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royalcrown
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Bahama Game 1 Aug 9, 2018 5:08:26 GMT -5

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Post by royalcrown on Aug 9, 2018 5:08:26 GMT -5

I know, I know, it's August 8th. But after the 1st 6-minutes that was still hard to watch. Very reminiscent of last year; couldn't stay in front of people on D or make a shot on O.

Some that impressed:

Richards: Protected the rim off-the-ball, showed touch, hustled. Still got beat 1-on-1 occasionally but was generally solid.
Herro: For the 1st half anyway. Very good mid-range game, good hops, wasn't afraid to take a shot. Had trouble staying in front of his man.
Hagans: Was a pest on D, hustled all over the court.

Some that didn't:

Travis: Couldn't make space and get a shot off under the rim, looked lost. Rebounded well.
Point Guards: Ho-hum, Quickley appeared to get most of the minutes and wasn't particularly impressive at any aspect; wasn't bad, just wasn't notable. Green appeared to be more active / decisive but still, didn't have many WOW moments.
Johnson: Wasn't bad, just expected more. Athleticism is obvious but it didn't translate to much production.

Got off to a great start and the overall effort was very good, and the athleticism was impressive, but I just expected the whole team to be more successful on both ends of the court against the weakest of the 4 opponents we will face.

I figured Cal was just going thru the Coach-speak routine when he said they might go 1-3 on the trip but he may be correct. Hopefully the Cats have there shooting-glasses on tonite and things open up underneath for Travis.

Go Big Blue.

Last Edit: Aug 9, 2018 5:10:10 GMT -5 by royalcrown

wildcatknh
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Bahama Game 1 Aug 9, 2018 5:15:09 GMT -5

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Post by wildcatknh on Aug 9, 2018 5:15:09 GMT -5

As I kind of expected, Travis is a below-the-rim player that just doesn't have the hops and athleticism that we're used to seeing with a lot of our post players. He's a big, strong guy who will get his share just by carving out space and being unmovable under the rim, but expect him to get blocked a lot and/or fouled a lot and have to earn a chunk of his points at the line.

catinohio
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Bahama Game 1 Aug 9, 2018 8:10:04 GMT -5

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Post by catinohio on Aug 9, 2018 8:10:04 GMT -5

I didnt think hagans looked good at all. I was very underwhelmed but it is very early still.
I did like what I saw from Johnson. Shots werent falling but that motor will translate to points and success over the long haul.
Richards was good offensively but looked horrifically bad to me defensively. His feet were slow, he got blew by and he had to have 5 or 6 fouls.

For me my major concern was the guards. None of them seemed to be able to do much....granted one pointless game in August but it was what it was. We need these guys to score and shoot the three to make a deep run.

lawmax
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Bahama Game 1 Aug 9, 2018 9:57:40 GMT -5

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Post by lawmax on Aug 9, 2018 9:57:40 GMT -5

Aug 9, 2018 5:15:09 GMT -5 wildcatknh said:

As I kind of expected, Travis is a below-the-rim player that just doesn't have the hops and athleticism that we're used to seeing with a lot of our post players. He's a big, strong guy who will get his share just by carving out space and being unmovable under the rim, but expect him to get blocked a lot and/or fouled a lot and have to earn a chunk of his points at the line.

This is why I've always thought that while Cal might experiment some with Reid & PJ together, they're more likely going to be split and with each of them matched with either EJ or Nick. Cal has always believed in shot blocking and rim protection, and I just don't see him changing.

BTAIM, Travis had 14 boards.

Last Edit: Aug 9, 2018 9:59:02 GMT -5 by lawmax

medievil
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Bahama Game 1 Aug 9, 2018 22:18:37 GMT -5 TattMan likes this

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Post by medievil on Aug 9, 2018 22:18:37 GMT -5

According to the coaches, they have practiced exactly ZERO defense....not spent even a second on it... so naturally, defense is gonna be bad...
Travis, in game 1 still got 14 rebounds even if his offense was off..he's used to a different system/style, will take a few weeks to get in the grove... Herro..WOW he gets his eye, he is automatic...everyone else is just not in game shape, and learning each other, I thought both games so far we are , in some ways, ahead.. and potentially scary good...