Offense, specifically shooting, is a major issue

[Trueblue25]

Once I have reason to believe there’s a rational offensive system in place Im sure our shot selection and scoring will magically improve. The subbing and lack of coherent game planning is offensive itself.

 

[Hoopsfan830]

How many teams are running their offense through the 5? This isn't a knock on Kyle. It's bad coaching. Iowa State wasn't guarding him.

I agree with you second point, Freeman who can pick a pop is better doing that, but I still disagree about the passing assessment. If we’re comparing as passers, I think I would give Kyle the nod early on.

The game was over, but I like that Kyle decided to be more assertive on the offensive end and drove a few times. Drew a couple of fouls doing it.

 

[brian williams]

I think you knew the answer before you asked the question. Shooting and FTs will likely be a major issue all season.

 

[tbonezone]

and i for 1 send a big apology to william kyle III . 5 0F 8 from the line today. way to go big guy. i'm sorry for suggesting you brick it hard and hope for a rebound. you came thru today under pressure. well done.

 

[wiCuse]

No, they actually did that a lot in one or two of the first few games.

7 for 9 inside the arc vs. Binghamton.
5 for 5 inside the arc vs. Delaware State

2 for 7 vs. Drexel inside
3 for 8 vs. Monmonth.

He shot 36 foul shots in those 4 games - 9 a game!

So I think we see he can be successful inside.

So you're making my point. Red hasn't utilized his talent. Freeman should be getting more than 2 or 3 shots a game around the basket. As you mentioned, Freeman is getting to the line and actually makes his free throws.

 

[IthacaMatt]

So you're making my point. Red hasn't utilized his talent. Freeman should be getting more than 2 or 3 shots a game around the basket. As you mentioned, Freeman is getting to the line and actually makes his free throws.

I guess you didn't do so well at math.

Freeman, so far, is taking more than 7 shots a game inside the 3 point line, plus he's averaging 9 foul shots a game.

So his attempts inside the line are more than 10 a game, when you consider that getting fouled in the act of shooting doesn't count as a shot attempt unless it goes in.

He is playing inside by orders of magnitude more than he did as a freshman.

That's one thing that Red has been successful with.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I think our shooters are better than they have shown. I think the issue is the type of threes we’re getting. Everything seems rushed. We’re not getting easy looks in the rhythm of the game. They seem more like last result kind of shots. I hate our lack of movement and little cutting in our offense. We do run sets where we have movement, but then we go back to two guys standing in the corner.

 

[Blanko97]

I think our shooters are better than they have shown. I think the issue is the type of threes we’re getting. Everything seems rushed. We’re not getting easy looks in the rhythm of the game. They seem more like last result kind of shots. I hate our lack of movement and little cutting in our offense. We do run sets where we have movement, but then we go back to two guys standing in the corner.

The threes have been wide open

 

[wiCuse]

The threes have been wide open

From the logo and not in the flow of the offense. We're rarely driving and kicking out for open 3's. Betsey, George and Kiyan take a lot of contested or deep 3's.

 

[Cusefan0307]

The threes have been wide open

Meh. Some have, others have been from 25 feet out.