In Reply to: Betts is poorly coached posted by UCLART on February 13, 2025 at 22:19:48
... here's my obligatory after-a-loss-when-we-hoped-we'd-go-undefeated post.
Imo, we are getting bogged down with our Betts First-last-always offense. We were trying to run evvvvverything through her. Ok. But, She takes 2 beats after receiving the entry pass to get into her action. By that time, she's doubled. Or tripled. Everything grinds to a halt on most plays. If someone dribble drives from the perimeter, that's suicide. The defense had 2-3 defenders under the basket.
I'd like to see us run some Betts at the high post, and post up Barker. She would shred people one-v-one. Yes, Betts is a better post-up player. But, Betts is going to be double and tripled. If Betts is at the free throw line, Barker is going to be one v. one.
I'd like to see us looking wayyy more for Lauren to feed a cutter when she's posted up. And, I'm no post coach, but I think she needs to immediately get into her action when she receives the ball.