Only 7 turnovers......really could have been 5

[NewJerseyHawk]

We all really don't know whether this version of RU basketball is what to expect, but it gets you to 74 points.....and if you hit some FTs, you could be around 78 to 80 PTS.....how does this happen?? Take care of the ball and reduce turnovers.

I know at lot will be broken down to RHJ hitting shots....obviously that is a factor....but this comes down to taking care of the ball and if you do that and get shots, even if you miss, you avoid transition defense.

Caleb got stripped by Nick Honor early in the 1st half and threw a crazy bounce pass trying for a fast break, trying to reach Jones.....add in a questionable offensive foul on Hyatt and RHJ....and it really was a clean game....it could have been under 5 Turnovers......

You had Clemson missing some shots, but eliminated the silly lunges for shot blocks.....cleaned that up too.

Can you win without steals, transition or easy baskets....YES....but when Baker comes back, he has to take care of the ball....

I know people will say it was Clemson, but if you get Mulcahy making decisive plays and not hesitating, you avoid the 3 second turnover.

I don't think RU has played as clean of a game in quite awhile (been a few years IMO).....7 turnovers is outstanding and a formula that will frustrate opponents and if you get timely 3s, make a couple more FTs, there is a path towards success....

I feel like RU found something tonight, despite being clearly limited and still with huge gaps on defense.....but if you can find 10 to 12 minutes for Jalen Miller and protect Mulcahy more on defense, there is a chance to compete.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Exactly

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

To add…we did a decent job defending the line.

 

[RUsojo]

Agree with everything all though I dont think Miller played well and he hurt us out there and was in for clemsons best runs.

McConnell on the ball was a throwback to his freshman year where he gave quality minutes and hopefully the Geo injury which forced pike into letting McConnell run some offense was a wake up call for what his role should be going forward.

 

[Scarlet Blind_rivals]

RHJ +20 in 33 minutes and Paul +18 on the floor in 35 minutes, made up for the inexperience of others when they weren't on the floor. Clemson basketball schedule site has the PDF box score.

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

Agree with everything all though I dont think Miller played well and he hurt us out there and was in for clemsons best runs.

McConnell on the ball was a throwback to his freshman year where he gave quality minutes and hopefully the Geo injury which forced pike into letting McConnell run some offense was a wake up call for what his role should be going forward.

Given that it was his first game and if you watch the Pike press conference, it is 1000% clear that Caleb, RHJ and Aundre are happy to see Jalen get a chance to play....they actually clapped when he was mentioned about helping the team....it is one thing to go through practice and practice, but we are essentially playing 2.5 to 3 freshman in Mag, Jaden Jones and now Miller....I know Mag was on the roster last year and Jaden arrived in January, but this is really their first big name opponent, in front on a good crowd. Jalen brings energy and fresh legs into the equation.....I am willing to have him, Jaden and Mag play through their mistakes.....

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Jalen was a big spark. Only guy on the team that can defend 94 feet. I was impressed how he fought through a screen. He has been well coached.

 

[MV9000]

The rotations were much better and Miller adds a nice defensive wrinkle and speed we are missing in spots to temper runs.

I agree we played really clean and I think they really placed an emphasis on rebounding. The outside shot really opened up things and I’ve been impressed with Cliffs hands and ability to burst up and slam.

edit: not impressed with Crispin. Found my self audibly saying shut the **** up about half the game and almost waking up my wife

 

[bethlehemfan]

The rotations were much better and Miller adds a nice defensive wrinkle and speed we are missing in spots to temper runs.

I agree we played really clean and I think they really placed an emphasis on rebounding. The outside shot really opened up things and I’ve been impressed with Cliffs hands and ability to burst up and slam.

edit: not impressed with Crispin. Found my self audibly saying shut the **** up about half the game and almost waking up my wife

Crispin was bad tonight. Never really bothered me that much before.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

The rotations were much better

no they weren't....we just won

 

[bitnez]

As bad as he has been all season Caleb was huge last night. We needed a secondary scorer and he stepped up. The next 3 games are going to be rough but if we can find a way to get one of them we have a real chance to correct this season.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

As bad as he has been all season Caleb was huge last night. We needed a secondary scorer and he stepped up. The next 3 games are going to be rough but if we can find a way to get one of them we have a real chance to correct this season.

Caleb was as huge on the defensive end guarding Honor.

 

[MV9000]

Crispin was bad tonight. Never really bothered me that much before.

It was like Pike **** in his coffee. Applauding a million misses by Clemson as good shots. Said he’d replace all the X on the shot chart with Gs while making a slight at everything we did. Also glad the Oskar experiment seems over