Yep, I was wrong for this game. JMO, if NU wants to get to the next level (I.e.—not just making the tourney, but actually winning games)—SH/CJ should be bit players at most.)
Fred isn’t good at drawing up last second plays and managing an offense in the last minute. It looks like—run the clock down to 3-4 secs and heave up a shot.
Defense and rebounding allow us to win games like this. And making free throws doesn't hurt either!
Almost turned off the TV after that figuring the technical would springboard UCLA to the win. Glad I hung in there.
That’s why I didn’t say best defender. I said most active and he is always that. I partially agree with you, he has to be a try-hard every second to deserve P4 minutes but he does that. He is very good at his specialty as a role player.
Got one from Sam and One from Rollie. Sam was clutch for us today. Played a great game.
Seems like every big win we get Sam makes a couple of big plays at critical times
At his size, he’s not playing at all unless he is very athletic or drains 3’s. He doesn’t do the latter. He’s plenty athletic, but he is undersized, which he makes up for a bit with his basketball IQ. We are lucky to have him off the bench.
His play ratcheted others play up a couple years ago and has been a culture changer. A lot less ME ball being played. Hopefully that continues after he's gone
CJ literally is barely seeing time. They throw him in when they don’t want anyone else to build up fouls but want defense. I’m not even sure what you are saying in regards to that.
Between his hustle, ball handling, making free throws and basketball IQ he needs to be on the floor during crunch time down the stretch. He delivered again today. He can be trusted to help find the team a way to pull out a tough victory.
You're exactly right. I hadn't watched a single game this season. I commented to my friends about how "headband guy" really picked things up. IMO, the coach's son might not have the ability that some of the other players have but he has far more knowledge. 🤷♂️
Teams that desire to win a bunch of games need an energy guy. The coach’s kid knows the game plan.
That great and all but Cronin was an absolute tool the entire game. Constantly shouting at the refs, always 2+ feet on the court while plays going, completely different than Hoiberg.
Is he privy to the information because he's the coaches kid? Do they keep the game plan from the other players 🤔
