BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Not my take. In fact, the ooc seems a bit tricky.
Csewe, byewe, Xavier, Notre dame/tejass.
I'm more concerned that they stumble in the ooc and walk into the conference slate with their confidence shaken a bit.
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Do you have concerns heading into the season?
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Not my take. In fact, the ooc seems a bit tricky.
Csewe, byewe, Xavier, Notre dame/tejass.
I'm more concerned that they stumble in the ooc and walk into the conference slate with their confidence shaken a bit.
I scoped my comment to home games
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Fair enough.
Niwot Buff
New Member
Hi Guys - first post in awhile - very excited about the season. I see 2 things as keys to the season.
1. Overall guard play - not just Dom. There were times last year when Dom melted under pressure, BUT he really didn't get much help- XT was limited, Fortune was also a turnover machine and TA was a frosh. This year potentially we are much much better - Dom and TA a year older , White with PG skills, Fortune probably not needed at crunch time as much, and a wildcard in Peters who just might like it when people pressure him. We shall see , but a little toughness in the backcourt probably meant 5 more wins -including against UCONN.
2. Can Wes, Tory, and to a lesser extent XJ defend the paint against premium bigs like Ivan Rabb? Josh was excellent defensively last year - Can Wes step up here against bigger players? I'm not so sure.
3. I think 95% of college basketball teams would like to have our problems/question marks. We are going to be really good this year- how good -is the question.
1. Overall guard play - not just Dom. There were times last year when Dom melted under pressure, BUT he really didn't get much help- XT was limited, Fortune was also a turnover machine and TA was a frosh. This year potentially we are much much better - Dom and TA a year older , White with PG skills, Fortune probably not needed at crunch time as much, and a wildcard in Peters who just might like it when people pressure him. We shall see , but a little toughness in the backcourt probably meant 5 more wins -including against UCONN.
2. Can Wes, Tory, and to a lesser extent XJ defend the paint against premium bigs like Ivan Rabb? Josh was excellent defensively last year - Can Wes step up here against bigger players? I'm not so sure.
3. I think 95% of college basketball teams would like to have our problems/question marks. We are going to be really good this year- how good -is the question.
BuffG
Well-Known Member
Main concern offensively is Tad allowing this team to be a modern offense. We were a top 20 3P% team last yr but below average in 3P attempts. Adding White & XJ, this team is built to be a 3P oriented team especially with Wes/Tory being so good on the offensive glass. Including all the freshmen, only Tory & maybe Yaz aren't deep threats--even Wes is a career 35% from deep.
"Man, he was just a skinny little dude coming out of high school, only weighed about a buck twenty five, ended up going D2 in Colorado Springs. Great town Colorado Springs but doesn't have a good concert venue. The do have a little town west of it though just coming up into the mountains, looks kind of like red rocks there with some funky little stores and coffee shops, lots of good vibes there, to bad it isn't closer to Denver. Well now this White kid is pretty good, he has a cool story. Coach Wooden would have liked him."
Biggest concern: STAYING HEALTHY! 
especially in the post.
not as concerned with PG play. Dom and Yaz are more experienced, and there will be more depth there than last year. Plenty of scoring options elsewhere, so need to handle the on-the ball pressure they know will be coming, limit turnovers, and I think we can call it a success at that spot.
especially in the post.not as concerned with PG play. Dom and Yaz are more experienced, and there will be more depth there than last year. Plenty of scoring options elsewhere, so need to handle the on-the ball pressure they know will be coming, limit turnovers, and I think we can call it a success at that spot.
Biggest concern: STAYING HEALTHY!
not as concerned with PG play. Dom and Yaz are more experienced, and there will be more depth there than last year. Plenty of scoring options elsewhere, so need to handle the on-the ball pressure they know will be coming, limit turnovers, and I think we can call it a success at that spot.
Big difference between soph/frosh for the PGs and junior/soph.
Funny, I know, but think the guards will be just fine this year. Elite, no but more than capable and a huge step forward from last year.
see 2010-2011. Tad will let the guys do what they like to do on offense if it gets results. The difference is that hopefully this year's team will play D.
Tad's first team vs. his seventh. That first team was used to playing zone all time under the Bzz. Of course, it sounds like we may be seeing more zone this season.
CitizenKane
Well-Known Member
Now that is a serious concern, you're going to miss the Buffs dismantling a top ten team.My biggest concern is that I might not be able to make the Xavier game.
Concerns:
1. X as the team leader. He has never been vocal, or at least a mature vocal leader.
2. Dom! Play to ability or sit this year.
3. Rebounding.
4. Defense, specifically perimeter (closing out on 3 point shooters and closing off the lane openings).
5. Assured, that my concerns will once again be minimized by the preparation and coaching of Tad.
1. X as the team leader. He has never been vocal, or at least a mature vocal leader.
2. Dom! Play to ability or sit this year.
3. Rebounding.
4. Defense, specifically perimeter (closing out on 3 point shooters and closing off the lane openings).
5. Assured, that my concerns will once again be minimized by the preparation and coaching of Tad.
Yes it was. This is what will define the season. Has XJ matured and will he step in as a leader. I don't see anyone on else ready/willing to a be leader at this time. If XJ doesn't, we could have some issues.
CitizenKane
Well-Known Member
So first to BuffinCali....items 2 and 3 are none issues. This team will be a top two or three team in rebounding in the PAC. Gordon is a rebounding machine. Dom was actually playing well towards the end of last year, he just got in foul trouble a lot. Fouls will be an issue, but not as big, this year. He will play well. Item 4. will be an issue until they prove otherwise, but with the depth on the wings and guard spots they don't have excuses.
As for #1 and for Lama...its like you've both tuned in to that one nagging voice inside my head....stop that already...you're killing my Kool-Aid buzz.
BuffG
Well-Known Member
That team spent a few years in the Princeton offense & it still wasn't a top 100 team in 3P attempts. For good reason, they had better slashers. This is our best 3P shooting team & there's not another team in the PAC with more deep threats. We need to lead the league in 3P attempts to move up in the PAC. It starts with Tad setting a benchmark.
