Our decision making is f'ing horrendous.
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I agree, lots of poor decisions. We didn't play well and TN wanted it more. We still are not an overly athletic team.
Any number of bad decisions on plays in that game could have been the difference:
Mathias behind the back pass, pretty much any crucial moment where Vincent has the ball, Carsen not attacking the rim at the end of regulation, half of Carsen's shots, Haas trying to one-hand dunk (has he ever made one?)...just bad decisions.
Mathias behind the back pass, pretty much any crucial moment where Vincent has the ball, Carsen not attacking the rim at the end of regulation, half of Carsen's shots, Haas trying to one-hand dunk (has he ever made one?)...just bad decisions.
Purdue can and does make good decisions...just not when they blow leads and get beat...like this game. They have to fight human nature and NOT WANT to take the easy way out...3 ball shots. Embrace the opportunity to be a machine and be effective...EVERY time down the court. They had enough depth that they were going to foul all Haas if he got it deep..and they were not quick enough to prevent it those few possessions they had to foul...and Purdue loved the perimeter shot...which many times is good for them...but not today...
I wished Matt wouldn't have switch so much at the end...and that the seniors led the team into ALWAYS playing smart to extend leads...becasue with a good team...you may only have that one shot to build a cushion
Well, when you consider that it is largely the same guys making the decisions that have been making them for four years, I am not sure why it comes as a huge surprise...it is disappointing certainly, but, not surprising.
Dakota made a bad choice in his behind the back pass that was there for a split second. However, it was the soph that I thought made most of the poor choices. Several players did slip on the court...not that it had anything to do with anything other than I wonder about some footing
Isn't it the old balance between playing smart and playing aggressive? I feel like in general we have 4 guys who play smart but not very aggressive and one guy who plays aggressive but not always smart.
On the scale of bad decisions I didn't have a huge problem with the behind the back pass. I could be wrong but I recall him being trapped against the baseline with nowhere to go with the ball and that had been open for a split second he just was a bit late.
For me...since I lean to finesse over power on the offensive side...and like a read offense which by definition demands finesse to read and react...I ALWAYS want a smart offensive team...ALWAYS. However, I need that choir boy that doesn't get flustered on offense to be a major prick on D adn to be aggressive on that end of the court and so I want the mind to flip as we go over that 10 a second line. What we need from Carsen is not aggression by itself but reasoned aggression. Purdue never got hurt, but he should NEVER have tried his dunk the shot that Dakota followed, but just laid it in and he would have scored "before" the D got there...but it wouldn't have been the highlight.
Make no mistake he is better this year, but guys...when the bright lights and stage are there...it is about smart plays adn execution...and Carsen can still improve his decisions. he is very talented...but pull up threes without the clock running down are many times not the best way to end a possession
But let's not let the other 4 off the hook. Because there is no aggressiveness, no "climb on my back" attitude since Biggie left, CE is the only one to step up at times. And then it leads to him trying to do too much. But at least he is willing to lead. That's how I see it anyway.
4 seniors making freshmen mistakes. this is why I always choose talent over experience. and a one and done elite player over a guy who the fans love because he's been here 4 years.
how many times is Purdue going to go into a big tournament and not choke ? Do I blame the coach or do I blame the players?
how many times is Purdue going to go into a big tournament and not choke ? Do I blame the coach or do I blame the players?
PJ and Carsen are not going to get manhy boards against good team. Vince has improved his aggressiveness on boards until today a bit. Dakota will get some hustle boards...they all must try. However, if your are going to lead..don't go charging into a bad situation. Carsen is agressive and I'm not surprised that he would make more mental mistakes...just cut them down. If you are not on a hot streak...be ready to drive the ball and get to the line where you are 9 for 9. There were other mental mistakes...but everyone knows he has more and he is soooooooo important for Purdue that you want the ball in his hands...but that also means if you have the ball more...more is expected of your decisions...
Carsen does try to do too much and they say it is confidence...well, okay...tone that confidence down with a sense of reality...just a bit...
Or as CMP has said.....put just a little shade/moon on that sunshine.
They're timid. Timid people won't win anything at basketball. We need more players like CE and Swan. They don't take days off. It's not even playing good or bad so much as being timid and not attacking or being intent. No excuse for getting out rebounded like that. That was a really big blown opportunity today. This is the kind of game a player like Swan would have taken over late. Would have never went to overtime and never in doubt. Timid teams won't ever be significant. Sure a shooting team may win a few games, be ranked for a week or two, maybe get a win in big ten tourney, all to be a first round elimination 11 seed. Undoubtedly today's loss is huge because we won't face Vil or Zona.
And I have no idea how a 7ft center and a 7ft3 backup cannot produce more than a hands full rebounds and points today. A lot of questions after this game.
And I have no idea how a 7ft center and a 7ft3 backup cannot produce more than a hands full rebounds and points today. A lot of questions after this game.
