Long Beach State Athletics!: Re: the Idaho game has added significance

Against Idaho the 3 point shooting and defense was indeed improved. Additionally, the rebounding issues of earlier seem to be far better lately. The new issues are now stopping dribble penetration and turnovers. I did not watch specifically, so I am unsure, but it is reasonable to wonder if tightening up on perimeter defense may have allowed players to drive past defenders into the paint. Most of the turnovers seem to be coming from one-on-one play rather than passing issues. Seemed like we had a ton of offensive fouls with players out of control for a big portion of them.

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I expect the return of Jadon Jones will shore up areas of weakness in 3 point shooting and defense. Since he is the reining DPOY and our best 3 point shooter, it is reasonable to expect him to make a difference in both areas.

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we are 3-6 vs. D1, ugh

we have not won a D1 game in December, ugh

we lost two D1 games after full weeks of practice, that we should have won.

once again, this will bethe 3rd game in Dec following a FULL week of practice, at some point, some grounding in fundamentals has to show up

I though this team might go 8-3 to this point, talent wise, maybe 6-5 could have been palatable, but not this.

non-conf didn't create any buzz, and now two games in Dec to start the Big West.

the program and the players have to do SOMETHING to get fans/students involved.

would just like to see this group of players go out and play like they are PISSED OFF!