Is this team done?

[opsooner]

You never know what will happen. I have seen teams collapse for good and I have seen teams look terrible for a stretch and then bounce back. Coaches need to deal with it and players need to want to get better.

I see it as both a chemistry and talent issue. I think players have started to lose confidence and probably don’t feel involved, especially when Trae shoots the long 3s just seconds into the shot clock. On the other hand I think teams have forced everyone other than Trae into their weakness and they have not handled it well.

Regardless, I would start with defense. Everyone can be involved on the defensive end if they have the attitude. Coaches also need to correct mistakes and put them in position to play solid D if they are playing it with desire. I just don’t see this team getting enough stops down the stretch and just not playing solid D for an entire game.
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[oketex]

I think part of the problem with this team is Trae, let me explain - all the talk about OU basketball is all about Trae Young and I don't care what anyone says when only one person is getting all the glory it will affect the entire team. I like how Trae scores but time after time we see him take shots that he should not be taking. I have notice more the last couple of weeks where guys are just standing around, not moving or trying to get open because they know that Trae is going to shoot the ball. If you will take a look at his assists, they are down because he is about Trae and not about team. When his assists where way up the team was scoring everyone was having fun and yes Trae got his points and his assist but everyone was working as a team. What? we have lost 7 out of the last 8, can't win on the road all because we are not a team but a one man circus.

just an old man's view

Boomer Sooner

 

[vbdad]

I haven’t given up but I’m very concerned about it.

McGusty and Doolittle have to play like they are actually basketball players. There needs to be more toughness and aggressiveness as a team.

Chemistry has to improve!

 

[Northbase]

"Is this team done?" Only if Lon Kruger is done.

 

[OUsky]

I think part of the problem with this team is Trae, let me explain - all the talk about OU basketball is all about Trae Young and I don't care what anyone says when only one person is getting all the glory it will affect the entire team. I like how Trae scores but time after time we see him take shots that he should not be taking. I have notice more the last couple of weeks where guys are just standing around, not moving or trying to get open because they know that Trae is going to shoot the ball. If you will take a look at his assists, they are down because he is about Trae and not about team. When his assists where way up the team was scoring everyone was having fun and yes Trae got his points and his assist but everyone was working as a team. What? we have lost 7 out of the last 8, can't win on the road all because we are not a team but a one man circus.

just an old man's view

Boomer Sooner

Trey's assist are only down in the last game. Prior six games, he was averaging 9 assists per game. Surprised it is this high with the shooting by his teammates. In last 5 losses, James 6 of 22 from 3 - 27%. Manek 6 of 29 - 21%. McGusty 1 out of his last 12 3 point attempts. Almost all of these were wide open.

 

[Soonerinkc]

just trying to "enjoy" the rest of the season..

no expectations...it's human nature when things go south ya start going there as well...(like during a game) so we'll see.

 

[tycat947]

I don’t know if they are done but there is no difference in their play.

 

[Leroy]

Why does Doolittle even play? He is gone backward and now Manek is joining him. McGusty also has join both of them

 

[MercedeSooner]

They’re not done but they really are not fun to watch. It’s sucks seeing a group of guys that refuse to play defense nor rebound and continually turn the ball over nonstop. Unless we shoot 40% from 3 this team cannot beat many Power 5 teams.

 

[OUHoops]

If they lose at home to Texas next Saturday, yes.

 

[duncansooner]

Yes. They are done.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Tough stretch for sure. OU is 2-6 in the last 8 games, and Lubbock is next.

 

[cjhsooner]

They are in trouble in terms of making the NCAA tournament.

 

[ousooners1baby]

Looking at what they have accomplished early puts us in. Watching us play the last 10 takes us out. Is the Big 12 good. Yes they are. I think. It's not like we were great in SEC challenge tho. Watching them play right now tells me they don't deserve to play the NCAA's but we shall see how much weight the Big 12 carries. Will we even make .500?

 

[Oscar Uniform]

Is this team done?

Yes

 

[CoachTalk]

Yes

I’ll say we have life left. This may be bottom. Which sometimes is needed

 

[cvangild]

Not sure if the team is "DONE" but it definitely sounds like some of you fans are!!!!

It's been a tough stretch for sure...and we'll likely lose Tuesday night's game...but we'll still probably finish 9-9 in the toughest conference in America, which will get us in the tournament! Which is a FAR CRY from last year's season!!!

Hang in there guys!!

 

[inoref]

I don't believe the team is done, there may be couple of players that is all but done.

 

[Soonerinkc]

I'm just guessing....from my semi coaching experience in HS...so take with a grain of salt.

BUT...I think there is starting to be some real division on the team. Cam and Doo..the "stars" from last year are totally lost.

TY comes in, Manek comes in...we make a great start so everyone is "fine".

now the 2-6 run BUT TY and Manek still are getting the time...along with CJ and Odomes. No changes in the line-up and getting the same results.

I'm just guessing but knowing kids and ego's I'd say Cam and Doo are just about done. Hell I've coached HS guys that thought they were all that and when **** hit the fan they gave up..can't imagine the ego D1 guys have.

 

[sperry]

I'm just guessing....from my semi coaching experience in HS...so take with a grain of salt.

BUT...I think there is starting to be some real division on the team. Cam and Doo..the "stars" from last year are totally lost.

TY comes in, Manek comes in...we make a great start so everyone is "fine".

now the 2-6 run BUT TY and Manek still are getting the time...along with CJ and Odomes. No changes in the line-up and getting the same results.

I'm just guessing but knowing kids and ego's I'd say Cam and Doo are just about done. Hell I've coached HS guys that thought they were all that and when **** hit the fan they gave up..can't imagine the ego D1 guys have.

They are not good players. They put up some stats last year because the team was atrocious. Doolittle in particular just can't play. I'd rather have Freeman out there at this point.