bpcats said:
First off, congrats on your season and the continued success that Tinkle has built with your team.
There were a a few frustrating things that stood out last night from the Griz team like fouling the player when he has already dunked the ball, passing up wide open shots from free throw line after a great entry pass, lack of urgency, loss of focus....it was a bad time to have a bad game against a very good team.
Syracuse is always tough even when they can't hit their shots, and last night they were hitting their shots.
At least it gives Tinkle a couple of ideas on how to improve.
Good luck going forward
Good post. These are some of my frustrations too. I was always taught that, if you are going to foul someone in the paint, they better not make the basket. In fact, the ball better not even get to the rim. Fouling someone after they dunk on you is just dumb, and lets the other team know how frustrated you are.
I am proud of our season, and hope Wayne stays for a LONG time. I don't think we will have him for much longer. However, the Griz showed a lack of maturity (or composure?) last night that I had hoped we were past. Looked like we resorted to playground ball a few times.
It was one of those nights. They couldn't miss and we couldn't do anything right. I'm pretty sure the sun came up this morning. Life goes on.
Go Griz!