Great points! He's definitely improved his footwork and he's been much better at shooting off of screens.
to be honest I don't know how the two compare away from the ball, but will give Ethan an edge in passing the ball. That said Cam is my choice to defend a few people. His D is really good for a first year player. Just has to make better decisions on contesting shots...especially behind the arc. Cam's minutes will go nowhere but up...
I've watched 3/4 and hate Peacock since going back and forth always brings a commercial it seems. Horrible to actually try to understand what was going on relative particular interests! I see sag, I see match up in those possessions I wanted to understand. Too much hassle to see if only after makes or dependent on player...and or location to try to understand the rules of the D for "that" game those few possessions. FWIW they sagged off Trey a lot to help on Zach when Trey was more on the perimeter, but he did hit that one FT you mentioned.I noted in rewatching the game that TKR hit all of his FTs? Another positive from the game.
So, I did find a video of a time I was interested in. Look how much more sag that usual Purdue plays in man in this set? Illinois gets about 2/3s the baskets with assists as Purdue does and that tell you they have more one on one play...AND why we can see more sag than usual against Illinois. Purdue has the man they are defending, but packing the lane. I think it was expected to see more packing of the lane on weakside when Domask or Shannon had the ball. You can also see Zach can't really see his man because he is in his usual one man zoneI noted in rewatching the game that TKR hit all of his FTs? Another positive from the game.
Here is another where the weakside is playing close to the lane. Everyone on the guy they defended, but packing the lane...not too worried about the perimeter shot...or giving up the ball although Fletch is defending Luke who we know can shoot and then the handoff and Lance is back on Domask. Pretty typical D when on top, but watch Mason and Zach cheat over when Domask gets it.
I know he scores, but I just don't like watching Domask's style of play. Is it just me?
Nothing wrong with a player not being your cup of team. The ball generally sticks when he gets it and your dislike is probably not much different than some not liking Purdue's style with Zach. As far as being good...he is good. You can see in the videos, Purdue tweaking their D by packing the lane a bit more than usual. Neither he or Shannon are a pass first player and both want to get into the lane. Had Purdue had a place, Matt might have recruited him, but I doubt Matt would have as many ISO possessions for him
Love that kid. He has a fantastic game and would find a place on my all B10 team.
