What move or two would you make ?

[brianpoe]

He might be , just my opinion he hasnt got the time to prove that one way or the other . Kid was good enough to start a few games for us over the past 2 years , and those teams far far far faaaaaaaar above this group . He plays with fire and passion, something not too obvious about the team so far this year .

He's had plenty of misses, those other teams could hide him better on the offensive end. No hiding on this team. You either cant shoot or you really cant shoot. We are just awful scoring the ball.

 

[anon_013cn8yrfncx2]

Play a 2 man pick and pop game with Briscoe and Skal putting Murray in the opposite corner Lee down low for a lob and Ulis out top other side for pass out and/or possible shot on pass out from Murray

 

[Tannerdad]

Go small. Briscoe, Murray, Ulis, Willis, Lee. Sub Hawkins, Matthews, Poythress a lot. Press, run, press.

Or give the Ausie and Wynyard the shot he has given Skal.

But he won't do either. Cal is determined to make Skal a lottery pick. Good luck.

 

[Primedfor9]

I wouldn't waste Mulder. Those who watched him before the season were predicting big things from him.

 

[Goingfor9]

Honestly the move that needs to be made is that we come out the gate in every game with the attitude to punch our opponent in the mouth. Our problem isn't a who's on the floor issue this team problems are between the ears

 

[EliteBlue]

1) run the offense through Murray using a lot of screens
2) Skal isn't KAT. Let him face up. Run Pick and pop. Similar to Knights team with Josh. This Also allows Ulis to get to his free throw line pullup, or draw the D and throw the lob.
3) drop the 1on1 forced drives because we don't have the guards with the size to finish at the rim like we are use to having. (Goes back to point 1 and 2). Encourage a shoot first mentality vs the drive, drive, drive and then maybe shoot mentality.
4)press and run and use more bodies tj stay fresh. Mathews should be seeing more time and Hawkins, Mulder and Willis would be able to give solid minutes in this scenario.
5)Humphries=rebounding.

It isn't that Murray, Ulis, Willis, Mulder, and Poy can't knock down 3s. It's the type of threes they've been takin nm an out of sync offense that's forcing drives and then forcing up aare shot clock 3. Instead of running an offense to get shooters open and set looks.

This isn't Cals prototypical team and he is going to have to play with a different style and emphasis than he likes to play with to max out this teams potential and talent

 

[akaukswoosh]

Two things I'd do. Actually use Mulder when our other guards aren't hitting, and put a good zone defense in the toolbox.

 

[wildcatdon]

agree with Smash..We need a good zone. Even if only for short periods . Ulis was abused by the bigger guards yesterday and by their small one. cal needs a bit more flexibility..Variety never hurts.

 

[shutzhund]

If there were someone on the team that provided little offense, little defense and few rebounds you might think about replacing them. Even if that replacement was not a supposed one and done.

 

[minjo]

Since it is very similar to our football and it is 4th down and long with no offense and no defense, I would say punt and try to improve.
I woke up this morning sick, and I know why.
Long live Canada and Jamal Murray. Without him this team would be very unimpressive.

 

[Cbbcrazy2]

Humphries is not the answer. He is not ready to play. We need to open up the lanes if we are going to dribble drive. Poythress and Lee are an excellent offensive rebounders when they crash from the weakside.

I did not mention Humphries, start Lee and Poy and let the young man sit a few minutes. Nothing else seems to work, just try something other than being content with failure after failure. Just because your a 5* doesn't mean you can get a few splinters in the bum. If this kid is allowed to play like he is playing we go nowhere at tourney time. Meek as a lamb imo.

 

[jopo]

I would try: Center--Humphries and Lee Forward--Willis and Poythress Guards
Murray and Ullis All others as needed.

 

[IH8bluedevils]

Never ( drive, drive, drive) with Murray... set him up for more 3s. But im not a coach

 

[kybassfan]

Somebody said go small. I think that's a good idea. 4 guards and Poy, Skal or Lee.

Also, go traditional with 2 guards and Poythress, Skal, Lee, Humphries and Willis (for the fanboi's).

The three guard option makes most sense, but apparently has a big learning curve for this crew. Puts us 3 on 5 on offense till they get it figured out.

 

[stoneycat_20]

I hope Cal is reading this!!. I've always wondered where Cal got all his coaching skills, and low and behold, he must be a long time Rupp Rafter reader!

You do know Cal makes mistakes right?..He said so himself..talked about how bad of a coaching job he did with Evans playing him out of position then changed and started him at poing..

 

[Drcatfan]

Play your best athletes and focus practice on improving the defense.

For offense, watch some Davidson tape when they had Curry. Run the offense for and through Murray. He is just clearly the best player we have at putting the ball in the basket.

The best illegal move would be to start Skal on a cycle of steroids. He needs 30 lbs of muscle.

 

[willievic]

I would like to see Cal play Willis at the 3 spot. Let Brisco relieve Murray & Ulis when they need it. I would never let Skal & Lee on the floor at the same time. I've noticed when they're both in there together, our interior defense & rebounding suffers. Plus that makes 2/5's of the line-up that can't score. I think Willis could help with scoring with another outside shooter on the floor. It's not like this is a very good defensive team any way. He's as good on defense as any of the other guys. I would like to see Murray shoot more from the outside.

If you will check stats, you will see that Lee is scoring and rebounding.

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