Imtheman2

I hear you but they will never win the National Championship if they don't play smart and hit their free throws (also must protect the ball). You practice the smart way so that when you really need to keep the tight lead in an important game (I know they are all important) or need those extra possessions (referring to closing out periods). You don't have to say "What am I suppose to do? Instead you automatically do the right thing.

Another mentioned: "What if you don't shoot?" Well, first you should have taken a shot (play started with 10 seconds to go) and second even if shot wasn't taken you've burned 30 seconds and have reduced the game to under 30 seconds with a 4 point lead.

Unless you have a 100% (must be made) layup...you should have burned the clock.

I've seen so many layups missed this year. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Maybe I'm not be clear. I'm not talking about the overall play of the 4th quarter in last night's game. I'm talking about the way we continue to play in the last one to two minutes of games. If you have a lead of several points in a game, you do not take crazy shots but instead burn clock and make them foul you. Last night was a perfect example, 4 point lead with less than a minute to go. Why would you risk a shot when you can hold the ball and burn clock? They will have to foul you, which is a higher percentage shot.

I'm not even going to talk about taking the last shot of a quarter (throw shot and allowing team to get a shot). :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

I'm happy LSU won but I hate (and I mean HATE) the way we close games. We DO NOT play smart basketball. People understanding the game will know what I mean.

I'm proud of the increase in defensive intensity in the 4th quarter...we played like crap up until then.

Williams had a bad game...needed Fulwily's speed and defense. :usa: :usa: :usa:

I'm not convinced that it's all mental.

LSU has the capability to win the National Championship but first must learn how to close out games. You're down 3 points with approximately 27 seconds to go, why are you taking a 25 jumper instead of driving to the paint to draw a foul when you're in the bonus? You hit your free throws then foul their worst free throw shooter or at least make them hit their free throws.

To win the big (and little) close games, LSU must hit free throws and be smart with the ball.

This was a game LSU should have won. It showed me they can beat anybody. Protect the ball (low turnovers), hit free throws (a must) and play smart at the end.

On a side note: If Jada hits her normal shots we win. I love Hines...she shows a lot of heart. :usa: :usa: :usa:

I have always liked watching the women play (since the 60's). The reason , I think, is I personally like women that are athletic and passionate. I like to see confident, independent women show passion in whatever they do. I 'm attracted to highly intelligent women with passion and a drive to succeed (most men are afraid of these type women). The women are not as physically gifted as men but the passion and competitiveness in the elite athletes is the same. :usa: :usa:

Ran across this related to LSU Women's basketball recruiting...thought it was interesting. Anyone know anything about her?

LINK

Okay....Based on what you stated, I interpreted you to say the contract is signed and they (LSU) are letting LK decide when to announce. :usa: :usa: :usa: :usa:

It'll help eliminate the anti-gay thing.

Many years ago, LSU had an Australian connection.

No one has mentioned Kent. Based on what I've seen, she's very athletic but needs to work on being more under control. Didn't see enough to know her shooting skills.

On a side note, the girl that played center for Iowa really improved a lot from last year.

I have followed women's basketball for a long time...more so now. The guy in this video hits what's really going on perfectly. It's a must see!!! LINK :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Listen to the first few minutes if you think it's too long.