"Finding those guys in the portal that have those winning qualities."

[Tommaker]

"Because you don't have time to instill it." Painters response in the after game press conference on what he terms the new landscape of college basketball. He's not talking about ability, or stats, or stars here. He's talking pure attitude and mindset.

 

[Schmedly_Whiplash]

"Because you don't have time to instill it." Painters response in the after game press conference on what he terms the new landscape of college basketball. He's not talking about ability, or stats, or stars here. He's talking pure attitude and mindset.

So clear last night. Rutgers has more "talent" across the team, but got whipped. Big strong athletic guys. That don't know how to play together. Yet anyway. Easier to be cocky when you've got the best pg in college hoops. And when their best player (best player in the league?) is not himself.

 

[Boiler Buck]

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"Because you don't have time to instill it." Painters response in the after game press conference on what he terms the new landscape of college basketball. He's not talking about ability, or stats, or stars here. He's talking pure attitude and mindset.

Kinda disagree with this. But he's still NOT wrong. You just need guys that have both the right attitude AND statistical ability.

But even in advanced stats - it can be measured too or Braden Smith would not be so high in some standards....listed as a top ten player in efficiency.

But there definitely are simple stats that measure it regardless of the quote above. Scoring, assists, rebounds, the lack of TOs.

Can you imagine this team with one more consistent scorer at the 3 or 4......with the right attitude. Well that's NOT going to come from a guy that you grab from the portal that only scores 5 a game.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

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Kinda disagree with this. But he's still NOT wrong. You just need guys that have both the right attitude AND statistical ability.

But even in advanced stats - it can be measured too or Braden Smith would not be so high in some standards....listed as a top ten player in efficiency.

But there definitely are simple stats that measure it regardless of the quote above. Scoring, assists, rebounds, the lack of TOs.

Can you imagine this team with one more consistent scorer at the 3 or 4......with the right attitude. Well that's NOT going to come from a guy that you grab from the portal that only scores 5 a game.

So many missed open shots last night after B had set them up. He could have had 20+ assists last night.

Anyways, hope Smith continues this tear he’s on.

Like TJ mentioned in another post, he is more focused on scoring and himself, as opposed to almost going out of his way to get others involved. His scoring obviously helps the team, but it helps his teammates get open looks too.

Sorry for the long rant haha. At the end of it all I agree with what you said.

 

[Tommaker]

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Kinda disagree with this. But he's still NOT wrong. You just need guys that have both the right attitude AND statistical ability.

But even in advanced stats - it can be measured too or Braden Smith would not be so high in some standards....listed as a top ten player in efficiency.

But there definitely are simple stats that measure it regardless of the quote above. Scoring, assists, rebounds, the lack of TOs

Can you imagine this team with one more consistent scorer at the 3 or 4......with the right attitude. Well that's NOT going to come from a guy that you grab from the portal that only scores 5 a game.

I listened to the UCLA coach rant posted on the page. He has, without a doubt, some of the best talent in the country. But part of the issue is that in BB, unlike FB IMO, you have so MANY players out there that can be absolute stat machines nowadays. So how do you winnow out the winners from all of the talent? Props to Matt, he's gotten very, very good at doing that. And a lot of coaches are going to have to try to adjust to doing the same thing, or you'll see a school buying the talent and calling for the coaches head when they don't make it past the 1st or second round.

I'll also point back to that test he got from the Colts guy to evaluate potential recruits. That has paid off in spades, IMO.

 

[northside100]

So many missed open shots last night after B had set them up. He could have had 20+ assists last night.

Completely agree with this. Against all but the most elite defenses, this offense would be rolling if Smith plays as he has, Trey stays out of foul trouble and shooters hit open shots.

Trey and the shooters are going to have to figure those things out if this team is going to contend in conference and make a run in March.

 

[DwaynePurvis00]

Completely agree with this. Against all but the most elite defenses, this offense would be rolling if Smith plays as he has, Trey stays out of foul trouble and shooters got open shots.

Trey and the shooters are going to have to figure those things out if this team is going to contend in conference and make a run in March.

Trey getting into foul trouble was a blessing in disguise. It allowed/forced more furst mins and other guys into the rotation that maybe don’t play as much mins.

The confidence in Furst continues to increase and he is balling out (for him). He has helped change this team and excited to see him vs the better teams in the league and see how he fares.

But agree on your last point. I think they will but we probably take some lumps before then. Frosh are starting to figure it out a bit. Hope Colvin and Heide can find their shooting stroke again. Was encouraging to see Cam take it to the hole against Bailey—even if he got blocked to oblivion. Him and Colvin have been better/more aggressive on the boards the last two games too.

 

[Boiler Buck]

Furst,......

The confidence in Furst continues to increase and he is balling out (for him). He has helped change this team and excited to see him vs the better teams in the league and see how he fares.

Speaking of winning qualities, on the re-watch, Furst did so many little things that helped win on both sides of the ball. Impressive last night. Might have been his best game. Agree we will need that as competition heats up and with top teams that have huge centers.