Doktore K
Masters Student
Posts: 473
Reg: 11-11-09
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02-04-23 01:03 PM - Post#350769
In response to Bison89
Hard for me to state this too. But like Bison89 I have cancelled my ESPN+ subscription and have lost interest in watching Bison basketball this season. We’ve sunk from first to worst. This is not Bison Basketball as I’ve experienced it for more than 45 years.
We have our tallest team ever but don’t seem to have a game by strategy to push the ball inside and dominate smaller PL teams. We get outrebounded almost every game. And why not mix in some zone defense or a match up zone when you have guys who can’t quickly switch onto smaller players? Makes little logical sense. At least try a different defense or two. Mix it up.
I’ve lost confidence in this staff. Lack of communication, lack of a team identity (see above) and lack of a plan to leverage a roster’s strengths. How about going at the opponent’s standout players and working to get THEM in foul trouble? Not a new idea but it works.
On a positive note, basketball programs can snap back quickly with a few top recruits or transfers, and with excellent coaching and leadership. Much faster than football or baseball, for example.
When DP brought in Joe Willman, Mike Muscala, and Bryson Johnson more than 12 years ago, our fortunes improved quickly.
Staying positive for better days ahead. Bucknell Basketball has been for decades a crown jewel for Bucknell University. Let’s all work to express ourselves and put a fresh shine on our jewel.
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