DFW HOYA
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Post by DFW HOYA on Mar 2, 2012 11:48:14 GMT -5
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Post by BubbleVisionBiff on Mar 2, 2012 11:58:24 GMT -5
Hollis Thompson not even mentioned.
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HoyaChris
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Post by HoyaChris on Mar 2, 2012 12:00:11 GMT -5
Seems like a pretty accurate assessment. Henry is the key. He doesn't need to score 20, but if he can finish inside a few times a game, get 6-8 rebounds, not turn the ball over too much and stay on the floor for defense, we should be in every game.
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Post by HometownHoya on Mar 2, 2012 12:08:41 GMT -5
Hollis Thompson not even mentioned. Good! Let teams forget about HT...let their defenders sag off him to gaurd Otto on the 3 or Henry down low, let them cheat to help on Jason's drives, let them think that Greg is our sharp shooter! Hollis is in a slump now but we all know that he can still knock down 3s, along with his many other offensive skills. He hasn't been affecting the game as much recently ("bad Hollis") because Big East teams and coaches know Hollis, they have seen Hollis and they have all been scored on by Hollis throughout his career, so they are focusing on him. Hollis is a smart enough player (how many of you came to Georgetown a semester early?) that he knows to pass up contested shots in this offense, unfortunately many he could take since he is good enough to make contested shots. I haven't been complaining about his lack of production because it has made the entire TEAM better and I believe that he still can impact a game, just has not needed to. My point is that I think Coach should emphasis to Hollis that the post season is time for players to make names for themselves and stars to shine, he will have to work for it in the BET but the team will make it easier through the NCAAs. If we were to get a consistant 18-20 from Hollis like we could, with our D, this team would be a sight to behold. |
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Post by mfk24 on Mar 2, 2012 12:24:04 GMT -5
Hollis Thompson not even mentioned. The author is right not to mention Hollis. On this team, whether or not Hollis has a good game, hasn't been a game changer. We have guys on our bench that can produce on both ends of the floor that can fill in for his role in the game. We don't have a replacement for Henry, and we don't have a replacement for Jason. Either of those guys have a bad game and things automatically get tougher for us. The offense is better when Henry is playing well, and Jason is probably the only guy right now that we can count on to be aggressive, take it to the basket, and finish around the rim when it's necessary. I think Jabril can get there in the future, we've seen him make a move to the basket before, but it's not something than you can count on with regularity right now. Hopkins might be the better player between him and Sims but he's not ready yet to facilitate the way Henry can. |
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Post by Big Dog on Mar 2, 2012 13:38:32 GMT -5
Read the report on Wisconsin. Brutal. Somebody is a little bitter.
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Post by prhoya on Mar 2, 2012 14:42:46 GMT -5
Hometown, it's true. Hollis is known around the BE, yet that should not stop him from getting his shots. That said, the NCAA could be another ball game. How will the First Round opponent prepare for GU this year? They have almost a week to prepare for our game and will look video and the stats. They'll have to pick their poison and I don't think Hollis will get the attention he receives from BE teams. Just like with Ohio and VCU, the other coach will focus on other players (this year: Jason and Henry; Otto on rebounds) and that will be the perfect moment for Hollis to take over on offense and rebounds.
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Post by calhoya on Mar 2, 2012 15:17:34 GMT -5
It is possible that Hollis has not been as aggressive in getting his shots as he could, but it is also true that he is the focus of most defenses that the Hoyas play. I had hoped for a bigger year from him--particularly given his apparent desire to leave early--but the kid cannot be held accountable for the fact that other teams' gameplan to deny him the ball, even at the expense of opening up other players on the Hoyas for scoring opportunities.
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Post by gtowndynasty on Mar 2, 2012 16:17:49 GMT -5
It is possible that Hollis has not been as aggressive in getting his shots as he could, but it is also true that he is the focus of most defenses that the Hoyas play. I had hoped for a bigger year from him--particularly given his apparent desire to leave early--but the kid cannot be held accountable for the fact that other teams' gameplan to deny him the ball, even at the expense of opening up other players on the Hoyas for scoring opportunities. Precisely. Im ok with him taking what the defense gives him. Mike Rice, in his postgame said specifically their gameplan was to limit Hollis' opportunities. Other coaches have made mention of this too. Having him on the floor means his guy is not helping on cuts/drives and it opens it up for the offense. A shooter is essential in this scheme. It will loosen up for him in the NCAAs probably, but it is good to see Greg/Otto/Jabril play some of their best ball down this stretch recently. Team game. |
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Post by lichoya68 on Mar 2, 2012 16:18:31 GMT -5
WATCH GREG HES ONLY JUST BEGUN hup watch em  |
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Post by lichoya68 on Mar 2, 2012 16:19:41 GMT -5
and me thinks hollis has some shots left in him WRIGHT jut a few go hoyas hit some shots play d and WIN . |
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Post by bmartin on Mar 2, 2012 23:21:11 GMT -5
Personally, I appreciate that when Hollis is not getting a lot of points he still has the patience and discipline to stay with the offense and keep the ball movement and the spacing and "trust our stuff" as JTIII says. It has to be tempting when the offense is struggling for players to take it on themselves to make a play, but we really don't have the personnel to beat good teams with isolations and one-on-one plays. Hollis understands that he will get better shots when the ball goes inside and then back out or when under-control penetration forces the defense to double or collapse on the ball, so he doesn't force plays. In one of the games earlier this year, it was Hollis who noticed that the cutters were being bumped but then were getting open late so he suggested that Henry look to make the pass later in the cuts. His patience in the offense has been a very good influence on Porter and Whittington.
One of the amazing things about the Green-Hibbert-Wallace team was their patience to keep running the offense without panicking and chucking shots or making out of control drives. Think about the UNC game. 98% of college basketball teams would have started to play scramble ball when they were down 10 in the second half but those guys just kept running the offense until the shots started falling and then it was UNC that panicked and started shooting early threes.
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Post by ksf42001 on Mar 3, 2012 8:07:30 GMT -5
"Scoop Jardine isn't their most talented player, but he's their most important. The reason they win so many close games is because of his poise and composure."
My brain can't comprehend this statement...
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Post by SirSaxa on Mar 3, 2012 10:42:29 GMT -5
I don't think Marquette is going to forget about Hollis today.
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