Once again, Utah’s inability to hit free throws is a factor in the game. So far, I’ve counted Bajema and Keita x 2 missing on and ones and allowing UCI to quickly score.
I try to avoid complaining about officials (and would not write this had we lost) but my goodness (from my perspective) there seemed to be great inconsistency in calling (or not calling) moving screens last night.
But we beat a decent team (who won at USC and lost by a point at SDSU). Brandon was in beast mode, with others having fine contributions.
Absolutely agree with the inconsistency. They got Lovering twice I believe for a hip/butt check on a dribble handoff screen (second one was rather iffy because they guy had him completely wrapped around the waist), but UCI was doing a lot of similar “butt” screens without garnering a whistle. Just call it both ways!
You have a double digit lead and a big man who shoots 50% from the line on the floor and you don’t immediately take him out? Happy for the win but I am getting so tired of lazy coaching. Talk about court awareness! It doesn’t just apply to players.