Niang shuffle

[cc1091]

I've noticed this for quite a long time, but it is only in the past two games that Georges Niang has been consistently called for shuffling his feet. In fact, I really am surprised that he is not called for this more often. With all the calls that he received during the TCU and Kansas games, they still missed some.

I hope he cleans this up before the tournaments start.

Anyhow, glad for the wins in both of these games (tonight vs Kansas especially).

CC

 

[kingcy]

Just posted in the other thread about his. CSP said after the game the refs are suppose to do a better job at watching for traveling, or something like that.

 

[SwirlyBird]

not a big deal, carry on.

 

[Cyclonepride]

The way they suddenly started calling that, I wouldn't be surprised if someone sent a slow motion compilation video to the league office. He's been doing this for four years. I'm sure some are travels, but not all.

 

[demoncore1031]

Georges needs to get the ball inside the 3 point line. He rarely commits a turnover when this is the case, but if he starts outside the 3 point line, it sometimes ends up being a disaster.

 

[crash_zone]

Georges needs to get the ball inside the 3 point line. He rarely commits a turnover when this is the case, but if he starts outside the 3 point line, it sometimes ends up being a disaster.

Or it ends up being 3 points.

 

[acgclone]

Georges needs to get the ball inside the 3 point line. He rarely commits a turnover when this is the case, but if he starts outside the 3 point line, it sometimes ends up being a disaster.

Good god, his ability to create offense from outside is what makes him the hardest matchup in college basketball.

Do you really think teams couldn't figure out how to slow him down if he only played from 3 feet in?

Think before you post.

 

[Cycsk]

Good god, his ability to create offense from outside is what makes him the hardest matchup in college basketball.

Do you really think teams couldn't figure out how to slow him down if he only played from 3 feet in?

Think before you post.

Actually, teams do seem to struggle to know what to do with him when he gets the ball close to the basket.

 

[cyfanatic13]

He travels way more than it gets called for

 

[Tedcyclone]

Its a **** call. Could call stuff like that on everyone. Im of the mind set of if its close let it go. If the ball is an inch away from the floor as he steps so what. Let the game be played.

 

[only4cy]

Like most "points of emphasis", the travel calls have been selectively enforced by refs. Grandpa had at least 3 travels in the first half for KU, none of which were called. Prohm just got the staredown when he questioned the ref about it.

 

[isulive2train]

Dudes been all round the world. F****s with dem.

 

[IAStubborn]

The way they suddenly started calling that, I wouldn't be surprised if someone sent a slow motion compilation video to the league office. He's been doing this for four years. I'm sure some are travels, but not all.

He was getting those calls for a spell 2 years ago around the time of the first kansas game. Went on for abut 5 games. Very hard to see.unless you are really looking. Everyone travels if you are really looking though.

 

[only4cy]

Buddy H. also shuffles his feet more than most, but continues to get star treatment. Hate to see Georges targeted.

 

[ZRF]

Georges needs to get the ball inside the 3 point line. He rarely commits a turnover when this is the case, but if he starts outside the 3 point line, it sometimes ends up being a disaster.

This times 10000....eh, I can't type the requisite number of 0s so I'll just stop there.

Seriously, one of Hoiberg's "failures" was his willingness to let Niang "create" from the 3 point line. Where some coaches fail is the continued belief in the fallacy of letting a "well-rounded" player consistently create in all facets of the game. For his position, Niang is ADEPT (not great...big difference) at handling the ball. He is a pretty good, though not great outside shooter. Where is EXCEPTIONAL however is around the rim. This is where the coach should look to utilize the player (first) with the option of using the other skills when the game/possessional situation dictated.

One of the biggest changes under Prohm has been getting Niang back to being around the basket. I will never forget the triple OT OSU game in which Hoiberg let a dominating 1st half post performance turn into a disastrous perimeter chuck fest ladened with TOs (Niang). When trying to create from the perimeter his lack of natural foot speed becomes a problem and he either travels, dribbles it off his foot, or chucks up a quick 3. The need for Niang to create SELECTIVELY from the perimeter still exists, as it helps draw defenders to him and opens up the lane for teammates. But Niang is a bonified AA player when his *** is near the block. NOBODY has a better 10-12 foot game than Niang. I think Prohm understands this better than Fred did.

 

[1100011CS]

I replayed one that was a really bad call. Pivot foot never moved.

 

[ZRF]

Buddy H. also shuffles his feet more than most, but continues to get star treatment. Hate to see Georges targeted.

Hield moves his feet 3-4 times faster than Niang, lol. It's a lot easier to catch Niang as it's a lot easier to see.

Big difference from saying, "hey, I think Hield traveled" and rewinding the play to confirm to saying "HTF did he not get called for that" with Niang.

 

[ZRF]

Good god, his ability to create offense from outside is what makes him the hardest matchup in college basketball.

Do you really think teams couldn't figure out how to slow him down if he only played from 3 feet in?

Think before you post.

This post is flat out wrong.

Everyone knows Niang is going to get the ball in the post or a post up situation. Despite often having a slew of longer, taller defenders and consistent double-downs they STILL can't stop him. What does that tell you?

Niang is a beast in the post. Yes the versatility is an asset, however it was "used" way to liberally last season. Niang is better when he's near the basket. That can't even be a point of contention.

 

[ISU42]

This times 10000....eh, I can't type the requisite number of 0s so I'll just stop there.

Seriously, one of Hoiberg's "failures" was his willingness to let Niang "create" from the 3 point line. Where some coaches fail is the continued belief in the fallacy of letting a "well-rounded" player consistently create in all facets of the game. For his position, Niang is ADEPT (not great...big difference) at handling the ball. He is a pretty good, though not great outside shooter. Where is EXCEPTIONAL however is around the rim. This is where the coach should look to utilize the player (first) with the option of using the other skills when the game/possessional situation dictated.

One of the biggest changes under Prohm has been getting Niang back to being around the basket. I will never forget the triple OT OSU game in which Hoiberg let a dominating 1st half post performance turn into a disastrous perimeter chuck fest ladened with TOs (Niang). When trying to create from the perimeter his lack of natural foot speed becomes a problem and he either travels, dribbles it off his foot, or chucks up a quick 3. The need for Niang to create SELECTIVELY from the perimeter still exists, as it helps draw defenders to him and opens up the lane for teammates. But Niang is a bonified AA player when his *** is near the block. NOBODY has a better 10-12 foot game than Niang. I think Prohm understands this better than Fred did.

Why you aren't coaching this team is beyond me.

 

[demoncore1031]

Or it ends up being 3 points.

I meant when he drives.