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internetter Postdoc Posts 3400 |
03-09-17 11:41 AM - Post#225877
While it's clear he was the driving force for the Lions, his FG % in Ivy games wasn't outstanding at 38. His threes slightly better. In the games from Dartmouth on: D 5-15 Pr 3 of 11 Pn 6 of 16 Y 6 of 14 Y 5 of 17 perhaps suggesting he suffered from fatigue as the minutes piled up.
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Columbia Alum Junior Posts 247 |
03-09-17 11:53 AM - Post#225884
Probably a bit of fatigue but more likely better scouting. Many of his drives became more predictable and were thwarted. Smith is a great player but to improve his efficiency he needs to 1) assist more and try to be a little less predictable with his offense 2) he needs teammates who shoulder more of the burden so he isn't doubled so quickly when he drives. Smith is short which makes him more likely to be blocked. His height, which is a slight handicap, makes his game and performances that much more impressive. |
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internetter Postdoc Posts 3400 |
03-09-17 01:29 PM - Post#225900
Most points taken. But, Smith had many open looks, some he created with deft ballhandling, and just missed. And, as an announcer said during last minutes of a couple or more games, it seems the O was for him to drive, shoot. Others seemed to just watch, barely moving. He played 849 minutes, easily the most. I think he was never taken out in one game.
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Columbia Alum Junior Posts 247 |
03-09-17 06:21 PM - Post#225949
And smith plays at a frenetic pace, hope others carry the load and give him a breather here and there next year. |
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Old Bear Postdoc Posts 3994 |
03-09-17 08:49 PM - Post#225975
He played 849 minutes, easily the most. I think he was never taken out in one game. Most for Columbia, perhaps, tied for 3rd in the League. |
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Chet Forte Postdoc Posts 2972 |
04-26-17 10:48 AM - Post#228934
Check out the story by Zack Lowe on ESPN about how the Celtics protect the 5'9" Isaiah Thomas from mismatches on defense. I would attach it if I knew how to do so. |
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weinhauers_ghost Postdoc Posts 2138 |
04-26-17 11:38 AM - Post#228937
Here's the Lowe piece on Thomas. |
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Columbia 37P6 Postdoc Posts 2175 |
04-26-17 11:54 AM - Post#228940
Mike Smith excels in every aspect of the game--physical and mental-- and had a remarkable freshman season in which he was clearly the team leader in practically every category. Last season was somewhat frustrating for Lion fans because except for Smith no one quite lived up to expectations and the team never seemed to find a consistent winning rhythm. Losing Castlin for the whole season really hurt Columbia because he is another very talented all-around player who would have certainly started in the backcourt with Smith and Hickman. Next year the Lions almost certainly will utilize a uptempo three guard offense with Smith in control at the point. Bibbs should be an impact player who probably will start immediately with Hiockman, Castlin, Davis, Adlesh, Killingsworth, Stefanini and Hanson all competing for the third guard spot. Like Princeton, Columbia, could even also go occasionally with a four guard type offense. It should be fun to see what happens. |
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Murph Masters Student Posts 626 |
06-13-17 08:11 AM - Post#230021
I am not yet quite sold on Smith. Yes, for lack of an alternative, he carried the team down the stretch. But I would be more convinced of Smith's leadership, had the Lions not collapsed by losing 7 out of their last 8 league games. I think the team has a tendency to stand around and watch Smith dribble the ball. I hope to see better ball movement, and more balanced scoring this season. |
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Chet Forte Postdoc Posts 2972 |
06-13-17 10:55 AM - Post#230040
It was up to the seniors to step up and especially Luke to show the way. Smith was great and will be even better next year. Without him we would have been lost |
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florida lion Freshman Posts 8 |
06-13-17 01:08 PM - Post#230046
I agree with Chet. If blame needs to be assigned for the disappointing end to last season, it should not fall on Mike. |
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SomeGuy Professor Posts 6412 |
06-16-17 06:50 AM - Post#230128
The "if" here is important -- I think to a degree a road heavy 2nd half got the Lions. To some degree, when they got their wins may have been driven by who they played when, and not so much how they played. |
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SomeGuy Professor Posts 6412 |
06-16-17 06:54 AM - Post#230129
To me, the question is defense more than what happens on offense with Smith. The defense was significantly worse when he was on the floor last year. Since he was on the floor so much, that could just be a sample size issue, rather than being attributable to Smith. But it would be one of my concerns. |
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SRP Postdoc Posts 4911 |
06-16-17 07:17 PM - Post#230153
I don't Smith wanted to dominate the ball as much as he did, but the other scorers were getting taken out of the game in the half court much of the time, not moving well without the ball and not being able to break down their man single-handed. Smith can certainly refine his game as far as setting other guys up, but I don't think he's a ball hog by temperament. Concerns about D are always in play with shorter guards, but at least Smith is strong enough to not get muscled around too easily. CU played a lot of zone, maybe to protect him from getting posted up or mismatched on a SF after a switch. |
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