Bear Down Wildcats

TheBlackLodge wrote:

Machina wrote:Miller will just need to find a way to eliminate the TOs come March.

So now you're blaming the coach for Kaleb's glass hands?

But the process has stalled a bit lately. Tarczewski struggled offensively in No. 7 UA’s 81-78 loss at ASU, and Miller was asked Tuesday whether “Zeus” has met his expectations so far this season.

“Probably not right now,” Miller said.

Tarczewski did grab nine rebounds at ASU, after he had averaged just 2.9 in his previous seven games, but missed passes and shot just 1 for 6 from the field.

He totaled two points and has averaged 6.8 over his past six games.

“Where his struggles are right now are on offense, catching the ball, finishing, having confidence,” Miller said. “I think he’s lost some confidence, but I believe he can get his confidence back, and it’s up to us as a coaching staff to help him get that confidence back.”

“We’re a better team when he can contribute 10 points or more, and he’s certainly capable.”

Although Miller said after the ASU game that the Wildcats lacked “rim protection,” Miller did not express much disappointment about Tarczewski’s rebounding and defense, in part because forwards Stanley Johnson (6.8) and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (6.4) are grabbing a big share of rebounds.

Olsondogg wrote:Really? I'd like to see where he "admitted" he was "disappointed" by Zeus's performance this year...

Olsondogg wrote:“I would say that some of what Kaleb brings to the table in terms of his overall value you don’t really see on the stat sheet,” Miller said. “He’s where he’s supposed to be, he’s physical, he’s hard-working, he’s hard-playing, he’s very determined on defense and that impacts a lot for our team.

threenumberones wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:“I would say that some of what Kaleb brings to the table in terms of his overall value you don’t really see on the stat sheet,” Miller said. “He’s where he’s supposed to be, he’s physical, he’s hard-working, he’s hard-playing, he’s very determined on defense and that impacts a lot for our team.

So wait, this quote tells you that he's a great defender? You certainly read what you want to.

az91 wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:Really? I'd like to see where he "admitted" he was "disappointed" by Zeus's performance this year...

This is inferred in this part of the article: "...Miller was asked Tuesday whether “Zeus” has met his expectations so far this season.

“Probably not right now,” Miller said." Is it not a disappointment when you cannot meet expectations?

Merkin wrote:Last time I saw Korcheck play outside of garbage minutes two players drove right by him on consecutive possession and he was immediately yanked.

az91 wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:Really? I'd like to see where he "admitted" he was "disappointed" by Zeus's performance this year...

threenumberones wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:“I would say that some of what Kaleb brings to the table in terms of his overall value you don’t really see on the stat sheet,” Miller said. “He’s where he’s supposed to be, he’s physical, he’s hard-working, he’s hard-playing, he’s very determined on defense and that impacts a lot for our team.

So wait, this quote tells you that he's a great defender? You certainly read what you want to.

Olsondogg wrote:

threenumberones wrote:

Olsondogg wrote:“I would say that some of what Kaleb brings to the table in terms of his overall value you don’t really see on the stat sheet,” Miller said. “He’s where he’s supposed to be, he’s physical, he’s hard-working, he’s hard-playing, he’s very determined on defense and that impacts a lot for our team.

So wait, this quote tells you that he's a great defender? You certainly read what you want to.

Where did I say he was a "great" defender? I said his value is not on the offensive end.

You are clueless by the way...Miller and others have consistently praised Zeus's impact in the games on the defensive end. Keep hating on him if you want, but lets not put words in peoples mouths or try draw lines to get the conclusions that you want.

dcZONAfan wrote:I think Zeus was far more aggressive the past two games and I like what I saw from him. Sort of surprised nobody commented on this yet (unless of course it was in other threads), but I think he is showing better decisiveness in the post and has been more active (yes, I know he only had 4 boards last game) on the glass as well.

Anyone else notice this/feel a little better about Zeus moving forward?

Longhorned wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:I think Zeus was far more aggressive the past two games and I like what I saw from him. Sort of surprised nobody commented on this yet (unless of course it was in other threads), but I think he is showing better decisiveness in the post and has been more active (yes, I know he only had 4 boards last game) on the glass as well.

Anyone else notice this/feel a little better about Zeus moving forward?

I think every once and a while things break in a struggling player's way and it feeds his confidence and gives him a new start. I hope that's what we see moving forward. Not a player who logs a double-double, but a player who can catch more than half of his passes and demand a double team, and who can continue to do everything else he does so well.

UAGreg wrote:Zeus will never put up big rebounding numbers, because he never goes for the ball. That doesn't mean he isn't hugely important to our team rebounding as a whole. If you watch, he's the only one who consistently puts a body on someone. He clears tons of space for TJ, Rondae, and Stanley to fly in and get the ball. Just because the numbers aren't there doesn't mean he doesn't add value.

SCCats wrote:

UAGreg wrote:Zeus will never put up big rebounding numbers, because he never goes for the ball. That doesn't mean he isn't hugely important to our team rebounding as a whole. If you watch, he's the only one who consistently puts a body on someone. He clears tons of space for TJ, Rondae, and Stanley to fly in and get the ball. Just because the numbers aren't there doesn't mean he doesn't add value.

He's definitely a value add on the defensive side of the ball; the wonder is the offensive side. Sometimes I watch games and wonder to myself, with all the drivers and guys that can get the ball to the rim (TJ, Rondae, Stanley), would we be better off running a Marc Eaton style offense with Zeus to get him out of the lane.

Chicat wrote:If Zeus all of a sudden started pulling down 12 rebounds a game, RHJ, Stanley, and Bash would see their numbers cut and some of us would be asking what's wrong with them.

Merkin wrote:Unless of course both teams shoot around 25%, then enough rebounds for everyone.

Irish27 wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:This is the best 12 minutes Zeus has ever played.

azcat49 wrote:Its obvious for Tarc's recent better play, Rockyraccoon. No doubt he provided some guidance and downloaded some of his vast knowledge on Tarc and Miller and bam, results.

Thanks Rock

Irish27 wrote:

RockyRaccoon wrote:As most people on this board probably know, I have plenty of criticisms of Zeus' game mostly revolving around his natural basketball skills and athletic ability. The truth is, he still can't catch, he still doesn't have great court awareness, and he still doesn't have a real feel for the post.

These past few games however, he is doing something that can't necessarily be coached, he is playing physical and aggressive and the results have been excellent.

Well done Zeus, keep it up. You might be the biggest key to the team's future...

dcZONAfan wrote:

Longhorned wrote:

dcZONAfan wrote:I think Zeus was far more aggressive the past two games and I like what I saw from him. Sort of surprised nobody commented on this yet (unless of course it was in other threads), but I think he is showing better decisiveness in the post and has been more active (yes, I know he only had 4 boards last game) on the glass as well.

Anyone else notice this/feel a little better about Zeus moving forward?

I think every once and a while things break in a struggling player's way and it feeds his confidence and gives him a new start. I hope that's what we see moving forward. Not a player who logs a double-double, but a player who can catch more than half of his passes and demand a double team, and who can continue to do everything else he does so well.

for sure, I'm never going to expect a double double from Zeus because he is definitely not a great rebounder, but those who complain about his rebounding totals are overlooking the elite rebounders at every other position (besides Ashley at PF). TJ, elite for a PG. Stanley (and hell, even Gabe is a damn good rebounder) at SG, and Rondae at SF, all excellent. Doesn't mean I don't wish Zeus would grab a few more and hang on to the ones that slide out of his hands, but his offense has always been much more concerning to me than his defense and hopefully he is feeling better about his last few games

Irish27 wrote:

gumby wrote: Right. Tarc's rebounding would be a greater concern if we weren't a good rebounding team. But if some other Cat collects the ball, why sweat it?