Pitino strategy

[reswat]

Is there any doubt that Rick Pitino gave Richard Pitino tips on how to defend Purdue? Any doubt that Richard Pitino studied the Louisville game?

Minnesota double-teamed Purdue down low in much the same way that Louisville did. Swanigan handled it better this time, although he did have at least one turnover earlier trying to force it into Haas.

It doesn't seem that Haas has improved much at all at handling the the double team. But I believe he can and will. Haas is a smart guy and has a great attitude. He worked hard on his free throws and made a huge improvement.

I believe that the next time we are so aggressively double-teamed down low, we will handle it even better.

 

[TC4THREE]

Agree 100%. I think Haas just needs to pause for a second when he catches the ball and wait for the defense to react. It seems like he's rushing to get to his post move as soon as he catches the ball and once he puts the ball on the floor it is all kinds of difficult for him to pass out if a double team comes.

 

[Dan'l Boone]

Agree 100%. I think Haas just needs to pause for a SEC ND when he catches the ball and wait for the defense to react. It seems like he's rushing to get to his post move as soon as he catches the ball and once he puts the ball on the floor it is all kinds of difficult for him to pass out if a double team comes.

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

 

[slidde01]

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

This is why you are not a coach.

 

[Dryfly88]

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

Amen. Twice yesterday he dropped stepped nicely and then went under the basket and tried to lay it up with left hand. Those need to be dunks. Forget about finesse, that isn't going to work for him. Brute strength right to the hole.

 

[reswat]

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

"Hesitation" has a bad connotation
"Patience" and "Composure" have a good connotation.

But they all mean the same thing. They all mean waiting for a second or two. The right response depends on the situation.

Much of the time against Louisville and also against Minnesota, the double team was there essentially right when Haas caught the ball. Even if he dribbled it immediately, he would have been dribbling into a double team. So, in those situations, "patience" and "composure" were required.

Now, in situations where he has just one or two seconds alone, then an immediate move to the basket is the right decision. In those cases, any delay could be categorized as "hesitation" and is bad.

From my observations, it was "patience" and "composure" that Haas needed more of yesterday.

 

[TC4THREE]

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

Holding the ball doesn't put him in a dangerous position. It's when he puts the ball on the floor that he makes himself vulnerable. It's when he tries to immediately go to his move that he gets himself in trouble. If he would catch the ball on the block and pause for a second he could see if the double team is coming and where it is coming from. Then he knows where he needs to pass it. If he immediately goes into his move, his eyes aren't on the defense and it is far more difficult for him to pass out when the double team gets there.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

Is there any doubt that Rick Pitino gave Richard Pitino tips on how to defend Purdue? Any doubt that Richard Pitino studied the Louisville game?

Minnesota double-teamed Purdue down low in much the same way that Louisville did. Swanigan handled it better this time, although he did have at least one turnover earlier trying to force it into Haas.

It doesn't seem that Haas has improved much at all at handling the the double team. But I believe he can and will. Haas is a smart guy and has a great attitude. He worked hard on his free throws and made a huge improvement.

I believe that the next time we are so aggressively double-teamed down low, we will handle it even better.

You'll be amazed how much better Haas gets when Purdue's three guards can consistently hit their outside shots or drive the lane.

 

[Tadal32]

Amen. Twice yesterday he dropped stepped nicely and then went under the basket and tried to lay it up with left hand. Those need to be dunks. Forget about finesse, that isn't going to work for him. Brute strength right to the hole.

Agree, the up and under at 7'2 makes no sense to me. This is a move guards make to avoid bigs. I would be ok with a few offensive fouls with his current minutes to just power thru and finish over top.

 

[Boiler Wolf]

Iowa did a similar thing, shutting down the inside, but we shot better. Minnie was able to double team the bigs and still kept us from getting a lot of good looks from 3 and those we did get early on we didn't hit.

 

[BBG]

those we did get early on we didn't hit.

That plus turnovers did us in IMO. Change just a small percentage of either one and we probably win.

Now we refocus and win the next game.

 

[Purdue0034]

I felt like it was two against one in the coaching department. Was Rick texting Richard during the game?

 

[Foolmeoncefan]

Pitino came to rub it in Purdue's face smug styled. He rubbed it in. And he rather liked it. It was especially pleasing to him because no doubt he gave his son inside info on Purdue having played Purdue 7 or so games prior. He got a full scouting report. You could tell Minnesota came to punch Purdue's face off from the onset. It just disgusts me how you cannot be upset about that as a Purdue player and get just rage level angry. It's because we got a weak bunch of snivel lickers for players that are wannabes. Swan aside. He has some anger and I cannot include him in the same context. He plays with anger and rage while the rest of them look like cheesy knockoffs.

 

[Boiler8285]

Amen. Twice yesterday he dropped stepped nicely and then went under the basket and tried to lay it up with left hand. Those need to be dunks. Forget about finesse, that isn't going to work for him. Brute strength right to the hole.

Not sure he can dunk unless he has time to gather himself and jump with both feet.

 

[PUBV]

I disagree. Hesitation allows more double team opportunities. A quick move to the basket (not falling away) without putting the ball on the floor is almost always the best move for virtually every big man. Bad things happen when big men put the ball on the floor.

Exactly, I love the big fella, but his skill set being what it is right now, I cringe every time he brings the damn ball down below his shoulders let alone try's to dribble it. Post and re-post, get deep position. Hit 4-6 baby hooks and 4-6 free throws a game, without the turnovers