The Bruins played idiot ball tonight. This was the same as Gonzaga, U of A games, and UNC game that they lost last year. Stupid plays and terrible perimeter defense to go along with poor shooting.
I thought Cronins postgame comments about the players believing their own hype and needing to be humbled was accurate.
I want to single out Jaylen Clark. Earlier this week he was bragging about how the team beat the Toronto Raptors in a summer scrimmage and how they begged him for a rematch. just seemed unnecessary hot air when you’re 3-0 against cupcakes. Clark said last week that he keeps track of every shot someone he guards scored on him, and last night the guy he guarded dropped something like 9-10 3s. I still think he’s the best player on the team but the team hasn’t accomplished anything yet this season so let’s just table some of that hot air talk.
Last night also exposed a huge weakness which is there’s no go to offensive guy. I get that Tyger trying to be that guy but it’s clearly not his game. Jaime spent most of last night not really looking for his shot, Clark is more of a defensive than offensive player, and Baileys shot is just wild and all over the place. They need to find an answer for when teams go through offensive lulls. Illinois had one and in the prior game, that’s how Virginia hung on too, despite a huge second half stretch when their offense stalled
I had a few thoughts while watching the game which is the first time I saw the Bruins play (no Pac 12 network on YouTube TV). First, I also do not understand why Cronin did not call some time outs to calm down and reset the team in the second half when the team started to collapse. Second, Bailey's overall play and Bona's defense hurt the team. I assume Cronin thinks that these two freshman have the potential to help the team for a run to the Big Dance and so they need to get the experience early to mature (unlike what was done with Peyton Watson last year). Jaime seemed very passive compared to his play last year, even with the surgically repaired ankles.
Reflecting on the upcoming game against Baylor, Cronin needs to work some magic to get the team prepared as a repeat performance will result in another loss.
I’m worried about Jaime, he looked tired and bored. Other than that I thought it was a pretty good effort. The timeout thing was uncharacteristic of our coaching.
It’s much better to have your teams’ flaws exposed in the preseason instead of the postseason. The team didn’t quit until the final bell and we all know we that Mick will get this fixed before conference play.
Saw it coming. The reliable three were off on their timing. Jaime especially. As you point out Tyger rushed too many shots. The team felt they weren't clicking.
The Bruins played idiot ball tonight. This was the same as Gonzaga, U of A games, and UNC game that they lost last year. Stupid plays and terrible perimeter defense to go along with poor shooting.
I thought Cronins postgame comments about the players believing their own hype and needing to be humbled was accurate.
I want to single out Jaylen Clark. Earlier this week he was bragging about how the team beat the Toronto Raptors in a summer scrimmage and how they begged him for a rematch. just seemed unnecessary hot air when you’re 3-0 against cupcakes. Clark said last week that he keeps track of every shot someone he guards scored on him, and last night the guy he guarded dropped something like 9-10 3s. I still think he’s the best player on the team but the team hasn’t accomplished anything yet this season so let’s just table some of that hot air talk.
Last night also exposed a huge weakness which is there’s no go to offensive guy. I get that Tyger trying to be that guy but it’s clearly not his game. Jaime spent most of last night not really looking for his shot, Clark is more of a defensive than offensive player, and Baileys shot is just wild and all over the place. They need to find an answer for when teams go through offensive lulls. Illinois had one and in the prior game, that’s how Virginia hung on too, despite a huge second half stretch when their offense stalled
I had a few thoughts while watching the game which is the first time I saw the Bruins play (no Pac 12 network on YouTube TV). First, I also do not understand why Cronin did not call some time outs to calm down and reset the team in the second half when the team started to collapse. Second, Bailey's overall play and Bona's defense hurt the team. I assume Cronin thinks that these two freshman have the potential to help the team for a run to the Big Dance and so they need to get the experience early to mature (unlike what was done with Peyton Watson last year). Jaime seemed very passive compared to his play last year, even with the surgically repaired ankles.
Reflecting on the upcoming game against Baylor, Cronin needs to work some magic to get the team prepared as a repeat performance will result in another loss.
I’m worried about Jaime, he looked tired and bored. Other than that I thought it was a pretty good effort. The timeout thing was uncharacteristic of our coaching.
It’s much better to have your teams’ flaws exposed in the preseason instead of the postseason. The team didn’t quit until the final bell and we all know we that Mick will get this fixed before conference play.
Pick your headline:
A Tale of Two Halves.
Over Ranked. Out Coached. Out Played.
Again.
Oh Johnny and Jules, Where Art Thou?
Saw it coming. The reliable three were off on their timing. Jaime especially. As you point out Tyger rushed too many shots. The team felt they weren't clicking.