Lucca

[Hilz4cy]

Did anyone else think Lucca looked very impressive, (making 10 3's aside). They mentioned he was 10lbs lighter, he looked it. He also looked a lot more comfortable. He looked like he ws playing playground ball, some of his passes and once with a smooth almost reactionary behind the back with the defender right on him. Anxcious to see how the rest of the season goes

 

[CycloneErik]

Yes. I keep getting more impressed with his play.

Here's my curiosity question: What is the record for an ISU player for career 3-pointers against one opponent? Lucca has his 18 vs. Drake. I'm just wondering what the record is.

 

[bos]

Our baby's all grows up!

 

[The_Architect]

He seems much more coordinated this year and he's playing much better defense!

 

[JJ4ISU]

I thought our guards looked very comfortable with the ball - they looked confident in what they were doing. I guess that's what happens when you have a three-year starter at point guard and return four of five starters...

 

[CycloneErik]

I thought our guards looked very comfortable with the ball - they looked confident in what they were doing. I guess that's what happens when you have a three-year starter at point guard and return four of five starters...

Doesn't it make you think that we have the guard play to be successful? I love this feeling.

 

[ISUonthemove]

I think confident is the word you're looking for. Garrett found it too. Hoping Gilstrap finds it soon.

 

[clone4lyfe]

I think confident is the word you're looking for. Garrett found it too. Hoping Gilstrap finds it soon.

I don't think confidence is Gilstraps problem that last couple games. I think he's trying too hard to live up to the hype he knows is around him. I think once he realizes he just needs to play his game and not try to make a bunch of spectacular plays then he'll be fine.

 

[bos]

I don't think confidence is Gilstraps problem that last couple games. I think he's trying too hard to live up to the hype he knows is around him. I think once he realizes he just needs to play his game and not try to make a bunch of spectacular plays then he'll be fine.

I feel for him struggling right now. I wonder what the game will be like when he busts out of his cage?

 

[d4nim4l]

Aside from his feeble attempt at defending Josh Young on Drake's first possession, Lucca looked much improved.

 

[CycloneErik]

I feel for him struggling right now. I wonder what the game will be like when he busts out of his cage?

Remember Craig vs. Kansas?

 

[dtclones]

Aside from his feeble attempt at defending Josh Young on Drake's first possession, Lucca looked much improved.

I'm glad someone said it. I didn't want to knock the guy but you might as well had me out there guarding Young...but I think most defenders would have trouble guarding him.

 

[bos]

Remember Craig vs. Kansas?

Craig who? Craig JesusIScored42 Brackins?

 

[CycloneErik]

One guy behind us yelled, "You can't stop Josh Young" during the early scoring duel that he and Lucca had going on. Honestly, I expected him to be right. That kid is really good. I wish he had one more shot like the one he had two years ago.

 

[CycloneErik]

Craig who? Craig JesusIScored42 Brackins?

Yeah. The day he finally had the big game at home instead of the road, when we thought he might hit 50.

I think that the day Marquis has the breakout, it'll be a monster effort that leaves jaws dropping all over, and Craig right there cheering him on.

 

[dtclones]

Yeah. The day he finally had the big game at home instead of the road, when we thought he might hit 50.

I think that the day Marquis has the breakout, it'll be a monster effort that leaves jaws dropping all over, and Craig right there cheering him on.

Marquis will be fine. I think he just needs to settle down a bit. It looks like he's trying too hard to impress people early in the season. I'm not worried about him a bit.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I don't think confidence is Gilstraps problem that last couple games. I think he's trying too hard to live up to the hype he knows is around him. I think once he realizes he just needs to play his game and not try to make a bunch of spectacular plays then he'll be fine.

I mentioned this in the game thread last night, but I'm wondering, in this particular game, if he struggled because of Drake's 2-3 zone. When a team clogs up the middle like that, you will struggle if you haven't learned to be patient against it.

 

[cybsball20]

Aside from his feeble attempt at defending Josh Young on Drake's first possession, Lucca looked much improved.

He had alot of trouble with Simons too... He looks MUCH better on offense, but still struggling on defense.

 

[CTTB78]

I know it's only one game, but this is the Lucca we thought we would see last year. Man, this is going to be a fun winter.

 

[DumbFan]

Lucca went off against the zone, but I wonder how many big games he will have when he has to shed defenders and create his shot. Seems way too much of a spot shooter and I doubt he will get all the open looks he had last night. That being said, he had a great game and I hope I see more of that from him.