MULCAHY.....50/40/90 (almost).....

[NewJerseyHawk]

I try to rely specifically on eye test when it comes to hoops and not just a couple of stats........but one of the most difficult things to achieve for hoops stat gurus, is the 50/40/90 status, which is almost unheard of, unless you are that type of player.....But Mulcahy is on a significant streak and I know the NW game was a true launching point, but I went back a little further, because it cements the change and how that impacts winning.

The 50/40/90 in hoops is

50% FG or better from the field.

40% 3 point FG or better from deep.

90% or better from the FT line.....

Paul is pretty much almost or exceeding in 2 categories, but cleaning up in others, since the Seton Hall game.

Last 15 games for Paul.

66/123 FG overall.....53.7%

17/39 3 PT shooting...43.6%

22/26 FT shooting....84.6%

In last 15 games, RU is 11-4....

Mulcahy....

10.73 PPG
4.47 Rebounds
6.40 Assists

I won't continue to repeat the overall impact on Cliffs FG percentage, dunk rates and how that has a demoralizing impact on a defense. Paul is fulfilling the potential seen at Gill St Bernard where he took on Scottie Lewis (Florida) vs Ranney at Kean University a few years ago. With Paul playing with more awareness of time and score, he's attacking and it's elevating the entire roster.

It's just 15 games, but to get anywhere close to 50/40/90, for any extended stretch of games, deserves specific attention and congrats to Mulcahy.

Since the road Nebraska win, he's raised his PPG overall for the season from 6.7 to 9.1 PPG....it's very difficult to jump scoring up almost 3 PPG, in less than a month.

Lots of encouraging signs on the horizon folks.....I think with the way Baker and others share the ball, everyone gets better looks, better shots and increases confidence....starts with Mulcahy stepping up on offense......and Caleb becoming dominant on defense.....

 

[RU82]

His three point shooting has come a long way. Paul has really found his game at this level.

 

[GORU2014]

He's really stepped it up from early in the season and is performing like we all probably expected he should be after the end of last season. Excited to see what he does the rest of the year and next year as maybe THE leader of the team

 

[DirtyRU]

And this is a kid who, early on in the season, it was maddening how many bunnies he was missing. Him and Caleb were just a brick city brickfest early on. My how times have changed.

 

[KnightTerrors]

Something changed in the second half of the NW game and since that time his game has been taken to another level. That has brought out the best in cliff & change the entire team.

 

[RU05]

And this is a kid who, early on in the season, it was maddening how many bunnies he was missing. Him and Caleb were just a brick city brickfest early on. My how times have changed.

And those short range shots are so important because it draws defenders which allows him to set up teammates, which was at that time his primary objective.

I think having that shoot first mindset, or at least more of a shoot first mindset, does help those shots to go in. Which then allows him to be more of a passer.

It's an interesting cycle.

 

[Scangg]

Something changed in the second half of the NW game and since that time his game has been taken to another level. That has brought out the best in cliff & change the entire team.

He said enough is enough deferring to Ron and Geo and it's not working. If I don't take over now this season is going down the toilet

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

He said enough is enough deferring to Ron and Geo and it's not working. If I don't take over now this season is going down the toilet

Weird watching Paul again take the ball out of Geos hands ending half 1.

sample size cited by NJH making me rethink of what Paul is as a perimeter shooter. No longer just taking Issa 3s

 

[Degaz-RU]

Good points about Paul's offense, Hawk, and I'm not trying to change the subject, but I think it's also time to acknowledge that Paul is now a "plus defender" as well. His on-ball defense has really improved, and his HELP defense is just superb. He was doing a good job last night guarding some of the quickest guys in the league, including Andre Curbelo.

Back to your regularly schedule programming....

 

[Scangg]

Weird watching Paul again take the ball out of Geos hands ending half 1.

sample size cited by NJH making me rethink of what Paul is as a perimeter shooter. No longer just taking Issa 3s

Paul is a good 3 point shooter. He is a pure set shot shooter though. He will never be the type for pull up long jumpers and step back 3's. He takes open smart 3's and hits them. You know he puts in the hours in the gym getting that muscle memory down

 

[Scangg]

Good points about Paul's offense, Hawk, and I'm not trying to change the subject, but I think it's also time to acknowledge that Paul is now a "plus defender" as well. His on-ball defense has really improved, and his HELP defense is just superb. He was doing a good job last night guarding some of the quickest guys in the league, including Andre Curbelo.

Back to your regularly schedule programming....

Paul has stepped up his game all around and the defensive effort has been great too just overshadowed by his amazing offensive performance. Paul Geo Caleb all are pesky off ball help defenders and we have been recovering better off help

 

[The RUT]

He’s honestly always had the 3pt shot. Most of these guys do.

It’s all about quality looks and shooting the ball in rhythm. That’s happening now.

And honestly shoutout to Baker for his 2 pass last night (1 to Paul and 1 to DR). Those passes are a microcosm for the difference we’ve been seeing.

Passing up an okay look for a great look.

 

[RU-ROCS]

He’s honestly always had the 3pt shot. Most of these guys do.

It’s all about quality looks and shooting the ball in rhythm. That’s happening now.

And honestly shoutout to Baker for his 2 pass last night (1 to Paul and 1 to DR). Those passes are a microcosm for the difference we’ve been seeing.

Passing up an okay look for a great look.

Agreed. Many people don’t seem to realize that even last year Paul had the best 3-point shooting percentage on the team. It is just that now he is willing to shoot it more in big spots. He has become a much more confident and aggressive offensive player, which has only enhanced his ability to make great assists as he draws the defense.

 

[Knight Ed_rivals]

This is what I was hoping for back when I watched his high school clips

 

[cubuffsdoug_rivals]

Good points about Paul's offense, Hawk, and I'm not trying to change the subject, but I think it's also time to acknowledge that Paul is now a "plus defender" as well. His on-ball defense has really improved, and his HELP defense is just superb. He was doing a good job last night guarding some of the quickest guys in the league, including Andre Curbelo.

Back to your regularly schedule programming....

Paul's defense has been overlooked. Any big man should be afraid of Paul if he's nearby. As soon as that big man takes one dribble, Paul takes the ball away.

 

[Gudenham]

I try to rely specifically on eye test when it comes to hoops and not just a couple of stats........but one of the most difficult things to achieve for hoops stat gurus, is the 50/40/90 status, which is almost unheard of, unless you are that type of player.....But Mulcahy is on a significant streak and I know the NW game was a true launching point, but I went back a little further, because it cements the change and how that impacts winning.

The 50/40/90 in hoops is

50% FG or better from the field.

40% 3 point FG or better from deep.

90% or better from the FT line.....

Paul is pretty much almost or exceeding in 2 categories, but cleaning up in others, since the Seton Hall game.

Last 15 games for Paul.

66/123 FG overall.....53.7%

17/39 3 PT shooting...43.6%

22/26 FT shooting....84.6%

In last 15 games, RU is 11-4....

Mulcahy....

10.73 PPG
4.47 Rebounds
6.40 Assists

I won't continue to repeat the overall impact on Cliffs FG percentage, dunk rates and how that has a demoralizing impact on a defense. Paul is fulfilling the potential seen at Gill St Bernard where he took on Scottie Lewis (Florida) vs Ranney at Kean University a few years ago. With Paul playing with more awareness of time and score, he's attacking and it's elevating the entire roster.

It's just 15 games, but to get anywhere close to 50/40/90, for any extended stretch of games, deserves specific attention and congrats to Mulcahy.

Since the road Nebraska win, he's raised his PPG overall for the season from 6.7 to 9.1 PPG....it's very difficult to jump scoring up almost 3 PPG, in less than a month.

Lots of encouraging signs on the horizon folks.....I think with the way Baker and others share the ball, everyone gets better looks, better shots and increases confidence....starts with Mulcahy stepping up on offense......and Caleb becoming dominant on defense.....

Aren't you Mulcahy's biggest hater?

 

[goru7]

Aren't you Mulcahy's biggest hater?

Wow. 50/40/90 is just incredible for Paul considering he hid it from us for 2.5 years. But I would venture a guess that since the Northwestern, more so since second half thru 9 halves so far and counting he is at 50/40/90 or close. But that isn’t the most amazing thing ,, and having him become a shooter and a scorer is amazing and like the high school triple double guy he was , but he continues to average 6.5 to 7 assists a game making all his teammates better. Plus he is still rebounding and has actually improved his defense as well. Not sure there has been an overall better player over the last 9 -10 halves than anyone in the country and he has had an impact, mostly huge, in all 5 games. He has to keep it up and carry the team home with now a balanced double digit scoring or close starting 5 .

 

[Anon1751594821]

I try to rely specifically on eye test when it comes to hoops and not just a couple of stats........but one of the most difficult things to achieve for hoops stat gurus, is the 50/40/90 status, which is almost unheard of, unless you are that type of player.....But Mulcahy is on a significant streak and I know the NW game was a true launching point, but I went back a little further, because it cements the change and how that impacts winning.

The 50/40/90 in hoops is

50% FG or better from the field.

40% 3 point FG or better from deep.

90% or better from the FT line.....

Paul is pretty much almost or exceeding in 2 categories, but cleaning up in others, since the Seton Hall game.

Last 15 games for Paul.

66/123 FG overall.....53.7%

17/39 3 PT shooting...43.6%

22/26 FT shooting....84.6%

In last 15 games, RU is 11-4....

Mulcahy....

10.73 PPG
4.47 Rebounds
6.40 Assists

I won't continue to repeat the overall impact on Cliffs FG percentage, dunk rates and how that has a demoralizing impact on a defense. Paul is fulfilling the potential seen at Gill St Bernard where he took on Scottie Lewis (Florida) vs Ranney at Kean University a few years ago. With Paul playing with more awareness of time and score, he's attacking and it's elevating the entire roster.

It's just 15 games, but to get anywhere close to 50/40/90, for any extended stretch of games, deserves specific attention and congrats to Mulcahy.

Since the road Nebraska win, he's raised his PPG overall for the season from 6.7 to 9.1 PPG....it's very difficult to jump scoring up almost 3 PPG, in less than a month.

Lots of encouraging signs on the horizon folks.....I think with the way Baker and others share the ball, everyone gets better looks, better shots and increases confidence....starts with Mulcahy stepping up on offense......and Caleb becoming dominant on defense.....

Not bad for a guy that you didn't want playing much.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[Caliknight]

Something changed in the second half of the NW game and since that time his game has been taken to another level. That has brought out the best in cliff & change the entire team.

What changed was the staff told him to look for his offense and they put the ball in his hands as our primary PG. Geo is not our PG. Paul is. Both are in the right spot when that occurs.

 

[KnightTerrors]

What changed was the staff told him to look for his offense and they put the ball in his hands as our primary PG. Geo is not our PG. Paul is. Both are in the right spot when that occurs.

Agreed. Paul being more aggressive has opened up all other aspects of his game. It’s also getting him to the line more and opening up passes that in the beginning of the year he was forcing. He’s also been absurdly efficient. It honestly feels like he’s shooting 75% from three the past few games. I know I’m likely way off but the last five games when he pulls the trigger I’m expecting it to drop.

Pike also deserves a lot of credit for exploiting these mismatches with smaller guards. Game plans have been perfect.

 

[RUChoppin]

You can go back farther than that.... he really had a rough 3 game stretch to start the season, and he's been doing really well since.

First 3 games:
29.3 min, .192 FG (5-26), .000 3P (0-6), 5.3 pts, 4.7 rb, 3.3 ast, 2.7 tov

Next 22 games:
32.2 min, .477 FG (82-172), .382 3P (21-55), 9.6 pts, 4.2 rb, 5.8 ast, 2.3 tov

 

[rob kight]

One thing for Paul to be careful of: In the Illinois game he was bringing the ball up and around mid court line a defender approached him and he went into the Paul turn your back to the defender. At that point his 2 feet were in the front court, but his dribble was in the backcourt. Not sure if this is a backcourt violation. If not, it is then a risk for a 10 second violation

 

[gregkoko]

One thing for Paul to be careful of: In the Illinois game he was bringing the ball up and around mid court line a defender approached him and he went into the Paul turn your back to the defender. At that point his 2 feet were in the front court, but his dribble was in the backcourt. Not sure if this is a backcourt violation. If not, it is then a risk for a 10 second violation

It's only a backcourt violation if the ball crosses the half court line and then goes back to the back court

 

[Hamilton's Cannon]

Lots of good stuff in this thread. People get it.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

We still need the rest of the offense out there to look to receive passes from Paul AT ANY MOMENT.

vs Illinois RHJ annoyed the hell outta me when he was at top of arc on near side while Paul was backing his man down on the far side... everyone was watching Paul work... but what Ron should have been doing... and eventually did do.. sort of.. was to move around the arch to give Paul someone to pass to because that time Paul was not going to force up a shot as he saw help D coming. And later, I think it was Rieber, was just not ready for the pass Mulcahy typically shovels to Cliff.

I don't know if Ron is out there too much and needs more rest on offense.. but if he would move more when Paul has the ball I think he'd get a lot more open three opportunities.

These are small things in the greater scheme of things.. the guys are doing so much right. Like Ron's end-to-end JAM late in that game.. just before he got hurt.. just the perfect thing to do and required a lot of energy and effort. They all work so hard on D and anyone slacking off on D would have presented an opening that Illinois would have leveraged over and over. It is hard to figure out what we can expect from them on offense.

Hmmm.. just went to get a screenshot of what I was talking about. PM def calls for an ISO.. eventually he gives up on shooting and passes it back out to Harper to restart the offense... but during the game I saw all that open space and thought Harper should have jumped on it as soon as his man's head turned to check PM for possible help D. But the defender is really cautious.. probably would not have worked.

 

[DC8690]

It's only a backcourt violation if the ball crosses the half court line and then goes back to the back court

Ball and both feet must go over half court, then if ball goes back then it can be called a backcourt.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Ball and both feet must go over half court, then if ball goes back then it can be called a backcourt.

Everything over, anything back

 

[REDRICH65]

Jinxed him did you for IU game?

 

[DC8690]

Everything over, anything back

Yes that’s what I meant

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Yes that’s what I meant

I knew you had it right.. just wanted to share the easy to remember version