1 for 24

[Degaz-RU]

Ron Harper, Jr. is 1 for 24 from 3-pt range during this streak of 5 out 6 wins.

And 0 for his last 19.

He showed small signs yesterday of maybe breaking out of this death spiral of a slump, hitting three mid-range jumpers.

The only way we make a deep run in the NCAA tournament is if he finally breaks out of this swoon.

Let’s go, Ron, you can do it.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Have his eye doctor re-examine him.

 

[RUfanSinceAnderson]

Ron Harper, Jr. is 1 for 24 from 3-pt range during this streak of 5 out 6 wins.

And 0 for his last 19.

He showed small signs yesterday of maybe breaking out of this death spiral of a slump, hitting three mid-range jumpers.

The only way we make a deep run in the NCAA tournament is if he finally breaks out of this swoon.

Let’s go, Ron, you can do it.

to be fair to RHJ some of those shots were shot clock ending heaves.I would assume there are maybe 5 in there. That being said; it is still 0-14. Also, I still want Ron shooting. He’ll figure it out. In the interim, I live when he takes it to the basket or nails a mid range 2.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

He makes step back/fade away shots. Has made them throughout the slump. Not even close for other attempts.

 

[jrm75]

He's got to keep shooting. Start with layups and mid-range shots, build up his confidence. We're not going anywhere unless he scores in the 20's, imo.

 

[Yeah Baby]

It started I think against Indiana or NW when he had 3 shots go in and out. They were a pube short. His next 3 was extra long as he tried to compensate. He had a few that were well off as he started aiming and not shooting. Last night I thought he had 1-2 that looked like his form was back. That’s the first step.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

He's got to keep shooting. Start with layups and mid-range shots, build up his confidence. We're not going anywhere unless he scores in the 20's, imo.

Aren’t we kind of like winning now with him missing every shot?

 

[SleepingGiantIsAwake]

The good thing is we’ve won 5/6 with him in a shooting funk. Hopefully law of averages kicks in and he catches fire again down the stretch. IMO, and it’s not just Harper, too much hesitation to shoot when getting the ball open. Need that stud go to guy he was in the beginning of the year before he messed up his ankle.

 

[OntheBanks]

If he's 1 for 24 from 3 pt range and we win the next 5 out of 6 I really don't care how good he shoots from 3. Just win.

 

[zappaa]

Aren’t we kind of like winning now with him missing every shot?

The 3 Ball missing RHJ is ok if he asserts himself on the boards, gets some fast break points and plays defense like he did last night.
Also, put himself in position to draw fouls.

We win with that RHJ

 

[RUSCFORMERLYRULOU]

The 3 Ball missing RHJ is ok if he asserts himself on the boards, gets some fast break points and plays defense like he did last night.
Also, put himself in position to draw fouls.

We win with that RHJ

Double double yesterday, but too many turnovers in addition to the missed 3’s.

 

[Knight Owl]

Seems he’s been guarded more closely lately. He used to get uncontested looks from 21’ from the wing. Many of his non-heaves in recent games have been attempted from NBA-ish range.

 

[richthedentist]

to be fair to RHJ some of those shots were shot clock ending heaves.I would assume there are maybe 5 in there. That being said; it is still 0-14. Also, I still want Ron shooting. He’ll figure it out. In the interim, I live when he takes it to the basket or nails a mid range 2.

Hel literally made two long jumpers from 1 foot inside the three point line he just needs to hit one and the flood gates will open

 

[RUfromSoCal?]

Was really glad to see him moving inside the arc and taking shots........

shooting through the slump is fine...... moving back trying to shoot through it ain't....

as he keeps hitting inside 12 feet the 3's will return too...

 

[goru7]

The 3 Ball missing RHJ is ok if he asserts himself on the boards, gets some fast break points and plays defense like he did last night.
Also, put himself in position to draw fouls.

We win with that RHJ

Yes and no. If Ron gets 26 points the other night against Iowa , which he was clearly capable of(O-4 from 3 ) , we overcome Weiscamp outstanding shooting , Garza in the paint and the refs screwing Myles. His 9 points that night hurt the team plus he did not do the other things like rebound, play defense or assist his teammates. Now there was definitely reason for hope from yesterday’s Northwestern game. I have been clamoring in threads for weeks, that he has become lazy sitting at the 3 point line, boy what I would give to see Ron attack the offensive glass and get some easyputbacks to keep his confidence up, and guess what he was camped inside got inside position and when Caleb missed he was there for the easy rebound layup and a and one. The entire first half was an attempt by the team to get him the ball but he also had the proper mindset to drive to the tin and hit his mid range . First play a hard drive to the glass and ball just rolled off and Myles cleaned it up. Then when Northwestern went up 14-4 , he drove and faked and hit 2 nice mid range open shots . He could hit them all day . So there were glimmers of hope . He rebounded defensively the best he has since last year. A little more arc on his threes and they will start to fall, but his mindset has to be driving to the hole and his mid range game and hang out underneath the rim instead of the 3 point line

 

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Ron Harper, Jr. is 1 for 24 from 3-pt range during this streak of 5 out 6 wins.

And 0 for his last 19.

He showed small signs yesterday of maybe breaking out of this death spiral of a slump, hitting three mid-range jumpers.

The only way we make a deep run in the NCAA tournament is if he finally breaks out of this swoon.

Let’s go, Ron, you can do it.

Then let's hope he gets his points in the Michigan game in the paint.... since we've won 5-6 without him going off from 3: it's a metric for TEAM success (turn off sarcasm meter....I'm tied of new metrics).

MO
PS Seriously, let's hope RHJ finds the rhythm and range bog time .... and never loses it again.

 

[Pils86]

If he gets his shot back a Sweet 16 run is not out of the question. Until then I think Mag should start getting some spot duty to rest Harper and maybe light a little fire. Yesterday Harper 33 min, Mag nothing. I would have found time for Mag to get three or four of those minutes and see if this dynamic changes anything.

 

[RU MAN]

Ron Harper, Jr. is 1 for 24 from 3-pt range during this streak of 5 out 6 wins.

And 0 for his last 19.

He showed small signs yesterday of maybe breaking out of this death spiral of a slump, hitting three mid-range jumpers.

The only way we make a deep run in the NCAA tournament is if he finally breaks out of this swoon.

Let’s go, Ron, you can do it.

Degaz, I couldn't agree more. That's why for me, Ron can break out of his slump by driving to the basket and taking more elbow jumpers to get himself back in rhythm. On some of his three pointers, I noticed he's not using his legs, or he's almost trying to guide the shot in. When he was dominant in the early season he just stepped into it and followed through without thinking. Right now he's thinking too much as he shoots a three.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The 3 Ball missing RHJ is ok if he asserts himself on the boards, gets some fast break points and plays defense like he did last night.
Also, put himself in position to draw fouls.

We win with that RHJ

Without him as a perimeter he doesn’t differentiate himself from the others. If he is not an option from 2 I don’t see how he is in our best lineup.

good news he will get out of slump.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

If he gets his shot back a Sweet 16 run is not out of the question. Until then I think Mag should start getting some spot duty to rest Harper and maybe light a little fire. Yesterday Harper 33 min, Mag nothing. I would have found time for Mag to get three or four of those minutes and see if this dynamic changes anything.

Sweet 16 run is part of the equation with or without Ron.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The difference is beating teams like Indiana, Minnesota, and NW vs. Illinois like earlier in the season. If we want to make a run in the tournament we need Ron scoring and Geo with the ball to end halves, not JY.

We beat Purdue without him

 

[zappaa]

Sweet 16 run is part of the equation with or without Ron.

That’s tough to do.
He’s way to vital

 

[zappaa]

We beat Purdue without him

The guy who beat them is barely getting minutes now

 

[hiwater]

Seems he’s been guarded more closely lately. He used to get uncontested looks from 21’ from the wing. Many of his non-heaves in recent games have been attempted from NBA-ish range.

He was hitting 3s coming off screens and when he was guarded tightly too early in the season. He is also missing wide open one now. The difference that I see is that he just went straight up with the ball back then. He is hesitating now even if his guy is low in his stance bracing for the drive. He traveled once last night on one of those play when he was hesitant. Geo set him up nicely. He just needs to take those shots without hesitation or thinking about it.

 

[G- RUnit]

The 3 Ball missing RHJ is ok if he asserts himself on the boards, gets some fast break points and plays defense like he did last night.
Also, put himself in position to draw fouls.

We win with that RHJ

That’s the issue. If he’s off from three he can’t pout by the three point line. He has to box out and rebound.

 

[DHajekRC84]

Just stop shooting the 3. Simple as that. Scoring brings confidence..missing these 3s takes away. Score points and be strong to the basket. All I care about. Shot will return doing that.

 

[hiwater]

Just stop shooting the 3. Simple as that. Scoring brings confidence..missing these 3s takes away. Score points and be strong to the basket. All I care about. Shot will return doing that.

He needs to shoot when it's open without hesitation. They all do. They have all shown that they can hit 3s when there open. Most of the time when they miss, it looks like they are a little hesitant before they launch. That will even throw off very good shooters. Looks like he is thinking about it a lot when his guy is playing off of him a few feet. His defenders have been stepping up on him when they see this too. His split second hesitation takes away the opportunity to get a good shot off too many times.

 

[DHajekRC84]

He needs to shoot when it's open without hesitation. They all do. They have all shown that they can hit 3s when there open. Most of the time when they miss, it looks like they are a little hesitant before they launch. That will even throw off very good shooters. Looks like he is thinking about it a lot when his guy is playing off of him a few feet. His defenders have been stepping up on him when they see this too. His split second hesitation takes away the opportunity to get a good shot off too many times.

Yes. Just making other shots will help clear the mind, build confidence, and restore the timing.

 

[SleepingGiantIsAwake]

He needs to shoot when it's open without hesitation. They all do. They have all shown that they can hit 3s when there open. Most of the time when they miss, it looks like they are a little hesitant before they launch. That will even throw off very good shooters. Looks like he is thinking about it a lot when his guy is playing off of him a few feet. His defenders have been stepping up on him when they see this too. His split second hesitation takes away the opportunity to get a good shot off too many times.

Exactly....too much thinking and hesitation. Be shot ready and just shoot when open! Him and Geo driving me nuts with the hesitation. They need to talk to JY (-; !