To work on for next year...

[CF84]

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Does anyone else feel that Jake Koch has regressed this season?

Haven't you been reading all the posts beating him up all year?

[run&blade]

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tuttle cant provide nice post play?

One post player and 4 guards doesnt cut it.

[9YRPLAN]

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One post player and 4 guards doesnt cut it.

but three guards, one post player, and one semi-post player does.

[run&blade]

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but three guards, one post player, and one semi-post player does.

I dont know who the 1/2 post player is. Next year all rides on Olivier IMO. Koch went four or five games without even a free throw shot. He likes to bang down low about as much as a walk-on point guard.

[coachdon]

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For a guy that can handle the ball fairly well, block a few shots, shoot the three, and defend solidly in the post, Jake Koch looks so uncoordinated when posting on offense. When he does make a low post move he gets no lift and no extension. It makes it easy to block his shot. He could be taught how to score points on the low block but it looks like no one has ever worked on it with him. I'm sure they have, just not very well.

[Kyle]

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We need to send all our bigs to pete newels camp. It should be mandatory.

Jordan really turned the corner after attending this camp.

[Khan4Cats]

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Every time UNI made the big tourney they had some nice post play with some depth. The other years they just chucked 3's all game.

And the two years we had dominate inside play with Coleman, Stout, Koch and Eglseder one year and Coleman, Koch, Eglseder, and O'Rear the next we completely missed ANY postseason. So we actually need BOTH.

[Kyle]

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People can talk all they want about all the returning players and how much they will improve, I think it is utter b.s.

Unless this team finds a "man" to bang down low and command attention then next year's team is done already.

Dude, chill the F out. Do you realize we just brought in the best recruiting class in school history? Add them to all our redshirts from last year and we have a ton of players to choose from. Now add all those choices to an improved nucleus and we will be really really good next year.

For all we know Buss, Olivier, and Singleton might all be ready to contribute right away next year. Heck, this will be the 3rd year in the program for Buss and we don't even know what he is capable of.

Everyone knew this year was going to be a rebuilding year. No reason to go chicken little 24/7.

[hoopfan]

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For a guy that can handle the ball fairly well, block a few shots, shoot the three, and defend solidly in the post, Jake Koch looks so uncoordinated when posting on offense. When he does make a low post move he gets no lift and no extension. It makes it easy to block his shot. He could be taught how to score points on the low block but it looks like no one has ever worked on it with him. I'm sure they have, just not very well.

Agree with this. Jake can get position down low, but is lost when he gets the ball. His only move is to jump directly into the defender and hope for a foul call. I don't think he could catch it on the block, take one dribble and dunk it. I just don't think he can jump at all, which may be why he stands on the perimeter all the time.

[coachdon]

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The thing is that he can jump to block shots and rebound, just not when making a post move. It's weird.

[ilovecats]

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The thing is that he can jump to block shots and rebound, just not when making a post move. It's weird.

It's because he's so freaking uncomfortable down there. I don't remember what team it was but someone we played had there strength and conditioning coach come into practice and just beat on them while they finish through contact inside. If there was ever someone who needed that... We've got him.

[9YRPLAN]

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why was jake on the block so much yesterday? he actually took tuttle out of the game a bit. it was odd.

[D Panther]

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Why does everybody want Jake K to be something he is not. He is a solid player with lots of intangibles that fit the system. Also everybody forgets he had anke surgery last summer. He couldn'e play in the PTL which would have been a place to work on his inside game. Also with the make up of the team this year he was option # 2, Nexy year he will be option #4. He will have an outstanding senior year.
As far as finishing at the basket, this will improve with more time in the weight room. The redshirts will have a major impact. The other key is for everybody to healthy so they can get their summer work in. I for one can't wait for next year. This program is on the rise and will only get better.

[Codytwo]

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Why does everyone keep talking about Jake?

I know he's probably banged up, but look at had badly AJ played during the second half of conference play. He played 27 minutes yesterday and scored 2 points. He made 1 of 11 attempts!

[ilovecats]

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Why does everyone keep talking about Jake?

I know he's probably banged up, but look at had badly AJ played during the second half of conference play. He played 27 minutes yesterday and scored 2 points. He made 1 of 11 attempts!

You realize in the last 4 regular season games AJ averaged 15 points a game and shot over 50% right?