Interior Defense

[CU44SE]

Iv been saying this since before the season started, but our interior defense is atrocious. I understand the sidibe injury was unexpected. Marek gives up way too much inside to be the only guy that plays. 20 offensive rebounds and pitts late comeback started because they just continued to go down low several possessions in a row.

Braswell comes in last night and gets a career high in points. And the only reason he played is because gurrier was in foul trouble so Jimmy had to play him. I just don’t understand why jimmy does not put Edwards in there. I really liked what I saw from him as a freshman in his limited moments. There is no way that he has regressed so much that he is unplayable. At least some spot minutes for crying out loud.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Iv been saying this since before the season started, but our interior defense is atrocious. I understand the sidibe injury was unexpected. Marek gives up way too much inside to be the only guy that plays. 20 offensive rebounds and pitts late comeback started because they just continued to go down low several possessions in a row.

Braswell comes in last night and gets a career high in points. And the only reason he played is because gurrier was in foul trouble so Jimmy had to play him. I just don’t understand why jimmy does not put Edwards in there. I really liked what I saw from him as a freshman in his limited moments. There is no way that he has regressed so much that he is unplayable. At least some spot minutes for crying out loud.

Their interior defense is meaningless until they stop giving up offensive rebounds like hot cakes.

 

[Dcuse]

Their interior defense is meaningless until they stop giving up offensive rebounds like hot cakes.

Isn't that what interior defense is?

 

[Brooky03]

Marek isn’t a Center. That’s all. Jesse has not looked like much of a defensive presence either. I don’t think Jesse would’ve helped.

The lack of development and talent at Center since Rak left has probably been the key reason for our struggles.

 

[DonLightfoot]

It was good to see Braswell making some shots and contributing offensively. However, his defense left much to be desired. There was one time he chased a player all the way out to the top of the key which a wing defender should never do. Perhaps it was because our guards were not defending very well, I don't know. Then there was that one lob pass behind the zone where the player came from his corner. That was open for most of the night and I was just waiting for it to happen. Our guards aren't helping as it is to easy for their guards to penetrate the zone.

 

[DonLightfoot]

I may have to correct myself regarding my above post. My memory these days is not always the best and it may have been Newton who was involved in those plays I highlighted. I apologize to Braswell if it was.

 

[Sherman20]

Iv been saying this since before the season started, but our interior defense is atrocious. I understand the sidibe injury was unexpected. Marek gives up way too much inside to be the only guy that plays. 20 offensive rebounds and pitts late comeback started because they just continued to go down low several possessions in a row.

Braswell comes in last night and gets a career high in points. And the only reason he played is because gurrier was in foul trouble so Jimmy had to play him. I just don’t understand why jimmy does not put Edwards in there. I really liked what I saw from him as a freshman in his limited moments. There is no way that he has regressed so much that he is unplayable. At least some spot minutes for crying out loud.

Agree. I’ve been saying the same. Interior defense and rim protection is the biggest issue with the team. Getting Sidibe back and getting him going will help big time. Our interior defense with Sid improved over the last several games of last season, so I have faith that can happen again this season.