Chukwu issue with opening tip.

[cliftonparksufan]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

 

[690West]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

It is a ceremonial start to the game. Literally zero correlation with who wins.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

It is a ceremonial start to the game. Literally zero correlation with who wins.

Yes, but you have to admit it's bizarre. I'm sure JAB hates losing at tiddlywinks so you would think he hates the disadvantage.

 

[Jake]

We defer to the second half. JB wants his defense on the court first.

 

[690West]

Yes, but you have to admit it's bizarre. I'm sure JAB hates losing at tiddlywinks so you would think he hates the disadvantage.

You’re totally right about the bizarre part

 

[CusefanATL]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

Its amazing. We went from having Hak who may have lost 1 tip in his last 3 years to literally never winning a tip. If stats were kept I would almost guarantee he had the longest tip streak in NCAA history and possibly best Career tip %. Chukwu isnt even close.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

Ok, so maybe it really is a coincidence or maybe JAB really reads this board religiously but in actuality, I was surprised that this subject didn't come up in someone's twitter after I posted it the other day. Still not sure what the deal is with Chukwu because I don't think it has anything to do with hand/eye coordination. He has a great set of hands that when the ball is thrown to him or when he goes for the rebound then he is pretty successful in catching the ball.

That being said, it was great to see Brissett out there winning the opening tip successfully.

 

[OrangeDW]

Ok, so maybe it really is a coincidence or maybe JAB really reads this board religiously but in actuality, I was surprised that this subject didn't come up in someone's twitter after I posted it the other day. Still not sure what the deal is with Chukwu because I don't think it has anything to do with hand/eye coordination. He has a great set of hands that when the ball is thrown to him or when he goes for the rebound then he is pretty successful in catching the ball.

That being said, it was great to see Brissett out there winning the opening tip successfully.

I think Chukwu is just too slow to get off his feet. Against UConn, he jumped when the ball had already been tapped by the UConn player.

 

[kirbivore]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

maybe the alleged big man coach can help Chukwu with this.

 

[orangefog]

It doesn’t help that most refs don’t throw the ball up high enough for his height to be a real advantage.

 

[Dinkyspond]

Boeheim said on the radio broadcast when they interviewed him that Chukwu was playing hurt. Did anybody else hear this, did I hear it right? Does anybody know if Chukwu is hurt and what is wrong with him?

 

[Dave85]

In the grand scheme of things it's not that important that we win the tip but I'm not sure what the current strategy is. I like Chukwu but he's not even attempting to win the tip. It's a little bizarre when you have a 7'2 guy out there. Would we be better with Oshae.

He's building of his energies for when it really matters.

 

[iommi]

Boeheim said on the radio broadcast when they interviewed him that Chukwu was playing hurt. Did anybody else hear this, did I hear it right? Does anybody know if Chukwu is hurt and what is wrong with him?

He was talking about Sidibe.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

maybe the alleged big man coach can help Chukwu with this.

Paging Dr. Fine

 

[OttoMets]

It doesn’t help that most refs don’t throw the ball up high enough for his height to be a real advantage.

This is done so poorly in the last decade or so.

 

[two3zone]

This is done so poorly in the last decade or so.

I'd be totally ok with the visiting team taking the ball up for the first possession.

 

[Frozen]

I'd be totally ok with the visiting team taking the ball up for the first possession.

I agree. Let SU start the game already set up in the 2-3 zone, and barring any tieups, SU gets the ball to start the 2nd half.