Welcome - Paul Mills

[Dan]

Reading comprehension.

Article states "James Harden-era Rockets". Those teams had incredible spacing

we just have to hope no one on this team thinks they are James Harden

[IndianaShocker]

James Harden? FVV would be a better player to compile video of, if spacing is the focus. It's right there...

Reading comprehension.

Article states "James Harden-era Rockets". Those teams had incredible spacing

[ShockingButTrue]

Mills has an interesting approach. It will be interesting to how his approaches will work with his teams. It just might give an edge to the team over others, and is certainly the future. I'm willing to give him a chance to prove it works here at Wichita State.

How coach Paul Mills is getting Wichita State basketball players to buy in with analytics

Mills and his staff are more analytically-driven than most, which made for an adjustment period for many of the players. “It’s definitely been a learning curve, but he’s a really good teacher,” Miami transfer Harlond Beverly said. “I feel like all of us have already been able to learn something, so I can only imagine how much we will learn throughout the year with him.” To avoid making his players feel like they’re trapped in a classroom listening to him drone on about advanced analytics, Mills tries to incorporate video clips and graphics to drive home his ultimate point. He doesn’t want his players thinking about numbers while they’re playing; he wants the numbers to help ingrain habits during practice that will carry over to the games. Instead of always showing his players past clips of his Oral Roberts teams, Mills likes finding examples in the NBA to show his players the concept being performed at the highest level of play. “There’s a lot more talk about analytics and stats,” WSU returner Isaac Abidde said. “The learning process is different, but it’s helped me a lot. I’m just a fan of learning and I love learning about the game of basketball, so I’m just trying to soak everything up.” The focus during this late July practice was properly spacing the floor during transition and Mills had compiled clips of the James Harden-era Houston Rockets to emphasize his point.

Read more at: https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...#storylink=cpy

https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...278225138.html

I gave you the link to this local article, but If you can't access it, you'll have to do your own research, but this is the jist of the article.

James Harden? FVV would be a better player to compile video of, if spacing is the focus. It's right there...

[pogo]

Most impressive

[Shockm]

Nice look into his analytical approach and “intense” practices to get the most from the players. Gives great optimism for not only this year but the future of the program with him leading it. So refreshing to get back to expecting players develop compared to the “hope & prayers” I’ve had the last few years…

Mills has an interesting approach. It will be interesting to how his approaches will work with his teams. It just might give an edge to the team over others, and is certainly the future. I'm willing to give him a chance to prove it works here at Wichita State.

How coach Paul Mills is getting Wichita State basketball players to buy in with analytics

Mills and his staff are more analytically-driven than most, which made for an adjustment period for many of the players. “It’s definitely been a learning curve, but he’s a really good teacher,” Miami transfer Harlond Beverly said. “I feel like all of us have already been able to learn something, so I can only imagine how much we will learn throughout the year with him.” To avoid making his players feel like they’re trapped in a classroom listening to him drone on about advanced analytics, Mills tries to incorporate video clips and graphics to drive home his ultimate point. He doesn’t want his players thinking about numbers while they’re playing; he wants the numbers to help ingrain habits during practice that will carry over to the games. Instead of always showing his players past clips of his Oral Roberts teams, Mills likes finding examples in the NBA to show his players the concept being performed at the highest level of play. “There’s a lot more talk about analytics and stats,” WSU returner Isaac Abidde said. “The learning process is different, but it’s helped me a lot. I’m just a fan of learning and I love learning about the game of basketball, so I’m just trying to soak everything up.” The focus during this late July practice was properly spacing the floor during transition and Mills had compiled clips of the James Harden-era Houston Rockets to emphasize his point.

Read more at: https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...#storylink=cpy

https://www.kansas.com/sports/colleg...278225138.html

I gave you the link to this local article, but If you can't access it, you'll have to do your own research, but this is the jist of the article.

[ShoxFan7]

Nice look into his analytical approach and “intense” practices to get the most from the players. Gives great optimism for not only this year but the future of the program with him leading it. So refreshing to get back to expecting players develop compared to the “hope & prayers” I’ve had the last few years…

[WuDrWu]

Didn't Eastern Airlines (long defunct) try to steal off that '78-'83 by trying something like when it absolutely, without question, has to be there today?

Obviously it wasn't nearly as effective.

[Shockm]

It's crazy to me how one team in the conference can recruit at such a high level compared to the others.

Memphis is Fed ex country. That basketball team is loaded.

FedEx(Federal Express) Slogans

So fast and easy, even an MBA can do it.

When it Absolutely, Positively has to be there overnight. ( 1978–1983 )

It's not Just a Package, It's Your Business. ( 1987–1988 )

Our Most Important Package is Yours. ( 1991–1994 )

Absolutely, Positively Anytime. ( 1995 )

The Way the World Works. ( 1996–1998 )

Be Absolutely Sure. ( 1998–2000 )

This is a Job for FedEx. ( 2001–2002 )

Don’t worry, there's a FedEx for that. ( 2002–2003 )

Relax, it’s FedEx. ( 2004–2008 )

The World On Time. ( 2001–present )

We Understand. ( 2009–present )

We Live To Deliver. ( 2009–present )

[TrackSuitAndTie]

You mean everyone in the portal doesn't get to go to Memphis?

It's crazy to me how one team in the conference can recruit at such a high level compared to the others.

[shock-it-to-me]

It's actually kind of crazy how many quality players are still in the transfer portal. WSU definitely has options.

You mean everyone in the portal doesn't get to go to Memphis?

[WstateU]

Texts, tears & Skittles: How incredible coaching tree connects Jerome Tang, Paul Mills

https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/texts-tears-skittles-incredible-coaching-102300073.html

[WstateU]

$hit happens… probably don’t want to lose this guy.

Ryan Hillard (chief of staff)

[Stickboy46]

[Kung Wu]

We need 4 trees and a super smart, pass master dwarf.

[AZ Shocker]

Heartfire's D reminded me of the difference playing as if your hair is on fire can be to cause 20 turnovers and ignite your offense. Not sure if HCPM switches D from man to man to various zones often or not. If Germany and KP can both defend well without getting in foul trouble, they would be feasible to be on the floor often together. KP began working well the 2nd half of the Season on offense with accurate passes for assists with minimal turnovers. The twin tower option will be common this Season it seems.

It sure does seem that way "forever". It'll be nice seeing a couple trees in the line-up playing at the same time from time to time. Maybe we'll get really good at it and that will be our sauce this coming season pushing us to finish line for another March Madness!