Why do we struggle so much at FT's?
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CycloneErik
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Bowie is one of the worst free throw shooters I've ever seen! The guy is a total liability whenever he gets fouled while shooting.
We have the wrong guys getting fouled! I am surprised at how they rarely call fouls when Naz or Monte go to the basket.
His form doesn't look bad and it almost always seems close. You'd think at least a couple would drop on pure luck.
We got stuffed and missed quite a few around the rim last night too.
I liked his effort last night more than I've seen out of him before. I think he's got a chance to get it going, just needs to finish.
It's an ISU thing.
Like teams shooting 50% from 3 against them.
Like teams shooting 50% from 3 against them.
We end up with our poorest shooters getting fouled. Bowie, for example, is probably our most aggressive guy at attacking the basket. He gets fouled, but can't shoot free throws. You don't get fouled hanging around the three point line. If we had more dribble penetrators we would get more fouls. That said, burton should be a better free throw shooter.
Hoped to see improvement by now.
Players can't get taller, faster or jump higher in the span of a season. They can however, be coached, increase focus, practice and improve on free throws.
This needs to happen or it'll surely cost us games and perhaps a tourney bid.
Frustrating.
Players can't get taller, faster or jump higher in the span of a season. They can however, be coached, increase focus, practice and improve on free throws.
This needs to happen or it'll surely cost us games and perhaps a tourney bid.
Frustrating.
Rick Barry says hi. Again.
It' ain't a **** swinging contest. It's a contest of points. Try them underhand. Long list of guys like Wilt and Shaq that would rather shoot "like a man" then score points and help their team.
It' ain't a **** swinging contest. It's a contest of points. Try them underhand. Long list of guys like Wilt and Shaq that would rather shoot "like a man" then score points and help their team.
I was flipping channels a couple of weeks ago. Saw an interview with several players that were the worst free throw shooters in the nation that became the best in the nation in less than a year. I think it was Washington U (not sure). When asked how they collectively became the best their answer was: "We practiced". Go figure.
It's amazing to me that a guy can get a full D1 scholarship - and major minutes, or even an NBA contract, and can't his 65% of FT's - considering the amount of practice time invested.
Would have had about 8 more free throws if the refs were calling it the same on both ends. It may be best that they didn't though.
Ha, swallow your whistles, we cannot shoot 'em! You might be onto something there.
Not sure if cringe more with ISU going to the line or trying to make a layup.