UNC ONLY BASKETBALL 2024-25 SEASON

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circlesky88 said:
We will limp along this year and end up getting close to the bubble maybe. Next year is looming large. A huge roster turnover is going to happen and it will be Hubert's final chance to show that he is the guy going forward. I don't think he would be fired after this year unless the wheels really fall off and we end up under .500 in the conference, unlikely but you never know.
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God i hope there isn't a huge turnover.

If no one goes pro and we can keep the guards and focus on bigs, we could build an outstanding team next year.
 
Thoughts on 25-26

Gone: RJ, Powell, Jackson, Withers, Claude

Portal Possibility: Trimble, (Cadeau?)

Returning: Washington, Lubin, Tyson, Cadeau, Brown

Recruiting: Isiah Denis, 6-5 wing
Derek Dixon, 6-3 SG

AND THE PORTAL THUS LOOMS GIGANTIC
 
Does anyone have thoughts on EC? He is getting SLAMMED on IC, which, of course, is likely an overreaction. I haven't been able to really watch the last two games, but a couple of people say he appears to not be well (coughing fits on the sideline?) But others are dragging him. From what I can gather, it seems likes he's trying too hard and going too fast. I also think he lets his emotions get the best of him.
 
donbosco said:
Thoughts on 25-26

Gone: RJ, Powell, Jackson, Withers, Claude

Portal Possibility: Trimble, (Cadeau?)

Returning: Washington, Lubin, Tyson, Cadeau, Brown

Recruiting: Isiah Denis, 6-5 wing
Derek Dixon, 6-3 SG

AND THE PORTAL THUS LOOMS GIGANTIC
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If this happens we're fucked.

I'm hoping that Powell, Cadeau, Jackson, and Trimble return if non go pro.

Then the focus has to be on bigs.

We should have spots open for bigs.

If they can't adjust and land some quality bigs we're probably in trouble. Hopefully Brown develops also.
 
donbosco said:
Thoughts on 25-26

Gone: RJ, Powell, Jackson, Withers, Claude

Portal Possibility: Trimble, (Cadeau?)

Returning: Washington, Lubin, Tyson, Cadeau, Brown

Recruiting: Isiah Denis, 6-5 wing
Derek Dixon, 6-3 SG

AND THE PORTAL THUS LOOMS GIGANTIC
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Not looking great for next year, or this one.
 
stankeylegjones said:
How about compared to KU and Duke’s recent history? What allows/helps them stay at the top, consistently?
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KU still has the same coach so not surprising. They've been dropping bags for years so no big deal for them to navigate this new landscape.
I'm surprised by dook though. Recruiting for them has not dropped at all, it may have actually gotten better.
 
Charlotte1204 said:
Does anyone have thoughts on EC? He is getting SLAMMED on IC, which, of course, is likely an overreaction. I haven't been able to really watch the last two games, but a couple of people say he appears to not be well (coughing fits on the sideline?) But others are dragging him. From what I can gather, it seems likes he's trying too hard and going too fast. I also think he lets his emotions get the best of him.
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I don't know what is being said on IC. I gave up on that place when this board started and even when I posted there, I avoided the sports boards as toxic waste dumps.

Elliot makes the same mistakes he made last year. I could understand a freshman dribbling into double teams in the open floor and turning the ball over because his high school experience told him he was faster and more skilled than his competitors so he could succeed making careless moves. That he continues to do it this year is surprising and disappointing. He does the same thing driving to the basket against college bigs and gets the ball back in the face. He hasn't learned when to take it all the way and when not to. He hasn't always adjusted to the increased talent of his competitors vs his schoolboy days when he was always the best player on the floor.

I think a lot of this is about coaching and player development, which is why many of us are disappointed in the staff.
 
Charlotte1204 said:
Does anyone have thoughts on EC? He is getting SLAMMED on IC, which, of course, is likely an overreaction. I haven't been able to really watch the last two games, but a couple of people say he appears to not be well (coughing fits on the sideline?) But others are dragging him. From what I can gather, it seems likes he's trying too hard and going too fast. I also think he lets his emotions get the best of him.
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No idea about health or off the court stuff, but to me he is stagnant due to the horrible offense this team is running

Don’t get me wrong - he can be a lot more careful with the ball and cutback on turnovers

But often times he’s forcing things because he has to. If he doesn’t create something, it’s going to be RJ throwing up a tough contested shot

Of course the lack of shooting still bothers him and is a major issue
 
Bigs23 said:
What has dook done?

I’ll give you KU.
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They have consistently had better seasons than UNC, lately.

So, what allows/helps those schools have better seasons than UNC? Why doesn’t UNC have those things to their level, or take advantage of them to their level?
 
EC's play is more mysterious to me than what you describe @farce©. He played well enough for the first five games or so. KU was 7 assists and 2 turnovers (his shooting was poor but he's never shot well). Far too many turnovers of late though. Mental lapses. All his mistakes seem to be of the mind.

Did he break up with his GF? Did someone close to him pass away?

Don't laugh. Things like that can make a difference.
 
donbosco said:
EC's play is more mysterious to me than what you describe @farce©. He played well enough for the first five games or so. KU was 7 assists and 2 turnovers (his shooting was poor but he's never shot well). Far too many turnovers of late though. Mental lapses. All his mistakes seem to be of the mind.

Did he break up with his GF? Did someone close to him pass away?

Don't laugh. Things like that can make a difference.
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The scouting report on this UNC team is out

They make no adjustments and are extremely predictable

Really think it’s as simple as that
 
circlesky88 said:
KU still has the same coach so not surprising. They've been dropping bags for years so no big deal for them to navigate this new landscape.
I'm surprised by dook though. Recruiting for them has not dropped at all, it may have actually gotten better.
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Just look at Duke’s offensive schemes. They highlight and support their “star” players to succeed and perform well. At UNC you can see how HD runs his offense - lot of high-ball screens and guards driving to the basket or taking difficult jumpers, with virtually no passing off to the big or inside game. If makes it difficult for everyone.

It’s a no-brainer that a kid coming out of high school, or the portal, would want to go play in such a system at Duke instead of UNC, it’s easier to look good/great there in that system.
 
Heelsandeers said:
The scouting report on this UNC team is out

They make no adjustments and are extremely predictable

Really think it’s as simple as that
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The scouting report is out on everybody.

Most every team is predictable.

UNC is small and hasn’t shot well enough to compensate for it.

I don’t know if there any magic adjustments to fix that.

Shoot better, protect the ball better, make a big shot or two.

This team isn’t that far away from being pretty good.
 
stankeylegjones said:
Just look at Duke’s offensive schemes. They highlight and support their “star” players to succeed and perform well. At UNC you can see how HD runs his offense - lot of high-ball screens and guards driving to the basket or taking difficult jumpers, with virtually no passing off to the big or inside game. If makes it difficult for everyone.

It’s a no-brainer that a kid coming out of high school, or the portal, would want to go play in such a system at Duke instead of UNC, it’s easier to look good/great there in that system.
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eff dook. They haven’t done shit with all that talent.
 
Heelsandeers said:
The scouting report on this UNC team is out

They make no adjustments and are extremely predictable

Really think it’s as simple as that
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We do make adjustments, we just wait until we're down double digits to make any of them.

And, of course, some of our adjustments work and others don't, but there's doesn't seem to be a great understanding of when to make what adjustments for the best outcomes.
 
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