If they were still here, they would probably mention how UCLA is also terrible with a more talented roster. I wouldn’t because I’m above that but others probably would.
I mean UCLA is sitting at the same record as UC, also coming off a loss in their last game. Not sure the point you're trying to make. It takes time for coaches to get their system in place and start to see results? Plus one of them has a way better roster.
But nah. Let's never give someone that chance and fire them after 10 games.
What do you think last years team would have looked like with an injured Jarron? Seriously. Do you think we're winning as many games last year with him being hurt the majority of the offseason and and throughout the season?
I agree thing haven't been looking good but we're 10 games in and our best player has been terrible in addition to being injured.
Still excited to see what Johnny brannen can do after he’s done with micks mess
Still excited to see what Johnny brannen can do after he’s done with micks mess
This has to be sarcasm
And he will be the best player on the team next year if Williams transfers (which he should), which is pretty frightening.
Proud of you
Lmao!!! ClassicOff the top of my head, I can think of 3 people that would take that shot with 6 seconds left in the game....Cumberland, Mike Tyson, and Vontaze Burfict.
If Jarron gets hurt or is hurt, 60 is probably exactly where this team should be. Would you agree? I’m not saying brannen is doing great coaching job, he’s not, but the guy you claim is a great coach is currently 116 in Kenpom with more talent..And you know what I’d say. I’d say John Brannen started the season 24 in kenpom and Is now 61
UCLA started at 114 and is currently 116
One is living up to expectations and one is no where close to meeting expectations.
Not true, we never lost a game throwing up a 70 footer with 6 seconds left. So we aren’t losing them the same way.NOTHING has improved. We are still losing games in the same way we were losing to start the year,
I expect game over game improvement. But I’m Not seeing that at all.
Just wanted to make sure you realized that throwing stones from glasses houses Is silly.
I agree somewhat,I just don’t think there are a lot of options. Whatever me or you think of Diarra doesn’t matter. He obviously thinks he isn’t good enough. The goal is to play a certain way. All coaches play their way. All of them. I’m not bothered by those things as much as the turnovers and stupid plays. And the fact that they don’t seem to be enjoying the game. But if you win a couple games, those things seem to change fast.Among other things, Brannen is thus far terrible at making in game adjustments. He is set in how he wants to play. If a player goes off, he doesn't do much to adjust. It seems like he wants to play a straight, no helping man-to-man. If one guy goes off, the most Brannen will do is rotate a different defender onto him. If that doesn't work, Brannen is lost.
Also, what happened to all that talk of positionless basketball. That was supposed to be one of the exciting changes we'd get in a new coach. Instead, we've got one of the most traditional basketball teams I have ever seen. We've got a starting PG who can't score and a starting center who is great 5 or fewer feet from the basket on offense and useless everywhere else.
It is really seeming like Brannen is in over his head. He hasn't adjusted to the talent differences between the Horizon league and the AAC. He doesn't realize/accept that there are guys who just can't be defended 1v1. He won't accept that Vogt needs to be protected/hidden on defense for him to be on the floor. He won't accept that McNeal doesn't belong on the floor. In the press conference he just dejectedly said about Vogt's bad defense "it's just tough because Chris gives us so much offensively".
He seems even more set in his scheme and "my way or the highway" attitude than Cronin was. He wants to play exactly what he played at NKU and is unwilling to adjust to the personnel. Maybe that works out long-term, but long-term might not be soon enough for him to keep his job.
If we don’t win at least one of the next two games, (doubt we win, I know), I say let everyone play. See what we have. Get them ready. Heck, let Diarra play too. We won’t have anything to lose at that point and they may be ready for the conference tournament.
I agree somewhat,I just don’t think there are a lot of options. Whatever me or you think of Diarra doesn’t matter. He obviously thinks he isn’t good enough. The goal is to play a certain way. All coaches play their way. All of them. I’m not bothered by those things as much as the turnovers and stupid plays. And the fact that they don’t seem to be enjoying the game. But if you win a couple games, those things seem to change fast.