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(01-15-2023 12:53 PM)jaymay2525 Wrote:  They need to use trey more in Offense for sure. I saw him after the WKU game and he was gutted and very emotional about that loss.

I really don’t get it… The stretches where the team has looked the best all season to me has been when we work it down to the post first And then work the ball inside out or around the perimeter from there.

The first half against toledo, the parts of the game against WVU where we were successful, and the first half against FAU all come to mind.

We don’t look good when jelly is just dribbling the ball around and jacking up contest of threes, or gains is driving wildly to the hole without a purpose.

(01-15-2023 01:56 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  

(01-15-2023 12:53 PM)jaymay2525 Wrote:  They need to use trey more in Offense for sure. I saw him after the WKU game and he was gutted and very emotional about that loss.

I really don’t get it… The stretches where the team has looked the best all season to me has been when we work it down to the post first And then work the ball inside out or around the perimeter from there.

The first half against toledo, the parts of the game against WVU where we were successful, and the first half against FAU all come to mind.

We don’t look good when jelly is just dribbling the ball around and jacking up contest of threes, or gains is driving wildly to the hole without a purpose.

+1

It’s that time again Blazers! STOPS STOPS STOPS

ERIC GAINES WITH THE BALL IN “WINNING TIME” = LOSING TIME

The offense lost its flow down the stretch when we had to go to work on the clock. I’d like to know what that last play was drawn up to be. The Gaines three at the end of regulation is one I fully expected. Was hoping to see an LA corner three but there ya go.

Absolutely brutal January for the Blazers. If they don’t have an emotional meltdown they’ll grow here and continue to get good close game experience for the tournament. Not much difference between finishing 2 and 3.

Next up: the team I hate to watch us play the most.

I just thought about this thread I started last year

We lost a LOT of these kind of games under Kennedy. I haven’t gone back to look at the record or trend, but it’s a clear, recurring thing.

That stretch last year in January where we lost 5/6 (including three straight by one possession) was brutality. All else being equal, I’d love to have that out of our system early.

You don’t get respect for losing closely. Running out of opportunities. 0-2 start in the 5 bracket buster games we have. Can’t afford to lose to Maryland, Drake, or Furman now. Otherwise, you’ll be on the outside, looking in for the NIT as well.

I'm afraid you're right. Moral victories are found in the L column.