The Fran fade
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Question is who guards Murray? Is Kalcheur and Brockington big enough and is Enuruna quick enough
He may have been conceived in a college’s park, Does that count
For it to be his dream job he has to have at least some connection.
May have to rope a dope it. Let him get his but work on everyone else and rebound.
Enaruna is quick enough and I would suspect that's who it is when he's in. Enaruna only plays about 20 mpg though, so others will need to step up. Maybe Kunc with his length could agitate him some. I would kind of be surprised if it's one of the guards, they give up too much size. Brockington perhaps can match him athletically and strength-wise, but still gives up 3-4 inches and 10-15 pounds or so.
The biggest worry I have about the Iowa game isn't even Murray. It's how do our guys respond when Iowa inevitable settles back into their sagging zone on defense, clogs the lane and forces ISU to be patient and work for good looks. They'll be backed up pretty far off the 3 pt line to make up for their lack of athleticism, and I just don't want our guys to respond by taking early possession 3's. Not their strong suit. This isn't a Prohm coached team though, so hopefully TJ has some ideas on how to attack them offensively.
I do believe that this years squad has enough discipline to not just settle for chucking threes. Ball reversals are key to get Fran's athletic spiders on the move and when that happens the middle of that zone opens up. If we make them defend and we will be just fine.
I agree, I’d expect stepping inside the line some and hitting some mid range jumpers, forcing them to guard us. Can’t settle for 3s. I’m hoping ball movement is crisp and they are unable to rotate quick enough.
One way to beat Iowa's zone is to attack before it has a chance to set up. I'm hopeful that our immensely improved defense and rebounding will generate offense and we'll score a considerable number of transition baskets.
Iowa's zone will give the guys plenty of good looks. The only way it beats us is if they have an off shooting night. No matter what defense Fran tries to use it has never been a lock down. The guys have another 1-20 night it will tough to win. Other than that, they play in any way like they did in New York it's a win.
I think Conditt could have a nice game. He’s really been playing with a lot of enthusiasm. I’m so far not impressed with Rebraca so I hope he wins that matchup.
Kalcheur and Brockington are better options to defend him than most teams will have. Just active, athletic guards can keep him from open looks for 3. Ditto for Jobo actually because he tends to be really on or off and can’t mess with that.
Wow we kinda thought it was coming but I thought he'd finish the season. I wonder if they want to give Manning an honest audition
I'm nervous Iowa will limit Murray the best two Big Ten games to make sure he's ready for their Super Bowl
They'll be fine, Fran's a good coach. Still have a Mt Rushmore player IIRC.