t pay off because he didn’t make the FT’s.
I like lances effort a lot but I cringe anytime he shoots
They obviously plan to use Ugonna because of his defensive prowess, he’s already getting more minutes than Lance.
Yep...should've been shooting 1000 during the off-season. He'd be a very serviceable back-up if he could hit ft's at 65-70% or so
I’ve never understood it. I was a finalist for the Knights of Columbus free throw shooting competition. Could hit 97 out of 100. Easiest thing to do if you just practice. Calipari players do not practice free throws and he doesn’t make it a huge point obviously. Year after year after year…..
I was also a 94-95% free throw shooter in high school, but I’m proud of my knights of Columbus free throw shooting trophy. Finished 1st in the state of Tennessee out of over 100 players. Nationals was awesome as a nationals volley ball team was also in Shreveport for the event. Some of the baddest b^%^*s I’ve ever seen assembled in one place. And I was legal to think that at the time.
I was also a 94-95% free throw shooter in high school, but I’m proud of my knights of Columbus free throw shooting trophy. Finished 1st in the state of Tennessee out of over 100 players. Nationals was awesome as a nationals volley ball team was also in Shreveport for the event. Some of the baddest b^%^*s I’ve ever seen assembled in one place. And I was legal to think that at the time.
I will always respect Ware's heart and hustle but if we want to have our highest ceiling team come March, we need to be giving all of Oscar's backup minutes to Collins and Ugonna.
If you think Calipari will care I’ve got news for you. He will play him at the worst time and claim and tell the media when they question it “eh, it’s fine. Not worried about his free throws. Hell hit them when it matters”.
Ahhhhhh who cares? Cal doesn’t care if you can’t hit the broad side of a barn, he’ll still throw ya out there for 30+ minutes! It’s just all fun and games and the main thing is that we change these families’ lives. Give Lance a break.
This isn’t me but I’ve got picks standing there!!! My trophy was bigger. Now imagine my anger at watching Calipari teams shoot free throws. You can hear me from the street.
I WAS A WINNER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW SHOOTING ITS NOT THAT GOSH DAMN HARD!!!!
I WAS A WINNER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW SHOOTING ITS NOT THAT GOSH DAMN HARD!!!!
Yes! That baseline drop step was beautiful. Of course, he missed the FTs, like you said.
I thought you were black?This isn’t me but I’ve got picks standing there!!! My trophy was bigger. Now imagine my anger at watching Calipari teams shoot free throws. You can hear me from the street.
I WAS A WINNER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW SHOOTING ITS NOT THAT GOSH DAMN HARD!!!!
I thought you were black?
Im a slight shade of brown and claim minority status.
I’ve got Indian blood in me. OG victim.
Can't play a bruiser who's main offense is putbacks when he can't shoot 50% on free throws. That's as bad as a turnover.
If losing a national title in 2008 and a final four game in 2011 didn’t make him change, nothing will.
But, yeah, Lance at the FT like is embarrassingly bad. It’s like he doesn’t even expect to make them.
Aw **** Calipari doesn’t care. Hell get out there and have fun. Play like you’re playing catch in the backyard with dad.
I said last night on one of the forum boards he needs to be shooting 500 a day and making 400 before he leaves! He’s improved his post moves and can be an asset but can’t be on the floor shooting 40% from line…
You do realize they have “lives” and cameos now right? You really want him to spend that kind of time practicing? Also understand calipari has pool parties too. Don’t be selfish, these guys aren’t there to just dribble for you.
Speaking of, where is Gonzo these days?
If it's so easy then why did none of those other guys beat you?This isn’t me but I’ve got picks standing there!!! My trophy was bigger. Now imagine my anger at watching Calipari teams shoot free throws. You can hear me from the street.
I WAS A WINNER OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW SHOOTING ITS NOT THAT GOSH DAMN HARD!!!!
Seems like another one of those athlete-first basketball player-second types. This is something I think Cal could do better. Get the basketball players.
I can use my own story as a guide for Lance:
As a middle schooler, playing my first ever organized game in front of spectaters, I went 0-10 from the free throw line. Embarassed me so bad that I vowed it would never happen again. Started the practice of every time I picked up a basketball for any type of pick-up game or whatever, I'd shoot 50 ft's before starting. Would shoot sets of 100 ft's at a time when there was no-one around to play against. Improved enough that by the time I was a sophomore I hit 77 straight ft's in an early practice. Probably @ 95% by the time I graduated.
As a middle schooler, playing my first ever organized game in front of spectaters, I went 0-10 from the free throw line. Embarassed me so bad that I vowed it would never happen again. Started the practice of every time I picked up a basketball for any type of pick-up game or whatever, I'd shoot 50 ft's before starting. Would shoot sets of 100 ft's at a time when there was no-one around to play against. Improved enough that by the time I was a sophomore I hit 77 straight ft's in an early practice. Probably @ 95% by the time I graduated.
The free throws He misses at the start of games hurt too. I like the young man’s effort, but o see no reason he should be this bad having 7 months to fix it.
Last year he didn’t play too much but he got in some close games and bricked his free throws. I’m more or less going by Triple C’s comments re: this year. He acts like he’s going to be a big part of the team. Like I said, I don’t have anything against him but you can’t be on the floor if you’re zero threat to score and below 40% from the FT line.
I'm a big fan of him and his role and he does his role well. Spell OT, hustle, rebound, dunk. UK seems to have a much better option now. Ware still has his role but maybe less minutes.
There’s absolutely zero reason for any player at a high level college program (really at any college program) to be that poor at the line. Just no reason for it.
Yea it’s always good to have a guy like that. Loyal, loves the environment, **** talker, kinda sucks and doesn’t care, probably can’t believe he’s even there, wants to show something and show out, not afraid to get tossed.
The only problem there is Calipari playing him times when it could kill us. Keep him in a certain role and it’s fine. Use him above his limits and it could be a detriment.