02-24-2012, 01:36 PM
Stanford played like #2 in the first half, and then like the #2 team in the first part of the second half.
I'm glad to see this kind of defense against us by a team we can beat despite it; it is a learning experience for the players and the coaches. I noticed that in the first half, the Colorado 1-on-1 defense was extending out a long way form the basket, and we couldn't get clean passes in to the inside players. It appeared that extension didn't happen in the second half (probably to reduce the number of fouls). I believe Stanford guards have to start driving for the basket in these situations rather than looking for a pass inside. Maybe they don't get all the way in to shoot, but maybe they can get passes off better.
It seems our shooters can shoot lights out when not guarded, but don't do well when rushed or guarded or after running down the court. I hope that they can get more practice shooting under pressure and turn that into points on the court.
I'm glad to see this kind of defense against us by a team we can beat despite it; it is a learning experience for the players and the coaches. I noticed that in the first half, the Colorado 1-on-1 defense was extending out a long way form the basket, and we couldn't get clean passes in to the inside players. It appeared that extension didn't happen in the second half (probably to reduce the number of fouls). I believe Stanford guards have to start driving for the basket in these situations rather than looking for a pass inside. Maybe they don't get all the way in to shoot, but maybe they can get passes off better.
It seems our shooters can shoot lights out when not guarded, but don't do well when rushed or guarded or after running down the court. I hope that they can get more practice shooting under pressure and turn that into points on the court.