This group struggles man to man. You keep using the term “demonstrated performance” and their m to m futility is demonstrated every single game. Stats bear it out. For God’s sake start mixing in some zones. We have depth, length and athletes.
You said last week you were thinking of using some zone. Let’s see it.
This particular team is just not a proficient 100% man to man team. Wishing it so isn’t working. It’s not gonna happen. Physically not capable. Lacking some physical strength and maturity.
Over and over there is dribble penetration and our rotation is out of whack. Layups and kick out threes. Can not defend the high ball screen this year. Can not get stops. Way too many easy baskets off straight line drives.
Do something different to help this particular squad. Combine the two defenses. Mix in a little bit of full court zone pressure now that we have some rim protection. Use the depth.
It’s not rocket science. They all played and know zones. Make the other team adjust their offense and go side to side occasionally rather than north south. Right now the scouting report on UK’s defense is one paragraph. Give the opponents something different to think about.
Do something different. I’m sure your assistants have experience with zones. Designate a d coordinator and delegate.
Don’t let this season slip away being stubborn. Accept and Adjust. The offense is there. Better defense is the key. Quit trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
You said last week you were thinking of using some zone. Let’s see it.
This particular team is just not a proficient 100% man to man team. Wishing it so isn’t working. It’s not gonna happen. Physically not capable. Lacking some physical strength and maturity.
Over and over there is dribble penetration and our rotation is out of whack. Layups and kick out threes. Can not defend the high ball screen this year. Can not get stops. Way too many easy baskets off straight line drives.
Do something different to help this particular squad. Combine the two defenses. Mix in a little bit of full court zone pressure now that we have some rim protection. Use the depth.
It’s not rocket science. They all played and know zones. Make the other team adjust their offense and go side to side occasionally rather than north south. Right now the scouting report on UK’s defense is one paragraph. Give the opponents something different to think about.
Do something different. I’m sure your assistants have experience with zones. Designate a d coordinator and delegate.
Don’t let this season slip away being stubborn. Accept and Adjust. The offense is there. Better defense is the key. Quit trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.