I have not jumped on the team for taking too many 3's during their slump.  I have felt that most of the looks the past few games were still OK ,and generally within the flow of the normal offense, which does rely on making open jumpers from the perimeter.  There are always going to be a few ill-advised shots in any game, but my observations were that our guys just couldn't buy a bucket, no matter where they shot it from. 

Tonight was different.  Our defense set it up by creating some nice hoops in transition, but we also hit a ton of timely threes.  The first one by Nick was a great start, then DJ's bank shot three at the shot clock buzzer was an awful possession with a good result.  It was nice to see the entire team shoot the ball well, while controlling the boards.  Kent is still a pretty good team, and I loved the way the team came out of their mini-slump.  I can't wait for Saturday.  The Convo is going to be electric.

Let's do it again!

Kent got a lot of dunks and easy baskets down low...those tend to keep the % high.

+1 BIG TIME. especially on penetration and what that opens up - I think best of the year.

Same solid lock down defense we've been seeing, just hit more of the open shots and moved around a little more.  Nick seemed to play with a little more "agitated swagger" tonight which I liked to see...Sometimes he is too timid out on that perimeter.  I think we can say Walter found his stroke.

We are defense.  As the offense develops (player skills in a teamwork concept), then, if your name is opposition, you do not want to see us later in the year.

    What I like about Nick and when he hits a big shot is how he reacts.
 
     Athletes, over the past decade or so, seem to have to show their tough, gangster side after a big dunk, tackle or interception by growling, pumping their chest, and/or yelling out a primal scream. I watch this and wonder why an athlete in this situation can't just display how much fun they're having with a great big smile or chuckle. Then to see Nick do just that after his buzzer-beating 3 at Akron and again last night v. Kent made me smile and told me that Nick is an athlete who doesn't have to prove how tough he is and is actually having fun playing a game.

I've noticed that about Stevie too. When he got that break away after a Smith block, he ran the whole way down with a lil smile and after he hit the lay-up he had the biggest smile. I love watching him play and the amount of fun he has playing.