SDSU pressure defense?

[jaymOU]

So I am listening to the Sports Animal and Traber is adamant OU will has a difficult matchup with SDSU because they pressure the ball with their guards and even press some.

For those of you who have seen SDSU play, is that true?

If it is true, then experience tells me OU has some issues with pressure and this could be a problem. As we talked about a lot on this board, if pressure is applied, OU has to resort to Osby and Mbaye to help relieve pressure, and I think this makes it difficult for OU to get into their offense.

Not only do the turnovers mount, but OU seems to get "speeded up" and their execution in the half court suffers.

 

[WTSooner]

Not sure if I have the answer, but if I remember correctly, they didn't rank very highly in forcing turnovers, for what it's worth.

 

[campbest]

They can get out and defend, but it will be at certain times. They don't have the horses to pressure 40 minutes like a VCU.

 

[colston15]

Same ball pressure as us in the half court.

 

[Soonermarty]

So I am listening to the Sports Animal and Traber is adamant OU will has a difficult matchup with SDSU because they pressure the ball with their guards and even press some.

For those of you who have seen SDSU play, is that true?

If it is true, then experience tells me OU has some issues with pressure and this could be a problem. As we talked about a lot on this board, if pressure is applied, OU has to resort to Osby and Mbaye to help relieve pressure, and I think this makes it difficult for OU to get into their offense.

Not only do the turnovers mount, but OU seems to get "speeded up" and their execution in the half court suffers.

He is the reason I can't liten to them. He is such a tool

 

[Aztec Empire]

Not sure if I have the answer, but if I remember correctly, they didn't rank very highly in forcing turnovers, for what it's worth.

Ken Pom has us at 25th in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency. We have the ability to be an unbelievable defensive unit on the perimeter. It is by far our biggest strength and keeps us in games even when we are struggling to score. Tapley, Thames, Franklin and Shepard are all spectacular defenders and we make it very hard for guards to penetrate. We have a lot of lateral quickness and our style of defense is 1 through 5 man to man where everyone switches and we trap the post.

Also, we have a 6-9 freshman named skylar spencer who broke the mountain west freshman record for blocks in a season and he only averaged about 15-20 mins a game coming off the bench. If he stays out of foul trouble he will be a factor. Regardless of whether we win or lose, you will notice the frenetic energy we play with on that end of the floor.

 

[SoonerTraveler]

Aztec, Thanks for the input!

 

[KCRuf/Nek]

I saw them this year playing once or twice and they seemed to have some athletes that could get up on people. My concern with us isn't the entire game but sometimes just getting it inbounds and up the court.

They can get out and defend, but it will be at certain times. They don't have the horses to pressure 40 minutes like a VCU.

Most don't.

 

[AztecVictorWard]

Guard is what the Aztecs do best IMO. They don't full court press, but they are in your face around the perimeter and at times can wear you down. Their defense is what keeps them in most games, their offense can struggle at times.

Anyways, first post here. Look forward to discussing more basketball with you guys and cant wait for Friday!

 

[tonatiuh]

As I mentioned in "How Good Is San Diego State" thread Fisher is a promoter of tough defense. If, you want to play on Fisher's team you better learn to play it, or you will be sitting on the bench a lot.
He is a very close friend of Jerry Tarkanian (of UNLV fame), and has picked up some pointers from him no doubt.

The team basically plays man to man most of the time, and his players can make switches very well. Fisher is not real fond of zone defenses, but will employ one from time to time. Jamaal came from out of nowhere when a Trojan player thought he had an easy layup, and blocked the shot, and he was so high he had to duck to keep from hitting his head on the backboard.

Many times during a game they will have as many as 3-5 blocked shots since the are several who can jump and block. Spencer did set a freshman record for blocks this year, and he times them perfectly.

Also, if your team gets a sizable lead, watch out! That's when Fisher takes a timeout, and then the Aztecs come back making steals, or blocks, and key rebounds to get right back in the game. I wish they didn't always do it that way, but it is exciting to watch!

 

[Dr Sleep]

As I mentioned in "How Good Is San Diego State" thread Fisher is a promoter of tough defense. If, you want to play on Fisher's team you better learn to play it, or you will be sitting on the bench a lot.
He is a very close friend of Jerry Tarkanian (of UNLV fame), and has picked up some pointers from him no doubt.

The team basically plays man to man most of the time, and his players can make switches very well. Fisher is not real fond of zone defenses, but will employ one from time to time. Jamaal came from out of nowhere when a Trojan player thought he had an easy layup, and blocked the shot, and he was so high he had to duck to keep from hitting his head on the backboard.

Many times during a game they will have as many as 3-5 blocked shots since the are several who can jump and block. Spencer did set a freshman record for blocks this year, and he times them perfectly.

Also, if your team gets a sizable lead, watch out! That's when Fisher takes a timeout, and then the Aztecs come back making steals, or blocks, and key rebounds to get right back in the game. I wish they didn't always do it that way, but it is exciting to watch!

Not what i was wanting to read. OU is good at getting sizable leads and blowing them in the last 8 minutes of a game.

 

[bnastyaztecs]

Not what i was wanting to read. OU is good at getting sizable leads and blowing them in the last 8 minutes of a game.

Don't feel like the lone ranger on this: the Aztecs have blown 19 pt, 14 pt, etc. leads also...then scramble like heck to win the game...it's crazy.