In game discussion thread - USF versus Va Tech - 11/29 8:00 pm ESPN2

[jjlovecub]

Every year - we are going to be so good. I can’t wait until basketball season. We are a basketball school. 
 

Every year - after the first few games...........

I’m all for believing and cheering. What I don’t understand is what those who say we are going to be good see?? I was pumped for basketball season. I hope we turn it around. 

Edited November 30, 2020 by jjlovecub

[NovaBull]

18 minutes ago, Brad said:

Apparently the highest rated recruit of all time to come to USF doesn’t have a left. That might help explain the problem. 

He’s not an ambi-turner...happens to the best of ‘em.

[Brad]

51% to 35% fg shooting.  

Bulls get few easy shots in offense. 

[NovaBull]

2 minutes ago, Brad said:

51% to 35% fg shooting.  

Bulls get few easy shots in offense. 

Only 3 assists so far for the Bulls through almost 3/4 of the game. This isn’t gonna cut it. The loss of Rideau (a floor leader and general) seems to be hurting much more than anticipated.

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

1 minute ago, NovaBull said:

Only 3 assists so far for the Bulls through almost 3/4 of the game. This isn’t gonna cut it. The loss of Rideau (a floor leader and general) seems to be hurting much more than anticipated.

Yep. PG was the main question heading into this season. I think it’s pretty clear at this point that Castañeda needs to be the starter while Murphy learns the ropes. Murphy would be better suited off the ball IMO.

[NovaBull]

2 minutes ago, Fold FB Invest in BB said:

Yep. PG was the main question heading into this season. I think it’s pretty clear at this point that Castañeda needs to be the starter while Murphy learns the ropes. Murphy would be better suited off the ball IMO.

The problem there is I’m not convinced Castaneda is starting PG material. He’s been a serviceable #2 PG option, but really needs to take the next step in order for him and this team to be successful.

I’d almost be tempted to let DC run point as the offense usually runs through him anyway, but he’s certainly turnover prone so that has its limitations too.

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

2 minutes ago, NovaBull said:

The problem there is I’m not convinced Castaneda is starting PG material. He’s been a serviceable #2 PG option, but really needs to take the next step in order for him and this team to be successful.

I’d almost be tempted to let DC run point as the offense usually runs through him anyway, but he’s certainly turnover prone so that has its limitations too.

I agree, but I think Castaneda is the best we got. Murphy is more of a combo guard and is best when he’s looking for his shot first.

[NovaBull]

5 minutes ago, Fold FB Invest in BB said:

I agree, but I think Castaneda is the best we got. Murphy is more of a combo guard and is best when he’s looking for his shot first.

Murphy is definitely going to continue to develop and has a ton of upside, but you’re right, as of now, Castaneda is option 1.

[Fold FB Invest in BB]

37 minutes ago, Brad said:

I would think Gregory‘s leash is very long.  The real activity needed is figuring out how to play what he has to get the best out of them both offensively and defensively. I think he’s playing too deep on the bench myself, but it’s early and I imagine he’s trying to see what he has and find right combinations.  

This is some quality insight from Coach Brad, particularly the last part. To me it looks like:

Casteneda

Collins

Murphy

Yetna

Durr

Is your best lineup offensively. I could do with way less Tchewa and Oduro and more Luke Anderson.

[NovaBull]

Just now, Fold FB Invest in BB said:

This is some quality insight from Coach Brad, particularly the last part. To me it looks like:

Casteneda

Collins

Murphy

Yetna

Durr

Is your best lineup offensively. I could do with way less Tchewa and Oduro and more Luke Anderson.

I think you have to work JB in there as well. He’s our only real 3-pt threat and is needed to stretch the D to open up the driving lanes and the interior.