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Post by ic59 on Nov 20, 2023 13:32:12 GMT -5
Guy, know you said that but I was fooled by a Guy using your name on the MAAC Board who picked Iona giving the points.
On a serious note, I'm pretty sure that Iona will improve somewhat as the season (OOC) moves along, but don't see us as a good foul shooting team, nor a good rebounding team. Panzo seems like our only dependable 3pt shooter, though I have hopes for Dylan Saunders by the time MAAC play starts for real.
Quigley came off the bench and seemed to have a very good game, with 10 points, a team leading six assists, and he also led the team with six boards.
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Post by gaelhoops on Nov 20, 2023 13:48:42 GMT -5
Offense looks so predictable My biggest concern. The team is running this offense by design. It’s not primarily a matter of execution; this offense is not very effective unless you have an Uber quick slasher who gets to the rim at will and an array of 3 points snipers waiting outside for open shot opportunities. We don’t have that slasher on the team and an offense like this will not get better with the present personnel, even when they have played together for months. We have to start running some ball screen's, give and goes, back cuts, etc. I see absolutely none of that. Seemed like Gordon would be that slashing guy. Not sure what happens but he’s been invisible in the last two after a big time opener. Definitely early and no need to panic but today was a big step back. |
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Post by ic1983 on Nov 20, 2023 13:59:05 GMT -5
My biggest concern. The team is running this offense by design. It’s not primarily a matter of execution; this offense is not very effective unless you have an Uber quick slasher who gets to the rim at will and an array of 3 points snipers waiting outside for open shot opportunities. We don’t have that slasher on the team and an offense like this will not get better with the present personnel, even when they have played together for months. We have to start running some ball screen's, give and goes, back cuts, etc. I see absolutely none of that. Seemed like Gordon would be that slashing guy. Not sure what happens but he’s been invisible in the last two after a big time opener. Definitely early and no need to panic but today was a big step back. Was Gordon sick today? |
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Post by gregcrow on Nov 20, 2023 14:22:03 GMT -5
Seemed like Gordon would be that slashing guy. Not sure what happens but he’s been invisible in the last two after a big time opener. Definitely early and no need to panic but today was a big step back. Was Gordon sick today? No. Not a big believer in the "doghouse" but, if Anderson has one it is presently being occupied by Gordon. |
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Post by iona1970 on Nov 20, 2023 14:26:17 GMT -5
I'm going to suggest not going to the beach before the next tournament. Players complained about Supers food selection for the loss |
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Post by iona1970 on Nov 20, 2023 14:28:57 GMT -5
Guy, know you said that but I was fooled by a Guy using your name on the MAAC Board who picked Iona giving the points. On a serious note, I'm pretty sure that Iona will improve somewhat as the season (OOC) moves along, but don't see us as a good foul shooting team, nor a good rebounding team. Panzo seems like our only dependable 3pt shooter, though I have hopes for Dylan Saunders by the time MAAC play starts for real. Quigley came off the bench and seemed to have a very good game, with 10 points, a team leading six assists, and he also led the team with six boards. He didn't seem to, he did |
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Post by GuyF on Nov 20, 2023 14:53:32 GMT -5
Offense looks so predictable My biggest concern. The team is running this offense by design. It’s not primarily a matter of execution; this offense is not very effective unless you have an Uber quick slasher who gets to the rim at will and an array of 3 points snipers waiting outside for open shot opportunities. We don’t have that slasher on the team and an offense like this will not get better with the present personnel, even when they have played together for months. We have to start running some ball screen's, give and goes, back cuts, etc. I see absolutely none of that. We've played 3 games and we're down a starter, but OK. |
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Post by GuyF on Nov 20, 2023 14:54:58 GMT -5
My biggest concern. The team is running this offense by design. It’s not primarily a matter of execution; this offense is not very effective unless you have an Uber quick slasher who gets to the rim at will and an array of 3 points snipers waiting outside for open shot opportunities. We don’t have that slasher on the team and an offense like this will not get better with the present personnel, even when they have played together for months. We have to start running some ball screen's, give and goes, back cuts, etc. I see absolutely none of that. Seemed like Gordon would be that slashing guy. Not sure what happens but he’s been invisible in the last two after a big time opener. Definitely early and no need to panic but today was a big step back. Gordon will be more effective when Shema is back. |
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Post by sharkey on Nov 20, 2023 14:57:10 GMT -5
I'm liking this FR class more and more every game. Saunders. While limited PT, looks more comfortable than I expected.
Plays with confidence, knocked down 2-5 from 3, being 6'9 wouldn't mind to see him get a little more PT these next few games and see what he contributes.
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Post by ic1983 on Nov 20, 2023 15:29:50 GMT -5
My biggest concern. The team is running this offense by design. It’s not primarily a matter of execution; this offense is not very effective unless you have an Uber quick slasher who gets to the rim at will and an array of 3 points snipers waiting outside for open shot opportunities. We don’t have that slasher on the team and an offense like this will not get better with the present personnel, even when they have played together for months. We have to start running some ball screen's, give and goes, back cuts, etc. I see absolutely none of that. We've played 3 games and we're down a starter, but OK. I’m not taking issue with the execution. It’s the design. Shema will be a huge help, especially if we start running some plays that take advantage of his passing ability. |
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Post by acomm on Nov 20, 2023 15:32:01 GMT -5
Wondering what happened to Adewale. Played for 6 minutes in the first 10 minutes of the game and then never came back. Didn't see him get injured so I assume it was coaches decision.
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Post by gaelsiona on Nov 20, 2023 15:35:38 GMT -5
Wondering what happened to Adewale. Played for 6 minutes in the first 10 minutes of the game and then never came back. Didn't see him get injured so I assume it was coaches decision. Going to need his best against Long Beach State, who has a 6’10 240 pound big man that averaged 10.5 rpg last year. |
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Post by sharkey on Nov 20, 2023 15:38:41 GMT -5
Wondering what happened to Adewale. Played for 6 minutes in the first 10 minutes of the game and then never came back. Didn't see him get injured so I assume it was coaches decision. Ha, was just going to ask the same question. |
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Post by ic59 on Nov 20, 2023 15:41:23 GMT -5
Guy, know you said that but I was fooled by a Guy using your name on the MAAC Board who picked Iona giving the points. On a serious note, I'm pretty sure that Iona will improve somewhat as the season (OOC) moves along, but don't see us as a good foul shooting team, nor a good rebounding team. Panzo seems like our only dependable 3pt shooter, though I have hopes for Dylan Saunders by the time MAAC play starts for real. Quigley came off the bench and seemed to have a very good game, with 10 points, a team leading six assists, and he also led the team with six boards. He didn't seem to, he did Since, I didn't see the game, I was only going by the stats and am very glad to hear your 'take' on his game. Don't know if this what we want or don't want, but it looks like we'll be playing Long Beach, tomorrow. Believe they won at Michigan, last week. |
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Post by ic59 on Nov 20, 2023 15:46:55 GMT -5
As for Adewale, early on the game turned into a 3pt shooting contest as we fell behind by double digits. And it's possible that TA thought that Williams was a better option. I would expect that Adewale will get more PT, tomorrow.
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