Our Low-Post Game

[citygriz]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

 

[mtgrizrule]

There are signs of DeCuire being innovative and working around it. Dorsey is seeing more minutes. When Dorsey is in, the GRIZ offense play design is often with Dosey and or Pridgett drawing the defense out to the high post and 3 point line. With that spread, there's more motion freeing those guys for open looks or penetration. If those options are well defended, Rorie and Oguine have more space in isolation.

Defensively, the young posts are staying more isolated in the paint, which best utilizes their asset in length. Anderson and Kramer are solid at clogging the lane and impacting fg % of opponents.

It's not as good as we would like. However, it's not as gloom as some make it to be. It will be tested better when we play teams with quality post depth. Fortunately, creative coaching minimizes the youth and depth issues.

If it were me, I'd be more committed to Anderson. His athleticism is always a plus. When his game catches his athleticism, we'll be grateful and thankful for Anderson.

 

[GrizLA]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

I disagree with your take on Akoh. I think he will dominate Braxton, IF, he can stay clear of fouls. In that match up, fouls will be decisive. Akoh is a much lazier player than Braxton but can score better.

 

[go96griz]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

Jace put on an absolute clinic of post moves last Saturday. Near the end of the game she made a left-handed step through move that pretty much sealed the victory. That was the best of many impressive moves.

 

[Zirg]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

I disagree with your take on Akoh. I think he will dominate Braxton, IF, he can stay clear of fouls. In that match up, fouls will be decisive. Akoh is a much lazier player than Braxton but can score better.

I thought (at one time) that Akoh should dominate Big Sky play, but he really doesn't, and NO WAY will he "dominate " Braxton of Weber. He has only "dominated' a cpl times this year and has only scored 8 ,13 and 11 the last 3 games against guys with less hype than Braxton. And actually Brekkott (sic) Chapman leads Weber in rebounding and blocks so Akoh will have his hands full and he is very foul-prone and we have NO adequate backup, so this is a major source of concern for me.

 

[PlayerRep]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

I disagree with your take on Akoh. I think he will dominate Braxton, IF, he can stay clear of fouls. In that match up, fouls will be decisive. Akoh is a much lazier player than Braxton but can score better.

I thought (at one time) that Akoh should dominate Big Sky play, but he really doesn't, and NO WAY will he "dominate " Braxton of Weber. He has only "dominated' a cpl times this year and has only scored 8 ,13 and 11 the last 3 games against guys with less hype than Braxton. And actually Brekkott (sic) Chapman leads Weber in rebounding and blocks so Akoh will have his hands full and he is very foul-prone and we have NO adequate backup, so this is a major source of concern for me.

in conference only stats, Akoh is 3d in rebounds with 9.1 and has way more offensive rebounds than anyone. He's 9th in scoring with 16. He's 6th in FG percentage with 58%. Weber has one rebounder in the top 20, with 6.4.Braxton is 2th in scoring, with 11. Akoh is 3d in the conference in steals.

Don't know which conference you are watching, but Akoh is racking up some nice stats.

In last 2 games, Akoh has had 9 and 11 rebounds. Had foul trouble and played only 20 against EWU.

 

[grizaremoregooder]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

I disagree with your take on Akoh. I think he will dominate Braxton, IF, he can stay clear of fouls. In that match up, fouls will be decisive. Akoh is a much lazier player than Braxton but can score better.

I thought (at one time) that Akoh should dominate Big Sky play, but he really doesn't, and NO WAY will he "dominate " Braxton of Weber. He has only "dominated' a cpl times this year and has only scored 8 ,13 and 11 the last 3 games against guys with less hype than Braxton. And actually Brekkott (sic) Chapman leads Weber in rebounding and blocks so Akoh will have his hands full and he is very foul-prone and we have NO adequate backup, so this is a major source of concern for me.

in conference only stats, Akoh is 3d in rebounds with 9.1 and has way more offensive rebounds than anyone. He's 9th in scoring with 16. He's 6th in FG percentage with 58%. Weber has one rebounder in the top 20, with 6.4.Braxton is 2th in scoring, with 11. Akoh is 3d in the conference in steals.

Don't know which conference you are watching, but Akoh is racking up some nice stats.

In last 2 games, Akoh has had 9 and 11 rebounds. Had foul trouble and played only 20 against EWU.

Akoh is a dominant perimeter defender in the Big Sky for a big man. He can defend point guards 20 feet from the basket and take the ball from them on a regular basis. He is very disruptive down low and usually puts the other team's big guy in foul trouble. If Weber doesn't double down to help Braxton they will have a big man in foul trouble early. I can't wait for this match up down low I think the Griz have a big time advantage.

 

[GrizLA]

So many wonderful surprises this year.

The emergence of Sayeed Pridgett has a reliable scorer and solid rebounder. Not only the eligibility of Kendal Manuel, but his three-point contributions and free-throw accuracy. Not to mention the brilliance of Michael Oguine and Ahmaad Rorie, and the defensive capability of Bobby Moorehead.

But oh! Our low-post deficiencies! One solid player in Akoh. But the continued inability of any of the freshman bigs to step up, to show any hope that by the playoffs they might be ready to make significant contributions to this team.

Which we desperately need. Because Akoh cannot carry the load by himself. Not against Weber, and certainly not against the bigs we'll see if we make it to the Big Dance. Remember, he pretty much disappeared in that game against Michigan.

Meantime, did you see the low-post moves Jace Henderson put on yesterday for the Lady Griz? This is not rocket science. This is basic fundamental basketball that is taught over and over in summer camps, big-man camps and pre-season drills, and yet we have not one freshman who seems to have a clue.

Last year we had two solid low-post players. This year, one.

As the season moves into its most critical stages, this is our team's one fatal flaw. And I remain utterly baffled as to why it should be so.

I disagree with your take on Akoh. I think he will dominate Braxton, IF, he can stay clear of fouls. In that match up, fouls will be decisive. Akoh is a much lazier player than Braxton but can score better.

I thought (at one time) that Akoh should dominate Big Sky play, but he really doesn't, and NO WAY will he "dominate " Braxton of Weber. He has only "dominated' a cpl times this year and has only scored 8 ,13 and 11 the last 3 games against guys with less hype than Braxton. And actually Brekkott (sic) Chapman leads Weber in rebounding and blocks so Akoh will have his hands full and he is very foul-prone and we have NO adequate backup, so this is a major source of concern for me.

Akoh found the way....total domination. Chapman didn't do so well, either so that was an unexpected bonus in a nice Griz win.