Conner Frankamp is a Shocker

[SHOCKvalue]

I was disappointed not with CF, but with him hitting 3 in a row and feeling it, then never getting another look. I know he struggled against the bigger guy that was backing him down, but he was our best shot at that point in the game, and we went away from him. I'm not sure why, but it was definitely discouraging.

At the end of the SH game when offense and a quick score were basically THE needs, CF was not in the game for whatever reason. Made me scratch my head a little.

[ShockdaWorld]

At the end of the SH game when offense and a quick score were basically THE needs, CF was not in the game for whatever reason. Made me scratch my head a little.

This.

[wsushox1]

I thought the key call of the game was Connor boxing out, with the big goon hanging over him. Looked like a foul on them. Instead they called it on Conner.

What happens many times is the smaller player is so focused on boxing out that the bigger player can high point the ball, the smaller player then continues to box out and undercuts the other player while he is jumping. I've done it many times, many times on purpose as well, to try to knock the player off balance and get the rebound.

I only saw the play that one time, but that is what I thought happened. Could be wrong, I don't think the showed a different angle.

What was far worse was when Anton got called for his hook, he took two shoves right to the back before the hook (which was marginal contact at best).

[forevershockerfan]

In the 2nd half, one of our guards was bringing the ball down court, got bumped, not just once hard, not just twice harder, but thrice, but yet no call. WOW!!! Now after us getting rung up for 5 fouls so swiftly to start the 2nd half, I was croaking like a bull-frog in a hail storm or a miffed fsf watching the UConn game we had many moons ago.

[ShockdaWorld]

In the 2nd half, one of our guards was bringing the ball down court, got bumped, not just once hard, not just twice harder, but thrice, but yet no call. WOW!!! Now after us getting rung up for 5 fouls so swiftly to start the 2nd half, I was croaking like a bull-frog in a hail storm or a miffed fsf watching the UConn game we had many moons ago.

It was ridiculous. More blatantly one sided than any game I've ever seen.

[WuDrWu]

What was far worse was when Anton got called for his hook, he took two shoves right to the back before the hook (which was marginal contact at best).

Excellent. I wish I could remember when it happened but on the other end (2nd half) Delgado made a drop step move very similar to Anton's and completely extended his elbow to "hook" the defender to score.

It was clear and blatant. No call. Lack of consistency.

[shock-it-to-me]

I thought the key call of the game was Connor boxing out, with the big goon hanging over him. Looked like a foul on them. Instead they called it on Conner.

Connor had actually turned around and was "boxing him out" with his back to the basket. His hands were sort of grabbing at the Seton Hall player. Still don't think it was a foul, though.

[WSUwatcher]

Up 7 with 4 and change. You have to close. That's hardly on Conner. He put the team on his back from down one to up 7. Gotta close.

Very true, Doc. But Conner has to be willing to shoot when it's there. He's still getting the feel for that, and when he starts firing more -- and hitting -- that's one more thing that will help the Shocks close the way they're accustomed to doing.

[ShockdaWorld]

I think a couple of the late game passes Conner made were him trying not to be a ball hog, trying too hard to make sure he didn't fire up "bad" shots. We've seen guys get yanked for that and not see the court again for the rest of the game. In those moments, CF needs TT2 in the back of his head telling him every shot he can get up is a good shot.

[shoxlax]

Four of the five losses we've had we have failed to put teams away. Even without a healthy FVV we should've won two games in Florida.

Our big men have not figured out how to play away from home. Big problem even in the Valley. Also, the 30 second shot clock is throwing us off a bit I think. More possessions gives the other team more chances which they seem to turn into free throw with the clock stopped. Finally we are not adjusting to the refs quickly enough or complaining loudly enough, one of the two. I was really hoping Coach would've came unhinged Saturday if nothing else for the safety of his players.

[WSUwatcher]

I think a couple of the late game passes Conner made were him trying not to be a ball hog, trying too hard to make sure he didn't fire up "bad" shots. We've seen guys get yanked for that and not see the court again for the rest of the game. In those moments, CF needs TT2 in the back of his head telling him every shot he can get up is a good shot.

I don't think Conner is going to get in trouble for being aggressive about shot selection -- not with his shooting ability and Marshall's regard for it. Good point about Taylor, though -- if there's one guy who never lacks aggressiveness in shot selection, it's TT, and Conner could use a little infusion of that spirit to mix with his own shooting ability and maturity. I have a hunch it will come.

[ShockdaWorld]

I don't think Conner is going to get in trouble for being aggressive about shot selection -- not with his shooting ability and Marshall's regard for it. Good point about Taylor, though -- if there's one guy who never lacks aggressiveness in shot selection, it's TT, and Conner could use a little infusion of that spirit to mix with his own shooting ability and maturity. I have a hunch it will come.

I completely agree that he won't get in trouble for it. However, he's still very young as a Shocker, and I'm sure he sees what has happened to other guys that don't make the extra pass. Most of the shots he could make would be considered bad shots for a lot of other guys.

[RoyalShock]

Conner is learning his role and getting a feel for how much latitude he has. By the time Valley play begins, he'll have it.

Just please, no more 30-footers with plenty of time left on the shot clock.

[Stickboy46]

Conner is learning his role and getting a feel for how much latitude he has. By the time Valley play begins, he'll have it.

Just please, no more 30-footers with plenty of time left on the shot clock.

If he's feeling it... I'm actually ok with that, it's a shot in his arsenal

[im4wsu]

Conner is learning his role and getting a feel for how much latitude he has. By the time Valley play begins, he'll have it.

Just please, no more 30-footers with plenty of time left on the shot clock.

It is fine if he shoots it thirty feet and non 29.5 feet