Postgame Thoughts… Va Tech

[MikeSU02]

Buddy is consistently shooting 15-20 per game and that’s not winning anything.

It’s a feature. Not a bug. People wonder why we have the roster we do.

 

[Cuse House]

Frank had 15 rebounds and is fairly efficient attacking beneath the basket.

You can’t say we lost this game, imo, mainly because of Jesse’s absence.

This game was another, of many, lost due to nagging underlying issues

Frank was excellent. I’m sure JB will say otherwise, but he played his arse off.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Yeah… that’s the obvious. Under 60 won’t do it. Not with this team. We need to get in range of 90. I understand today even just 70 would have worked, but we simply need a LOT of points.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[MikeSU02]

Frank was outstanding! Makes one wonder why JB played center earlier in the season when Jesse was in foul trouble. JB is a total liability on the court most games but I don’t see a better answer. Team just wore out late in the game. As usual with no subs.

Frank must have just started practicing well this past week.

 

[sugrad68]

Swider played like last months excrement

10 rebounds isn’t bad. Tough shooting night but he was never given many opportunities.

 

[Trueblue25]

I appreciate Buddy.
However I don’t want to run it back witb him.
I want us to get a PG and slide Joe to the 2 guard.
If Buddy came back he would get the most shots still and we would have to play Joe at PG.

I’d appreciate him if he played hard aside from when he’s attempting to score.

And I thought Tyus could be a black hole… jeez

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

One of the positives I took away from tonight was that a new coach next year might have a lot more to work with than we think.

 

[CardiacCuse]

Frank had 15 rebounds and is fairly efficient attacking beneath the basket.

You can’t say we lost this game, imo, mainly because of Jesse’s absence.

This game was another, of many, lost due to nagging underlying issues

without jesse the offensive scheme collapsed

jesses developemnt as an offensive threat was the catalyst for non-iso offense...and the recent 87points/game avg

need to pass the ball to frank and bourama or they wont win again

 

[Shenexon]

We took 4 free throws to vt's 21...

 

[HOFCeluck]

So yeah that lacrosse team eh?

 

[HOFCeluck]

I appreciate Buddy.
However I don’t want to run it back witb him.
I want us to get a PG and slide Joe to the 2 guard.
If Buddy came back he would get the most shots still and we would have to play Joe at PG.

We have a PG!

 

[CardiacCuse]

10 rebounds isn’t bad. Tough shooting night but he was never given many opportunities.

he goes 10 minute stetches without touching the ball...joe and buddy just gun gun gun

no wonder hes Coled when finally gets a look

 

[hoopsupstate]

I don’t understand why we don’t have Buddy coming off curls. He would have to move without the ball. If they doubled him off the curl the big has a dunk. I just don’t understand why our offense is all isolation.

 

[UpstateSM]

I’d appreciate him if he played hard aside from when he’s attempting to score.

And I thought Tyus could be a black hole… jeez

Buddy is a selfish basketball player and at this point there is no other excuse for what JB has done as the head coach than selfishness. Nothing personal against Buddy but it is just how it is.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I don’t understand why we don’t have Buddy coming off curls. He would have to move without the ball. If they doubled him off the curl the big has a dunk. I just don’t understand why our offense is all isolation.

You don’t appreciate the standing waiting for the ball?

 

[Trueblue25]

We had two players with double digit rebounds and somehow only earned 4 free throws.

Thats not a bad offense, thats a stupidly bad offense.

How do you not work the ball into Frank, or for all I care even Jimmy downlow?

Swider’s FANTASTIC at running the baseline when bigs gravitate towards Jimmy or what was Jesse.

 

[Scott11]

-I know Cole didn't shoot well but at least he took good shots. And battled defensively and on the boards.
-The game was lost on the buddy turnover with his back to the basket and then Jimmy taking 2 early in the shot clock three-pointers. Those three possessions decided the game.
-Jimmy was two for nine from the field. Was a complete liability on the defensive end. But clearly he was deserving of 37 minutes.
-Buddy seems like a nice kid off the floor but he really is selfish on it. 38 minutes, 19 shots, many of those contested or off-balance and a mere three assists. He scored 21 points but so what? He absolutely killed us with his poor shot selection. And he has never seen a loose ball that he is willing to hit the floor for. His defense was atrocious.
-Frank was outstanding today. Showed a ton of heart and played 37 excellent minutes with 15 rebounds. This is the same guy who JB has not been able to get off the bench and who at times he has shunned in favor of putting Jimmy at the 5. Makes you wonder if he can even analyze the talent of his own players. Or worse doesn‘t care to.

 

[Trueblue25]

37 minutes, I wont even get started here

 

[Trueblue25]

benny’s probably going to end up like Roberson.

Athletic freak that never got a fair shake at Syracuse. JB’s more lenient on Benny in the pressers but probably because his current focus is on Frank and Jesse.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Buddy is a selfish basketball player and at this point there is no other excuse for what JB has done as the head coach than selfishness. Nothing personal against Buddy but it is just how it is.

Hero Ball. Both Boeheim Boys have to be gone next year.
Then, we'll find out if Boeheim can still coach.

 

[tbonezone]

justyn mutts triple double. 12-14-11. well done sir.

 

[OrangeDW]

Frank at the 4 next year. Play your best guys. He’ll be the second best player on the team. Adjust to what you have. Jimmy’s not a “true” 4 either.