Brilliant to have a 26% 3 point shooter fire it up with the game on the line…

[brockytop]

when 2 points is needed for the win. Go to the hole and force a foul or get a shot That can be tapped or rebounded.

Coaching malpractice not to have Chandler on the court for the last play.

 

[Cartervol]

The point guard should of just tried to drive and get fouled. They suck at 3's. Waste half their possessions throwing up bricks.

 

[omghulkhands]

It’s not a set play for James. That’s just who was open and who ZZ passed the ball to. It was a really good play design. Multiple options and we got an open shot.

 

[twigsxx2]

zz looked inside to drive just before he passed out to the wing if open he had an option to drive to the rim

 

[VolPack22]

You do realize there were 3 Texas players clogging the lane? They weren’t letting ZZ get to the basket. It was a good play design with more than one option. The shot just didn’t fall.

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Why didn’t ZZ cast a spell on the mean defense and fly over them and dunk it from the rafters?

 

[vols35]

I just don't understand why you go for the three when drawing a foul or shooting for two would get the job done.

 

[BelleVol]

You do realize there were 3 Texas players clogging the lane? They weren’t letting ZZ get to the basket. It was a good play design with more than one option. The shot just didn’t fall.

And rarely does.

 

[BreatheUT]

James was the wrong guy taking a game winning/losing 3 pointer. Befuddled Chandler wasn't in the game. Bailey was also open who I didn't want taking it but Vescovi broke open at the end. Just because you hit a couple of clutch 3 pointers early don't mean it's the right strategy. He still shoots 26%.

 

[TartanTurff]

There is no passion for winning on this team anymore like there was the first few games of the season, execution is awful, shooting percentages are usually abysmal, no offensive schemes, no chemistry, too many projects on the roster, turnovers and brainless basketball plays are too many to be competitive in big road games (who fouls a guy at the half line with a second left in the half), but occasionally they do put it all together like the Arizona and LSU games, but the Texas Tech and Texas games show the inconsistency that is unacceptable at this level. I think Barnes has a roster of great kids, slightly above average basketball players and runs a clean program that has some built in ceilings given the talent recruitment methodology and difficulty building out chemistry and offensive identity. They are entertaining, often frustrating to watch live and not championship caliber or contenders in the conference this year.

 

[ColinS]

To me it's not even about his shooting percentage or shooting ability. JJJ isn't making that shot and everyone in the arena knows it. Especially the guy shooting it.

 

[vols35]

There is no passion for winning on this team anymore like there was the first few games of the season, execution is awful, shooting percentages are usually abysmal, no offensive schemes, no chemistry, too many projects on the roster, turnovers and brainless basketball plays are too many to be competitive in big road games (who fouls a guy at the half line with a second left in the half), but occasionally they do put it all together like the Arizona and LSU games, but the Texas Tech and Texas games show the inconsistency that is unacceptable at this level. I think Barnes has a roster of great kids, slightly above average basketball players and runs a clean program that has some built in ceilings given the talent recruitment methodology and difficulty building out chemistry and offensive identity. They are entertaining, often frustrating to watch live and not championship caliber or contenders in the conference this year.

Considering he is paid at the highest of levels, we deserve better.

 

[allvol123]

It’s not a set play for James. That’s just who was open and who ZZ passed the ball to. It was a really good play design. Multiple options and we got an open shot.

You need to make a shot to win, JJJ shouldn’t be on the floor.

Of course he is open, the damn scouting report probably says play off him so he gets the shot.

 

[VolArmy74]

James was the wrong guy taking a game winning/losing 3 pointer. Befuddled Chandler wasn't in the game. Bailey was also open who I didn't want taking it but Vescovi broke open at the end. Just because you hit a couple of clutch 3 pointers early don't mean it's the right strategy. He still shoots 26%.

Bailey should have done what Olivier did on the play. Olivier should have been in the post. Because we had no one in the post, Texas was able to have multiple defenders at the free throw line area, well away from the basket. If there's a threat to have anyone down there to receive a pass, they can't run the whole team at ZZ. Even if Bailey had crashed towards the basket, that draws a defender away or he's open for a lay up. The play looks drawn up specifically to get a 3 for JJJ.

 

[Delmar]

You do realize there were 3 Texas players clogging the lane? They weren’t letting ZZ get to the basket. It was a good play design with more than one option. The shot just didn’t fall.

Bingo. There is also the likelihood that ZZ doesn’t draw a foul call on Texas’ home court. Officials generally swallow their whistle in that situation. And I don’t want to hear about Vescovi either. He had been effectively taken out of the game and was cold as ice.

 

[wmcovol]

Quoting JJJs 29% 3 Pt avaerage just shows you haven’t been paying attention the last 4 or 5 games. He’s been a very good 3 pt shooter over this time.

 

[BreatheUT]

Bailey should have done what Olivier did on the play. Olivia should have been in the post. Because we had no one in the post, Texas was able to have multiple defenders at the free throw line area, well away from the basket. If there's a threat to have anyone down there to receive a pass, they can't run the whole team at ZZ. Even if Bailey had crashed towards the basket, that draws a defender away or he's open for a lay up. The play looks drawn up specifically to get a 3 for JJJ.

If your last sentence is remotely true then it's puzzling.

 

[vols 30]

Bailey should have done what Olivier did on the play. Olivia should have been in the post. Because we had no one in the post, Texas was able to have multiple defenders at the free throw line area, well away from the basket. If there's a threat to have anyone down there to receive a pass, they can't run the whole team at ZZ. Even if Bailey had crashed towards the basket, that draws a defender away or he's open for a lay up. The play looks drawn up specifically to get a 3 for JJJ.

If that was a play designed for JJJ, then 1985 has been right all along

 

[UneducatedGuess]

Have y’all even played ball?
ZZ clearly drove the ball, Texas was there, so he has to make a split second decision to kick it out. JJJ wide open.

Didn’t hear anyone complaining when JJJ hit the 3 that sparked the run and another during it.

Bailey In over Chandler because Bailey brought heat and energy on D.

The 5 that ended the game were the 5 that made the run.

Reward good play.

Get out of here with your soft armchair BS

 

[VOLINVONORE]

I just don't understand why you go for the three when drawing a foul or shooting for two would get the job done.

You have 6 seconds to get an open shot. When you get the open shot you shoot it. 30 had hit three threes late in the game and its was our best chance. 5'9 ZZ was not going to get a shot off in the lane.We missed the shot and we lost. I was amazed that we even were able to tie the game, much less have an outside chance to win it,

 

[VolArmy74]

If your last sentence is remotely true then it's puzzling.

ZZ never looks at the basket. He crosses the top of the key looking at JJJ then passing it to him. He never looks toward Bailey at all and Santi is shaded by a Texas defender.

 

[landscapingvol]

It’s not a set play for James. That’s just who was open and who ZZ passed the ball to. It was a really good play design. Multiple options and we got an open shot.

3 guys in the lane means others were purposely left open, a “beautifully” designed play gets your best scorer an open look not an average at best shooter but I get it that’s your thing to constantly make excuses

 

[vols35]

You have 6 seconds to get an open shot. When you get the open shot you shoot it. 30 had hit three threes late in the game and its was our best chance. 5'9 ZZ was not going to get a shot off in the lane.We missed the shot and we lost. I was amazed that we even were able to tie the game, much less have an outside chance to win it,

I had high hopes we could pull it off. Gutted, but it is what it is. I still think that taking a 3 was the wrong decision.

 

[landscapingvol]

You have 6 seconds to get an open shot. When you get the open shot you shoot it. 30 had hit three threes late in the game and its was our best chance. 5'9 ZZ was not going to get a shot off in the lane.We missed the shot and we lost. I was amazed that we even were able to tie the game, much less have an outside chance to win it,

6 seconds is an eternity in basketball

 

[Fatdad32]

At no point should we settle for a 22 ft jumper by JJJ down one period! He should have slashed to the foul line. Chander should have been in the game as opposite wing just ridiculous that Bailey was in over Chandler literally ridiculous.