Is boxing out on defense not taught any longer?
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hawkIhoops
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We are particularly bad at boxing out the lane. We seem to cover the sides, but leave a direct path open down the lane. I would like to see McCaffrey go after a juco rebounder with some bulk. He doesn't need to be a big time scorer, but we lack toughness and size down low. Guys are also leaking out to run, so the long rebounds fall in no man's land quite often.
rjhindm
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I am fairly sure that Indiana ended with 18 offensive rebounds...and Iowa ended with 18 total! Thats a pretty crazy stat.
Tom Davis always seemed to have REALLY good rebounding teams, even with slower and shorter guys...
hawkforlife9
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Fran is sucking as a coach. Bball starts with defense. What is he thinking? That game was a joke.
HawksFan4Life
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Perhaps you could do better with this team? Is your app in?
Wow, pretty harsh there.
I will say that the "gameplan" was about as close to a give-up as you can get without saying the words, "We forfeit".
slickwillard
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They all teach it, players just have to respond. When a game is out of control it appears to just jump out of their heads and they scramble to do anything they can. I honestly dont think you all have anything to worry about yet. Its going to be a slow process but Fran will get the ship righted over the next year or so. He isnt going to be your McDermott.
atomicblue224
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just give everyone open lanes and give everyone spaces to dunk and shoot 3`s. i gues thats the most exciting team i ever seen. lol
hawkfarmer
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2 weeks it ago, it was Iowa will win 8 of it's last 11 and blah blah blah, now it's Iowa is the worst team ever and Fran sucks. SHUT THE F UP!
It is obvious that this team struggled to box out the last 2 games, I'm guessing Fran has pointed this out, and I have a feeling that this will improve the rest of the year and when more talent is infused. A lot of it has to do with poor defense on the perimeter causing the defense to have to help on penetration and then they are out of position.
I too am frustrated but to throw a hissy fit when this kind of game happens is dumb. Calm down and lets see how the rest of the year plays out.
It is obvious that this team struggled to box out the last 2 games, I'm guessing Fran has pointed this out, and I have a feeling that this will improve the rest of the year and when more talent is infused. A lot of it has to do with poor defense on the perimeter causing the defense to have to help on penetration and then they are out of position.
I too am frustrated but to throw a hissy fit when this kind of game happens is dumb. Calm down and lets see how the rest of the year plays out.
eveningnewsteam
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When the shot goes up Iowa stands and watches, every single time. I watched this specifically last night and couldnt believe it. Indiana didnt even have to fight to get around an Iowa player to get a board, they simply went right around them, blocked the Iowa player out and got the board while Iowa just stands there and hopes the ball bounces to them.
1hawkeye1
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I really hope this is sarcasm.
hawkforlife9
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I never made it past Jr. High ball, but we had a few box out drills that may be helpful. I'll send Franny a note.
GhostofBTT
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It is still better than losing 48-41?
AMIRITE?
AMIRITE?
hawkforlife9
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What about scoring in the upper 70s and playing defense and winning???
BlackHawk
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Tom Davis also refused to defend the three-point shot.
BlackHawk
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Iowa's problem last night was that they were getting beat off the dribble and out of half-court traps, requiring help-side defenders to assist the on-ball defender, leaving either Zeller or a corner three-pointer open all night long.
Indiana spaced the floor well, and Iowa was unable to find their man when they needed to box out.
Indiana spaced the floor well, and Iowa was unable to find their man when they needed to box out.
bcl20
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I don't get the at least it was exciting stuff. We were down by, like, 20 points in the second half. I turned it off. I fail to see the excitement.
