Right now this team has zero confidence on the offensive end. I have seen these guys make shots before, but now some can't even hit the rim on an outside shot, and that is not an exaggeration. I think they are pressing far too much, and that has led to some real ugliness, I am talking about two of our guards who drove into traffic on breaks instead of passing to wide open teammates. Why, perhaps they have no confidence in the player they are about to pass to? Quadri passed up a WIDE OPEN 10 footer early in the game, a shot somebody like him should make in his sleep, why was that?
The team is pressing terribly, they hear the comments not just from the fans but nationally as well. They lack confidence and play scared on offense. This is the point where your senior leaders really have to step in and set everybody straight, but that is not happening. Guyn is hurt, Sanders does not have that personality, and Shaq can't inspire anybody if he can't make a shot himself. But Shaq has at least tried to be more aggressive the past few games
There is still time to right the ship, but right now I would gladly take a first round tournament exit. Next year will be much better, but there is probably more suffering to go before we get there.
