Pitino Has Implemented New Offensive Sets For UofL

[shadow force]

Pitino admitted the 10 practices leading up to the trip and the games against guys such as NBA guard J.J. Barea have been important for him and all of his players -- both Louisville and Puerto Rico. However, Pitino said what he has learned the most from watching teams such as Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela has been eye-opening and will benefit him and his Louisville teams going forward.

"We've already put in an offensive set from each of those three teams," Pitino said. "I've learned so much offensively already."

Remember, this man is 62, a Hall of Famer, and has a college coaching career winning percentage of .740. He's won two national championships and been to the Final Four seven times. What does he have to learn?

"The way they pass the ball," Pitino said. "They move the ball, and have a lot of guys who can shoot the 3. Their ball movement, cutting and passing is terrific."

Pitino said each of the three sets he has already implemented into Louisville's system is based on players moving and cutting, along with paint touches, which ultimately enables someone to get an uncontested shot.

"The NBA is a lot of isolation, but a lot of what you see with the international teams is a lot what the San Antonio Spurs do," Pitino said.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...opes-learn-coaching-puerto-rico-fiba-americas

 

[REDFISTFURY3]

It's good to know he realizes that their are other ways too score. because his offensive sets have been a bit tired.

 

[shadow force]

Anything to help the- at times- stagnant offense is definitely good. I hope this team can use those new sets to their advantage. Glad to see CRP is still willing to picking up and learn new things at this late stage in his career.

 

[earsky]

What we're seeing guys is a metamorphosis of sorts by CP to take what is generally considered as a defensive program and move it more towards what he was doing at uk.Those teams were chocked full of offensive players that also guarded you.I really think he's looking more at getting shooters,passers and scorers dominating the roster,knowing that they can be taught to defend as well.

I think there is an established way of thinking by guys coming into the program.It's that you will be expected from early on to play hard and defend.

 

[REDFISTFURY3]

Let's be honest here Rick has realized in order to really contend with Duke and Carolina. He has to start recruiting a higher level offensive player. And those players are the ones he has a problem getting to sign on the dotted line. And like the comment mentioned about his teams at Uk. That's what was expected all along here. But i don't know what really happened to his reputation while here at Louisville. That really has made the elite offensive talent cool on him. But i hope he an change things a bit on the offensive side of the ball though!

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

His primary focus switched to D once we moved to the B East.

He knew through his prior experiences if he wanted to compete in the B East he needed a top shelf D.

Bottom line results he has produced tells me he can go ahead and do whatever he wants. I think we'd all like to see a bit more balance but it is hard to criticize given the run he's had here and his HOF resume.

 

[cabo]

His primary focus switched to D once we moved to the B East.

He knew through his prior experiences if he wanted to compete in the B East he needed a top shelf D.

Bottom line results he has produced tells me he can go ahead and do whatever he wants. I think we'd all like to see a bit more balance but it is hard to criticize given the run he's had here and his HOF resume.

Agree. I like the way he develops players over 4 years and we actually get to know them as fans. It is however scary to think what he could do with better talent.

 

[Cardiotonic]

His primary focus switched to D once we moved to the B East.

He knew through his prior experiences if he wanted to compete in the B East he needed a top shelf D.

Bottom line results he has produced tells me he can go ahead and do whatever he wants. I think we'd all like to see a bit more balance but it is hard to criticize given the run he's had here and his HOF resume.

Balance is the key.

 

[turducken71]

Balance is the key.

Let's hope this includes extensive free throw practice.

 

[kozmas]

We just won the National Title two years ago he has been doing a great job in my opinion.

 

[turducken71]

Agreed. That being said, improvement at the free throw line is in order.

 

[earsky]

With Peyton Siva,life was a bit easier at the offensive end of the floor.Team him with Gorgui and run pick-n-roll 90% of the time.He was exceptional at it by late in his junior year.Two years removed and Siva ain't walking thru the door.

I think it's about getting more fluidity in the offense,more ball movement obviously,to open up more scoring options within the half court sets for everyone.When Hancock went out with foul trouble against uk,the void was felt and the scoring options diminished,possibly costing a run at back to backs.

If we see this,I'm sure our coach has seen it too.Point is,our bigs are not getting in position to help at that end and it limits the potential of the team.It's not about recruiting more Mickey D's,trying to one up anybody.CP will still go after talented guys,but it's more about giving the guys that are here better scoring opportunities to balance out the offense.