February 7th games

[Redbird Recon]

FWIW, Reggie Lynch hasn't improved like I thought he might.

He's been a monster the past 3 weeks.
13.3 points
5.2 boards
3.2 blocks

[Wufan]

FWIW, Reggie Lynch hasn't improved like I thought he might.

He's been a monster the past 3 weeks.
13.3 points
5.2 boards
3.2 blocks

The points are big. The blocks, while elite, are almost expected since that's what he does. The boards are a bit weak.

[tribecalledquest]

FWIW, Reggie Lynch hasn't improved like I thought he might.

He's been a monster the past 3 weeks.
13.3 points
5.2 boards
3.2 blocks

I'm not sure I would call 13 pts and 5 boards "monster" like but maybe our standards are different.

[BCPanther]

WSU and UNI ate going to be picked 1 and 2 again. Illinois State should slot in at 3.

[Redbird Recon]

FWIW, Reggie Lynch hasn't improved like I thought he might.

He's been a monster the past 3 weeks.
13.3 points
5.2 boards
3.2 blocks

The points are big. The blocks, while elite, are almost expected since that's what he does. The boards are a bit weak.

Argee that the rebound number is low, but we're a good rebounding team as a whole; very balanced.
Akoon-Purcell 5.7
Lynch 5.5
Hawkins 5.2
McIntosh 4.4
Knight 3.3
Jones 3.1

Teddy has played well since coming back from injury.

[isuredbirds92]

FWIW, Reggie Lynch hasn't improved like I thought he might.

Offensive game has improved greatly. Defensively, just needs to learn not to foul!

When the team defensive strategy is to funnel everyone to a shot blocker, and have that shot blocker try to block every incoming shot, said shot blocking player is going to pick up a lot of fouls. His fouling might actually be helped more by his perimeter defenders learning to keep their man in front of them more often.

Are you kidding me? Do you even watch this team? We have some of the best and most active outside defenders in the league. Paris Lee average 2.6 steals per game. The guards are not the problem. Reggie just needs to learn to move his feet more and play for position rather than going for the big block every time. He played exponentially better in this regard after he got his 4th foul in Carbondale.

[isuredbirds92]

He's been a monster the past 3 weeks.
13.3 points
5.2 boards
3.2 blocks

The points are big. The blocks, while elite, are almost expected since that's what he does. The boards are a bit weak.

Argee that the rebound number is low, but we're a good rebounding team as a whole; very balanced.
Akoon-Purcell 5.7
Lynch 5.5
Hawkins 5.2
McIntosh 4.4
Knight 3.3
Jones 3.1

Teddy has played well since coming back from injury.

I really would like to see Teddy put on a few pounds and work down low. He's a big dude, but he plays a little too soft. Still a freshman though, so I'm sure this will come. I do like his game, though. He's been shooting very well, but he takes some ill-advised shots.

[Cdizzle]

Are you kidding me? Do you even watch this team? We have some of the best and most active outside defenders in the league. Paris Lee average 2.6 steals per game. The guards are not the problem. Reggie just needs to learn to move his feet more and play for position rather than going for the big block every time. He played exponentially better in this regard after he got his 4th foul in Carbondale.

No. Yes.

I am not placing blame on any players. I believe it is what they are being taught. It is a high-risk/high-reward system, one that plays to the strengths of athleticism and fitness you mention. Muller is playing to his team's strengths, utilizing both the quickness of the guards and the shot-blocking of his big.

Over the past couple of years Bradley had a couple of guards that continually led the league in steals, but their defense was a sieve. Why? Gambling. They got steals, but they also gave up blow-bys when they gambled. Without good defensive big men behind them, it led to terrible defensive metrics for the entire team. In this case, ISUr doesn't have terrible defensive metrics, because they have a tremendous shot-blocker playing goalie. But they do have a center that is often in foul trouble.

But, don't take my word for it. Feel free to continue throwing your hands up as Reggie mysteriously racks up the fouls.

[isuredbirds92]

Are you kidding me? Do you even watch this team? We have some of the best and most active outside defenders in the league. Paris Lee average 2.6 steals per game. The guards are not the problem. Reggie just needs to learn to move his feet more and play for position rather than going for the big block every time. He played exponentially better in this regard after he got his 4th foul in Carbondale.

No. Yes.

I am not placing blame on any players. I believe it is what they are being taught. It is a high-risk/high-reward system, one that plays to the strengths of athleticism and fitness you mention. Muller is playing to his team's strengths, utilizing both the quickness of the guards and the shot-blocking of his big.

Over the past couple of years Bradley had a couple of guards that continually led the league in steals, but their defense was a sieve. Why? Gambling. They got steals, but they also gave up blow-bys when they gambled. Without good defensive big men behind them, it led to terrible defensive metrics for the entire team. In this case, ISUr doesn't have terrible defensive metrics, because they have a tremendous shot-blocker playing goalie. But they do have a center that is often in foul trouble.

But, don't take my word for it. Feel free to continue throwing your hands up as Reggie mysteriously racks up the fouls.

I do agree that they relax at times knowing they have a shot blocker in the middle, but it's no mystery why Reggie fouls so much. He simply does not have good footwork and he is the one that gambles on big time blocks. I don't think it's a product of the system. Our guards normally do a good job of keeping their man in front of them. If you watch Reggie, he sometimes gets drawn almost out to the three point line just trying to chase down a block. Knowing the guy somewhat personally (friends of friends), he is a bit cocky and strikes me as the kind of guy who is very concerned with his stats and flashy plays. That's not to say he's a bad teammate, but I don't think he realizes that he hurts his team chasing down those big time blocks.

[Cdizzle]

I do agree that they relax at times knowing they have a shot blocker in the middle, but it's no mystery why Reggie fouls so much. He simply does not have good footwork and he is the one that gambles on big time blocks. I don't think it's a product of the system. Our guards normally do a good job of keeping their man in front of them. If you watch Reggie, he sometimes gets drawn almost out to the three point line just trying to chase down a block. Knowing the guy somewhat personally (friends of friends), he is a bit cocky and strikes me as the kind of guy who is very concerned with his stats and flashy plays. That's not to say he's a bad teammate, but I don't think he realizes that he hurts his team chasing down those big time blocks.

Fair enough. I'm sure there is validity to the fact that he should also try to gamble less. That being said, I do not know for sure what he is being taught in that regard. Sometimes that sort of aggressive presence can have its advantages. From the games I've watched, I think he'd really probably be better served trying to eliminate the fouls he gets going for offensive rebounds he has no chance of getting than by adjusting his block attempts.