Anybody else notice Briscoe glance up at the clock
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The part that impressed me on that play is when the ball got deflected he saw Murray was near, so he took off toward the basket. Most players would have chased the ball.
I noticed it too and it impressed me. the finger roll flick after the perfect two steps was perfect.
That whole play seemed to show complete awareness. Briscoe seemed to tip the ball over to Murray who returned the tip to Briscoe before the sweet lay-in before the buzzer. Awesome play going into the half!
Yeah , I played basketball so I understand fundamentals . To do what he did in that situation AND complete the play in in the few seconds he had was a heady play no matter what you think . I do understand however , why you have over 5000 posts and only 8 likes . Jerry Tipton ?
A freshman, playing in his first big game, under 8 seconds, and trying to make a fairly difficult floater... It may be 'normal', but it sure as hell ain't easy.
Great poise to finish that play.
I played and coached basketball and I wish I had had players on my team who were that aware of everything around them as well as the game clock situation. That was one of the best plays of the game when you put the whole thing together and I see no problem with "showering" Briscoe with some well deserved credit for being that heady, especially for a freshman in his first big showcase game of his college career.
It wasn't the clock, it was the video board. Had to see if his mouth piece was out so he could make the shot.
all I can say is these boys make me happy to watch them. Very heads up play. Yes, maybe it's very fundamental basketball to be so aware - but we're talking about a freshman in his first major basketball game. Many upperclassmen lack the awareness and the quickness to do the same.
I'm very impressed
I'm very impressed
and allen slapped the backboard right when the ball went up, and it still went in. college refs miss that goaltending call all the time.
Ulis did that other thing; I think he was thinking of Lee doing the one thing
then again, Murray did a thing that might trump the other things
Good point. I rewinded that play because Allen fell really hard after trying to block his shot and noticed he slapped glass.
Yeah I remember when I was in the 4th grade. Right after we learned bounce passes we learned check the shot clock while catching an over the shoulder pass, while sprinting at full speed to flip the ball high off the backboard to avoid the defender.
I think you might be playing fast and loose there with the word fundamental.
You guys are blasting CatsnRoses for this statement, but I agree with him. Don't get me wrong, it was a heady play but it's something that a smart high school player would do. Your natural instinct is to see how much time is left. I'm not ready to grant him the highest basketball IQ of all time just yet, although for him to check the clock before receiving the ball shows that he has a great understanding of the game. Most players would have looked after receiving the ball... As others have pointing out, resisting going after the loose ball and running ahead for the break was more of a high IQ play than looking at the clock IMO... The best of the night though was Ulis dropping down and stealing that pass in the paint when he was beat off the dribble. He is the only player on the team that gets that steal right now.
So which player did,,,It's your thing, Do what you wanna do, I can't tell ya, Who to sock it to Think it was just before halftime.
This thread is more enjoyable to read than those that demonize a player for not paying attention.
I started another thread re: Briscoe because I felt his contributions were being masked by the praise heaped, deservedly so, on Ulis and Murray. His play complemented and enabled his teammates to have noteworthy games. Don't see the need to downplay a very intelligent, cool-headed, fundamental execution of a layup and another fan's recognition of it.
