B10 centers avging 30 PPG vs Michigan
January 12th, 2020 at 2:55 PM ^
Yeah I'm fine with doubling somewhat less than other teams but like you said we need to have more variation so that opponents can't prepare for one thing and go to it over and over, knowing in advance what they are going to get. Can't let them get that comfortable.
Fully expect our staff to find the right adjustments in time.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:04 PM ^
in time
Hoe many times do they need to see this happen before they fucking do something about it?
January 12th, 2020 at 3:38 PM ^
Maybe until we lose a game when it happens. The strategy led to wins against Purdue, Iowa, Gonzaga, etc. Not saying I agree with the approach, just saying the games where opposing centers really went off were wins
January 12th, 2020 at 4:16 PM ^
If a double-overtime win at home that relied on ridiculous shots to get it to the overtimes when the other team almost scored as many points in the 2nd half w/o their leading scorer as they scored in their entire previous game wasn’t enough to get Howard to stop this strategy, Idk why a loss will. And I wouldn’t really say that strategy “led to” the Purdue win. More like: That strategy “led to” Michigan almost losing in the first place.
January 12th, 2020 at 4:18 PM ^
Hoe...fucking...
And in other news...
January 12th, 2020 at 2:56 PM ^
Livers defense is missed just as much as his offense. Michigan is very limited in what they can do without him. Would help if someone other then Teske could play adequate defense down low. Teams have figured out if you get him in foul trouble it's over for U of M.
January 12th, 2020 at 7:51 PM ^
Even Teske's D seems to have dropped off a bit. Either losing Matthews has had a compounding effect on the rest of the D, or we're really missing Yaklich's influence
January 12th, 2020 at 2:58 PM ^
No in-game adjustments at all against MN. We got outcoached by an average coach in Pitino. We'll struggle in conference if the staff can't avoid being predictable.
January 12th, 2020 at 7:02 PM ^
Not true. Switched to 3/4 denials. And they slowed him down in the second half. Both backups had good stops that ended up as foul calls. If those get called correctly...
January 12th, 2020 at 3:00 PM ^
The ONLY reason you would eschew double teaming is that you're afraid giving up resources to double will allow 3 point shooters to make more efficient shots than lay up attempts by the big you're doubling
Minnesota shot 25% from 3 and Oturu had 30 points on 21 shot equivalents
THIS IS THE THIRD GAME THIS SEASON WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED
Beyond embarrassing, especially considering Juwan made an effort to hire "experienced" assistants, none of which know elementary math.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:03 PM ^
Teske is not strong.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:06 PM ^
It isn't so much about being strong today as much as moving your feet and getting good position. Those he struggles at. I'll cut him so slack, since the rules have made it damn hard to play any real physical post defense anymore but yeah... He's getting lit up.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:34 PM ^
I think what you're saying is he's not athletic.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:21 PM ^
That's precisely what his issue isn't. He's having trouble with quick 5s. Problem is Davis is just a worse version of Teske and Johns can't bang with the 5s.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:34 PM ^
He's a big slow white guy.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:41 PM ^
I'm far from an expert, but he always looked plenty athletic when he hedged or switched on guards last year
January 12th, 2020 at 6:36 PM ^
But he is strong and a good shot blocker and a good offensive player.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:03 PM ^
In the first half, Oturu scores 20 points while the rest of his team shot 4/16. Michigan could have had a 15+-point lead at halftime had Howard not been so fucking stubborn again. This loss is 100% on him.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:06 PM ^
What does Jake Long think about the coaching in this game?
January 12th, 2020 at 3:05 PM ^
January 12th, 2020 at 3:08 PM ^
I swipe when using the phone. Didn't come out right.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:06 PM ^
Livers out. 3 starters from last year gone. These 4 players played last year against Minnesota in Crisler and should have lost last year's home game. Belein is gone. Enough with bringing up Belein.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:27 PM ^
Who is this Belien that is supposedly gone?
January 12th, 2020 at 11:18 PM ^
Touche.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:15 PM ^
I'd just call this the Luke Yaklich appreciation thread.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:17 PM ^
What a shocker... michigan allows another center a career fucking high...
Looks like defense is officially optional under this new coaching staff
January 12th, 2020 at 3:17 PM ^
Opponent career day number 3 given up by this team this season. Woof!
January 12th, 2020 at 5:15 PM ^
I believe it is number 4, Winston had 32 last Sunday.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:23 PM ^
Have really enjoyed watching Teske, but we might be looking at an upgrade at center next year.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:26 PM ^
Teske is not a good enough defender to go 1 on 1. Maybe in the future we will have more athletic centers, but Oturo was averaging like 1.75 points per possession which is insane. Those are basically free points. Teske has had his chance and he is proving to be a liability.
We need to practice doubles and closing out quick.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:26 PM ^
Michigan's paint defense is horrible. Teske gets zero help. Several things that would help greatly is double teaming more often and making good attempts to draw charges. Beilein used to emphasize the latter and it really helps. We might be able to get away with this a lot of the time if we could shoot well from the outside. But that ain't happening either. Result: continued losses. We were luck to escape from the Purdue game with a win. The coaches need to fix this, plus we need Livers back.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:32 PM ^
Austin Davis and Castleton can't stick with quick bigs. Castleton also gets muscled up a lot by the bulky dudes. That neither--especially Castleton--deliver much offensively is really the problem. Livers is truly missed. But this season doesn't stress me. The team gets WAY more talented by addition next season. I just want nice tournament runs to give Simpson the senior send-off he deserves.
January 12th, 2020 at 3:41 PM ^
Every single team we've played in conference has had a player set a career high. Unacceptable, make an adjustment, and play with a little pride. No doubt this is a beilein team seeing how they're manhandled in the paint every fucking game.
January 12th, 2020 at 4:00 PM ^
Two freakishly good big men are coming next year...I think Howard’s addressing the issue, and we will fucking dominate. I’m pumped.
January 12th, 2020 at 4:38 PM ^
I’d lower your expectations on the incoming big men. Dickinson is very similar to Teske in style, size, and athleticism. He’s probably a bit farther ahead of Teske at the same stage, but he’s not going to come in and solve all of our issues as a freshman. He’s going to need at least 1 year of Sanderson before being a major contributor. And Todd’s game is more wing than big man.
January 12th, 2020 at 5:28 PM ^
Dickinson is nothing like Teske. Have you watched him play before?
January 12th, 2020 at 4:06 PM ^
Juwan thought he could bring his trash NBA defensive philosophy to college and win. He is getting cooked right now with no adjustments in site. Bad look from this staff. Trying to fit square peg in round hole with lack of athleticism
January 12th, 2020 at 4:19 PM ^
I get it that Howard will need to learn and adjust, but Martelli has been a head coach for years and Saddi was here with these players the whole time, where is their input?
January 12th, 2020 at 4:23 PM ^
Head coach determines philosophy coaches coach to that philosophy
January 12th, 2020 at 4:09 PM ^
Does Castleton not have a mid range shot? I think that would be more effective for him right now as opposed to trying to make those 15 moves down low and either getting stripped or blocked.
January 12th, 2020 at 4:16 PM ^
Another square peg in a round hole. He has shooting strengths but trying to turn him into a low post scorer. Staff Not even attempting to use his strengths. He will be gone after the year which is fine.