This team clearly has talent and skill. The shooters can shoot and everybody can run fast and jump high and whatnot. This is evident by watching the team play against these weaker teams. So, why do they hit shots against these teams and not against Zaga and MSU? Why does the ball move better and why do the players look more engaged? Yes a lot of it is that our opponent sucks but that’s not all of it. I think it can be summed up by one word. FEAR.
I think these kids lack a killer instinct. I think they get scared and they don’t like the pressure. This is on Cal. I don’t think he’s a great X and O coach but with elite talent he doesn’t have to be. But what happens when your elite talent just happens to be limp noodles? Well now it’s up to you and your staff to rewrite their psyche or you’re looking at a lot of wasted talent.
This is where Cal misses Kenny Payne. He took care of this shit for him. I am hoping someone on his staff can do something to help them find their balls.
I think these kids lack a killer instinct. I think they get scared and they don’t like the pressure. This is on Cal. I don’t think he’s a great X and O coach but with elite talent he doesn’t have to be. But what happens when your elite talent just happens to be limp noodles? Well now it’s up to you and your staff to rewrite their psyche or you’re looking at a lot of wasted talent.
This is where Cal misses Kenny Payne. He took care of this shit for him. I am hoping someone on his staff can do something to help them find their balls.