ND Men's Basketball 2014-15 Season

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You specifically said he's too weak to play big boy basketball. I've seen almost every single game this season, and almost every game last season when he was eligible. He's played big against some very physical teams, a couple of which I mentioned. If you don't think Tom Izzo's teams are tough or 'big boy', then you just shouldn't comment on it because you clearly don't know what you are talking about.

Or, you can post away, but don't get offended when people who follow this team closely correct you on things.
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I'm not offended. I'm know he's a very talented player and having a good season, but I know basketball and I can see what's happening. Basketball's not football, but it's still a physical game and he doesn't get a push into the body of the defender when driving.

I'm not saying he sucks. He's very good, but his lack of strength shows in these types of defenders and will be something he should work on heading to the NBA.
 
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koonja said:
Is it that day of the month where we jump down my throat and pick apart every post? lol.

No, I never said he should force shots. I'm saying his lack of strength is apparent against a defender that has an NBA type body, and Virginia has those types of defenders. That's why he's struggling IMO.
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You are good. He has weaknesses. But I do have to disagree with you. Defense is not played in the NBA.
 
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Longo strikes again...

There's a really good game going on fellas, shall we discuss that?
 
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It's amazing that we have more fouls then them with all the handcheckikng and chest bumping they do on their switch.
 
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Koon. UVA is doubling/helping on all of his drives and their rotations to recover are some of the best in the country. That's why everyone talks about how great their team defense is. Does Grant need bulk? Sure, who doesnt. But UVA is saying "we won't let Grant beat us." He's finding other ways to contribute, just like any great player does. He's playing a great game tonight, saying he's not physical is not fair.
 
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Further, the NBA does not play team defense because the floor is spaced so much. Sorry for the double post doe
 
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Koon. UVA is doubling/helping on all of his drives and their rotations to recover are some of the best in the country. That's why everyone talks about how great their team defense is. Does Grant need bulk? Sure, who doesnt. But UVA is saying "we won't let Grant beat us." He's finding other ways to contribute, just like any great player does. He's playing a great game tonight, saying he's not physical is not fair.
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Jackson! He can get past a defender by going into the body and doesn't have to only go by him. I don't see Grant do that.

He's super strong, let's just go with that so everyone can get back to the game. I'm sorry for pointing it out, lol.
 
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koonja said:
Jackson! He can get past a defender by going into the body and doesn't have to only go by him. I don't see Grant do that.

He's super strong, let's just go with that so everyone can get back to the game. I'm sorry for pointing it out, lol.
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You don't have to be sorry. This is a forum, that's what forums are for. Open discussion. Just because a few people are making better arguments than you doesn't mean you have to play victim. That sounds kinda mean typed out but I don't mean it in a mean way.

They aren't helping on DJ like they are on Grant. Gameplanning.
 
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You don't have to be sorry. This is a forum, that's what forums are for. Open discussion. Just because a few people are making better arguments than you doesn't mean you have to play victim. That sounds kinda mean typed out but I don't mean it in a mean way.

They aren't helping on DJ like they are on Grant. Gameplanning.
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We really need to put this to rest, but it has nothing to do with help defense. I've had a long basketball career playing guard.

I'm saying when Grant does get his one on one's, his only go to seems to be to go by the defender. He cannot go into/lean into the defender to get push/create space. It's either fly by or get pushed out.

He's a good player, but that's a weakness of his. Back to the freaking game, lol.
 
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How stupid was that?? Zach just came back in and picked up a stupid foul for number 4.
 
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I hate Doris Burke. Gushing over a guard putting a move on 6'9 big man.
 
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I'm tired of always having announcers at home games that brag up the visitors more than ND. Never happens at any away game.
 
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Geben moves decent for a big guy, but has absolutely no touch around the basket
 
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Why is Gebben in the game. He's not good enough right now. Leave Auguste in there until he fouls out.
 
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