CIT Quarterfinals: Evansville vs. Louisiana

[RoarMan]

I think that is what basketball looks like when a team actually runs an offense that creates shots, as opposed to going one-on-one almost every possession.

Good call. To take it further, the two teams were polar opposite of each other. One team was comprised of players relying on their athleticism to overcome their lack of basketball skills. The other team was comprised of basketball players with the skill set to pass, block out and shoot the ball effectively. The difference was obvious throughout the entire game. Not once did Evansville play out of control. It was a fun game to watch. It was also good to see a pure shooter on the floor. This time the team with the basketball skills beat the athletes.

[CajunFan3406]

Watching the game, it seemed to me, that Evansville seemed so much more in control of the game. Setup, move the ball, take a good shot. We seem the be playing street ball half the time. I'm no expert but I can see the difference in the overall ball control and movement. They were very consistent in their actions. We seem to be more erratic.

I saw the same. I made the same comments towards the end of the game last night. It was a stark contrast. Couldn't exactly figure out what type of offense we were running.

[CajunDreDog]

Watching the game, it seemed to me, that Evansville seemed so much more in control of the game. Setup, move the ball, take a good shot. We seem the be playing street ball half the time. I'm no expert but I can see the difference in the overall ball control and movement. They were very consistent in their actions. We seem to be more erratic.

They had amazingly good ball control, passing, and shooting.

They played "lights out."

[cajundiehard]

Agree with all the compliments to Evansville and the way they played the game. Fundamentally sound.

Cajuns have trouble with the zone because there is waaaayyy too much dribbling. That is not how you beat a zone defense. They played a tough high zone, never allowing any comfort for the Cajuns on offense. Everything was contested...

[IberiaCajun]

This killed us... I like the kid and he has all the potential in the world but the biggest thing Wright needs to work on in the offseason is self control and knowing the situation. At times he seems totally unaware of the situation, really good players understand momentum and know when you cannot have a brain shart. You have been trailing almost the whole game and you have a chance to tie...a 50 foot cross court pass should never enter your mind unless shawn long is snow birdin under the goal.

+1
Our guard play needs to improve.

[IberiaCajun]

Good call. To take it further, the two teams were polar opposite of each other. One team was comprised of players relying on their athleticism to overcome their lack of basketball skills. The other team was comprised of basketball players with the skill set to pass, block out and shoot the ball effectively. The difference was obvious throughout the entire game. Not once did Evansville play out of control. It was a fun game to watch. It was also good to see a pure shooter on the floor. This time the team with the basketball skills beat the athletes.

That's why I am glad we participated in this tournament. We had the chance to see a sound basketball team schooled and proficient in the fundamentals. Fun to watch, despite the outcome.

[CajunProud]

Good call. To take it further, the two teams were polar opposite of each other. One team was comprised of players relying on their athleticism to overcome their lack of basketball skills. The other team was comprised of basketball players with the skill set to pass, block out and shoot the ball effectively. The difference was obvious throughout the entire game. Not once did Evansville play out of control. It was a fun game to watch. It was also good to see a pure shooter on the floor. This time the team with the basketball skills beat the athletes.

I agree 100%. In my opinion, your assessment directly relates to my criticism of Marlin. What we saw from Evansville, in my opinion, is a result of excellent coaching. When Marlin was hired, I thought we would see more fundamental basketball instead of the "playground" type of basketball we saw under Evans and Lee; however, we have not. If Marlin can't recruit any better than he has, he will need to be able to "coach up" the team.

[CajunNation]

That was MVC basketball.

Like it?

I do.

We should join that league.

[The Antiwac]

That was MVC basketball.

Like it?

I do.

We should join that league.

One, they don't play football(Que CajunNation for insane comments on football Independence) and two, they have expressed no interest in inviting us. Do you just pull this stuff out of your azz?

[CajunNation]

One, they don't play football(Que CajunNation for insane comments on football Independence) and two, they have expressed no interest in inviting us. Do you just pull this stuff out of your azz?

One, they might want to sponsor FBS one day. All they have to do is invite 8 current FBS schools looking for greener pastures. Or, we go full Darth Vader, but some of us aren't ready for that yet.

Two, we would be in that expansion group, and we would be interested.

No, sometimes I post stuff just to see if you're paying attention. This was not one of those times.

Did you make it to Blackham?