Illinois_Fan Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 It seems like he just doesn't care. He regressed from last year. No Passion - No Heart - Settles for average play Go get a rebound - How about taking the ball to the basket. He is one of the biggest disappointments in the college area basketball local scene in a long time. (2 State Teams) He went from being a clutz to a being a very good player to being an average player. I don't know if I have ever seen such a roller coster. It is his play that has tanked the season and it probably is costing him big money and will cost his coach a coaching career at St. Louis University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeytir Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 IV gave this team 18points and 8 rebounds today. -It's not his fault that this offense is stagnant and predictable and that every time he gets doubled team or tripled teamed after a catch there is no one to pass back out to for an open shot. Have you seen this one time this year? No. The only time IV has been able to dump back out is his patented throw to the corner. If you want teams to leave IV alone then you have to have an offense that has good spacing and allows for a kickout pass when the post is doubled or even tripled. Right now this team doesn't have that. -IV is totally dependent on his teammates to get him the ball. If they don't make the entry pass or have proper spacing then he isn't and will never be effective. -I believe a year of everyone listening on the radio or jumping on the bandwagon had people believing that IV is an athlete. He is NOT! He's not that good outside of operating in the post. He can't drive to the basket, he can't outleap anyone and he's can't guard anyone out of the post. -Without the double teams and triple teams from IV this team wouldn't be shooting as well as they have. They don't have a motion offense that generates open looks short of a drive and dish or an occasional pass from the post by IV. The bottom line is the perimeter defensive players are not up to snuff this year and UB's gameplan, such as how he has players respond to screens, cuts and passes into the post have gotten this team to the 2-4 A10 record that they've earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You say "Our" like your a Slu fan, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois_Fan Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 and the stumbles of this season rests on his Average - Non aggressive play There is nothing worst than watching a guy not go for a loose ball. He does it all the time. and let's not forget these stellar 5 and 6 rebound games against guys about 6 inches smaller than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 How is he averaging almost a rebound a game plus 1 block per game more than last season, along with 12ppg without hustling. Name the guys who have guarded him or vice-versa who are 5-6 inches shorter than he is. He is 6'10". So lets hear it, are you talking out your ass or can you give us some facts. Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schasz Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I would say Ian's game has to be adversely affected by not having a true 4 to help him down low, but then that lapse falls squarely at the door of the HC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeytir Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 This team's woes are from a lack of perimeter defense and poor defensive rebounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'm not arguing that. Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTIME Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 He doesnt need a true 4. He needs to be in true shape and learn how to finish with his left or just finish better period. He misses a lot of easy shots. He also looks off open players, he did it several times to Dustin today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois_Fan Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 is puzzling? He is soft and doesn't play hard. That is a fact not an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 No its an opinion. Answer the question. Why is he averaging more rebounds and blocks with so little effort? According to this board Ian is the luckiest rebounder in D1 basketball. The difference in his year this year and last is simply his shooting percentage from the field and from the line. If he shooting the same in both categories he is having a better year this year while playing almost 10% less minutes. That is fact. Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois_Fan Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 he gets in foul trouble from not being ready to play hard. He gets himself out of position because he doesn't work and just gets lazy hack fouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 He plays 10% less minutes. He gets in foul trouble because he is the only inside player we have. He averages just barely over 3 fouls a game. How does he end up with more rebounds and more blocks while being less aggressive and lazy? Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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