re: Thoughts on the basketball game last night...good overall win

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A common theme under Coach Jones has been lazy passing. Passes that are soft and telegraphed that result in a turnover. Drives me crazy.

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Yes, this is a very valid criticism. I think that is one of the things holding this team back. We aren't crisp with our offense. It is not that we don't run plays it is just that we don't execute them well. Knowing how to set a good, legal pick and have it timed so that the guard can shed his guy off of it is a simple play but one that has to be done with precision and a sense of urgency. Other teams have done it to us with much success. It is the main reason we can't stop dribble penetration.

But one thing that I don't think is given enough attention is that we are playing three freshmen and a JC that never played with the other players before this year. It does take time and hard work to get everyone on the same page. But yes, a lot of it is just carelessness. We are talking about you Mays and Patterson and for all of his other good talents Reath as well.