no doubt Scoop had a solidly productive game on the offensive end today. JB is absolutely right that Scoop makes things happen on offense with his penetration and ability to get the ball to somebody near the rim. Also obviously nailed a couple huge jumpers. Kudos for an outstanding offensive game.
But Scoop is the classic ying and yang ballplayer. I lost count in the 2H of how many times RU guards penetrated right by Scoop with no resistance. Entry passes also went right by with no contest. Loose balls bounced out and he's back near the top of the key anchored to the floor. You could tell that he was using the defensive end to rest. Painfully obvious. We need our guards to be hyperactive on D or the zone breaks down.
And of course one last critical point. If we are in an NCAA nail biter you want Scoop on the line with a critical one and one? We may be the only team in the country where the 7 footer gets the crucial rebound late in a tight game and you don't want him giving the ball to the PG. We're better off if Fab goes to the line. JB is playing with fire with this issue.
But Scoop is the classic ying and yang ballplayer. I lost count in the 2H of how many times RU guards penetrated right by Scoop with no resistance. Entry passes also went right by with no contest. Loose balls bounced out and he's back near the top of the key anchored to the floor. You could tell that he was using the defensive end to rest. Painfully obvious. We need our guards to be hyperactive on D or the zone breaks down.
And of course one last critical point. If we are in an NCAA nail biter you want Scoop on the line with a critical one and one? We may be the only team in the country where the 7 footer gets the crucial rebound late in a tight game and you don't want him giving the ball to the PG. We're better off if Fab goes to the line. JB is playing with fire with this issue.
