There was and I am no bball guru but I have not seen that before, at least played that way. It has to be quite a maneuver for players to make sure they have their assignment through all of that. All I know is I liked how it made Carr and Hunter want to cry trying to work against it.
It would be difficult, because I think they see the zone look, get arranged for a zone play, and then all of a sudden they're back to looking at man defense.
Saw this a bit late in the KU game as well. Created a lot of issues in the front court for opposing teams. essentially lets us switch everything up front for the first 15-20 seconds of shot clock, then everyone man's up quick for the end of the clock. Phenomenal defense imo.
I think Hunter was better in his "I might have to do it, take charge mode". I don't think Carr is the best for his potential at this point. I think you have to see what he does next season before labeling him. Afterall, this was his first time back in Hilton, he's on a new team with experienced guards, he lost his head coach that recruited him there, etc.
I think Tamin can shoot 3 pointer as good as Hunter. He is not doing it because it is not his strength. Lipsey shot 0.7 3 pointer per game thus far while Hunter shot 4.5 3 pointers per game. If Tamin shoots 4.5 3 pointers per game, he will average about same points per game as Hunter, but it won’t be good for this team.
Again I wouldn't trade Lipsey...but I disagree. Hunter has shot 4-6, 3-6 a few times already on 3's. While I agree with you that it isn't whats best for Lipsey to take 3's right now for the good of this team, I don't think he's as good as Hunter on mid-range or 3's. But it will come.
While I would not want Hunter back at this point as I do not believe his is fit for the team culture, purely based upon basketball skills it would have been awesome to have both.
They are two totally different players. Hunter is more for mid to long range but didn't have good touch close to the rim. Lipsey doesn't have good longer range shooting ability but finishes at the rim very well. Lipsey is also a better facilitator and has better ball control/security. The comparison really is apples to oranges. Lipsey has also benefitted from the progression of Grill and Kalschuer and Holmes seems like more of a 3 point shooter than Brockington was. Had Hunter stuck around he wouldn't of had to be as much of a volume offensive threat. However I don't think he wants to be less of an offensive threat. Personally I prefer Lipsey's style and skills to run point but that's just one armchair coaches opinion.
What's going to cost Hunter a shot at being drafted is the fact he's not a good enough basketball player to play in the NBA. Why do you think he went to get paid now?
Kind of a dangerous statement to make. Do you think he got Big12 FOY on luck? Like many have said, a full season next year without Carr may tell alot more.
Coaching. I love hearing about examples of TJ making good coaching decisions. He is improving as a coach as well.
