Solid win for us although both teams looked fatigued which resulted in lots of sloppy play, missed shots and missed FT's.
Thoughts...
(bad first)
1) Our team looks confused on offense. Lots of standing around at times, little movement, and sloppy passing. When we start to sub, not everyone is one the same page.
2) I'm finally willing to admit that AJ running the point is a failed experiment. He's just not strong enough to do the things that Barnes wants out of his PG's...that is...take it to the hole, score, or draw fouls.
3) Chapman & Pittman just need to keep working and improving. For as much as we hear about them, they still haven't broken out yet. Both just need to keep working on their rebounding and defense first and foremost. Any offense we get out of them is will be a bonus in my mind.
4) I knew better than to drink the koolaid regarding with Dogus Balbay. He may be a player for us eventually, but he needs time to learn his role in the offense and understand how to run the team effectively.
Good things...
1) Mason was great today. Did everything a player could do. Looks like Mason is going to be the answer this year at point.
2) Damion James finally settled down and played to all of his strengths....transition, garbage buckets, and making open shots. Didn't try to over do it like yesterday
3) AJ also played much more within himself although he was still 4-11 from the field. Defensively speaking, AJ was terrible at times although alot of other guys were missing some assignments as well....fatigue???
4) Gary Johnson is my new favorite player. Guy is really coming into his own...works harder than anyone on the court.
In order for Texas to make a deep run in the NCAA's and win the Big 12, they must get their issues fixed on the offensive end. They've gotta find the right offensive chemistry, figure out what kind of team they are going to be, and then execute it properly. Past 2 games, we've done a better job of getting the ball inside...Pittman and Johnson look like our best bets at an inside post game.
Thoughts...
(bad first)
1) Our team looks confused on offense. Lots of standing around at times, little movement, and sloppy passing. When we start to sub, not everyone is one the same page.
2) I'm finally willing to admit that AJ running the point is a failed experiment. He's just not strong enough to do the things that Barnes wants out of his PG's...that is...take it to the hole, score, or draw fouls.
3) Chapman & Pittman just need to keep working and improving. For as much as we hear about them, they still haven't broken out yet. Both just need to keep working on their rebounding and defense first and foremost. Any offense we get out of them is will be a bonus in my mind.
4) I knew better than to drink the koolaid regarding with Dogus Balbay. He may be a player for us eventually, but he needs time to learn his role in the offense and understand how to run the team effectively.
Good things...
1) Mason was great today. Did everything a player could do. Looks like Mason is going to be the answer this year at point.
2) Damion James finally settled down and played to all of his strengths....transition, garbage buckets, and making open shots. Didn't try to over do it like yesterday
3) AJ also played much more within himself although he was still 4-11 from the field. Defensively speaking, AJ was terrible at times although alot of other guys were missing some assignments as well....fatigue???
4) Gary Johnson is my new favorite player. Guy is really coming into his own...works harder than anyone on the court.
In order for Texas to make a deep run in the NCAA's and win the Big 12, they must get their issues fixed on the offensive end. They've gotta find the right offensive chemistry, figure out what kind of team they are going to be, and then execute it properly. Past 2 games, we've done a better job of getting the ball inside...Pittman and Johnson look like our best bets at an inside post game.
