And the Cal supporters blamed the awful game plan on Reed, who was not allowed to play his game.
Calipari ''“I’m not letting [Zvonimir Ivisic] shoot any threes,"
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Every big should shoot one or two a game in today’s game. Keeps defenses from packing it in and opens up the court. Why on this green Earth Cal thinks he’s the most clever person in the room I’ll never know.
The Reed, DJ and Rob had off games. Rob tried his best though to carry us at the end. The nerves got to them at first. Happens to freshman on a big stage.
That however doesn’t mean Cal didn’t absolutely screw the pooch once again. It’s gonna be real interesting to watch Arky this season.
So Cal is gonna clip the wings on Z and Brazile who are good shooters and probably give the green light to Wagner, Knox and Richmond who are not good shooters. Lmao Cal starting the season out playing 5 of your 9 players wrong. What's next put Thiero at PG and Fland at C?
Cal would never tell a lie unless his mouth was moving.
Yeah it's almost like you don't have to click on the threads.
It's bizarre his stance on this lol.
Because dude does understand efficiency numbers. I've seen him spout about them time after time after time. He's not completely clueless when it comes to statistics and more specifically per possession stats.
I've seen him talk about wanting "more turnovers" at times because fewer turnovers would have meant we weren't taking enough chances or playing fast enough on offense. He understood that 10 turnovers in a 50 possession game isn't the same as 10 turnovers in an 80 possession game. He clearly understands this.
It boggles the mind why he would want Big Z shooting less threes and more mid range jump shots which are by far the worst shot in basketball you can take.
Lol I get it when a coach says they aren't interested in numbers to have stances on these things. But when it comes from someone that clearly understands the numbers and STILL chooses to go against them, well.....that's just weird.
Because dude does understand efficiency numbers. I've seen him spout about them time after time after time. He's not completely clueless when it comes to statistics and more specifically per possession stats.
I've seen him talk about wanting "more turnovers" at times because fewer turnovers would have meant we weren't taking enough chances or playing fast enough on offense. He understood that 10 turnovers in a 50 possession game isn't the same as 10 turnovers in an 80 possession game. He clearly understands this.
It boggles the mind why he would want Big Z shooting less threes and more mid range jump shots which are by far the worst shot in basketball you can take.
Lol I get it when a coach says they aren't interested in numbers to have stances on these things. But when it comes from someone that clearly understands the numbers and STILL chooses to go against them, well.....that's just weird.
He is a 27% 3pt lifetime shooter. He needs to drastically improve that, or play closer to the basket. It appears his fabulous debut game last year was an anomaly … unfortunately.
Zvonimir Ivisic International Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
Zvonimir Ivisic - Career stats, game logs, leaderboard appearances, awards, and achievements for international club and tournament play
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He is a 27% 3pt lifetime shooter. He needs to drastically improve that, or play closer to the basket. It appears his fabulous debut game last year was an anomaly … unfortunately.
Zvonimir Ivisic International Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
Zvonimir Ivisic - Career stats, game logs, leaderboard appearances, awards, and achievements for international club and tournament play
He's taken a grand total of 43 threes on that site. I don't think we could really determine much one way or the other from that lol.
So you mean somebody whispered the numbers into his ear and he regurgitated them.
He obviously hates analytics.
Reed and Rob with Reeves anyone?
Understanding the numbers means something different.
Pope can recite all of the numbers chapter and verse. He understands.
Perhaps he will even use them.
It was exactly half of his total attempts.
If a guy hits 25%, I’m not sure I want him taking more of them, especially when he’s 7’2” … obviously, he needs to keep shooting them in practice, though. He can improve ..
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Did they call him the Head Hog in this article? 😂😂😂 I would resign immediately.
HawgBeat - Calipari talks new roles for Arkansas big men
Arkansas basketball players Trevon Brazile and Zvonimir Ivisic have new roles heading into the 2024-25 season.arkansas.rivals.com
“I’m not letting [Zvonimir Ivisic] shoot any threes," Calipari said. "Big Z, 7-foot-2, he wants to shoot – no, no, no. You’re not shooting threes, so now he has to shoot twos. You know why? An elbow jumper, when you miss that, it’s kind of embarrassing.
“A three when you’re 7-foot-2 and you’re way out there? Ah man, he almost made that. No, you’re shooting twos and that means you’re going to get in the gym and get better or you’re going to be embarrassed all the time. And you know what? He’s getting better.”
Calipari just wants his guys to be at their most effective – even if it’s cool to see a seven-footer cashing in threes. It’s clear the Head Hog wants to see his big men in more of a prototypical role, focusing on blocking shots and finishing on the inside out of post-ups and pick and rolls.
“He would just rather see me take a mid-range shot because I’m going to make that more than I make a three, probably,” Brazile said. “His resume speaks for itself, so I just try to do what he says. This summer I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress with not shooting threes and just being what he calls an ‘attack dog.’”
So happy this dude is out of here. Same shit, different state!
HawgBeat - Calipari talks new roles for Arkansas big men
Arkansas basketball players Trevon Brazile and Zvonimir Ivisic have new roles heading into the 2024-25 season.
“I’m not letting [Zvonimir Ivisic] shoot any threes," Calipari said. "Big Z, 7-foot-2, he wants to shoot – no, no, no. You’re not shooting threes, so now he has to shoot twos. You know why? An elbow jumper, when you miss that, it’s kind of embarrassing.
“A three when you’re 7-foot-2 and you’re way out there? Ah man, he almost made that. No, you’re shooting twos and that means you’re going to get in the gym and get better or you’re going to be embarrassed all the time. And you know what? He’s getting better.”
Calipari just wants his guys to be at their most effective – even if it’s cool to see a seven-footer cashing in threes. It’s clear the Head Hog wants to see his big men in more of a prototypical role, focusing on blocking shots and finishing on the inside out of post-ups and pick and rolls.
“He would just rather see me take a mid-range shot because I’m going to make that more than I make a three, probably,” Brazile said. “His resume speaks for itself, so I just try to do what he says. This summer I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress with not shooting threes and just being what he calls an ‘attack dog.’”
So happy this dude is out of here. Same shit, different state!
Nah, he's just a plain hog... Was a Cow, now he morphed... Will fit right in with the crowd of more than two genders. (Please don't take it political.) It was meant as a comparison. Anyone can be anything... Even a Cow can be a hog...
The guy was miss used last year and he followed the clown coach for moreHawgBeat - Calipari talks new roles for Arkansas big men
Arkansas basketball players Trevon Brazile and Zvonimir Ivisic have new roles heading into the 2024-25 season.
“I’m not letting [Zvonimir Ivisic] shoot any threes," Calipari said. "Big Z, 7-foot-2, he wants to shoot – no, no, no. You’re not shooting threes, so now he has to shoot twos. You know why? An elbow jumper, when you miss that, it’s kind of embarrassing.
“A three when you’re 7-foot-2 and you’re way out there? Ah man, he almost made that. No, you’re shooting twos and that means you’re going to get in the gym and get better or you’re going to be embarrassed all the time. And you know what? He’s getting better.”
Calipari just wants his guys to be at their most effective – even if it’s cool to see a seven-footer cashing in threes. It’s clear the Head Hog wants to see his big men in more of a prototypical role, focusing on blocking shots and finishing on the inside out of post-ups and pick and rolls.
“He would just rather see me take a mid-range shot because I’m going to make that more than I make a three, probably,” Brazile said. “His resume speaks for itself, so I just try to do what he says. This summer I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress with not shooting threes and just being what he calls an ‘attack dog.’”
So happy this dude is out of here. Same shit, different state!
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