Doggy's Doghouse 2/26/2021

Yup, what a bunch of bums, only winning by 32. They really suck, are they even in the top 25? Wait, what? Ranked #1? No way. This is one the all time greatest coaching jobs and no one is even talking about it. No senior class, they flamed out. Supposedly a great recruiting class coming in but that's basically because one of them is an all time great PG prospect. The staff has recruited two foreign players but they fly way under the radar. As the season starts it is apparent their are issues that need dramatic fixes. Supergirl is not only a great passer but the best shooter on the team. In order to get her to shoot more she is moved to SG, although she is still heavily involved in running the offense. The "other" PG, from Croatia, another freshman, becomes a starter. According to the coach as soon as she is inserted into the lineup the energy, intensity and communication levels go up, the defense shows immediate improvement. Meanwhile, one of the best outside shooters and passers from last year is sidelined with a leg injury. At the same time, it becomes obvious that the best big on the team is never going to be the back to the basket offensive player her size would have suggested. Instead of beating a dead horse they move her to the high post where she can take advantage of her exceptional passing ability. To spell and sometimes compliment her the "other" foreign player moves into the rotation and becomes a force of nature down low. In addition to that the coaches rebuild the confidence of one of the upperclassman and turn her into a shutdown defender, which in turn unleashes her considerable offensive talents. To top it all off, the transfer has had to play all year with a bad knee or knees and has never made excuses. They make the other sophomore on the team the 6th person, instant energizer bunny when she comes in. Anyone who complains about this team or coaches should stick to checkers. That team has worked their asses off to get where they are and deserve nothing but praise.