OU interior defense and rebounding

[outest]

Wonder if coach ever considers playing both Khadeem and McNeace together. Texas was driving to the basket mostly closer to the end of the game. This will help protect interior defense and rebounding.

 

[AdaSooner]

Not a bad idea. But I think we saw last night why Coach may be reluctant to play them together. Khadeem got in early foul trouble (not unusual for him) and had to sit most of the first half. He finished the game with four fouls in only eight minutes of playing time. It’s impossible to be effective watching the game from the bench.

 

[hoopsaustin]

And between the both of them they have about 1 brain in regard to basketball.. i can't imagine them at the same time

 

[allday92]

McNeace and Lattin would be interesting, they would clog up the paint on offense though. The spacing would not be ideal.

This is why I think Doolittle for Manek is the route to go in the starting lineup. Doolittle is stronger, tougher and a better defender. We lack bench scoring right now, and Manek can provide that spark. I hope the next game we run some plays for Doolittle, get him some open set shots and tell him to shoot till he makes a couple. Give him the Trae Young green light - we need him to get his confidence back.

 

[Soonerinkc]

And between the both of them they have about 1 brain in regard to basketball.. i can't imagine them at the same time

maybe rude...but pretty damn funny...lol

 

[Soonerinkc]

Not a bad idea. But I think we saw last night why Coach may be reluctant to play them together. Khadeem got in early foul trouble (not unusual for him) and had to sit most of the first half. He finished the game with four fouls in only eight minutes of playing time. It’s impossible to be effective watching the game from the bench.

they both, in my humble opinion, play horrible "pre-post ball" defense. They get a ton of ticky tack hand calls because they play relaxed until the ball enters the post (I'd say a direct result of their ability to block shots).

I also think with the double down/triple down defense we employ when the ball enters the post Lon feels the same about our post D

 

[outest]

The reason I suggest this is when Kevin Sampson coached OU, he would have two big men in the post and cleaned up all the rebound ie. (Taj Gray, Kevin Bookout). I don't think there were many easy layout or opponent offensive rebound during that period. On another note, why don't I ever see a high low offense anymore. If it works, it will really open up the perimeter.

 

[outest]

Also can Doolittle play high and low? Can he shoot in the middle of the paint?

 

[WichitaSooner]

Not only would it mean we'd have two guys on the court who aren't a threat to score other than on feeds from Trae or on putbacks, it would completely clog the lane and take away Trae's driving lanes. In a lot of ways, NBA will be easier for Trae because the floor is more spread out. Playing those two together would make his life even tougher.

 

[Price is Right]

Jamuni is a much better player than he gets credit for in my opinion. He owned bamba in that first half. Lot of east dunks but hit 3 working in the post on bamba and rebounded well. The threes weren't falling and we didn't match the intensity we had in the first half in the second.. I'm not crazy about the halftime locker room situation and deciding to amp them up.

 

[jaymOU]

Jamuni is a much better player than he gets credit for in my opinion. He owned bamba in that first half. Lot of east dunks but hit 3 working in the post on bamba and rebounded well. The threes weren't falling and we didn't match the intensity we had in the first half in the second.. I'm not crazy about the halftime locker room situation and deciding to amp them up.

100% agree on McNease! He was a monster Saturday.

 

[AdaSooner]

100% agree on McNease! He was a monster Saturday.

Jamuni has skills. If only he was more consistent. He is also capable of doing absolutely nothing to help his team. His zero points and zero rebounds performances against Alabama and Baylor are examples of what I’m talking about. If someone can figure out how to turn his light on in every game, he is definitely capable of becoming the monster we saw in Ssturday’s game.

In fairness to Jamuni, I could say the same thing about every player on this team, except maybe TY, Odomes and James.

 

[scrybe]

Ada: I was thinking Jamuni was severely limited by an ankle injury in both the Bama and Baylor games. Am I wrong?

Whatever the case, I believe your point is still valid.

 

[vbdad]

McNease was healthy for Baylor just didn’t compete so he was benched. He was great against the horns.

They all need to play as hard as Odomes. Watch him run when we get a steal or long rebound.

 

[scrybe]

McNease was healthy for Baylor just didn’t compete so he was benched. He was great against the horns.

They all need to play as hard as Odomes. Watch him run when we get a steal or long rebound.

Agreed.

 

[AdaSooner]

Ada: I was thinking Jamuni was severely limited by an ankle injury in both the Bama and Baylor games. Am I wrong?

Whatever the case, I believe your point is still valid.

You may be right, scrybe. I forgot about that. If that was why he didn’t play well, I owe him an apology. Guess it’s the fact that I have seen him disappear before that led to my assumption his performance in those games was more of the same.

I’m a huge Jamuni McNeace fan! I even even know how to spell his last name. I can’t deny that he frustrates me with his passive, unenthusiastic approach to the game sometimes. So much talent and potential! If the light ever comes on and gives him the killer instinct I can’t wait too see, look out! Jamuni McNeace could be a star someday.

 

[DenverSooner]

And between the both of them they have about 1 brain in regard to basketball.. i can't imagine them at the same time

That is a ridiculous thing to say. They are both very good players.

 

[DenverSooner]

Combined they are averaging 11.5 boards and 13.8 points per game. That is very effective for the 5.

 

[outest]

After watching Konate outplayed Lattin (a sophmore outplayed a senior), I agree with your post. At one time, Lattin was alone in the middle of the paint with the ball and didn't know what to do. Nobody is guarding him but he afraid to shoot just looking for someone to pass the ball too. I think he regressed over the year.