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Post by jwp91 on Dec 1, 2013 10:06:29 GMT -5
I am optimistic Domingo can mature and grow into a great contributor at GU. I know he came in a year early...as a high school senior. I also know he represented our country a couple of years ago...so one coach thought he was among the top players in the country.
I really am baffled at his 3 point shooting. Sports-reference.com has him at 1 for 6 (.167) this year and 3 of 24 (.125) for his career. I hope he is putting in the gym time to find his stroke and get this corrected. Hopefully, this happens before it becomes a bigger issue for him.
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Post by saxagael on Dec 1, 2013 10:59:27 GMT -5
Domingo's answer this Summer was his feet. When shooting 3s in Kenner he made nearly all his threes when his feet were straight to the rim or 15 degrees to the left, sadly most of his shots were with his feet between 30 degrees (and closer to) and 45 degrees. This was practice and in games.
I have yet to see him warm up before games, but his shots in games from 3 land were straight, but with feet spread (this Summer and prior he kept his feet close togherther when shooting). He doesn't look set when taking a shot in games this year when outside, his inside shots are a bit better.
It looks like his mechanics are getting a serious reworking. He has had a sweet quick motion for threes. In the past year watching warm-ups his shots were mostly dropping and using his tight quick shot. His shot in games this year isn't tight at all, as his body and feet are more open. He also looks like his is thinking about his shot when shooting in games (only seen him put up 3 shots so far), but thinking about it on the court isn't going to help.
Hopefully he will find a consistent shot and practice the hell out of it so he is back not thinking about his shot in games. He has good athletic ability and can play well cutting and driving to support his outside shot. His passing is also really good. He has a lot to offer, but the change in mechanics may be messing with his head (for now).
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Post by wahoohoya on Dec 1, 2013 11:24:00 GMT -5
I've been pleased with what I'm seeing on the defensive side this season. He's not completely there yet but you can see his confidence growing and I think by mid-season he will be one of our better defenders out there. He's got the combination of good athleticism and defensive instincts - something we really need this year. Hopefully his shot will start falling - would like to see if he's got any kind of mid-range game so he can get into the flow of the game without relying on a 3 point shot as his only weapon.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Dec 1, 2013 11:39:01 GMT -5
Domingo simply needs to set his feet and go straight up. He falls away or sideways too much, kicks his leg, etc.
I'd love to see him camp out in a corner and just wait for an open shot so he could ge a rhythm.
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Post by johnnysnowplow on Dec 1, 2013 12:07:16 GMT -5
Agree with both wahoo and SF. Kid has improved on defense quite a bit and he clearly takes pride and works had on that end of the floor. With the lack of defense on this team so far, that could be valuable for us. And he is so off balance on almost all of his shots that they have little chance to go in. You can basically call out makes and misses based on his body control on any given shot.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2013 13:08:59 GMT -5
Don’t know about his shooting but his defense yesterday was very good and earned him some extra PT in the first half… Good for him and important for him to realize he can contribute in other areas...
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Post by HoNYaSaxa on Dec 2, 2013 17:03:38 GMT -5
Absolutely thrilled to see him provide aggressive perimeter defense. If he can dedicate himself to and provide that effort consistently, his minutes will expand this year and next as a capable fill in for Jabril at SG/SF. What drop off occurs on the defensive end I believe he'll eventually make up for with improved shooting on the offensive end. If not by conference play this year, then by next year for sure. Domingo's minutes in the Lipscomb game spoke to JTIII's realization that it's time to provide him some development given Greg's departure.
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Post by cosmopolitanhoya on Dec 2, 2013 18:52:10 GMT -5
Domingo's problem right now is not his mechanics - it's his mentality. He panics a lot and throwing bricks. From what I remember from watching him play in HS, he had a very fluid form and everything was going in. His decision to start a year earlier has backfired in my humble opinion. And if he cannot overcome this, it will be harder for him because he will have a lot more competitors next season with our freshmen class. It's almost now or never.
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Post by lichoya68 on Dec 2, 2013 19:22:06 GMT -5
agree with alot here he just needs to calm down AND step it up go hoyas
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Post by johnnysnowplow on Dec 2, 2013 19:52:06 GMT -5
Domingo's problem right now is not his mechanics - it's his mentality. He panics a lot and throwing bricks. From what I remember from watching him play in HS, he had a very fluid form and everything was going in. His decision to start a year earlier has backfired in my humble opinion. And if he cannot overcome this, it will be harder for him because he will have a lot more competitors next season with our freshmen class. It's almost now or never. Disagree 1000%. I think he's done a good job of not forcing his shot and not getting frustrated when they don't go down since he has this shooter reputation. I haven't really seen him do a whole lot of chucking or, as you say, panicking. Most of the shots he's taken, at least this year so far, have been pretty good looks in rhythm. From my perspective, his problem is 100% form/mechanics. Regardless, if he keeps up the defensive intensity and keeps improving on that end, he will definitely have a consistent spot in the rotation. |
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Post by nychoya3 on Dec 2, 2013 22:02:30 GMT -5
Gotta agree it's a mechanics issue. Namely, his shot looks different just about every time he shoots it. Not the mark of a knock down shooter.
I think he's working hard on defense, he has nice size and decent athleticism. And I don't think he's taking bad shots for the most part. But he really hasn't looked anything like the ace shooter he was billed as out of HS.
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Post by HometownHoya on Dec 2, 2013 23:31:32 GMT -5
Gotta agree it's a mechanics issue. Namely, his shot looks different just about every time he shoots it. Not the mark of a knock down shooter. I think he's working hard on defense, he has nice size and decent athleticism. And I don't think he's taking bad shots for the most part. But he really hasn't looked anything like the ace shooter he was billed as out of HS. Agreed. It also took DSR a while to get back to his pure HS form that we saw. I think Domingo will be there, hopefully sooner rather then later, but his shooting is not the key to this year's team. If he can produce more then roll player minutes and stats this year I will be pleasantly surprised. |
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Post by prhoya on Dec 3, 2013 0:17:36 GMT -5
Agree that it's mechanics. His form is bad. His legs and feet are all over the place when he shoots and follows through. The six 3s he has taken this season have been good looks and mostly open shots; shots that he should have taken under JT3's best-shot selection philosophy. Also, the defenses are giving him, Jabril and Bowen all the space needed for them to shoot the 3. That said, Domingo's percentage is so bad that it's also mental now. Fix the mechanics and the confidence in the shot will follow.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Dec 3, 2013 8:12:00 GMT -5
Yeah I think his poor mechanics are a result of a mental issue. Because when he jumps straight up with out fading he makes it at a high percentage.
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Post by saxagael on Dec 3, 2013 13:25:42 GMT -5
I'm not sure what caused Domingo's mechanics to go awry, but the clips of him shooting on the USA team show consistent set-up and a good stroke. He didn't have the fade (nor falling left or right, which is goofy on a wide open shot), he didn't have the leg kick, his feet were mostly forward (and he usually kept them close together). This Summer his mechanics other than his feet angle were rather consistent, but now everything is inconsistent.
I love his defense and the creating off the drive last year and this Summer were great to see as well. He seems to work well off the ball in the JTIII offense. The key to Domingo getting to the next level is gym time with someone good to help get him back to a good consistent 3 shot. Make that a lot of gym time just working on the 3. He is thinking about his shot too much and it seems like his 3 shot he came in with was just a consistent put it up and it goes in (well, mostly).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2013 13:41:37 GMT -5
His mechanics are off because of mental issues about his mechanics being off. Pretty simple really.
That, and AB has taken him under his wing to show him the finer points of 3-pt shooting.
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Post by jester on Dec 10, 2013 10:21:30 GMT -5
Was reading an article about Cooney on Cuse (gasp), and how he was billed as a shooter, didnt see minutes his first year, red shirted, averaged 3pts per game on 20% shooting from three. Everyone agreed he was supposed to be a good shooter, and could shoot it in practice, but was horrible in games, despite some defensive potential. One summer later he is averaging 15pts, 48% from 3, with 3 stls per game, an increase of 12ppg. Not saying Domingo was billed to be as good as Cooney was as a shooter, but sometimes these things work out, and the mechanics overcome the mental etc. Hopefully this is the case with Domingo. Biggest difference is he has competition next year, while Cuse had to give him the role - they are ranked #2 but would be in much worse shape if they didnt get the miraculous jump from Cooney and consistent play from their freshman pg, given all the losses in their backcourt (MCW, Triche etc)
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Post by 757hoyafan on Dec 10, 2013 11:29:04 GMT -5
His mechanics are off because of mental issues about his mechanics being off. Pretty simple really. That, and AB has taken him under his wing to show him the finer points of 3-pt shooting.Lol.. SD will be okay. He's basically a rook @ this point... |
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Post by This Just In on Dec 25, 2013 21:25:40 GMT -5
Still got time to contribute, just work on your defense and 3pt shot.
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Post by dreamhoya on Sept 4, 2014 11:00:24 GMT -5
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