Phoenix I was excited when Ferry said that defense was an area of emphasis this year.  Last season the Dukes finished among the worst defensive teams in the Country.  If the Dukes last year could have just ranked below 250 as opposed to above 300 they might have had a winning season last year.  I think you pointed out previously that Ferry's teams historically have played poor defense, and looked to outscore other teams.  If there is one thing that is very clear is that you not going to outscore A10 teams unless you play solid defense.  I really hope what I saw on Friday was an aberration. If not grab a snickers because it will be a long disappointing season.

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WEB wrote:

CLK wrote:

Phoenix I was excited when Ferry said that defense was an area of emphasis this year.  Last season the Dukes finished among the worst defensive teams in the Country.  If the Dukes last year could have just ranked below 250 as opposed to above 300 they might have had a winning season last year.  I think you pointed out previously that Ferry's teams historically have played poor defense, and looked to outscore other teams.  If there is one thing that is very clear is that you not going to outscore A10 teams unless you play solid defense.  I really hope what I saw on Friday was an aberration. If not grab a snickers because it will be a long disappointing season.

I did not see the game. How much of the defensive breakdowns were from lineups we will likely never see during crunch time v. ones we will see?

As I posted in another thread the Dukes defense gave up 43 points in the second half against our starters and first players off the bench.  No walk-on played nor did Jackson. 

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

WEB, Seton Hill made 8 - 3 pointers in the first 11:02 of the second half. I thought that increasing the defensive intensity would have been the major talking point at halftime; taking Seton Hill completely out of the game. It was very disappointing the way this second half was played, especially from our seniors and Castro.

I went back in the play by play and in the first 9-10 minutes of the first half, we gave up just 4 points. So, something is in there we need to capitalize on.

WEB wrote:

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

WEB, Seton Hill made 8 - 3 pointers in the first 11:02 of the second half. I thought that increasing the defensive intensity would have been the major talking point at halftime; taking Seton Hill completely out of the game. It was very disappointing the way this second half was played, especially from our seniors and Castro.

I went back in the play by play and in the first 9-10 minutes of the first half, we gave up just 4 points. So, something is in there we need to capitalize on.

WEB, Seton Hill missed their first 8 - 3 point shots to open up the first 10 minutes of the game. I would say half of these were wide open looks. As you mentioned, there is something there - I believe these players are capable and willing to play defense, at least at an average level. I just think the defensive coaching philosophy is flawed.

Powell sitting out again. Hope when he comes back he is focused on doing what needs done to get back on the court. Didn't see the game is Powell sitting on the bench.

WEB wrote:

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

WEB wrote:

I went back in the play by play and in the first 9-10 minutes of the first half, we gave up just 4 points. So, something is in there we need to capitalize on.

WEB, Seton Hill missed their first 8 - 3 point shots to open up the first 10 minutes of the game. I would say half of these were wide open looks. As you mentioned, there is something there - I believe these players are capable and willing to play defense, at least at an average level. I just think the defensive coaching philosophy is flawed.

What is the philosophy?  Again, I have not seen any live action. Hope to see Mondays game.

WEB, tough to tell if it is philosophy or player execution...   1) guards help interior defense when ball goes in paint, leaving perimeter open; 2) weak side defense aggressively sags to middle, causing difficulty for defender to close out on shooter when ball is swung; and 3) minimal on the ball pressure.  Getting open 3 point shots is fairly easy by running your offense inside out, getting dribble penetration and reversing the ball.  The Dukes seem to do more chasing than defending. And I think that they are more than capable of holding their own defensively on the inside with Lewis, Powell, Robinson, Sanders and Gill.

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Do we have a student section anymore?

The broadcast quality is night and day btw.  Props to whoever is running it.

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The broadcast quality is night and day btw.  Props to whoever is running it.

I can't find the game online. Link anyone?
 

Much better first half defensively. Need to cut out the constant fouling though.

Is Powell still on the team?