tapped tim krueger of bluejaybanter.com
questions and answers:
1-Are these jays equipped for a Final four run?
A-Well not right now--thats for sure. The Jays have many issues in recent games. The have had two huge turnover games their last two--many of those turnovers were of the sloppy/careless variety. They got badly outrebounded in the second half against Marquette. And their half court offense has not run smoothly. On defense way too many guys are getting beaten off the dribble and the rim protection has not been good either.
2-Offensively, it looks like CU has become a three headed monster--fair?
A-I would say yes. Baylor Scheierman and Trey Alexander have had the ball in their hands a lot lately. And in key moments those two have looked to to score. At times they may be trying to do too much. Ryan Kalkbrenner has been getting a few more touches as of late and gets some points on put backs as well. Most of the season though they have had trouble getting Kalk the ball which has really bogged down their half court offense.
That being said others are making strong contributions. Mason Miller has really been coming on as of late and is shooting at a very high rate from three. The other player at the 4, freshman Isaac Trout Is getting better every game. The fans biggest concern is the play of transfer point guard Steven Ashworth. He has not been able to get to the rim as the staff would have hoped, has shown no mid range game and is turning the ball over at a high rate. His strength coming from Utah State was his three point shooting. He is shooting far below his historical average. Simply put to reach their goals he has got to play better.
3-Defensively--can CU defend well enough for post season success?
A-Yes they can. Their defense just hasn't been connected as in other years. So that will go a long way towards their long term success
4-Prognosis?
A-i think Creighton gets well against Georgetown. This game came at a perfect time for them. I see a 15 point win.
Long term--this game begins a nice stretch for them. After the Hoyas they have the Friars at home and then DePaul on the road--that could get them back to 3-2 and be in good shape in the Big East race.
Tim Krueger
Check out Bluejay Banter on social media www.facebook.com/bluejaybanter www.twitter.com/bluejaybanter
questions and answers:
1-Are these jays equipped for a Final four run?
A-Well not right now--thats for sure. The Jays have many issues in recent games. The have had two huge turnover games their last two--many of those turnovers were of the sloppy/careless variety. They got badly outrebounded in the second half against Marquette. And their half court offense has not run smoothly. On defense way too many guys are getting beaten off the dribble and the rim protection has not been good either.
2-Offensively, it looks like CU has become a three headed monster--fair?
A-I would say yes. Baylor Scheierman and Trey Alexander have had the ball in their hands a lot lately. And in key moments those two have looked to to score. At times they may be trying to do too much. Ryan Kalkbrenner has been getting a few more touches as of late and gets some points on put backs as well. Most of the season though they have had trouble getting Kalk the ball which has really bogged down their half court offense.
That being said others are making strong contributions. Mason Miller has really been coming on as of late and is shooting at a very high rate from three. The other player at the 4, freshman Isaac Trout Is getting better every game. The fans biggest concern is the play of transfer point guard Steven Ashworth. He has not been able to get to the rim as the staff would have hoped, has shown no mid range game and is turning the ball over at a high rate. His strength coming from Utah State was his three point shooting. He is shooting far below his historical average. Simply put to reach their goals he has got to play better.
3-Defensively--can CU defend well enough for post season success?
A-Yes they can. Their defense just hasn't been connected as in other years. So that will go a long way towards their long term success
4-Prognosis?
A-i think Creighton gets well against Georgetown. This game came at a perfect time for them. I see a 15 point win.
Long term--this game begins a nice stretch for them. After the Hoyas they have the Friars at home and then DePaul on the road--that could get them back to 3-2 and be in good shape in the Big East race.
Tim Krueger
Check out Bluejay Banter on social media www.facebook.com/bluejaybanter www.twitter.com/bluejaybanter
