Syracuse 65, NC State 59
by Akula Wolf on Dec 4, 2010 11:55 PM EST
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Print| Four Factors | NC State | Syracuse |
| eFG% | 52.9 | 40.0 |
| Turnover Rate | 29.3 | 7.7 |
| Off Reb Rate | 34.4 | 30.0 |
| FT Rate | 21.6 | 43.3 |
| Pts | Poss | OFF_EFF | DEF_EFF | |
| Syr | 65 | 64.8 | 100.3 | 91.1 |
| NCSU | 59 | 64.8 | 91.1 | 100.3 |
If the last five minutes of the game didn't make you sick, the statistics certainly will. A Scott Wood three-pointer put NC State up 56-51 with 9:47 to go; the Pack managed three points the rest of the way. It was a one-possession game from the nine-minute mark until Brandon Triche made a free throw to put the Orange up four with 17 seconds left. Syracuse shot 29.6% in the second half and did not make a three-pointer. Needless to say, the opportunity was there.
There are positives to build on, at least, which beats what happened in Wisconsin, which was that we went to Wisconsin. Under the circumstances, it was the best rebounding effort we've had all season. The team played hard. They shot well. But none of those things mean as much as a win would've in this spot. A breakthrough win is what really would have counted.
The game came down to effective possessions--turnovers--and that's really all there is to it. NC State turned the ball over eight times after assuming that 56-51 lead. They finished the night with a -14 margin. That is a huge differential, especially in a 65-possession game. Yet they were right there anyway. Again, the door was open. Damn shame.
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after having his coaching ability strongly questioned by the media
and by posters on numerous blogs, Coach Lowe, in this game, showed signs of being able to coach. we hope. i am blaming all of the bad things which happened in the last two games to Jimmy V week on ESPN. i don’t recall State ever playing well when on ESPN during Jimmy V week.
the light appears to have come on for Leslie and Harrow, but Brown looked like he had a “tude”. hopefully, he will soon see that he needs to play a team game and give a better effort.
I agree in certain aspects...
… but when your worst possessions of the night consistently come on the heels of Pack timeouts, where Sid gets to draw up exactly what he wants us to do (I mean, seriously – we were 0-for-4 on those possessions and never got a good look), that’s a pretty damning statement toward his ability to in-game coach.
I will agree that I liked his substitution patterns a lot last night – he shook things up, and it worked.
by wolfonthehill on Dec 5, 2010 7:44 AM EST up reply actions
a number of times last night
State players passed the ball to Vandenberg thinking for some reason that he could make a offensive move and score. why?
Jim Valvano told this story about Cozell McQueen, State,s starting center in 1983. during team meetings before games or at half time (don’t know which) Cozell would tell Valvano that he was open and that the ball should be passed to him. Valvano would look at Sidney and tell Sidney to get the ball to Cozell. after the meetings, Valvano would take Sidney aside and tell him don’t pass the ball to Cozell. i think applies with regard to Vandenberg-at least-at this time.
See above
Four alley-oop attempts? Three to white guys? That has to be a low-percentage play, even in practice (well… maybe against our own D it works)… but why the hell are we trying it in a game with precious few possessions?
by wolfonthehill on Dec 5, 2010 7:45 AM EST up reply actions
I feel bad for Vandy because lord knows he’s trying, but you’re right, he’s just not a viable option at this point. Unless he’s wide open under the hoop like the time he had a dunk attempt blocked.
And yeah - I like Vandy a LOT
He stays within what he’s capable of doing… he tries… he just has some significant physical limitations. Our guys need to recognize that, and know when it’s a good time to feed him (rare), and when he’s really just taking up space and occupying a defender (a vast majority of the time).
Don’t set him up to fail…
by wolfonthehill on Dec 5, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
This game is a perfect example of my problem with Lowe’s teams. We are always so far behind in turnovers and rebounding that it takes a significant advantage in FG% for us to win or even be in the game. Combined with our inability to come up with successful plays after timeouts, and my faith in this coaching staff is non-existent.
When the best thing I can take out of this game is that it wasn’t horrifyingly embarrassing like the Wisconsin game, it’s hard to get excited about the rest of the bball season.
We'll be hearing lots of this...
……should the season continue on its current dismal trajectory. This is from Sports Illustrated:
I am rooting like heck for Sidney Lowe to get it going at N.C. State, but with the Wolfpack off to a shaky 4-3 start — and to be fair, they’re without their best big man, Tracy Smith, right now — you have to wonder if there are a few reasonable N.C. State fans who appreciate how wrong it was to run Herb Sendek out of town. Sendek could have kept his job because the administration was backing him, but he chose to bolt four years ago for Arizona State, where he has led a revival. I always cite Sendek as a great example of a coach who fired his fans.
Seth Davis sucks in general
Wonder if he’s noticed that Arizona State is 3-4 right now with some pretty stinky losses. Revival my ass.
by TVP on Dec 6, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
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