Hoiberg's approach to neutralize Withey was innovative enough that Rob Dauster has written a nice piece explaining how he attacked KU on offense.
Breaking Down: Iowa State’s upset bid, a clinic on neutralizing shotblockers | CollegeBasketballTalk
He wasn't the only one to notice:
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla Don't practice it enough and some don't believe. RT
@Ernie_Webb_3: why do coaches not foul up three in the closing seconds?
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Absolutely...if he choose to be. He and family love Ames! RT
@shanefinnegan1:
@franfraschilla Do you see Fred Hoiberg as an NBA coach?
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Rarely get too excited about coaching performances but Fred Hoiberg can coach. And, Bill Self ran same play that got Chalmers shot in NCAA's
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Can't wait for KU-ISU rematch @ Hilton Coliseum on Big Monday in late February. It's one of the underrated great atmospheres in the country!
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
@DohertyMatt on target about Fred Hoiberg turning KU's defensive strength--Withey at the rim-into disadvantage by making him defend outside.
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
@JWalt_KU Nope, same play but Chalmers shot it off FIRST option, the dribble handoff.
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Agreed! RT
@JamesKman13: KU's been doing that play since he was at Illinois. ISU finally had it guarded. Except this time, 2nd option.
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Both! RT
@Brad_Hope:
@franfraschilla Bad defense from KU or great gameplan from Hoiberg tonite? Forced Self to go small.
Fran Fraschilla@franfraschilla
Five teams fighting for second place: ISU, OSU, KSU, BU and OU. RT
@TH___3:
@franfraschilla your Iowa state B12 and tourney predictions?
Most of these tweets were from followers of Fran......asking questions. For you non-twitter people to follow this....Fran did not ask any questions.....only gave responses.
What I thought was impressive and encouraging about last night was that not only did CFH have a plan......the players executed it well.