re: the Quarterman starting at PG project is over

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Hickey has definitely had his struggles from the line (as has just about every other LSU player)

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I asked Coach McCray about free throws yesterday at the pre-game meal. He said they practice free throws all the time. He said it wasn't a case of mechanics, but a lack of confidence and the ability to completely relax at the line. Always a worry in the back of their heads.
He said that was the biggest difficulty to overcome for college kids, he's seen it all over and he has credentials to back that up:
2 seasons as an Assist. coach at UCLA
Assist. coach at Mercer
Assist. coach at Chipola Junior College
Graduate assist. coach at Florida State for 2 seasons
He's been a skill development trainer since 2004 for a training program (“Fundamentals.”) for NBA players.
He also does specific off-season training programs for players including Dwight Howard, John Wall, Jarvis Hayes, Anthony Morrow, Jarrett Jack, Acie Law, amongst others.

So I think he knows what he's talking about!
We're really lucky to have him here.

It's the psychological aspect, when you're alone at the line, all attention on you, basically shooting cold, not in the action or flow of the game.
The practice environment is nothing like a game. And practicing your shot in your free time is the same.
I don't know why Hickey and even Stringer yesterday struggle. They seem to be tough-minded.
Maybe they need a sports psychologist more than a coach?