Looking at 2015-2016

[Panther100]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Washington State is picked last in the PAC 12. Boese 6' 7" 230 4.3 ppg., Hawkinson 6' 10" 245 14.7 ppg., Longrus 6' 7" 240 1.5 ppg., Clifford 7' 0" 270 Transfer from Saddleback College CA, Franks 6' 7" 175 Freshman, Izundu 6' 10" 215 Transfer from Houston, King 6' 8" 175 transfer from Santa Monica College. King and Clifford need to sit for 1 year. Izuundu is eligible this year.

[claw]

Lucas had the quickness/desire to overcome the size disadvantage. Marvin was a similar player. The point is we need to rebound against this schedule. We had four bigs in 2010. A. Koch, Egelseder, O'Rear, and J. Koch. Are you ever going to get past 2010?

Jake played about 10 min per game. He wasn't too relied upon for big minutes.

He also had a redshirt behind him to grow and weighed 255 lbs

[Panther100]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Jake played about 10 min per game. He wasn't too relied upon for big minutes.

He also had a redshirt behind him to grow and weighed 255 lbs

True, but it took 4 bigs and 6 guards to win in 2010. This is 2015 with faster play/more pressing. Hence, 3-4 bigs and 7 guards to win.

[claw]

Has Jake said the team will be playing faster and pressing more?

[Panther100]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Has Jake said the team will be playing faster and pressing more?

I think it would play to our advantage. We have 7 seasoned guards to steal the ball. The shot clock will be 30 seconds. We need to rebound/protect the rim against imposing front lines.

[claw]

Last time Jake tries to play uptempo UNI had it's worst season in over a decade.

It's not going to happen

[Panther100]

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Last time Jake tries to play uptempo UNI had it's worst season in over a decade.

It's not going to happen

Yeah, 13-14 went ugly. I think our quickness/speed can create easy baskets in transition. This is a new year. I always dream big.

[Zakelsta]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Last time Jake tries to play uptempo UNI had it's worst season in over a decade.

It's not going to happen

Truth. But Jake has said that the biggest problem with that experiment, was that he shifted his focus/the teams focus from defense to offense.

So I think the problems were less about tempo (we played some pretty upbeat tempos at times last year), and more about maintaining our focus/status as an elite defensive team. If we do that, it doesn't really matter what type of offense we play. We just keep people at ~55 ppg, we'll win.... a lot.

[claw]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

Truth. But Jake has said that the biggest problem with that experiment, was that he shifted his focus/the teams focus from defense to offense.

So I think the problems were less about tempo (we played some pretty upbeat tempos at times last year), and more about maintaining our focus/status as an elite defensive team. If we do that, it doesn't really matter what type of offense we play. We just keep people at ~55 ppg, we'll win.... a lot.

It's tough to keep teams at ~55 points when the tempo adds 8-10 more possessions for each team per game. UNI plays significantly better tempo that given credit for, because of how efficient it is. The attempt at playing fast took focus off of defense and created a team play fast to play get points. It did not create a playing quick to create opportunities. I have no idea if Jake has ever said this, but one of the best coaches I was ever around loved to say "Be fast to be slow". Tempo isn't about going fast or slow. Tempo is about changing pace enough to keep the other team guessing. Just because Washpun, Morgan, Arius, etc... can all run real fast and dunk doesn't mean the team should/will try to play that style of ball.

[Panther100]

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It's tough to keep teams at ~55 points when the tempo adds 8-10 more possessions for each team per game. UNI plays significantly better tempo that given credit for, because of how efficient it is. The attempt at playing fast took focus off of defense and created a team play fast to play get points. It did not create a playing quick to create opportunities. I have no idea if Jake has ever said this, but one of the best coaches I was ever around loved to say "Be fast to be slow". Tempo isn't about going fast or slow. Tempo is about changing pace enough to keep the other team guessing. Just because Washpun, Morgan, Arius, etc... can all run real fast and dunk doesn't mean the team should/will try to play that style of ball.

I think the guard depth (7 deep) is the reason to play faster. The benefit of occasional three quarter/half court press is it would take the opponents longer to get into their offensive flow. This can cause turnovers and poor shooting. I'm more concerned with our ability to rebound/protect the rim. Another reason to play McDonnell. The "be fast to be slow" can also be implemented to keep the opponent honest.

[hoopfan]

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Lucas had the quickness/desire to overcome the size disadvantage. Marvin was a similar player. The point is we need to rebound against this schedule. We had four bigs in 2010. A. Koch, Egelseder, O'Rear, and J. Koch. Are you ever going to get past 2010?

Sure. How did the Warriors finish last year in the NBA? If I recall, they played 6'7" Draymond Green as their center and 6'6" Harrison Barnes at the 4. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat. Size isn't everything. If WSU or Bradley want to run 3 big guys out on the court, then UNI can spread the floor on offense and make them guard the 3 point line and penetration. Then turn around and press them or go zone defensively to make them beat you from the perimeter.

Are you saying Jesperson lacks the quickness/desire to overcome the size disadvantage? You're right that this team will need to rebound, but the first step is putting your a$$ into someone and moving them away from the rim. Then you go get the ball.

[Panther100]

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Sure. How did the Warriors finish last year in the NBA? If I recall, they played 6'7" Draymond Green as their center and 6'6" Harrison Barnes at the 4. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat. Size isn't everything. If WSU or Bradley want to run 3 big guys out on the court, then UNI can spread the floor on offense and make them guard the 3 point line and penetration. Then turn around and press them or go zone defensively to make them beat you from the perimeter.

Are you saying Jesperson lacks the quickness/desire to overcome the size disadvantage? You're right that this team will need to rebound, but the first step is putting your a$$ into someone and moving them away from the rim. Then you go get the ball.

I never said to ignore the competition. Charles Barkley at 6' 6" was good using his behind. The Panthers have 7 skilled guards. They need to utilize speed at both ends. The 3/4 court press would help. The Panthers are green in the front court. They need to close off passing lanes and protect the rim. They would benefit from a 4th big due to foul trouble ie McDonnell plays. Jesperson is an undersized power forward. He is a skilled passing/shooting 3rd guard. I think it will take a 10-11 man rotation. BTW Harrison Barnes is 6' 8". Neither here nor there. The NBA is a far faster game that doesn't compare to Division I College BB.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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CBS ranked all 300+ teams

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25331040/cbs-sports-2015-16-ranking-of-every-college-basketball-team-from-1-351

[unipanther2154]

Re: Looking at 2015-2016

CBS ranked all 300+ teams
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...eam-from-1-351

Looks like they don't think very highly of us after the loss of Tuttle. Jacobson being the only reason for them even ranking us where we are. Development of this front court is going to be something very interesting this year. Bennett is the make or break this season for us. I would expect him to play about 70% vs teds 30% of the game.

[DownGoesKansas]

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Looks like they don't think very highly of us after the loss of Tuttle. Jacobson being the only reason for them even ranking us where we are. Development of this front court is going to be something very interesting this year. Bennett is the make or break this season for us. I would expect him to play about 70% vs teds 30% of the game.

I honestly have no idea what the breakdown will be. It's pretty much a wild guess from anyone, we just don't really know anything about any of them.