Originally Posted by
Jumbo
Where oh Where has Kyle's jumper gone? Where, oh where can it be?
We know the deal by now: 5-25 from downtown in his last four games (and 6-18 in the there before that). Kyle is going to continue to get tons of open looks from out there, because opposing bigs just can't chase him out there and protect the basket against our slashing wings. He's got to hit a higher percentage -- it's as simple as that. He's open, he's a good shooter and he needs to knock them down.
This is a good thing. He is a good shooter, and he just got his bad stretch out of the way. Now he is bound to get on a hot streak -- just the right time!
Originally Posted by
Jumbo
As a corollary, I really want to see Kyle attack the basket more, both off the dribble and in the post. He can beat slower defenders off the dribble.
Very true. Especially with Henderson's mid-range game in question. We need some fall back offense when the 3s are not falling, and Kyle attacking the hoop seems like the best option. I know he's a freshman, but we need him to be assertive.
Originally Posted by
Jumbo
Yo, G: How's the wrist?
Gerald Henderson will not be 100% this season.
The good news is, after a 3-4 game slump, G seems to have turned the corner. While he may not be 100%, he is playing with accelerating confidence. If he could just crank it up another notch, we'd be in business. And, if he shows the relaible mid-range game from pre-Carolina I, that would be huge -- probably key if we want to mkae it to the FF
Originally Posted by
Jumbo
Speaking of the rotation, what's up with Nolan Smith?
The obvious: He's in a slump. . . . Let's hope he and the coaches can figure out what's wrong and fix it.
I really think we have to play Smith more, even if he continues to struggle. Paulus is much better this year. Part of that is because he is healthy. Part is because he has a year more of experience. And, part is because he is playing less. We need him on the court at the end of games. We need his three point shooting, which requires legs. We need his D to be ok, which again requires legs. If he is gassed, we are in trouble. Nolan has to play more.
Originally Posted by
Jumbo
Suppose Duke makes the ACC Final -- would three games in three days be good or bad?
While this is interesting in theory, winning breeds winning. I really believe that. If we could win an ACC title, I think it would be huge for confidence etc. We'd have a 1 or 2 seed, and we likely wouldn't have a tough weekday game -- plenty of time for rest.
Great stuff Jumbo. Thanks
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