Originally Posted by ruechalgrin
Definitely some adjustments and credit goes to AG.
Big difference started 0/9 from 3PT and then finished 5/7 last 15 minutes so 5/16 for the game; started 6/11 FT and then finished 5/7 last 15 minutes so 11/18 for the game. Missed open shots the first 25 minutes, made them the last 15 minutes.
But love Grant's gameplan, make Dukes make 3s. Started 4/7, then wen 4/21 rest of game for 8/28 for the game. Cringed when he was not putting Josh back into the game, but it was the right decision.
Obi was great offensively and cannot underestimate how we was a game-changer on the offensive-end. But he needs to give the same effort defensively. Obi played 34 minutes and had 2 defensive rebounds. Dukes missed 43 shots for the game or about 37 shots when Obi was in the game. Obi had 2 rebounds on those 37 shots or 5.4% possible rebounds. Average player with 10 on the court should have gotten 4 rebounds. With Obi's size and ability, should have had 8-10 rebounds. Needs to up the defensive rebounding effort massively. Sometimes he is blocking shots that put him out of position. But way too often does not box-out, does not attack defensive glass like attacks offensive glass, and leaks-out not hustling to grab defensive boards. Obi is the best player on the team now. He is a freshman and is still learning. But needs to give defensive effort all game to get to the next level.
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I don't know about defensive board stats, but Obi turns somebody back from shooting or disrupts something with his presence on nearly every possession, IMO. He is a rim protector of top quality. When a small guy drives on him, he may turn the corner on Obi, but often decides not to even attempt a shot near the rim and ends up dishing to the perimeter. Sometimes they get a shot off, but they twist and contort and take a high degree of difficulty shot. If you take a shot within 8 feet of Obi, he is probably factoring into your shot.
