Four of our "Veterans" were collectively 2-19

[Kosmalski]

That's 10.5 percent from Vescovi, James, Mashack and Gainey.

Not a good result. Adjustments must be made

 

[Kicker82]

Feels like every time we had the momentum last night vescovi or jjj would miss a shot and hand it right back to miss state. Those guys have to show up if we’re going to win games.

 

[berryvol]

This definitely is not being discussed ad nauseam in existing threads.

 

[CaliVol2009]

“Adjustments must be made.”

 

[whobethis16]

And had 3 other veterans go 23 of 38 for 60.5%. Would it have made you happier if it was 19 of 38 for 50% and 6 of 19 for 31%?

 

[EaglesVols91]

It was a pathetic showing in the first half. If they played just a little bit like they did in the 2nd half than they would have won handily.

Barnes teams are inconsistent though which is why I fear we will never make it far in the NCAA Tournament

 

[Backwards K]

That's 10.5 percent from Vescovi, James, Mashack and Gainey.

Not a good result. Adjustments must be made

These four guys were also 0 for 11 from 3. Not sure what positives Gainey is adding at this point.

 

[VolsFan4lyfe]

Vescovi has been disappointing.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

That's 10.5 percent from Vescovi, James, Mashack and Gainey.

Not a good result. Adjustments must be made

What adjustments for poor shooting?

 

[beachvol23]

It’s not just “poor shooting” %, they are taking BAD shots!

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

It’s not just “poor shooting” %, they are taking BAD shots!

Saw a lot of missed open shots. Specifically, which shots last night?

 

[twigsxx2]

Gainey should be done. Turnover waiting to happen.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Gainey should be done. Turnover waiting to happen.

His minutes should dwindle. His shots last night looked uncomfortable even though he was wide open

 

[cncchris33]

His minutes should dwindle. His shots last night looked uncomfortable even though he was wide open

Yep, ita waaaaay in his head, now. Santi looks to be heading there, as well. Reminds me of Jordan Bowden's senior year. He got into a super-long, half-season funk.

 

[cardvolfan]

Yep, ita waaaaay in his head, now. Santi looks to be heading there, as well. Reminds me of Jordan Bowden's senior year. He got into a super-long, half-season funk.

Oh yeah, an ugly reminder of the mental calamities that can overtake good shooters.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

Yep, ita waaaaay in his head, now. Santi looks to be heading there, as well. Reminds me of Jordan Bowden's senior year. He got into a super-long, half-season funk.

When Vescovi shoots with fluidity and in rhythm, he knocks them down. He seems to get in spells where he looks to be aiming and guiding it, especially this year. When wide open he often looks like he's shooting a free throw

 

[Rocky Top T]

Gainey and JJJ should not play as much!!! People say JJJ is good on defense, rewatch the game, he sucked

 

[Rocky Top T]

Vescovi has been disappointing.

Not any more than JJJ!!!

 

[Raiford62]

I do not understand why Dillione is not playing. He hustles and seems more athletic than Gainey.

 

[cncchris33]

I do not understand why Dillione is not playing. He hustles and seems more athletic than Gainey.

That's a bold statement.

 

[Lefteye]

That's a bold statement.

Cotton coming out the gate firing!!

 

[beachvol23]

Saw a lot of missed open shots. Specifically, which shots last night?

JJJ VESCO AND MASHACK….GAINEY’S OPEN

 

[Backwards K]

JJJ VESCO AND MASHACK….GAINEY’S OPEN

Gainey's open for a reason.

 

[Namorto1]

James contributes in so many ways and historically has struggled at times offensively, this isn't surprising. Doesn't mean he isn't valuable and he needs to continue to shoot his shots. Vescovi is a bit more perplexing as he had some wide-open 3's which in the past were like layups for him. Thought he was working out of his funk but it continues. Given Gainey is his primary backup and hasn't been shooting well at all, we are weak at the 2G spot offensively right now. Mashack will be up and down offensively. Much like JJJ, he still contributes in many ways.

Have plenty of time to get everyone in sync. I would reduce Gainey's minutes and give Dilione more run spelling Zeigler and would get Estrella in the rotation at the 5. We continue to play 7-8 guys only, I worry we will be exhausted by the time March/April comes particularly if we continue pushing tempo which we should be doing with this squad.

 

[joshwa]

We got punched in the mouth by msu. They were more aggressive and more physical. Most of our guys are soft. Our 5th year 5 star folded. Thank goodness ZZ was there to battle and claw us back in it. I truly believe if Curry played for CB he would've lost his range and never would've made the NBA. Barnes is where shooters go to fizzle out. But, this is the best we've ever been so, I'll allow it.