Lankykong
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You guys that are writing Bowden off will regret it.
That's true.
Hm...maybe it was the broadcasting last game saying he was the best rebounder we had at his position then? I thought that was a goofy comment when it was only 2.5 rebounds a game, but that could be it.
I agree with this. I think Bowden has the talent to be more effective than Turner, but he needs more confidence and drive.Yeah, size for size, L. Turner is twice the rebounder, isn't afraid to drive it to the basket, and is a much better shooter right now. Also a better FT shooter. A lot of the difference in the two players is Turner has all the confidence in the world, and Bowden has none.
Before anyone says I am a Bowden-hater, I believe he is a key piece on our team and brings great defensive energy and is a good passer. This thread is entirely about his shooting and what happened to it.
This year he had a sharp decline in shooting during the middle of the SEC season. See stats:
Bowden since the (home)Vandy game has been 33/143 (23%).
Bowden before the (home)Vandy game was 60/128 (47%).
Any speculation as to what has happened?
His shot selection is usually good, which is what makes this stat even more weird. He has pretty good looks more times than not, but I cringe every time he shoots a 3 now.
I don't understand how having mental blocks mean you're a CUSA player. Unless you think half of our players are CUSA players, which is false or means that CRB is by far the best coach in basketball.
You say its mental blocks. I say its lack of talent vs the top players and teams in this league on a consistent basis. Youre entitled to your opinion but Bowden does great vs the weaker SEC teams and non-conference teams. He did have enough mental toughness to hit two FTs vs Ga with SEC title on the line. But no one was guarding him then either.
Edit: misread your post.You say its mental blocks. I say its lack of talent vs the top players and teams in this league on a consistent basis. Youre entitled to your opinion but Bowden does great vs the weaker SEC teams and non-conference teams. He did have enough mental toughness to hit two FTs vs Ga with SEC title on the line. But no one was guarding him then either.