(03-25-2016 01:43 PM)AeroCat Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 12:54 PM)rosewater Wrote:  The result of this action for me, firmly in Micks camp to meh.

Similar. I went from indifferent to Mick to blech.

I went from staunch supporter to unenthusiastic supporter after this season. Now, I just don't want to see his mug on tv.

(03-25-2016 02:02 PM)BearcatnKY Wrote:  So what's the backlash on UA, if any? Willing to pay another school if they can take a coach from a school they already sponsor.

I guess Universities need a Tortious interference clause in their sports gear contracts.

(03-25-2016 01:54 PM)QSECOFR Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:47 PM)rosewater Wrote:  caveat, I am not a basketball mind; however, I would think that a half court team would want to get the ball in the area around the basket as quick as possible. Strategically, this gives you more opportunities in a set to make the critical pass that leads to an easy shot. By walking the ball up to mid court, you allow the opponents defense to reset. Since the offense dictates the action, you are taking away a natural advantage. Defending for a longer period of time in the half court seems to put more pressure on the defense, at least it feels that way when we defend.

rosewater, for not having a "basketball mind", you are very astute.

I am like many here, I have watched a blubillion games, and watching our team defend around the rim for 25 seconds seems more difficult than defending for 15 seconds.

(03-25-2016 01:54 PM)QSECOFR Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:47 PM)rosewater Wrote:  caveat, I am not a basketball mind; however, I would think that a half court team would want to get the ball in the area around the basket as quick as possible. Strategically, this gives you more opportunities in a set to make the critical pass that leads to an easy shot. By walking the ball up to mid court, you allow the opponents defense to reset. Since the offense dictates the action, you are taking away a natural advantage. Defending for a longer period of time in the half court seems to put more pressure on the defense, at least it feels that way when we defend.

rosewater, for not having a "basketball mind", you are very astute.

And add to that - anyone see the games last night and notice how well the guards passed the ball to the bigs inside? A couple were threaded through a needle, and many resulted in easy baskets. Also helps, like thay all seemed to, to have guards quick enough to put pressure in their defenders.

(03-25-2016 02:32 PM)richardk Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:54 PM)QSECOFR Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:47 PM)rosewater Wrote:  caveat, I am not a basketball mind; however, I would think that a half court team would want to get the ball in the area around the basket as quick as possible. Strategically, this gives you more opportunities in a set to make the critical pass that leads to an easy shot. By walking the ball up to mid court, you allow the opponents defense to reset. Since the offense dictates the action, you are taking away a natural advantage. Defending for a longer period of time in the half court seems to put more pressure on the defense, at least it feels that way when we defend.

rosewater, for not having a "basketball mind", you are very astute.

And add to that - anyone see the games last night and notice how well the guards passed the ball to the bigs inside? A couple were threaded through a needle, and many resulted in easy baskets. Also helps, like thay all seemed to, to have guards quick enough to put pressure in their defenders.

I don't disagree with you, but feel compelled to point out that it takes two to perform an entry pass -- the passer and the big guy receiving the ball. It is hard to make the pass if the bigs aren't positioned correctly and haven't sealed their defender.

The fact that Mick explored his career options and decided to stay here does not bother me at all. The fact that we don't have a player who can make a jump shot does.

(03-25-2016 02:49 PM)back2vinyl Wrote:  The fact that Mick explored his career options and decided to stay here does not bother me at all. The fact that we don't have a player who can make a jump shot does.

I agree with this.

(03-25-2016 02:52 PM)BcatMatt13 Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 02:49 PM)back2vinyl Wrote:  The fact that Mick explored his career options and decided to stay here does not bother me at all. The fact that we don't have a player who can make a jump shot does.

I agree with this.

we shot way better against St. Joe's than Elite 8 team Oregon did, but don't let facts get in the way of your stupid point

Great news.

(03-25-2016 02:11 PM)BearcatsUC Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:43 PM)AeroCat Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 12:54 PM)rosewater Wrote:  The result of this action for me, firmly in Micks camp to meh.

Similar. I went from indifferent to Mick to blech.

e

I went from staunch supporter to unenthusiastic supporter after this season. Now, I just don't want to see his mug on tv.

There's is a solution for that

It is what it is. If he needs resources to recruit better, I hope he got them. If he needs a new locker room, I hope he got that too. He's on the clock though.
Fwiw, I don't believe a damn thing coming out of unlv right now and could care less.

(03-25-2016 03:03 PM)Beelzebubba Wrote:  It is what it is. If he needs resources to recruit better, I hope he got them. If he needs a new locker room, I hope he got that too. He's on the clock though.
Fwiw, I don't believe a damn thing coming out of unlv right now and could care less.

New recruiting focus,

Fail to see how all of this is going to make Cronin a better offensive coach and a better recruiter, next year will be more of the same. Now that we have these players we're going to run and run and run and score and score, yada,yada,yada, until we start, of coarse, playing the better teams. Think UC just got bamboozled.

(03-25-2016 02:57 PM)InspectorHound Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 02:52 PM)BcatMatt13 Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 02:49 PM)back2vinyl Wrote:  The fact that Mick explored his career options and decided to stay here does not bother me at all. The fact that we don't have a player who can make a jump shot does.

I agree with this.

we shot way better against St. Joe's than Elite 8 team Oregon did, but don't let facts get in the way of your stupid point

Your point? Shooting percentages mean diddly squat without the W.
UC still lost to St. Joe's.
Oregon beat St. Joe's.
Oregon > UC

Not much of a basketball guy, but why cant Mick change the way he coaches offense (or hire someone who knows offensive basketball better than he) while continuing to coach defense the same?

I feel like new assistants would be the best, most logical step towards fixing what has plagued this team for years.

Also, i know Mick is a great defensive coach, but there seems to be a constant flaw where the other team, regardless of opponent, has one poor 3 shooter who suddenly becomes Steph Curry against us. Whats with that?

And despite all that, im weirdly excited for him to be back/staying.

(03-25-2016 04:59 PM)The T-Shirt Wrote:  Not much of a basketball guy, but why cant Mick change the way he coaches offense (or hire someone who knows offensive basketball better than he) while continuing to coach defense the same?

I feel like new assistants would be the best, most logical step towards fixing what has plagued this team for years.

Also, i know Mick is a great defensive coach, but there seems to be a constant flaw where the other team, regardless of opponent, has one poor 3 shooter who suddenly becomes Steph Curry against us. Whats with that?

And despite all that, im weirdly excited for him to be back/staying.

Didn't Pitino admit he brought Mick in to help coach defense. If its good enough for a hall of fame coach, it should be good enough for Mick if he has aspirations to be one.

If we see a better offense and we see player improvement then this is good. If next year is similar to this past season then Mick would be wise to keep a lower profile. I understand the facilities being important but until it happens get the most out of the players that are there.

I don't watch much basketball during the season, but have been enjoying the NCAA tournament this year. I can't do it anymore. I'm so enjoying the great entry passes, the shooting, the passing, the offensive flow, the understanding how to attack a zone, the sprinting the ball up the court, versatile post players, basketball IQ, etc. The thought of another season of none of this is just too much to bear.

If you want to feel better about UC's coaching situation, you can flip over to the soccer match going on right now.

(03-25-2016 03:01 PM)payday Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 02:11 PM)BearcatsUC Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 01:43 PM)AeroCat Wrote:  

(03-25-2016 12:54 PM)rosewater Wrote:  The result of this action for me, firmly in Micks camp to meh.

Similar. I went from indifferent to Mick to blech.

e

I went from staunch supporter to unenthusiastic supporter after this season. Now, I just don't want to see his mug on tv.

There's is a solution for that

I spent a lot of time this past season not turning on the new super-duper 65" curved uhd, which is sad because it rocks for watching sports. Also because I'm a Nielsen family.