Will we see Harmon getting the chance to run the point (not just be on the court)?

What can be done to get Dual into the flow? He seems lost on the court. Same could be said of Middleton.

Piratz said:

FT % = 331st (and 47th in rate so important component)

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Is there an advanced stat for missing the front ends of 1-and-1s? Because we also do that a lot. Which adds to the badness.

SHUHoopsFan said:

I don't want to get into any specifics of what players had, but anyone under the delusion of players not getting paid the last 50 years is living under a rock.

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No way, lol. I thought that was just the other teams and coaches we didn't like, not our beloved Hall!!!

chickenbox said:

I don't know. I guess either go with one of the putative PGs and give them the ball / have them direct the offense (not just another positionless guard on the court) or see how Chaunce does as lead guard.

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That said, I get the feeling Sha may view DAW as his only ride or die guy. And if so, feels like he's untouchable and hard to see him not starting regardless of whoever the other four are.

Think about how bad it must be to come up with these rankings over 3 games against the opponents we’ve played:

2PT = 341st
FT % = 331st (and 47th in rate so important component)
Turnover % = 318th
Possession Time = 336th

So we’re slow, highly turnover prone, and can’t make high-percentage shots. Well yeah, look how we play. It looks like a Royal Rumble in the paint.

Staff has to figure out a way to get Dual isolated in the post more against smaller defenders. Richmond was very good at it & I don't think we capitalized on the mismatches nearly enough when he was here. It would definitely open up the offense but the question would still be, could we make the higher % shots.

Right now the majority of the game has the ball in the hands of players who don’t know how to initiate the offense. Assuming we’re calling plays on every possession. Idk what the philosophy is but there’s nothing purposeful. It looks like we’re simply spreading the floor to create a driving lane, but nobody drives them? Guys get the ball on the elbow and get stuck with the shot clock winding down.

And the amount of mindless turnovers occurring at the top of the arc because of this is ridiculous. I think the Sanders 3 to put them up 4 with about 1:30 left came from exactly one of those situations where Jenkins turned it over trying to find an outlet.

chickenbox said:

Question 1: Can Jordan Derkack score points?

Question 2: If so, can he play for us?

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Actually, I forgot Question 0: Who is Jordan Derkack?

SPK145 said:

Seems crazy but who else is there at this juncture?

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I don't know. I guess either go with one of the putative PGs and give them the ball / have them direct the offense (not just another positionless guard on the court) or see how Chaunce does as lead guard.

SHUHoopsFan said:

Will the attendance at Walsh be similar Saturday?

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all that matters is that Felt will be there in a checkered blazer and sha will make excuses

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EXACTLY. His lack of touches is ridiculous

Combinations on the court have to get comfortable with each other. If you are constantly substituting different player you don't have the feel you need to maximize your team performance.

These are not 2-3 star players. Most are used to playing major minutes. What worked at St Peter's will not work at SHU.

Go to an 8 man rotation until you feel it might be best to maybe add another player or two.

The season is already in jeopardy playing most of the roster at various times during the game.

So you think that's the only problem? How about a lack of overall offensive talent & yet again this year, no shooters. For now we can hang our hat on, "we make our foul shots we beat Fordham & Hofstra.". That's not going to be the case in two weeks. This team is going to get humiliated on a consistent basis if the ball is still in Wusu's hands the majority of possessions. Pete Carrill would have loved him.

garyshu71 said:

Sha put his best player by far on the bench for 13 minutes. What the hell is that about?? When the rest of the players are putrid!!! I just don’t get that.

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And no one in the press asked him why?

SHUTAPS76 said:

I know I could easily look this up, but I just want to join the discussion. When was the last time we scored 48 points or less? I am guessing a Saint John’s game from the 1930’s.

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How about 2 years ago when we beat Rutgers 45-43 at the RAC.

SPK145 said:

Seems crazy but who else is there at this juncture?

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His recruits.

Sad but true.

Here's more. There is no consistency with the roles of the players now. Until the players understand what is expected of them and stop looking over their shoulders they can't play free and easy. Short of Jenkins no player is playing with confidence.

Sacrifice just a little defense for offense. Because regardless of your defensive excellence you can't win if you do not score.

What’s the problem at PG? This is an injury problem or more than that?

HallLine69 said:

I'd be more sympathetic under the pre-NIL system where they were actual non-paid student athletes.

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I was obviously joking. They don’t go to class save for a few

hallwins said:

I

Pointed out to you a few back ups that are winning games after you said there were none. With HORRIFIC QB play the Giants were close I'm alot of games. GM malpractice to not give the rest of the roster a chance to win to prop up his abysmal decision to extend Jones. Tons of options were out there and he spent 5 million on Locke who cannot get on the field.

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Darnold and Wilson are starters….. Wilson was hurt to start the year. Come on man. I literally provided an up to date list.

I'll begin with a few

1. You have to take these early season games more seriously. The 10 man rotation has cost dearly in two 1 point losses.


2. Chemistry is important and cutting Sha a small break....notice how Davis and Richmond are performing with their new teams in situations not as difficult as at SHU.


3. Jenkins playing 29 minutes yesterday makes no sense.


4. Toumi should play with Godswill and not at C.


5. What's the word on Manny?


6. Is there an issue with Harmon?