Rounding out the OOC Season

[Dave in Green]

Playing to win puts the focus on winning and keeps you on your toes. Playing not to lose puts the focus on losing and sets you back on your heels. You're more likely to win by staying on your toes than on your heels.

Losing stinks, period. But, as a fan, I'd much rather see my team lose while aggressively trying to win than lose by desperately trying not to lose.

[RowdyZip]

Playing to win puts the focus on winning and keeps you on your toes. Playing not to lose puts the focus on losing and sets you back on your heels. You're more likely to win by staying on your toes than on your heels.

Losing stinks, period. But, as a fan, I'd much rather see my team lose while aggressively trying to win than lose by desperately trying not to lose.

My friends and I were actually lamenting the same thing from the stands watching the game. It seemed we were doing a great job pushing the ball and beating ORU in the full court and breakaways. Then shortly before halftime the style of play began to change...I'm not sure if it's a lack of depth thing or conditioning or what (though neither of the other two freshmen saw the floor), but it was frustrating. We settled into the halfcourt game, had very little inside-outside action and quickly melted away our lead(s). One thing that would help, in addition to some stronger post defense from Zeke and Nik, would be to post up BMcKnight. He probably has the best post game on the team inside of about 8 feet.

[Hilltopper]

Playing to win puts the focus on winning and keeps you on your toes. Playing not to lose puts the focus on losing and sets you back on your heels. You're more likely to win by staying on your toes than on your heels.

Losing stinks, period. But, as a fan, I'd much rather see my team lose while aggressively trying to win than lose by desperately trying not to lose.

My friends and I were actually lamenting the same thing from the stands watching the game. It seemed we were doing a great job pushing the ball and beating ORU in the full court and breakaways. Then shortly before halftime the style of play began to change...I'm not sure if it's a lack of depth thing or conditioning or what (though neither of the other two freshmen saw the floor), but it was frustrating. We settled into the halfcourt game, had very little inside-outside action and quickly melted away our lead(s). One thing that would help, in addition to some stronger post defense from Zeke and Nik, would be to post up BMcKnight. He probably has the best post game on the team inside of about 8 feet.

Its simple, when #11 is in the game things happen. He only played 18 minutes and it would be interesting to see the +- for that time.

[Dave in Green]

In just 18 minutes, Rico had 5 assists, 4 steals and just 1 turnover to go with his 7 points. He's currently ranked 27th in the country in assist rate, and 19th in the country in steal percentage. And he's just getting started as a true freshman. Who knows how good he may get over the next 4 years.

[Quickzips]

In just 18 minutes, Rico had 5 assists, 4 steals and just 1 turnover to go with his 7 points. He's currently ranked 27th in the country in assist rate, and 19th in the country in steal percentage. And he's just getting started as a true freshman. Who knows how good he may get over the next 4 years.

Me thinks that sooner or later he is going to pressure D.J. Cooper for the title of top PG in the conference. He still needs to get a little more comfortable shooting the rock, but the mechanics seem to be there for him to turn into a quality shooter. This kid is going to be special for the Zips, no doubt about it.

[Dave in Green]

+/- is always available at statsheet.com . As with any stat, +/- doesn't tell the whole story. But it is useful in telling part of the story.

Rico's +/- was tied with Zeke for third best among all Zips who played in the ORU game at +4.

The Serb had the Zips highest +/- at +15.

Roberts was second best for the Zips at +6.

McKnight had the Zips lowest +/- rating at -10.

Diggs and Bardo tied for second lowest at -1.

ORU Game Stats at statsheet.com

[BirdZip]

In just 18 minutes, Rico had 5 assists, 4 steals and just 1 turnover to go with his 7 points. He's currently ranked 27th in the country in assist rate, and 19th in the country in steal percentage. And he's just getting started as a true freshman. Who knows how good he may get over the next 4 years.

Me thinks that sooner or later he is going to pressure D.J. Cooper for the title of top PG in the conference. He still needs to get a little more comfortable shooting the rock, but the mechanics seem to be there for him to turn into a quality shooter. This kid is going to be special for the Zips, no doubt about it.

Won't be long before we start hearing that classic "Rico Suave" blasting over the JAR speakers...