Bad, bad loss. GW could conceivably start A10 play 0-5 if they don't wake up from the jump... UR's offense was literally just give the ball to Neskovic or Hunt and hope they draw contact and GW couldn't stop it.
Even against the weak schedule, the painful lack of creativity on offense was apparent. For this team, it's either Jun running into a bunch of defenders down low or hope that Gerald knocks down his threes. As gwstudent2024 mentioned above, the fact that Gerald was making his threes and GW still lost is a troubling sign moving forward. Also agree with moneybox - too much time with Rafael and Jun hanging around the perimeter instead of being close to the hoop. This team made just eight two point FGs all game against a below average defense. Nine points scored in the final nine minutes of the game. Let that sink in.
If Jun is taking five threes, that's a major success for the opposition. Jun did get the ball in different areas this game, but CC seems unable to get him quality shots off the ball consistently (that one play late in the first half against Kansas State where he cut to the hoop seems like an anomaly). Continuing to rely on Jun getting a friendly whistle taking it to the hoop needs to be emphasized less. Just 2 FT attempts today despite 15 FG attempts. Every opponent is ready for this.
My assessment following OOC play remains unchanged. There's simply no guard on this roster that can dynamically create their shot consistently which majorly caps the ceiling - even to the level that Hunt on Richmond can. Trey Moss is the closest, but he doesn't do it consistently (although had a decent game overall). If Autry isn't making threes, CC isn't going to play him. Jacoi is sadly the biggest disappointment this year - he's not particularly great going to the rim and has missed nine straight threes in the past three games and because this offense is so uncreative we haven't got to see his passing ability either. CJ had moments but some freshman mistakes pushing in transition. Dayan should have played more.
The two best plays were out of a timeout, when Rafael had that dunk from Jacoi and Hansen finding Gerald for a layup with a minute to go. As others have mentioned, Castro needs to be involved way more. He had zero attempts before halftime! He may not be a guy who can post up like other bigs but he's being treated like he's Akingbola and that's a problem. Last year's team was a good shooting one which could overcome no production at the 5 but this team does not have that luxury on a consistent basis.
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