Benny......

[Jake]

Benny’s weak side defense and rebounding hadn’t been there all year. If he can step up in ACC play that would huge. 2 of his 3 blocks were help from the weak side.

Saw lots to like from him today. Just needs to be more consistently engaged.

 

[NorSyr66]

Mr. Inconsistent

definitely the "half empty" view

 

[hoopsupstate]

You can see why JB is hard on him. He showed today what he’s capable of. It’s frustrating when you see him today and then watch him in other games.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Benny took (and made) two…”no no no no……nice shot” 3’s today.

I thought they were both good shots. They were in rhythm, decently open.

I think they were just surprising because we rarely see him square up with that kind of decisiveness and confidence.

I say, let it fly.

 

[Cuse181]

Just listened to the press conference, he called Benny the best player in practice and the best forward

 

[GooseMutt]

Cmon give it a rest and give Benny his due. Big numbers and great attitude! Congrats young man

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Saw lots to like from him today. Just needs to be more consistently engaged.

Good Benny is pretty good. Hopefully we see a lot more of it. Today he gave JAB a lot of reasons not to sub him out.

 

[Lukeyloo]

definitely the "half empty" view

Feel free to read my comment that followed that one.

 

[NorSyr66]

Feel free to read my comment that followed that one.

Thanks for pointing out the 2nd post. I agree with the additional words.
LGO

 

[HoustonCuse]

I have been very tough on Benny. The past couple games maybe he is turning the corner. Looked excellent today after that early sub out. Looked like the player we’d hoped he’d be.

 

[Sherman20]

Just listened to the press conference, he called Benny the best player in practice and the best forward

Welsh and the other announcer said during the game that the coaching staff told them that exact thing: That Benny is really good in practice but struggling a bit to translate that to game day.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Welsh and the other announcer said during the game that the coaching staff told that them that exact thing: That Benny is really good in practice but struggling a bit to translate that to game day.

I also think his teammates know it too and it’s why they’re pumping him up. Hopefully the confidence from practice continues to translate into game action.

 

[CardiacCuse]

last year may have hurt benny in a way...perhaps developed some negative mental patterns...that are hard to break

but he seems to be letting go of now.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

What I’m seeing from Benny now on his shots is the confidence he’s more athletic and jumping higher than his defender. No need to fade away, just shoot it at the top of your stroke. that makes all the difference

 

[NorSyr66]

What I’m seeing from Benny now on his shots is the confidence he’s more athletic and jumping higher than his defender. No need to fade away, just shoot it at the top of your stroke. that makes all the difference

I agree. His shot is a bit flat but it goes in. That is the point of the game...put the ball in the basket. Love how it seems to be coming together for him. Need to see a few more games before we can say he has full confidence but he is definitely progressing.

 

[Giants1973]

Need Benny 12 and 6 .

 

[NYCCuse826]

You can see why JB is hard on him. He showed today what he’s capable of. It’s frustrating when you see him today and then watch him in other games.

Tyler Roberson all over again.

When Benny plays with confidence, yesterday is a glimpse of what he can do.

 

[721Comstock]

Tyler Roberson all over again.

When Benny plays with confidence, yesterday is a glimpse of what he can do.

Loved “plugged in” Robey, but -

He was a 4 who thought he was a 3, and literally couldn’t dribble-drive without it being a travel, or hit a J.

Benny had more O outside the paint in the BC game, than Roberson had in his entire Orange career.

In Robey’s defense, Benny has a long way to go to match his tenacity on the boards.
(For those games when he was “plugged in”)

Benny has the requisite size and athleticism to get there though.
And a dramatically higher upside on O.

Here’s hoping he can replicate and build on his BC efforts.

 

[kcsu]

That was his last dunk. What would work better, yelling at him or telling him great job, but don’t hang in the rim.

Jims CNY to the core. Glass is always half empty.

 

[Dave]

The issue with Benny has been confidence. No shocker there. He does need to get stronger too. The most encouraging sign to me was when he had a defender called for a block. He has had players stuffing his drive without establishing defensive position. The main thing he had/has to do is attack the shoulder the way Judah does. Players who can’t really stop him have been stopping him because he doesn’t push contact and turns and shoots fadeaways. His shooting is improved and for a player with a short leash historically, he is popping threes. Boeheim is obviously good with that. I hope and suspect we have a young man on the verge of blowing up.

 

[hoopsupstate]

JB has to get Benny involved early in the game. When he scores his entire game picks up.

 

[HtownOrange]

Benny is the Energizer Bunny. When he calms down, he will be a great one. Playing with Mintz and Edwards helps him in that he does not have the pressure they have and he is improved over last year.

 

[bballbeadle]

The issue with Benny has been confidence. No shocker there. He does need to get stronger too. The most encouraging sign to me was when he had a defender called for a block. He has had players stuffing his drive without establishing defensive position. The main thing he had/has to do is attack the shoulder the way Judah does. Players who can’t really stop him have been stopping him because he doesn’t push contact and turns and shoots fadeaways. His shooting is improved and for a player with a short leash historically, he is popping threes. Boeheim is obviously good with that. I hope and suspect we have a young man on the verge of blowing up.

Wouldn’t that be nice? <sigh>

 

[Nicknack]

Jimmy cant help himself

I really think this is it. I mean everyone was pumped up and congratulating Benny expect one person - the head coach who is very critical of his play and effort. Finally, he shows Jim what he's been asking, and instead of a pat on the back, coach finds something else to be critical about.

 

[CardiacCuse]

I really think this is it. I mean everyone was pumped up and congratulating Benny expect one person - the head coach who is very critical of his play and effort. Finally, he shows Jim what he's been asking, and instead of a pat on the back, coach finds something else to be critical about.

eh he said in the presser benny is the best forward andhe's sticking with him...that's as much an endorsement as a player could hope for.