That both those things happened is notable, and a very good development.
Horston has played so well defensively this year. I did notice Rae got whupped a few times against Arky when a quick guard left her standing. I think of both Jordan and Rae as pretty quick players, but I wonder if their long armed, long legged body types make it hard for them to guard waterbugs one on one. I think the attempt to block from behind is last ditch trying to save the play stuff. Nothing planned in advance. Or maybe they've watched Yves Pons too much (or not enough!).
I really don't think its lack of hustle. JH seems a very passionate player. I think its the same fuzzy decision making that the still fairly young player struggles with. When to stay, when to go. Hopefully every game is a learning experience in that area for her and others.
Disagree. Those missed free throws and bad decisions late in the game were stark reality I'm afraid. And had zero to do with the opponent.
I never said it was the last time they would be inconsistent. I said you can't take the way they played in this game as the way they will play in any particular game going forward. Just like every team in the SEC they will have good and bad performances on offense. People saying that this bodes for bad performances going forward in every game we play are just wrong. LSU has forced every team they play into double digit turnovers. The team that had the least turnovers vs. them was West Virginia who committed 16. Our total of 19 was better than everyone except West Virginia 16. Ole Miss 17 and Lafayette 18. The free throw misses happen wasn't expected from Walker 75 but in a pressure situation it happened. KK missing two anytime she goes to the line is not unusual.
Not every game, but ANY game. That's the thing. Yes everyone has bad games now and then. Maybe, probably, I'm over hysterical due to recent LV past, but it seems to me the LVs are uniquely capable of frequent bad games regardless of opponent and in repetitive, seemingly avoidable ways.
I think playing consistent in the SEC game in and game out is a thing of the past. We've reached a level of consistency so far this season that we haven't seen in the past. I hope it continues but I know were going to have some games where we don't play that well make enough smart decisions. I am just glad that at least thus far this season it is not inconsistency game after game like we saw when Holly was coach. Bad habits are hard to break I think Harper has brought us a long way. We have a long ways to go but I see progress. A few years ago we wouldn't have been able to make that stop to win a game. We had lost three in a row down there but had beat them at home. This year was the only time we play them and winning down there I believe will give this team huge confidence no matter the terrible play.
I believe we certainly need some quicker smaller guards and we have two coming next season. Right now I think were fighting to be as good as we can and finish as high as we can in the SEC. If we could get to the NCAA tourney and finish in the top 20 would be totally satisfied with this season. We not only need guards that are quicker we need more effective post players. I think Key has the talent if she ever develops it to where I think she could go remains to be seen. Right now she has played fair no where near what her length and size indicates she has the potential to achieve.
We tried everybody on Pointer and no one could guard her in the man to man. We slowed her down a little with the zone. When Pointer sees orange she reaches another level as a player. With the small lineup LSU plays Marta as a perimeter player was doomed to fail We went to the double post to try to pound them on the boards with second chance points it worked somewhat but nothing worked great yesterday.
