Breaking The Press

[shadow force]

What are your thoughts about the Card's ball handling and being able to break full and 3/4 court pressure from opponents this season?

Will the new personnel shore up this weakness?

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has nightmares recalling how effective it was against the team last season. Until they prove they can beat it consistently, I anticipate opponents trying to utilize it again especially in pressure situations. Oh yeah inbouning the ball was a problem too at times.

 

[Cue Card]

What are your thoughts about the Card's ball handling and being able to break full and 3/4 court pressure from opponents this season?

Will the new personnel shore up this weakness?

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has nightmares recalling how effective it was against the team last season. Until they prove they can beat it consistently, I anticipate opponents trying to utilize it again especially in pressure situations. Oh yeah inbouning the ball was a problem too at times.

It's a great question and yes it is a serious concern. I'm hoping a few of the incoming frosh have solid handles to help get the ball up the court when pressed. Not as concerned about getting the ball in. That can be tough at times but as long as one of the bigs can break open, a lob pass up high should be the play.

 

[rentalman]

I don't think we will struggle as much because one of problems was our guards were small(Cunningham/Fore/McMahon) Fresh Kimble is 6-3, David Johnson is 6-4, Nickelberry is 6-3. That size helps a lot against pressure.