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       Re: 2011/12: Game 6 Stony Brook @ Eastern Illinois
   DIR By: Quickdraw62
       Date: December 4, 2011, 12:55 pm
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       > [quote author=seawolfemeritus link=topic=63.msg803#msg803
       date=1323021166]
       > Lot more to the game than just fg %. Two of the guys u mention
       have alarmingly high turnovers to minutes played numbers...which
       might be one of the reasons the coaches who get paid to make
       these decisions may be reluctant to just "put the ball in their
       hands." Bracey in particular, who has some talent, is having
       some early difficulty getting acclimated...but he will no doubt
       improve as the season progresses. Collectively, the guards need
       to shoot it better...Dougher is 36%, Hayes 29% and Rouse 36%.
       But also keep in mind that everyone's fg% has been somewhat
       impacted by tough road games at Indiana, Northwestern and EIU.
       It will get better.
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       Astute observations and exactly what I had hoped to convey. A
       low percentage is a problem, but is rarely the only one. In my
       mind it's a confidence and chemistry issue. The more the team
       works those factors out - either through lineup changes or time
       in general - the better we'll be. Pikiell teams have always been
       weak out of the gate, then improve. While that's not a great
       quality, it does bode well for some exciting upcoming games.
       [/quote]
       As I thought, 3 point % for both teams would tell the story (24%
       for SB, and 46% for EI), but free throws were equally important.
       Although the numbers were really lopsided, you guys need to
       find someone able to attack the basket and draw fouls.  Also, 29
       attempts from three is a lot, especially when you don't always
       have the right players taking them (no need for
       Brenton/Joyner/Coley/Rouse to have 6 attempts).  Hayes/Dougher
       will shoot it better in time, won't they?  Finally, Bracey
       getting comfortable at both ends of the court will help, as he
       can attack the basket, draw fouls, and be another viable
       offensive option.....
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