Lots of positives

[Cusefan0307]

I know it’s Pitt, but we actually ran an offense today where we passed the ball without Battle.

Hughes and Buddy had great games which is promising for next year.

Now we need Marek to work on free throws and screens.

 

[Alsacs]

I know it’s Pitt, but we actually ran an offense today where we passed the ball without Battle.

Hughes and Buddy had great games which is promising for next year.

Now we need Marek to work on free throws and screens.

Second half offense was outstanding.
Ball wasn’t stuck to individuals.
Frank was moving past defenders and passing the ball.
Buddy was Andy Rautins 2.0.
Chukwu was active and Hughes made his shots.
Best part was Oshae was just asked to rebound and he didn’t sulk.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Franks second half was the best half he’s played all year. Something clicked at half because he didn’t look that way in first half.

 

[NateW]

I know it’s Pitt, but we actually ran an offense today where we passed the ball without Battle.

Hughes and Buddy had great games which is promising for next year.

Now we need Marek to work on free throws and screens.

Marek’s FT shooting is killing me. He was 71% last year. 61% this year going into tonight’s game.

That obviously went down.

 

[Newhouser]

Best passing game of season. Also heled that Pitt played a lot of zone.

 

[MSOrange]

This is why I love conference tourneys. After that second half, we get to go again tomorrow night and I'm excited to see how we do. Nothing like watching SU basketball two days in a row.

 

[85SUAlum]

Marek’s FT shooting is killing me. He was 71% last year. 61% this year going into tonight’s game.

That obviously went down.

Maybe the muscle he put on in the off-season affected his stroke (obvious sarcasm alert)

 

[richmondcuse03]

Maybe the muscle he put on in the off-season affected his stroke (obvious sarcasm alert)

He’s much better when he jumps. His form just looks odd from the line. Little forced and not fluid. Hopefully some time in the off-season helps.

 

[dasher]

This is why I love conference tourneys. After that second half, we get to go again tomorrow night and I'm excited to see how we do. Nothing like watching SU basketball two days in a row.

How about 3 days in a row?

 

[MadNY3]

Now we need Marek to work on free throws and screens.

If that is your line takeaway on ehat to improve upon for next year...yeeeeesssshhhh.

 

[syrBossHogg]

Marek’s FT shooting is killing me. He was 71% last year. 61% this year going into tonight’s game.

That obviously went down.

Oshae is also way down on his FT shooting this year. Not sure what's going on with those guys but they gotta get it together!

 

[Jake]

Frank is absolutely the key to this offense. In the first half he literally didn’t move. He passed and stood.

Second half he penetrated and caused Pitt defenders to move, which allowed our other player to move into the vacated space. It’s really simple to see when you watch Frank.

 

[85SUAlum]

Oshae is also way down on his FT shooting this year. Not sure what's going on with those guys but they gotta get it together!

OB has been better at the line as of late - maybe he figured out what was causing his "yips" at the line

 

[Shenexon]

6 blocks by Chukwu...

 

[NateW]

Frank is absolutely the key to this offense. In the first half he literally didn’t move. He passed and stood.

Second half he penetrated and caused Pitt defenders to move, which allowed our other player to move into the vacated space. It’s really simple to see when you watch Frank.

He was focused in the 2nd half like I haven’t seen since last year. Played pissed I thought.

But pissed in that good way - like last season when he acted like he was in charge. Great sign.

 

[MadNY3]

Frank is absolutely the key to this offense. In the first half he literally didn’t move. He passed and stood.

Second half he penetrated and caused Pitt defenders to move, which allowed our other player to move into the vacated space. It’s really simple to see when you watch Frank.

I’d have to re-watch, but Frank still didn’t seem to beat anyone off the dribble. Even on pick-and-rolls where the 5 covers him. Seemed like hitting Marek at the stripe for him to freewheel the ball to the opposite perjurer opened things up.

I saw more dribble-drive penetration from Buddy than Frank but totally agree...we need Frank to attack towards the rim to create.

 

[SUalldway]

I know it’s Pitt, but we actually ran an offense today where we passed the ball without Battle.

Hughes and Buddy had great games which is promising for next year.

Now we need Marek to work on free throws and screens.

The difference tonight was that we had 3 guys knocking down 3's and Pitt had one.