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I think the majority of this is spot on buddy. At least, one can only hope.I think you will see us flatten out more up top, more switching on the high screens, more emphasis on staying with your man rather than funneling. Fewer easy to read traps but really working to use the sideline traps along with the side line itself. All that goes together to allow our defenders to not have to help as much and have time to either recover to the shooters or get in to the passing lanes, ball/you/man strongly taught. My hope is that we will have players learn at least 3 different positions responsibility so they can anticipate much better than I have seen lately. If a freshman can play well within a Tony Bennett defense then they can learn and execute better than we have seen for the last couple years.
With Hubert really focusing on hustle type of issues, hard work if you prefer, the defense should look better to the eye test. Hope we have seen the last of our teams that come out at the opening tip not really ready to play at a high level and then see what they can do in the second half.
Now me, I would love to see us pick up at least 3/4 court and give at times just token pressure and other times really hawk for the steal. Point is, make the opposing teams PG really work to get the ball past half court, make him take more time than he wants, that cuts down the time the have to execute their offense.
Oh, and did I mention, PLEASE put a zone package in and use it, rotating from man to zone adding in the traps.
I like the idea, but for a few years now we seem to have had trouble with some of our guys learning even 1 position. Not sure that Hubert's first year as a HC is the time to expect this. If a bunch of our 2021-22 team stick around for the following season, that might be when to hope for what you suggest.My hope is that we will have players learn at least 3 different positions responsibility so they can anticipate much better than I have seen lately.
Very interesting stats for the young fellow. He plays five minutes or fewer, always gets a rebound, commits at least one foul, sometimes blocks a shot or scoresI notice that Penn State's Abdou Tsimbila entered the portal. Low-ranked out of HS and didn't play much for Penn St as a freshman, but seems to be a good rebounder and might be an elite shot blocker. Said to be a good athlete with a decent motor, but a black hole on offense.
I'm guessing Hubert wouldn't want to spend a scholarship on Tsimbila, but if he's just looking for a backup center to protect the rim this coming season and someone who might get good in a few years, this kid could fit the bill.
I like kids with the good timing that his rebounding and shot blocking suggest.