This also goes to show you can score on the road. We were conditioned for years to think no one could score on the road and the only way we could win was to hold the other team to 50 points. It’s refreshing. If you constantly tell your team that won’t be able to score on the road, they will start to think that.
great win. Love the freedom Brannon gives the players, has to help their confidence and I think it’s been showing. Although it’s not like there are a bunch of options off the bench.
Totally agree with the freedom given. Yes, we took what might be considered some ill advised shots with the lead down the stretch, but that's what this team is. They're free to take those shots or can make a bad pass once in a while without having to worry about being pulled. Allows them to play with much more confidence.
I bet brannen lets them know about it when they watch film though. The first Jaevin 3 and then the Jarron 3 were awful decisions.
The 2nd Jaevin 3 was a good shot though, we'll take that all day.
I thought the 1st Jaevin 3 was the only bad one. The other two were open. If they make them it’s game.
we shot 68.5% on 2 point shots last night. hoisting a 3 with 14 left on the shot clock from 5 feet behind the arc just isn't at all what you're looking for with 2 minutes to go and up 2. he can shoot that shot any time in any game. probably his worst decision of the night, and he doesn't make too many bad ones.
Massive win last night. Really great for Jarron to have that moment. I honestly think his slow start could be a blessing in disguise if we find a way to make the tournament. His slow start enabled Keith, Chris, and Tre to carve out nice roles for themselves and get some confidence. Now you have Jarron playing well, you have a really fun offensive flow.
Do not get me wrong, I am still nervous about turnovers with this team.....But outside of that, I find myself liking the majority of the shots we are getting in our offense. We rarely have to chuck up a late 3 at the end of the shot-clock. That's a testament to CJB and our players. Cut down on the TO's and focus more on D. If we can do that we are a legit top 15-20 team.
I agree it definitely helped others get confidence and figure out their role more. But with this Jarron we aren't still on the bubble and needing to mostly win out to get it.
Just my opinion but I really noticed how frustrated Keith gets last night. Not just when he gets taken out but when he doesn't get touches. He is caught in a weird spot where he wants to take over and slash all game but obviously Jarron is the man.
It's about the same, but his usage has gone up a bit. His player rating per Torvik has improved from 2.1 to 2.6.I wonder if Keith's efficiency has risen this year over last?....
It's about the same, but his usage has gone up a bit. His player rating per Torvik has improved from 2.1 to 2.6.
We aren’t going to have 10 guys trying to figure out a new system with new coaches.The only thing that concerns me about Brannen ball is making sure we peak early,
At NKU, in a one bid league, it didn’t matter what they did in the non conference. It was all about being the best team at the end of the year, which he did and is doing this year.
Going forward tho. We need to peak a little earlier so we aren’t playing our way on to the bubble so late.
As Keith, last night wAs one of the few games where Jarron and Keith both had high scoring games. Keith thrives when he is the primary option and next year he will be
I always thought pitino was great at getting his teams rolling at the right time. His teams never impressed me at the beginning of the year, then you look up two months later and they are one of the hottest teams in the country. Most great coaches can do that. Not saying brannen is great but I would gladly give up a couple wins in November for wins in March.The only thing that concerns me about Brannen ball is making sure we peak early,
At NKU, in a one bid league, it didn’t matter what they did in the non conference. It was all about being the best team at the end of the year, which he did and is doing this year.
Going forward tho. We need to peak a little earlier so we aren’t playing our way on to the bubble so late.
As Keith, last night wAs one of the few games where Jarron and Keith both had high scoring games. Keith thrives when he is the primary option and next year he will be
I always thought pitino was great at getting his teams rolling at the right time. His teams never impressed me at the beginning of the year, then you look up two months later and they are one of the hottest teams in the country. Most great coaches can do that. Not saying brannen is great but I would gladly give up a couple wins in November for wins in March.
The fact that it won’t be a coaching change with half the roster being new will help with that. You don’t need many marquee ooc wins to be honest. We’ve proved that over the years. 1 or two is fine.Sure.
Just need to get marquee wins in the non conference every year