Messiah before Long Beach. 38% @ Alabama A&M
Tsohonis @ VCU: 37% (not only that, his assist to TO ratio was 1.5!)
AJ George last year 41%
ok, can someone tell me that those are bad shooters? lol
so
1) How does Monson turn decent shooters bad shooters?
2) How does a team that has opponent's trying to take away the inside game, not get enough decent looks
at halftime, I was laughing as the Beach players were warming up before the 2nd half. they were all taking nice set 3 pt shots from within a foot behind the arc. I mean, why weren't they taking 3 pt shots from 4-6 feet behind the arc like they do during the game? why wasn't Tsohonis practicing that 'leaning' or 'running' obscene 3 pt shot he takes and Monson has indulged him in? why wasn't Messiah practicing taking a super quick rushed 3 as he got to the arc off the break. or a one dribble then quick 3 like he's been taking
meanwhile, it was interesting Northridge would just have guys move to spaces (especially corners), wait, then take a 3 pt shot from a set position LIKE THEY PRACTICE
we are a LOUSY 3 pt shooting team, because with a VETERAN team, and all of Nov & December, the coaching staff somehow didn't teach (I know they didn't teach, because the players don't do it) how to take a 3 ONLY (unless trying in desperation to beat the buzzer) when you are set and rhythm.
sheesh, and people say to be patient.
Monson has indulged Tsohonis to take these outragegous 3s for two years now, no wonder we are so bad. Now, when a few of those miracle 3s go in (like USC) it's nice, but for every one of those, 4 or more are bricks. Hence he's shooting shit again for 3s.
AJ is the one guy that tends to only get himself set properly. Silva as well. both aren't doing great either.
We don't work the ball well, which is part LT doensn't pass well out of the post (another reason for teams to sag). We don't move the ball well or quick. but the first thing that has to happen (doubt it, since the teaching has failed to this point) is for guys to actually understand what a good shot is ! duh
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