The Wes Miller Thread

[sedz]

Our offense sits at #172, one spot above Cal Poly. It's now the worst Bearcats offense ever in the Torvik era, going back to 2008. Worse than Brannen's teams or the early Cronin years. We're getting dangerously close to below the median nationally, which is #182.

We've dropped to #187 on offense, officially in the bottom half of the entire country. We're worse than the likes of UMBC, Manhattan, Incarnate Word, and Wes Miller's previous home UNCG.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. We're back home from the hospital, and thankfully for Oscar he slept through this game.

I bet a lot of UC fans slept through it.

[GoBearcats31]

Also, Hubert Davis' seat is warming in Chapel Hill. Safe to say our long held concern of WM bolting for UNC isn't going to be a reality, barring something unexpected happening.

[London 'Cat]

The Enquirer’s take on this year’s UC squad.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...f/78182471007/

[leeraymond]

The Enquirer’s take on this year’s UC squad.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...f/78182471007/

Based on what I just read in the above article, it appears that either the UC players no longer think that Miller's system can work, or they no longer care. What is clear is that the players and the coaches are on two different pages. I hope that the players realize that there are 11 games still left to play. There is still something to play for.

Where is a leader when you need one?

[Bearcat1996]

Based on what I just read in the above article, it appears that either the UC players no longer think that Miller's system can work, or they no longer care. What is clear is that the players and the coaches are on two different pages. I hope that the players realize that there are 11 games still left to play. There is still something to play for.

Where is a leader when you need one?

Very good take. Floor leadership is missing. CWM and staff can prepare the guys but it takes leadership on the floor to execute and adjust. It just isn't there, unless I am missing something. I've watched alot of UC basketball over the years, and having 1-2 leaders can make a huge difference.

[leo from jersey]

Based on what I just read in the above article, it appears that either the UC players no longer think that Miller's system can work, or they no longer care. What is clear is that the players and the coaches are on two different pages. I hope that the players realize that there are 11 games still left to play. There is still something to play for.

Where is a leader when you need one?

Heck Justin Jenifer took over for a year and the Cats have not had one since. C. Wright & Troy C. ain't gonna step across that black line anymore. Maybe Jarron but he wasn't the pg field general. You could see this problem for years now. Steve Logan do you have a covid year?

[leeraymond]

Heck Justin Jenifer took over for a year and the Cats have not had one since. C. Wright & Troy C. ain't gonna step across that black line anymore. Maybe Jarron but he wasn't the pg field general. You could see this problem for years now. Steve Logan do you have a covid year?

Leo, you have been talking about the lack of floor leadership for a long time. Some of the members may disagree, but I think that you are right. The UC team is lost right now. John Newman was the leader last year and it made a world of difference. Look at this UC team now. No leader, no wins, and no answers. Somebody on this team needs to step up and be a man.

[Rufus]

The cringe worthy interview with DS at halftime during the WVU game, mentioned in another post, Terry Nelson was actually talking to DS about his becoming a leader this year as opposed to years prior. It being his time! I don't know when this interview was actually recorded but knowing what we've seen since the beginning of conference play I say we withhold his pay for dereliction of duty. I'm sticking with the theory that he became jealous when DM stepped on campus.

I'm not laying the entire blame of the status of the team on DS but He absolutely owes the team, the fans, and CWM and apology for not stepping up when called upon.

[SKell82155]

I agree the Hugg's approach worked great back then but wouldn't work for a large percentage of today's generation. I don't think Miler has to be Hugg's but discipline and managing to expectations is important. I don't know but I sense the halftime incident with Kmart was a little wake up call for Miller in a good way. I sense a positive change in his approach. He's still very supportive but he's getting on guys when necessary. I've heard him say in interviews recently he's not just asking anymore he's demanding. That's all I'm looking for. I also feel like we're getting back somewhat to blowing out teams we should rather making them nailbiters. I do believe the quality of recruits is going up and I'm excited about that. I know we've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better about the recent trend.

Halftime incident with Kmart ? What did I miss ?

[leo from jersey]

Halftime incident with Kmart ? What did I miss ?

I think he was talking about KMART speaking to the team. Hard work, effort, caring - the normal Bearcat qualities.

[D.A.H.]

slight correction - what used to be the normal bearcat qualities (LOL)

[hipal88]

At least we are mentioned in good company....

https://sports.yahoo.com/the-8-most-underachieving-teams-of-the-2024-25-mens-college-basketball-season-so-far-161612557.html

[leeraymond]

At least we are mentioned in good company....
https://sports.yahoo.com/the-8-most-...161612557.html

How can the UC coaching staff look at themselves in the mirror when this type of press is out there? Hey, there are 11 games left to play. Maybe a miracle is out there with UC's name on it. Maybe.

[red_n_black_attack]

To me, Wes did everything being asked of him on forums and social media in last night's win over the Knights.

Day Day started - check
Skillings needs to earn it - check
More PT for Reed and Rayvon - check/check
full court press - check
uptempo - check
score in the paint, quit chucking up threes - check, though 5/16 is an improvement over 3/25


Now the question on my mind: is this the game plan moving forward or was that the UCF game plan because of matchups? I really hope this tempo becomes the norm and we get a little better pressing.

P.S. - Kudos to Hall and Johnson, some of their baskets were quite well defended and they made some sick moves.