(01-05-2017 03:19 PM)ShilohTiger Wrote:  I'm happy for Markel and believe it's nice for him to get an article in the CA.
He's definitely improved and deserves accolades for that...

However, all the talk about his three point shot is overrated...
He's only making 1.2 - 3PT FG per game. His strength is finishing on fast breaks, cutting to the basket and his pull up jumper. Sure we'd all love to see him make more threes, but making the second most threes on a very poor three point shooting team (30% 3PT FG% team rank #315 out of 347 D1 Teams) is like being the second best fisherman on a terrible fishing boat. It won't pay the bills or win many games.
Crawford makes 5+ 2PT FG per game which is his bread and butter.

The reason for his poor shooting last year was his inconsistent playing time, lack of confidence, rushed shots and also poor shooting technique, but to place so much emphasis on fixing the latter does him and the team a disservice to reflecting the whole truth.

His minutes are 33+ min/game and his confidence is up which I think helps his entire game more. Plus he's hustling like hell and thrives after steals and on fast breaks!

He still needs to shoot them though

Nobody tried to guard him last year

30% isn't awful btw especially if you consider how many probably come at the end of the shot clock

(01-05-2017 03:19 PM)ShilohTiger Wrote:  I'm happy for Markel and believe it's nice for him to get an article in the CA.
He's definitely improved and deserves accolades for that...

However, all the talk about his three point shot is overrated...
He's only making 1.2 - 3PT FG per game. His strength is finishing on fast breaks, cutting to the basket and his pull up jumper. Sure we'd all love to see him make more threes, but making the second most threes on a very poor three point shooting team (30% 3PT FG% team rank #315 out of 347 D1 Teams) is like being the second best fisherman on a terrible fishing boat. It won't pay the bills or win many games.
Crawford makes 5+ 2PT FG per game which is his bread and butter.

The reason for his poor shooting last year was his inconsistent playing time, lack of confidence, rushed shots and also poor shooting technique, but to place so much emphasis on fixing the latter does him and the team a disservice to reflecting the whole truth.

His minutes are 33+ min/game and his confidence is up which I think helps his entire game more. Plus he's hustling like hell and thrives after steals and on fast breaks!

His three point percentage went from 13% to 33.33%, that is a massive jump and very impressive. 1/3 is not amazing but it is good enough to keep the defense honest which opens up the floor tremendously. Last year, teams were giving him the Tony Allen treatment and not even acting like he was playing offense. This year they have to respect his ability to make a perimeter shot. So, it is a pretty big deal...

He's got a good shot

He could be 40-45% by next season

CDR did it his junior year

(01-05-2017 02:07 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Tubby knows basketball. He also has a coaching staff with confidence and consistent methods. These guys that got crapped on some during the Spring and Summer, are evidently putting in work. Want to see the recruiting trend upwards - but no complaint on individual workouts with the staff.

Tubby knows people and being able to relate to people helps just as much as basketball knowledge.

Is that this player improvement we hear so much about?

(01-05-2017 04:05 PM)rolexjames Wrote:  

(01-05-2017 02:07 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Tubby knows basketball. He also has a coaching staff with confidence and consistent methods. These guys that got crapped on some during the Spring and Summer, are evidently putting in work. Want to see the recruiting trend upwards - but no complaint on individual workouts with the staff.

Tubby knows people and being able to relate to people helps just as much as basketball knowledge.

Who got crapped on?

I'm sure he's about to make a tired argument.

Dude and a few others REFUSE to accept that criticizing a guy's recruiting has nothing to do with an opinion about his on the floor and in practice coaching.

Only a few oddballs still beat the drum that the staff did an acceptable job last spring/summer bringing in talent.

They didn't get crapped on. They got called out.

Big difference.

(01-05-2017 10:40 AM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  Tubby turned his college career around in one session.

True Genius is making the complex simple.

Heck, he did it in about a month. Great to see it, as I've always loved Markel, and believed in his potential.

And.....I believe there's still bigger and better things ahead.

(01-05-2017 04:12 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  I'm sure he's about to make a tired argument.

Dude and a few others REFUSE to accept that criticizing a guy's recruiting has nothing to do with an opinion about his on the floor and in practice coaching.

Only a few oddballs still beat the drum that the staff did an acceptable job last spring/summer bringing in talent.

They didn't get crapped on. They got called out.

Big difference.

Maybe I read his post wrong

I thought he said some players got crapped on

Hmmm...I don't recall those stories/posts then.

(01-05-2017 05:01 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Hmmm...I don't recall those stories/posts then.

I probably had it wrong considering who the poster is

(01-05-2017 10:40 AM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  Tubby turned his college career around in one session.

True Genius is making the complex simple.

1/3 of a season!!!!!

(01-05-2017 03:59 PM)Tygrys Wrote:  

(01-05-2017 03:19 PM)ShilohTiger Wrote:  I'm happy for Markel and believe it's nice for him to get an article in the CA.
He's definitely improved and deserves accolades for that...

However, all the talk about his three point shot is overrated...
He's only making 1.2 - 3PT FG per game. His strength is finishing on fast breaks, cutting to the basket and his pull up jumper. Sure we'd all love to see him make more threes, but making the second most threes on a very poor three point shooting team (30% 3PT FG% team rank #315 out of 347 D1 Teams) is like being the second best fisherman on a terrible fishing boat. It won't pay the bills or win many games.
Crawford makes 5+ 2PT FG per game which is his bread and butter.

The reason for his poor shooting last year was his inconsistent playing time, lack of confidence, rushed shots and also poor shooting technique, but to place so much emphasis on fixing the latter does him and the team a disservice to reflecting the whole truth.

His minutes are 33+ min/game and his confidence is up which I think helps his entire game more. Plus he's hustling like hell and thrives after steals and on fast breaks!

His three point percentage went from 13% to 33.33%, that is a massive jump and very impressive. 1/3 is not amazing but it is good enough to keep the defense honest which opens up the floor tremendously. Last year, teams were giving him the Tony Allen treatment and not even acting like he was playing offense. This year they have to respect his ability to make a perimeter shot. So, it is a pretty big deal...

Markel returned to where he was his freshmen season as far as shooting the 3...He is confidence was damaged by mr positive.

He had another great game tonight. Something has definitely switched on for Crawford.

He is our Josh Hart man

(01-05-2017 10:50 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Imagine if a real coach had some of the rosters from 2010 through 2014.

Oh well, good for Markel - dude is going to be key for next year too.

We could have strung together some very deep runs.

The way I saw it, Markel was one of the few fearless players/ bright lights in the dimmest of times. You could tell a spark was still there, though it was dormant.

I was really counting on him coming back to life.

And. he. did.

(01-05-2017 10:50 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Imagine if a real coach had some of the rosters from 2010 through 2014.

Oh well, good for Markel - dude is going to be key for next year too.

This...