Postgame Thoughts….NC State

[bballbeadle]

Cole deserves major props. If he can do this the rest of the year we will win a lot more games. He’s the focal point on offense next year if he wants to come back

Boeheim gave them to him in the post game interview.

 

[Cowtown]

Defense improved enough the second half for us to pull ahead and stay ahead. We had trouble covering their threes but they couldn't stop us down low and we hit free throws. Starters did wall the scoring and were 11 points away from everyone scoring 20 points.

NCSt shot 39 threes. I know zone D invites perimeter shooting, but man. 39 shots.

 

[Cusefan0307]

The good thing about a team taking 39 3’s is it minimizes the chances Jesse picks up fouls. If we aren’t going to stop teams we may as well invite that so we have him on the court offensively.

 

[Cusefan0307]

NCSt shot 39 threes. I know zone D invites perimeter shooting, but man. 39 shots.

Modern ball old man

 

[Cowtown]

Both were really aggressive getting boards down the stretch. Was nice to see.

Yes, we usually give up a lot of offensive boards.

 

[UpstateSM]

Cole deserves major props. If he can do this the rest of the year we will win a lot more games. He’s the focal point on offense next year if he wants to come back

Cole, Jesse, and Joe could be a ton of fun next year if we can put competent pieces around them. One dude away from being really good but those three could be the core of a solid ACC team if we have athletes around them.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Cusefan0307 beat me to it. Feel free to merge these threads.

I know this is usually your gig, but I didn’t see you post as quick as usual so I went ahead and took the initiative.

 

[81South]

Love watching Jesse soar for dunks….so graceful

 

[NineOneSeven]

I know this is usually your gig, but I didn’t see you post as quick as usual so I went ahead and took the initiative.

All good... typed a bit more than usual and did not start the post until a few mins post game.

 

[rrlbees]

Jessie had 5, Swider 7.

And that was a big difference in the 2nd half. Jesse had 0 defensive rebounds in the first half. 2nd half he looked like a man possessed at times.

 

[NorSyr66]

Also... NC State had 8 scholarship players. FYI.

(And yes... Manny Bates is a talent and clearly missed).

and exactly how many did Syracuse play???????

 

[NineOneSeven]

Love watching Jesse soar for dunks….so graceful

He can really elevate. He's got some seriously long arms.

 

[Cowtown]

Jesse is our MVP. Screens, boards, presence. Most important player by far.

Following on live stats, his pf was the number I kept looking at. It was late in the 2nd half when he picked up no. 2, was a good sign.

 

[NorSyr66]

Offense was great. Defense was terrible.

Need to keep outscoring teams.

What defense?

 

[br801]

NCSt shot 39 threes. I know zone D invites perimeter shooting, but man. 39 shots.

That's the plan for a lot of teams these days. Red Holzman's Knicks ain't walking through that door.

 

[NorSyr66]

NCSt shot 39 threes. I know zone D invites perimeter shooting, but man. 39 shots.

easy to shoot wide open 3s!

 

[hoopsupstate]

Jessie is getting really good about coming out to relieve half court pressure. He shows good poise. With twenty plus pounds he is going to be a major force next year.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[NineOneSeven]

That's the plan for a lot of teams these days. Red Holzman's Knicks ain't walking through that door.

Red Holzman

 

[NorSyr66]

Cole went nutty. So confident tonight.

Jesse was beastly. As always, he protected the paint but he had a good many "manly" rebounds.

Jimmy was shifty - that scoop from the right side was so pretty.

Give Joe and Sy respect for handling NC State's pressure. Joe's ball handling while being constantly hounded looked good to me. Had a few smart dimes too.

I have to admit it was one of Joe's better games against pressure!

 

[Cowtown]

easy to shoot wide open 3s!

They shot 40%, but I think they wore themselves out. Lot more misses late than early.

 

[Col. Bleep]

We got some big defensive rebounds down the stretch. Long armed Jessie got a few of them.

He had a great grab with 2:53 to go.

The Orange shot almost 74% in second half.

Of course, State was without Manny Bates.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Offense was great. Defense was terrible.

Need to keep outscoring teams.

Lots to like on defense, starting with percentage of defensive boards, Jesse staying on the floor all game. Yes, they made a million 3's, but you know what, we beat THEM up inside, not the other way around. That's like the running game in football - if you keep scoring inside, drawing fouls and wearing the other team down, that's how you really improve your chance of winning a game.

 

[Cheriehoop]

All 5 starters rebounded - from Cole’s 8, Jesse and Jimmy each with 6, Buddy 5 and Girard 4.

Our guards had 11 assists - Joe, 8 and Buddy 3.

 

[JDubbin]

I thought Joe looked faster/quicker, more direct & more confident handling the ball tonight… it was enjoyable.

Haha in the 2nd half when Buddy waived off help bringing up the ball & proceeded to get immediately stripped on a crossover in the back court was… something…

Great game! We’re cooking offensively over the last couple. Cole playing well makes a world of difference - that tough contested wing 3 to push the lead back to 4 is the exact shot he missed a few times in close games previously.

This team is different than the great athletic defensive, slog to 45 point Syracuse teams in the the early/mid 2010’s (which had a great success I may add).