Sam
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He was just on with Al, here are the notes I took.
Non conference expectations
Didn’t expect 6 losses or 5 straight, thought it was possible
Not a good schedule on our part, Cinncy has proven to pretty good. If we could make a shot in the first 10 minutes it could’ve been a different game.
Tough stretch when trying to integrate new guys,
Cincy coach agreed on difficult schedule for OU, too challenging.
We have played good teams so hopefully we’re more prepared.
Maryland Eastern Shore thoughts
We completely forgot how to play basketball in one stretch, too many turnovers. We have a long way to go.
Fitz has to stay out of foul trouble, had a stretch in Cen Ark where Cade and Fitz both off the floor. Vs UMES we couldn’t get into anything with Blair off the court and Cal struggling. We don’t have good one on one players, with the exception of maybe Cameron. We need a heady guy to run an offense, Carl is becoming that, Cal flashes
Cam coming into his own
He’s getting better even in the losses.
Breakout game was ORU for him, been one of the best players over the past 6 games. Talented
Defense vs Taller teams
Have to be unconventional, commit to it, good ball pressure, good help side all the time, communicate talk.
Has reminded guys that he won ACC his SR year with a small team.
Have to gang rebound and block out all the time.
Arkansas is a great athletic team and we won that rebounding battle.
Set on rotation?
Wouldn’t say totally set.
Match up for some games, A&M is a better match up for with Walkup at the 4.
We bring CJ Thompson in or Nick Thompson (lol he really called him CJ Thompson)
Blair’s progression
He’s gotten a lot better after the struggle in the exhibition game.
Really done some good things since Kentucky
VALUE THE BASKETBALL.
Players hards, tries,
Tounge lashing after Zona to team and Blair was in the gym working out.
Newell
Up and Down, been good and when hes bad and hes been really bad. No middle ground.
Hope Sac St would get confidence.
Thinking too much, attack more, off the bounce. Attack mode on both ends. Did that vs Sac St. Been slippage. Feel confident he will get it back this year
Osby
Doing well, BEST PLAYER. Future bright with Roe and Goff. Learning how to work hard, that was one of my challenges to him when he transferred.
Surprised at how skilled he is as a shooter
6’7 235, 7 foot wingspan, 40 inch vert
Improve handle
Match up problem, will play 3 or 4.
Goff
Solid year, 12 and 8. Saw him 3 weeks ago, 18 and 13. Minor knee surgery, back. Fully recovered.
Excited about him, good motor and athleticism
2nd recruiting period
Like to get a Point maybe a big.
Want to add at least 2 more guys.
Big 12 is tough
So many top 25 and 10 teams
Really good teams, really good coaches, really good players.
A&M is tough, mature, winning experience. Its an challenge, we’re be ready.
Etc etc, lots of good teams.
Night in and night out going to be tough,
Non conference expectations
Didn’t expect 6 losses or 5 straight, thought it was possible
Not a good schedule on our part, Cinncy has proven to pretty good. If we could make a shot in the first 10 minutes it could’ve been a different game.
Tough stretch when trying to integrate new guys,
Cincy coach agreed on difficult schedule for OU, too challenging.
We have played good teams so hopefully we’re more prepared.
Maryland Eastern Shore thoughts
We completely forgot how to play basketball in one stretch, too many turnovers. We have a long way to go.
Fitz has to stay out of foul trouble, had a stretch in Cen Ark where Cade and Fitz both off the floor. Vs UMES we couldn’t get into anything with Blair off the court and Cal struggling. We don’t have good one on one players, with the exception of maybe Cameron. We need a heady guy to run an offense, Carl is becoming that, Cal flashes
Cam coming into his own
He’s getting better even in the losses.
Breakout game was ORU for him, been one of the best players over the past 6 games. Talented
Defense vs Taller teams
Have to be unconventional, commit to it, good ball pressure, good help side all the time, communicate talk.
Has reminded guys that he won ACC his SR year with a small team.
Have to gang rebound and block out all the time.
Arkansas is a great athletic team and we won that rebounding battle.
Set on rotation?
Wouldn’t say totally set.
Match up for some games, A&M is a better match up for with Walkup at the 4.
We bring CJ Thompson in or Nick Thompson (lol he really called him CJ Thompson)
Blair’s progression
He’s gotten a lot better after the struggle in the exhibition game.
Really done some good things since Kentucky
VALUE THE BASKETBALL.
Players hards, tries,
Tounge lashing after Zona to team and Blair was in the gym working out.
Newell
Up and Down, been good and when hes bad and hes been really bad. No middle ground.
Hope Sac St would get confidence.
Thinking too much, attack more, off the bounce. Attack mode on both ends. Did that vs Sac St. Been slippage. Feel confident he will get it back this year
Osby
Doing well, BEST PLAYER. Future bright with Roe and Goff. Learning how to work hard, that was one of my challenges to him when he transferred.
Surprised at how skilled he is as a shooter
6’7 235, 7 foot wingspan, 40 inch vert
Improve handle
Match up problem, will play 3 or 4.
Goff
Solid year, 12 and 8. Saw him 3 weeks ago, 18 and 13. Minor knee surgery, back. Fully recovered.
Excited about him, good motor and athleticism
2nd recruiting period
Like to get a Point maybe a big.
Want to add at least 2 more guys.
Big 12 is tough
So many top 25 and 10 teams
Really good teams, really good coaches, really good players.
A&M is tough, mature, winning experience. Its an challenge, we’re be ready.
Etc etc, lots of good teams.
Night in and night out going to be tough,
