Fred getting most out of Roster.
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Basically talks about using spacing and his NBA system to create mismatches for guys like Kane, Niang, Ejim, etc. Says guys are versatile and put a lot of pressure on defenses.
Also talks about the freedom Fred gives to shoot the ball, and that the players take quality shots most of the time down the court, which then creates even greater spacing.
Gives credit to our shooting percentage and assist numbers.
Also talks about the freedom Fred gives to shoot the ball, and that the players take quality shots most of the time down the court, which then creates even greater spacing.
Gives credit to our shooting percentage and assist numbers.
Here are the other coaches on the list, in the same order as in the article. Fred was second on the list. I don't think they are in any particular order, but who knows?
Interesting that St. Mary's is also on the list. That would be a good match-up for ISU at the Diamond Head. They shoot 48 percent from the field and over 43 percent from 3. They average 8 made threes per game, so just a little behind ISU.
Jay Wright, Villanova Wildcats
Bo Ryan, Wisconsin Badgers
Kevin Ollie, Connecticut Huskies
Randy Bennett, Saint Mary’s Gaels
Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Orange
Derek Kellogg, Massachusetts Minutemen
Gregg Marshall, Wichita State Shockers
Roy Williams, North Carolina Tar Heels
Billy Donovan, Florida Gators
Interesting that St. Mary's is also on the list. That would be a good match-up for ISU at the Diamond Head. They shoot 48 percent from the field and over 43 percent from 3. They average 8 made threes per game, so just a little behind ISU.
Jay Wright, Villanova Wildcats
Bo Ryan, Wisconsin Badgers
Kevin Ollie, Connecticut Huskies
Randy Bennett, Saint Mary’s Gaels
Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Orange
Derek Kellogg, Massachusetts Minutemen
Gregg Marshall, Wichita State Shockers
Roy Williams, North Carolina Tar Heels
Billy Donovan, Florida Gators
Is it just me or does it seem silly when the typical powers make it on these lists. I mean, they get the cream of the crop every year. Its not impressive if they "get the most from their rosters"
Boy, that Roy Williams sure is a great coach. A real polisher of diamonds in the rough.
Boy, that Roy Williams sure is a great coach. A real polisher of diamonds in the rough.
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I guess that it is alright to be stupid when you are part of the ESPN brain trust. Brad Stevens is gone. That guy got more out of players than I could ever believe. However it could have been some luck entered into it.
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There's always some luck involved in basketball, but what he's doing with the Celtics right now may be even more impressive than what he did at Butler. Dude can coach.
This!
Ol Roy consistently underachieves.
The timing of this is comical too as Ol Roy just lost to unranked Texas tonight in Chapel Hill.
Kind of don't agree with this, I know we have had success at 8-0, but have we played a complete game yet, imo no..... If every thing comes together down the line here I think this team can do even more....
I would tend to agree, however he didn't do it once. Back to back national championship games at a mid-major maybe the most impressive college bball coaching feat in the modern era.
Idk if anyone posted this...but I AM an insider..
Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State Cyclones
The undefeated Cyclones are one of the most difficult offensive teams in the country to game plan for. Further, Hoiberg is a master at exploiting mismatches. Iowa State plays with great spacing and has players so versatile that the Cyclones can invert their offense. It’s not uncommon for their frontcourt players --Georges Niang or Melvin Ejim -- to be isolated in the middle of the floor or on the wing while point guard DeAndre Kane is posted up against a smaller defender. This is a team that shares the basketball.
Niang can overpower defenders on the block and if doubled is a willing passer. He’s averaging 4.1 assists a game. Ejim reminds me of former Notre Dame and NBA star Adrian Dantley with his wide body and versatility. He’s an excellent shooter (38.5 percent from 3-point range), and can get to the rim off the bounce. His versatility puts tremendous pressure on the defense.
Hoiberg empowers his players, yet they rarely abuse that trust by taking an ill-advised shot. Dustin Hogue, Naz Long and Matt Thomas all shoot the ball with range, enhancing Iowa State's spacing. They collectively average 20 assists a game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from long distance. This is a team that is built with a purpose.
Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State Cyclones
The undefeated Cyclones are one of the most difficult offensive teams in the country to game plan for. Further, Hoiberg is a master at exploiting mismatches. Iowa State plays with great spacing and has players so versatile that the Cyclones can invert their offense. It’s not uncommon for their frontcourt players --Georges Niang or Melvin Ejim -- to be isolated in the middle of the floor or on the wing while point guard DeAndre Kane is posted up against a smaller defender. This is a team that shares the basketball.
Niang can overpower defenders on the block and if doubled is a willing passer. He’s averaging 4.1 assists a game. Ejim reminds me of former Notre Dame and NBA star Adrian Dantley with his wide body and versatility. He’s an excellent shooter (38.5 percent from 3-point range), and can get to the rim off the bounce. His versatility puts tremendous pressure on the defense.
Hoiberg empowers his players, yet they rarely abuse that trust by taking an ill-advised shot. Dustin Hogue, Naz Long and Matt Thomas all shoot the ball with range, enhancing Iowa State's spacing. They collectively average 20 assists a game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from long distance. This is a team that is built with a purpose.