Basketball

70sDude
Joined: 11/04/08 Posts: 15,123
pregame emphasis
Posted Thu, Mar 18 12:49 pm
Points of emphasis for UCLA today, prioritized:

1. Riley
He's been the necessary lone threat in our wins as essentially the lone big guy. Cronin must manage Cody's time to preserve stamina and avoid silly fouls borne if fatigue; he must ensure Cody's availability as a resource at game's end; he must find a balance among periods of activity and rest, of effectiveness and restraint.

2. Three point make rates
Success lay among the usual four main gunners, who as a group averaged in conference action .377 from 3p range in wins and .345 in losses. Narrow performance margin !

3. Tyger
The team's season-long director of pace is subject to tentative play when guarded by quick, long opponents. If he cannot create opportunities off the bounce for himself, passing lanes can and will be overplayed. Izzo is famous for coaching poaching.

Go Bruins

Proudbruin
Joined: 4/15/12 Posts: 2,285


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For the entire team.......
Posted Thu, Mar 18 1:10 pm
In response to pregame emphasis (70sDude)
1. Relax
2. Stay Focused
3. Forget about the last 4 games
4. Have fun
UCLArt
Joined: 2/04/15 Posts: 91
Hit your free throws.
Posted Thu, Mar 18 3:56 pm
In response to For the entire team....... (Proudbruin)
Especially the front-ends!
bruinstan22
Joined: 11/22/11 Posts: 3,012
I think we win tonight.
Posted Thu, Mar 18 4:07 pm
In response to pregame emphasis (70sDude)
Hard for me to see these kids losing 5 straight games. They’ve had enough of losing. I expect an all out effort on both ends of the court. Go Bruins!
uclanumber1
Joined: 3/23/15 Posts: 2,069
Adding sound fundamental D and board play...
Posted Thu, Mar 18 5:14 pm
In response to pregame emphasis (70sDude)
It'd be nice to get some fast break buckets and not let them have any for a change.
Newport Bruin
Joined: 9/28/05 Posts: 1,448
Play as a team
Posted Thu, Mar 18 5:35 pm
In response to pregame emphasis (70sDude)
and we have a great shot. So much for the 6:30 tip-off with the delay to disinfect the arena.