He’s been struggling with foul shooting and scoring, but ten rebounds, three blocks and three assists (only one turnover) are first rate.
Shout out to Myles
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I am a huge Myles fan but he needs to step up his scoring. He has 4 points from the field in each of the last 3 games. He did better against some good big men before this and seemed to be developing a bit of a post game. Maybe he is just wearing down but I think he needs to get back closer to 8 points to take some pressure off the guards in the next few weeks.
He had more than 3 blocks too. Rutgers Statisticians need to step it up. They do a horrific job at crediting assists and blocks and it hurts our players in a national eye.
Exactly. Plus his blocks seem to come at critical times to help the team.
Teams are scheming us differently - packing the middle and Myles does not seem to have as much room to operate down low. I actually see it as the opposite of what you suggest - RU has been abysmal from 3 in the last 4 games, giving our opponents more ability to stack the inside. If our guards etc can make 3's earlier in the game - it may open up the lane for more drives and scoring opportunities for Johnson.
Right. He really can't be given the ball at the end of close games.
Myles is not uncoordinated. We have a half a dozen coaches. You mean no one can teach him a softer shot & better technique. Once again, Underhanded results in a softer shot & better success. Duh!
I believe NCAA adopted a rule a couple years ago to curb "Hack-a-Myles" like some are suggesting. Intentional fouls off the ball or before the ball is inbounded result in 2 shots and the ball.
No chance we were going to pass him the ball, but he's our best shot at an offensive rebound. If they foul him before he's able to put it back in or kick it out so be it.
Non-shooting with 6, 7 or 8 team fouls or anytime in the endgame of a close game, yes. Otherwise he’s making 40% so you’re amassing team fouls for very little advantage.
He's got a mini-hook just has been off the last couple of weeks.
You’re right. It’s bizarre. He never seems to be wide right or left, it’s the wrong distance. Often by a lot.
It also seems like his Engineering mind adjusts after his first shot and he tends to make the second one (although I’ve seen him make the first one and miss the second one badly, so who knows).
Myles is limited offensively. Right handed baby hook and drop step off left shoulder. That's it. If he's beyond 8' when he receives the ball, he can't score. He also has a propensity to turn it over when he puts it on the deck. For now, we're just going to have to live with that.
Exactly its a liability because the other team will just keep fouling him and its almost like a turnover
If we find a consistent outside shooter, that will allow Myles, Ron, Montez to make better use of the middle. We will be very dangerous if we can get that outside shooter that forces defenses out away from the basket.
True, but it's not something he'll come close to making especially from the left side. He needs some spin moves for easier shots and use the damn backboard. These are easy things to learn, but it helps if natural ability kicks in too. Being that big should help on the offensive end besides just rebounding. Without a 10 foot little jumper it limits your opportunities.