Now that the season is reaching its climax, it's time to look at what Pitino has actually done at this point. Now before I get into it I think Pitino has been a great hire thus far and am really excited about the future of this program. If Pitino makes the tournament then I think he overachieved in his first year.
One thing that Pitino has excelled in his first year is improving individual talent. Numerous players have shown crazy individual improvement like Big Mo, E twice (earlier in the year) and Mathieu who has come out of nowhere. Players are getting better here and in a short time. I rarely saw this under Tubby where players seemed to peak around mediocrity.
Another thing I've noticed as a dramatic difference is the second half adjustments. Other then a few games Pitino makes good and necessary adjustments. Last couple games coming out of the half our defense has been GREAT! (Indiana and N'Western)
Now these are great things but I want to see a little more in game adjustments. I know and understand that hoops is a game of runs but the scoring draughts we go on are a concern as we did this with Tubby on a regular basis.
Anyway I can make other little critiques but I like where this program is going. Would be huge to get to the NCAA tournament in his first year. GO GOPHERS!!!!
One thing that Pitino has excelled in his first year is improving individual talent. Numerous players have shown crazy individual improvement like Big Mo, E twice (earlier in the year) and Mathieu who has come out of nowhere. Players are getting better here and in a short time. I rarely saw this under Tubby where players seemed to peak around mediocrity.
Another thing I've noticed as a dramatic difference is the second half adjustments. Other then a few games Pitino makes good and necessary adjustments. Last couple games coming out of the half our defense has been GREAT! (Indiana and N'Western)
Now these are great things but I want to see a little more in game adjustments. I know and understand that hoops is a game of runs but the scoring draughts we go on are a concern as we did this with Tubby on a regular basis.
Anyway I can make other little critiques but I like where this program is going. Would be huge to get to the NCAA tournament in his first year. GO GOPHERS!!!!
