Is that a trick question?wildcats20;687161 wrote:Ever seen him play defense?
wildcats20;687161 wrote:Ever seen him play defense?
Well, with all that you said they did it once and it resulted in 2 free throws for Buford and a foul on Jackson.which is why they didn't have Buford in the post more in a hostile road game against a top 10 team.
Nobody said this. What I want is for Buford to take advantage of a mis-match, which would have forced Painter to do something he didn't want to do.Buford had an 8" height advantage. If he can't score or draw a foul with that kind of an advantage he shouldn't be playing D1 basketball.He is the most dominant post scorer in the country, and you want him to shoot jumpers?
I disagree. The minute Buford puts the ball on the floor he loses his advantage.It would honestly be easier for Buford to just drive and rise over Jackson.
Would they also love watching Buford score at will against their midget defender?Again, opposing coaches would love for Sullinger to spend more time at the top of the key.
Prescott;687249 wrote:I disagree. The minute Buford puts the ball on the floor he loses his advantage.
Yes, I have, coach. I agree with you about the pull up jumper, it's getting to the spot with the ball that negates Bufords advantage. When he dribbles, Jackson has the advantage.Have you ever played basketball?
I cant believe you honestly wanted a guy who never posts up to do so just because he had a height advantage, when there are other ways to exploit such an advantage in ways he is comfortable.
According to some, yes.lol I saw Sullinger hit a turn around, fade away three one time. Does that mean Matta should keep going to that well too?
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Matta didn't have to create anything.Painter handed it to him.Someone tell Thad Motta about creating these mismatches you speak of.
september63;687403 wrote:Someone tell Thad Motta about creating these mismatches you speak of. We all agree, mismatches are a part of the game. Our point is this, NO one on the OC knows more about winning college basketball games than Mr. Motta!!
Ankle Breaker;687422 wrote:
I'm 6'2 and nearly 55 years old, not having played a competitive game of hoops in a decade. But if I were to get in a game today and someone standing 5'5 was guarding me (same differential between Buford and Jackson), the first thing I'd do is take them down to the block. And a credit card can't even be slid under my feet anymore when I jump. Or if I were trying to check someone who was 6'11(again, the same height differential), I'd be thrilled if they went and stood out by the arc. Get my drift?
Laley23;688031 wrote:Thats fine, but can Buford pass out of the post when he is doubled? I watched him at Libbey for 4 years...kid has no post game. He was always guarded by guys who were smaller, by quite a bit, and he didnt post. When he did, they run the double at him. If he wasnt looking, turnover. If he was looking...he was able to get rid of the ball, but usually didnt make great passes, and it isnt like Purdue was gonna run a defender that was on Diebs at him, it wouldve been Lighty or someone else. Buford in HS was a shooter, slasher, and a very good pull up player. That was his bread and butter and best move imo. 1 or 2 dribbles, rise, and fire.
Then you have the whole crowded post. If Buford did score over Jackson a few times, it isnt as if Johnson or whoever was on Sully wasnt going to sag off and help. Buford making a post pass to an open Sully is a win for Purdue, as I would venture to bet it results in a TO more often than 2 pts. Buford having to put the ball on the floor in the post is going to result in turnovers. Sully stepping out to 15-17 feet...even if he hits the jumpers, is a win for Purdue. If you told Painter that Sully was going to be taking jump shots he would be ecstatic, no matter the reason they were coming.
I also think, and this is somewhat unrelated, that Painter didnt want Jackson on Craft because the post entry pass would be too easy with his shortness.
september63;688042 wrote:That is pretty precise. I tried to say this earlier, but not that well.
So, you don't think Buford is a different player now than he was when he 15? I guess OSU's coaching staff, doesn't coach their guys up.I watched him at Libbey for 4 years...kid has no post game.
Prescott;688123 wrote:So, you don't think Buford is a different player now than he was when he 15? I guess OSU's coaching staff, doesn't coach their guys up.
Laley23;688129 wrote:Different, probably not much. He is much better, but not much different. Why would he work on a post game for more than like an hour all season? It would be a complete waste of time. How many other games have you wanted him to be in the post?
And come on, you really chose age 15? As if when I said watched him for 4 years meant only actually watched him as a 15 year old?
I would doubt Buford even has much of a weight/muscle advantage over Jackson. SO backing him down wouldnt have worked well. It would essentially be a turnaround jumper. If thats the case Id rather him shoot it facing up in rhythm than finding the rim blind on the turnaround.
Because smart people work on their weaknesses, so that those weaknesses become a strength.Why would he work on a post game for more than like an hour all season?
8" and 40 lbs seems pretty substantial to me and that doesn't take into account Buford's overall length, which, IMO, is pretty substantial as well.I would doubt Buford even has much of a weight/muscle advantage over Jackson. SO backing him down wouldnt have worked well. It would essentially be a turnaround jumper. If thats the case Id rather him shoot it facing up in rhythm than finding the rim blind on the turnaround.