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re: MBB : Early conference play opinion
Posted on 1/22/24 at 8:32 am to rds dc
Posted on 1/22/24 at 8:32 am to rds dc
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the last 3 games have highlighted some of the concerns about Cook in conf play. He is shooting below 35%, including below 20% from 3, and has 14 turnovers. He has to play better for this team to have a chance.
Yes, he has to be more efficient for us to be at our best.
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A real positive for Cook is that his defensive play has improved over last season as CMM has coached him up.
I'm not seeing the same things you are here, I have been very disappointed with his defense. Or else his defense at Tulane last year was absolutely horrible.
This post was edited on 1/22/24 at 8:34 am
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Posted on 1/22/24 at 10:12 am to Tiger Ugly
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I'm not seeing the same things you are here, I have been very disappointed with his defense. Or else his defense at Tulane last year was absolutely horrible.
Yes. Also, there is often a disconnect between the advanced analytics and the fan "eye test" but he has improved over last season.
Posted on 1/22/24 at 10:42 am to Tiger Ugly
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I have been very disappointed with his defense. Or else his defense at Tulane last year was absolutely horrible.
He wasn't a good defender at Tulane. That was my biggest concern about him going into the season. I knew he could score. But given LSU's defense was worse than their offense last season, they needed to improve on both ends of the floor this season.
On Saturday McMahon had to replace Cook on two separate occasions with Williams and Hannibal because was letting his man drive with impunity anytime he wanted. That caused LSU's defense to get put in the wash in rotations...which led to them being out of position to rebound even when A&M continued to miss shots. If you are a +/- guy, Cook was LSU's worst player (-9) on Saturday.
His insertion in the lineup has helped turn LSU around. No question. But he HAS to be better than he's been thus far for LSU to win games. Other guys are stepping up...which is why the games have been relatively close despite Cook not playing well. He doesn't need to by Gary Payton out there. But he can't be so bad that the coach has to replace him in pivotal moments in the game because of a lack of defense.
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