11-23-2015, 11:37 PM
Disappointed I made the drive there tonight. Exact opposite of GW game except the first quarter was weak with little scoring too tonight. Problem: that continued the whole game. We were down 41-33 at the end of three quarters. No energy or leadership whatsoever until too late. Clearly overconfident or didn't refocus after GW game. You don't see Geno's teams do this.
Of note:
Karlie was trying but made some fouls and then an AWFUL one was called on her, making it 4 and putting her action until the last few minutes of the game.
Yes, they shut McCall down but also our passing to her was always a step late or not at all -- several times she was wide open but they missed her.
Yes, airballs and bricks and unnatural shots (McPhee, Smith, even McCall) but I think some of this was being out of sync and lack of leadership.
I personally think it felt like they had jet lag or were trying to run underwater; I believe they will recover and hopefully play more inspired, learning their lesson.
However, I am concerned that Kaylee Johnson is scared to shoot and automatically passes instead of taking it to the basket, and we need offense from her to avoid everyone focusing inside on Erica McCall. One of the most painful turnovers tonight was a pass of panic from Johnson rather than shooting. My husband (who has coached basketball) feels strongly she needs to use a hook shot more often if she doesn't like the contact. She looks like she could use a sports psychologist-- too much ability to waste.
Of note:
Karlie was trying but made some fouls and then an AWFUL one was called on her, making it 4 and putting her action until the last few minutes of the game.
Yes, they shut McCall down but also our passing to her was always a step late or not at all -- several times she was wide open but they missed her.
Yes, airballs and bricks and unnatural shots (McPhee, Smith, even McCall) but I think some of this was being out of sync and lack of leadership.
I personally think it felt like they had jet lag or were trying to run underwater; I believe they will recover and hopefully play more inspired, learning their lesson.
However, I am concerned that Kaylee Johnson is scared to shoot and automatically passes instead of taking it to the basket, and we need offense from her to avoid everyone focusing inside on Erica McCall. One of the most painful turnovers tonight was a pass of panic from Johnson rather than shooting. My husband (who has coached basketball) feels strongly she needs to use a hook shot more often if she doesn't like the contact. She looks like she could use a sports psychologist-- too much ability to waste.