Watching the OU game, I think we are getting it again. Coach Barnes has got them playing some solid man to man D, and we are rotating and moving very well in the 2-3 zone we are playing. Rebounding has improved dramatically, mainly with the spike of Gary Johnson and Wagnmene (sp?) contributing.
Offensively, the key is DJ's support group. Whether it is James or Johnson from the inside, or Mason/Abrams/Connor hitting 3's, DJ will need REASONS to pass the ball.
We are also taking care of the ball a lot better, and free throws are better, but I imagine those will be a bit random (all of a sudden one night we decide to shoot 50% from the line...something like that).
In general, it seems we are figuring it out and are poised to make a run. The key to me is three things....the three most important things in basketball: Defense, Rebounding, and Field Goal percentage. This is all IMO, but hopefully this will lead to a solid 15 point win against ISU, and giving KU a run for their money.
Offensively, the key is DJ's support group. Whether it is James or Johnson from the inside, or Mason/Abrams/Connor hitting 3's, DJ will need REASONS to pass the ball.
We are also taking care of the ball a lot better, and free throws are better, but I imagine those will be a bit random (all of a sudden one night we decide to shoot 50% from the line...something like that).
In general, it seems we are figuring it out and are poised to make a run. The key to me is three things....the three most important things in basketball: Defense, Rebounding, and Field Goal percentage. This is all IMO, but hopefully this will lead to a solid 15 point win against ISU, and giving KU a run for their money.
