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Post by moaggies5 on Feb 27, 2024 9:54:33 GMT -5
Clark simply doesn't play her size. At 6'4" and her weight, she has a physical advantage on offense every game. She's not aggressive and appears to avoid physicality most of the time. She seems to struggle when teams get physical with her. Oftentimes, she catches the ball with one or two feet in the paint, and she quickly passes it back out to someone on the perimeter. She also shoots too many threes and too many shots fading away from the defender or she just quickly flicks the ball towards the basket when she is in the post. I'd love to see her going through the defender when she gets good low post position. Majority of the time, she would either score or they would have to foul her. She should use her size to bump the defender off the spot and then go up strong towards the basket. Additionally, her rebounding is well below par for someone with her size. If she wants to shoot threes, the coach should at least make her earn those opportunities if she is rebounding the ball and playing more aggressively in the post. Hopefully, she works to improve this in the offseason. Completely agree. I largely feel this way about virtually the whole team. We are a finesse team. I also feel that it is psychological too as our ladies get confused by the officiating. And I don't mean this as racial, just bad officiating mostly. |
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Post by moaggies5 on Feb 27, 2024 9:56:17 GMT -5
Clark simply doesn't play her size. At 6'4" and her weight, she has a physical advantage on offense every game. She's not aggressive and appears to avoid physicality most of the time. She seems to struggle when teams get physical with her. Oftentimes, she catches the ball with one or two feet in the paint, and she quickly passes it back out to someone on the perimeter. She also shoots too many threes and too many shots fading away from the defender or she just quickly flicks the ball towards the basket when she is in the post. I'd love to see her going through the defender when she gets good low post position. Majority of the time, she would either score or they would have to foul her. She should use her size to bump the defender off the spot and then go up strong towards the basket. Additionally, her rebounding is well below par for someone with her size. If she wants to shoot threes, the coach should at least make her earn those opportunities if she is rebounding the ball and playing more aggressively in the post. Hopefully, she works to improve this in the offseason. That's BS . You do realize that Clark commands to be double teamed anytime she is in the game in the paint on offense. What games have you been watching. Like OSA said it's more to playing the position then just scoring points . Coach Rob understands his players and if Clark is popping out for a 3 ,trust me it's by design. Clark is our only big that gets doubled up by our competitors. This opens up opportunities for other teammates . In the words of William DeVaughn " be thankful for what you got" 🙏 Saab, I'm coming from the point of Clark playing through stuff. Truly using the full advantage of her size. Of course she gets the double team nightly. But that shouldn't be new to her. |
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Post by scotthall2119c on Feb 27, 2024 11:09:17 GMT -5
Clark simply doesn't play her size. At 6'4" and her weight, she has a physical advantage on offense every game. She's not aggressive and appears to avoid physicality most of the time. She seems to struggle when teams get physical with her. Oftentimes, she catches the ball with one or two feet in the paint, and she quickly passes it back out to someone on the perimeter. She also shoots too many threes and too many shots fading away from the defender or she just quickly flicks the ball towards the basket when she is in the post. I'd love to see her going through the defender when she gets good low post position. Majority of the time, she would either score or they would have to foul her. She should use her size to bump the defender off the spot and then go up strong towards the basket. Additionally, her rebounding is well below par for someone with her size. If she wants to shoot threes, the coach should at least make her earn those opportunities if she is rebounding the ball and playing more aggressively in the post. Hopefully, she works to improve this in the offseason. That's BS . You do realize that Clark commands to be double teamed anytime she is in the game in the paint on offense. What games have you been watching. Like OSA said it's more to playing the position then just scoring points . Coach Rob understands his players and if Clark is popping out for a 3 ,trust me it's by design. Clark is our only big that gets doubled up by our competitors. This opens up opportunities for other teammates . In the words of William DeVaughn " be thankful for what you got" 🙏 Wow, that sounds a little emotional fellow. To answer your question, I have watched most all the games and apparently with much more objectivity than you. The next game she plays against a physical center, watch how often gets pushed too far under the basket or out of rebounding position. While you're at it, watch how far she stands away from the toss on the jump ball. That's why she losses them. Clark doesn't always get double-teamed when she's in the paint. Nonetheless, a double-team doesn't just magically appear. You can see the double team coming from the middle of the floor, thus you can pivot aggressively towards the baseline and get off your shot. After all, the reason they are double-teaming you is because they know you have an advantage on the person guarding you. I'm not saying she needs to score a bunch of points to be effective on this team, but there are plenty of games that the team struggles through scoring droughts. That would be a good time to try to score down low or get to the free throw line. Also, I'm quite sure Coach Rob knows his players and Clark shooting the three from time to time isn't the issue. Against Elon, a physical team, she shot one shot (faded away) in the paint and seven shots outside the paint. She shot the three well (2-5) against Elon and I know she hit a game-tying 3-pt shot to get to overtime earlier this year. Of course, we beat Elon easily, but in tighter games it's a concern because she is still a 19% 3-pt shooter, 40% from the field overall and only 4th on the team in free throw attempts (2.5/g). As far as "be thankful for what you got", I think Clark's a good teammate and she plays hard, but that doesn't mean there is no room for improvement. Heck, based on her shooting mechanics, I think, with some offseason work, she could become a consistent viable threat from outside. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 13:27:26 GMT -5
me personally, i have no problems with clark's play whatsoever. quite the contrary, i'm "very pleased" with baby shaq's play. and one thing i know for absolutely sure, is that our women's basketball team "would not" be in 2nd place in the conference without her and i think that coach rob agrees. otherwise, he wouldn't have her in his "starting 5" every game...
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 13:35:13 GMT -5
btw, if i remember correctly, coach rob stated that clark might be "the best" shooter on the entire team. that's why he allows her to shoot 3 point shots. and for those who say clark should stay under the basket? obviously they are "living in the past". the game has "changed", it is not uncommon in today's game for centers to step out and shoot the 3 and clark is very capable of knocking down the 3.
matter fact, i don't remember which game it was, but clark's 3 point shot in the clutch of a game "clinched" a victory for us earlier in the season. she's easily one of my favorite lady aggie players...
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 15:00:30 GMT -5
Clark simply doesn't play her size. At 6'4" and her weight, she has a physical advantage on offense every game. She's not aggressive and appears to avoid physicality most of the time. She seems to struggle when teams get physical with her. Oftentimes, she catches the ball with one or two feet in the paint, and she quickly passes it back out to someone on the perimeter. She also shoots too many threes and too many shots fading away from the defender or she just quickly flicks the ball towards the basket when she is in the post. I'd love to see her going through the defender when she gets good low post position. Majority of the time, she would either score or they would have to foul her. She should use her size to bump the defender off the spot and then go up strong towards the basket. Additionally, her rebounding is well below par for someone with her size. If she wants to shoot threes, the coach should at least make her earn those opportunities if she is rebounding the ball and playing more aggressively in the post. Hopefully, she works to improve this in the offseason. That's BS . You do realize that Clark commands to be double teamed anytime she is in the game in the paint on offense. What games have you been watching. Like OSA said it's more to playing the position then just scoring points . Coach Rob understands his players and if Clark is popping out for a 3 ,trust me it's by design. Clark is our only big that gets doubled up by our competitors. This opens up opportunities for other teammates . In the words of William DeVaughn " be thankful for what you got" 🙏 excellent post, saab. i totally agree with everything you stated... |
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Post by saabman on Feb 27, 2024 15:40:29 GMT -5
That's BS . You do realize that Clark commands to be double teamed anytime she is in the game in the paint on offense. What games have you been watching. Like OSA said it's more to playing the position then just scoring points . Coach Rob understands his players and if Clark is popping out for a 3 ,trust me it's by design. Clark is our only big that gets doubled up by our competitors. This opens up opportunities for other teammates . In the words of William DeVaughn " be thankful for what you got" 🙏 Wow, that sounds a little emotional fellow. To answer your question, I have watched most all the games and apparently with much more objectivity than you. The next game she plays against a physical center, watch how often gets pushed too far under the basket or out of rebounding position. While you're at it, watch how far she stands away from the toss on the jump ball. That's why she losses them. Clark doesn't always get double-teamed when she's in the paint. Nonetheless, a double-team doesn't just magically appear. You can see the double team coming from the middle of the floor, thus you can pivot aggressively towards the baseline and get off your shot. After all, the reason they are double-teaming you is because they know you have an advantage on the person guarding you. I'm not saying she needs to score a bunch of points to be effective on this team, but there are plenty of games that the team struggles through scoring droughts. That would be a good time to try to score down low or get to the free throw line. Also, I'm quite sure Coach Rob knows his players and Clark shooting the three from time to time isn't the issue. Against Elon, a physical team, she shot one shot (faded away) in the paint and seven shots outside the paint. She shot the three well (2-5) against Elon and I know she hit a game-tying 3-pt shot to get to overtime earlier this year. Of course, we beat Elon easily, but in tighter games it's a concern because she is still a 19% 3-pt shooter, 40% from the field overall and only 4th on the team in free throw attempts (2.5/g). As far as "be thankful for what you got", I think Clark's a good teammate and she plays hard, but that doesn't mean there is no room for improvement. Heck, based on her shooting mechanics, I think, with some offseason work, she could become a consistent viable threat from outside. Not emotion just fact . SMIB RESPECT 🙏 |
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Post by babybandit on Feb 27, 2024 15:57:23 GMT -5
Wow, that sounds a little emotional fellow. To answer your question, I have watched most all the games and apparently with much more objectivity than you. The next game she plays against a physical center, watch how often gets pushed too far under the basket or out of rebounding position. While you're at it, watch how far she stands away from the toss on the jump ball. That's why she losses them. Clark doesn't always get double-teamed when she's in the paint. Nonetheless, a double-team doesn't just magically appear. You can see the double team coming from the middle of the floor, thus you can pivot aggressively towards the baseline and get off your shot. After all, the reason they are double-teaming you is because they know you have an advantage on the person guarding you. I'm not saying she needs to score a bunch of points to be effective on this team, but there are plenty of games that the team struggles through scoring droughts. That would be a good time to try to score down low or get to the free throw line. Also, I'm quite sure Coach Rob knows his players and Clark shooting the three from time to time isn't the issue. Against Elon, a physical team, she shot one shot (faded away) in the paint and seven shots outside the paint. She shot the three well (2-5) against Elon and I know she hit a game-tying 3-pt shot to get to overtime earlier this year. Of course, we beat Elon easily, but in tighter games it's a concern because she is still a 19% 3-pt shooter, 40% from the field overall and only 4th on the team in free throw attempts (2.5/g). As far as "be thankful for what you got", I think Clark's a good teammate and she plays hard, but that doesn't mean there is no room for improvement. Heck, based on her shooting mechanics, I think, with some offseason work, she could become a consistent viable threat from outside. Not emotion just fact . SMIB RESPECT 🙏 |
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Post by babybandit on Feb 27, 2024 16:21:09 GMT -5
I agree 100% with you sh2119c, I don't think she has the passion to play the post position.If you notice half the time when shots go up she is out side of the paint and so much of rebounding is positioning and determination.You can see the stark difference between Acox's post play(aggressive and determine)vs Clark.I think there is a want to be shooting guard inside of our starting post player.
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Post by aggieforlife on Feb 27, 2024 17:02:57 GMT -5
I love Clark game she can Bang we she needs to has some of the Softies Hands on the Teams she can take you end or out.She is all Conference player. A lot of Schools would love to have her the game of Basketball has change so much what does the term she does not play like her size she has a few Doubles Doubles this year..and the most important she plays in Coach Rob System so well and has drop weight and plays the whole game she has a high Ceiling Hard Work pays off...
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Post by aggiegrad97 on Feb 27, 2024 17:50:09 GMT -5
matter fact, i don't remember which game it was, but clark's 3 point shot in the clutch of a game "clinched" a victory for us earlier in the season. she's easily one of my favorite lady aggie players... Towson, she sent it to overtime with a big shot |
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Post by pj on Feb 27, 2024 17:58:50 GMT -5
Clark takes good shots. If She misses, then so be it. Now that 3-ball sometimes is a little too quick imo, but overall it's around the basket, maybe in too much traffic sometimes, but around the basket. On that note, I've seen some nice moves from the Bigs in the League. It may have been Townson and the C of C. But nice pivots ect. I also like when we go tall with Clark at the elbow and someone else underneath.
But back to the overall Team. If We start hitting 3's like last wknd, then no League Team has an answer. C-of-C made us take quick shots as opposed to lay-ups. But that was during their trap.
Locke is coming into Her own, Curtiss is getting better and Davis is relaxing a bit more. This is a big week.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 18:56:27 GMT -5
matter fact, i don't remember which game it was, but clark's 3 point shot in the clutch of a game "clinched" a victory for us earlier in the season. she's easily one of my favorite lady aggie players... Towson, she sent it to overtime with a big shot thanks, i couldn't remember which game it was but it was a very big shot! |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 19:05:29 GMT -5
pj, that's an "understatement"! not only is it a big week for our ladies, but its a "critical" week. gotta finish the season no lower than 2nd place in order to acquire a very favorable seeding in the tourney. not to mention, that we play stony brook this week...  |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 27, 2024 19:14:33 GMT -5
I love Clark game she can Bang we she needs to has some of the Softies Hands on the Teams she can take you end or out.She is all Conference player. A lot of Schools would love to have her the game of Basketball has change so much what does the term she does not play like her size she has a few Doubles Doubles this year..and the most important she plays in Coach Rob System so well and has drop weight and plays the whole game she has a high Ceiling Hard Work pays off... i totally agree. and i'm very impressed that apparently our staff was able to put her on a strength and conditioning program that obviously involved "nutritional guidance". i can't remember our staff doing such a great job like this with our other athletes in the past. now that she's lost weight, she gets up and down the court much better now. and ain't no doubt about it, clearly a lot of other schools would luv to have her, and i mean "d1 schools"... |
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