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Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 03-03-2024, 08:54 AM:

...that thrives on offense.

So, my hope is call just lets 'em play. We may not go far, but they sure are a joy to watch when they are in that offensive groove.

Wouldn't it be cool to win number nine averaging over 100 points per game?

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 03-03-2024, 09:29 AM:

They are fun to watch, that’s for sure. Despite the ups and downs, I’ve enjoyed watching this team more than any other in recent memory .

This may sound a little naive, but I think there anre actually“too many” good players on this team. I believe if we had, for example, an eight man rotation it would allow for more cohesion and growth. I also believe with this much talent, that’s impossible. Maybe Cal is actually recruiting too much talent?

I hate to say this, but with their defensive liabilities, I don’t believe this team is built for March. In most cases, defense wins championship’s.

PS. If your are reading this rlt4uk, i continue to pray for you and family.

[ 03-03-2024, 09:35 AM: Message edited by: handycat ]

Posted by ukman (Member # 3032) on 03-03-2024, 10:15 AM:

They are alot of fun to watch, and I like how they are genuinely happy for each other. They act like a true team in regards to not caring who gets celebrated. If the defense could just become average we could win #9. But I think for that to happen it would require us to switch defenses in game and Cal is never going to do that. Arkansas was killing us off the drive and he still stayed with man. I think a zone defense as an option could really benefit this team and increase our chances of winning it all. He can still play man as his primary defense, but throwing in a zone multiple times during the game could be very beneficial. Play it for a few possessions at a time, not just one. That way the other offense is not getting so comfortable with what they are seeing. It makes them think a little more.

Posted by FairfieldCat (Member # 2897) on 03-03-2024, 11:08 AM:

It looked to me that when Big Z came in late in the game, drives to the basket stopped

Posted by ukman (Member # 3032) on 03-03-2024, 04:58 PM:

Z seems to be getting adjusted to the college game here. His defense looked better. I hope he starts to get alot of minutes and makes the most of them. His offensive ability could really open things up. I do like how we have multiple guys that can take over a stretch of a game.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 03-04-2024, 10:29 PM:

I believe we did play zone for a few plays during that game. But somewhere on the way to March Cal must bhave given up on trying to get them to play real defense.
It's also interesting to look at our 3 bigs and see how each has transformed during the season.
Ugo seemed to be getting better both ways for a while but he is still a little slow reacting.
Bradshaw was not progressing for a while but recently he is starting to play a little looser and is getting better going both ways.
Our 7-2 guy is starting to take advantage of his height and long reach to block more shots. He is the one who now seems to be improved the most.
Glad to see Cal can play all of them.

Posted by FairfieldCat (Member # 2897) on 03-05-2024, 06:00 PM:

You guys no better than me. I only played pickup decades ago. Seems like a pretty good rotation all around. Not just bigs

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 03-05-2024, 08:15 PM:

As far as offense I think w2e can start comparing them to the 1996 team, maybe even better scorers. But not even close to their defensive prowess, or average scoring difference. Their difference was way up there in double digits.