Apart from being "just another practice", here are the things that stood out today ...
The coaches remain VERY vocal. They are NOT satisfied with the defensive performance (nor effort) and they are demanding execution in practice. The criticism is being delivered in a direct manner, and no one is getting away with slack effort.
Rebounding technique is another point of emphasis, both in designed drills and throughout practice.
Max Hoetzel participated in the non-contact drills, but was on the sidelines during game situations. All of our slightly injured players were full participants.
The percentage of shots taken beyond the arc is up significantly nationwide. I'm not sure if that's the culmination of a trend, a response to the new rules and tight officiating, or what ... but our team spends a fair amount of time on 3-point shooting drills. Given Winston's performance in prior seasons, he continues to impress with his % of makes.
You gotta love Z's motor.
Facing our first team defense, D'Erryl gets to the rim and finishes with either hand. Makes me wonder what another penetrating PG with a running back's body will do to us.
The coaches remain VERY vocal. They are NOT satisfied with the defensive performance (nor effort) and they are demanding execution in practice. The criticism is being delivered in a direct manner, and no one is getting away with slack effort.
Rebounding technique is another point of emphasis, both in designed drills and throughout practice.
Max Hoetzel participated in the non-contact drills, but was on the sidelines during game situations. All of our slightly injured players were full participants.
The percentage of shots taken beyond the arc is up significantly nationwide. I'm not sure if that's the culmination of a trend, a response to the new rules and tight officiating, or what ... but our team spends a fair amount of time on 3-point shooting drills. Given Winston's performance in prior seasons, he continues to impress with his % of makes.
You gotta love Z's motor.
Facing our first team defense, D'Erryl gets to the rim and finishes with either hand. Makes me wonder what another penetrating PG with a running back's body will do to us.
