Podcast: We're Talkin Ragin' Cajuns Basketball 01-17-2023

[mphscajun]

I loved watching Shawn Griggs play

for sure dave. dude would just steal the ball on command..uncanny

[zephyr]

Fulks is a nice assist guy and is sometimes out of control. His defense is really bad. He gets beat on dribble penetration all the time. I don't know how this is possible because he is not slow afoot. Bewildering. Defense is about effort and some anticipation and of course communication. I am just curious how jumpin joe would do at point...it is intriguing. Just a thought experiment at this point. Joe reminds me of a cross between shawn griggs and Kevin Brooks..closer to shawn at this point. Man could Shawn pick some pockets...chuuuu

Fulks has been better on defense the last few weeks which I think has been a big reason for the wins. We are also a better offense with the ball in his hands rather than just posting JB up and banging him in there more happens with the ball in Fulks' hands

[cajuns80]

Fulks has been better on defense the last few weeks which I think has been a big reason for the wins. We are also a better offense with the ball in his hands rather than just posting JB up and banging him in there more happens with the ball in Fulks' hands

I just don't see the jump in Fulk's defense. He was being subbed out offense for defense late against USA because he couldn't guard.

[RaginDave]

for sure dave. dude would just steal the ball on command..uncanny

The thief of Baghdad they used to call him.

He would steal it from opposing players at will.

Reminds me of the line from the replacements when the coach told the crazy linebacker to get him the ball.

[CajunAmos]

As much as he handles the ball, he needs to be a 75% free throw shooter.

[Cajunsmike]

As much as he handles the ball, he needs to be a 75% free throw shooter.

Fulks does need to improve his free shooting and defense. I have seen some improvement on that end compared to the Coastal Carolina game when he get continually beat on right side dribble penetration. He also tends to make more free throws at crunch time which indicates it may be a focus issue. Let's not forget he is in the top 10 in the nation in assists per game. That is a huge benefit to the team. He also is an intense competitor which probably translates to his teammates. One thing we have not mentioned enough is something Jay Walker brought up earlier this week in a radio interview. That is the chemistry on the squad. They truly are a group in which everyone has bought into team success vs individual success. All the players say the Puerto Rico trip played a part into building that chemistry. Having said all that, let's see if playing so many road games impacts their play this weekend. Chemistry will be needed to overcome sure to come adversity at some point.

[zephyr]

I just don't see the jump in Fulk's defense. He was being subbed out offense for defense late against USA because he couldn't guard.

He's been amongst the team leaders in steals in the last 5 or 6 games and has been rebounding better on the defensive side of the ball. It just feels like he's been more active and creating more havoc on the defensive end lately.

[zephyr]

Fulks does need to improve his free shooting and defense. I have seen some improvement on that end compared to the Coastal Carolina game when he get continually beat on right side dribble penetration. He also tends to make more free throws at crunch time which indicates it may be a focus issue. Let's not forget he is in the top 10 in the nation in assists per game. That is a huge benefit to the team. He also is an intense competitor which probably translates to his teammates. One thing we have not mentioned enough is something Jay Walker brought up earlier this week in a radio interview. That is the chemistry on the squad. They truly are a group in which everyone has bought into team success vs individual success. All the players say the Puerto Rico trip played a part into building that chemistry. Having said all that, let's see if playing so many road games impacts their play this weekend. Chemistry will be needed to overcome sure to come adversity at some point.

Mike, I do agree that the team seems to play for each other and the entire bench is cued in during games which is a great sign of chemistry. I'd say Marlin has done a great job getting everybody to buy in.

[mphscajun]

guess fulks showed me up...lol...I will gladly be wrong like this again. touche

[ZoomZoom]

He's been amongst the team leaders in steals in the last 5 or 6 games and has been rebounding better on the defensive side of the ball. It just feels like he's been more active and creating more havoc on the defensive end lately.

That was a discussion on ESPN+, what makes Fulks so good he keeps his feet on the court.