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per Chipper:
Pitino and Washington recently sat down and watched video of Washington’s basketball idol, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving. They studied 75 layups by Irving off penetration.
“Kyrie does some wacky layups at times,” Pitino said. “But for the most part, they’re two-foot, off-the-glass finishes.”
This is tightrope coaching because Pitino doesn’t want to impede Washington’s confidence or fearlessness. Washington, who was not brought to the interview room Saturday, is so quick, it seems he could torch his defender every possession. Harnessing that impulse is an ongoing process.
He showed growth Saturday. He played mostly under control in the second half, and his rebounding and defense were exemplary.
A 4½-minute spurt put his full potential on display. Washington blew by his defender for an uncontested layup. He made a three-pointer on a catch-and-shoot. Then he exploded down court on a fast break for one of his patented finger rolls over a defender.
Williams Arena roared as Washington’s flurry gave his team an 11-point lead. Gophers fans have been waiting for moments like that.
This young man no doubt is supremely talented. Now he just needs to harness it and become more consistent.
“He loves the game, he lives for basketball,” Pitino said. “It’s just a learning experience more than anything.”
http://www.startribune.com/enigmati...impse-of-his-potential-for-gophers/467338543/
Go Gophers!!
Pitino and Washington recently sat down and watched video of Washington’s basketball idol, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving. They studied 75 layups by Irving off penetration.
“Kyrie does some wacky layups at times,” Pitino said. “But for the most part, they’re two-foot, off-the-glass finishes.”
This is tightrope coaching because Pitino doesn’t want to impede Washington’s confidence or fearlessness. Washington, who was not brought to the interview room Saturday, is so quick, it seems he could torch his defender every possession. Harnessing that impulse is an ongoing process.
He showed growth Saturday. He played mostly under control in the second half, and his rebounding and defense were exemplary.
A 4½-minute spurt put his full potential on display. Washington blew by his defender for an uncontested layup. He made a three-pointer on a catch-and-shoot. Then he exploded down court on a fast break for one of his patented finger rolls over a defender.
Williams Arena roared as Washington’s flurry gave his team an 11-point lead. Gophers fans have been waiting for moments like that.
This young man no doubt is supremely talented. Now he just needs to harness it and become more consistent.
“He loves the game, he lives for basketball,” Pitino said. “It’s just a learning experience more than anything.”
http://www.startribune.com/enigmati...impse-of-his-potential-for-gophers/467338543/
Go Gophers!!