IU Basketball opened its doors for the media for practice on Wednesday afternoon while the team is preparing for his August trip to Puerto Rico.
The team practiced in Cook Hall, with nine stock market players who participated. Jason Drake and Nick Dorn were both not available due to injuries and Aleska Ristic and Andrej Acimovic did not arrive in Bloomington.
Here are three take -away restaurants of watching the new Hoisiers who work for an hour, together with some observations about each player.
3-point shooting is a priority
For the first time in a long time, shooting perimeter is a priority for IU basketball.
Eight of the nine available stock market players took a 3-pointer during practice, with Sam Alexis from Florida the only Hoosier to not try a shot from the circumference.
There is a strong emphasis on freshening to deliver the ball in a place where the player who makes the catch can go straight into a shooting movement.
The release of Lamar Wilkerson is fast and efficient. Jasai Miles hit a tough disputed 3-Pointer that went to the left in a late shot clock situation. Reed Bailey beat in various distance attempts at spell speed.
And every time a shot went down, everyone in the gym – coaches, players, support staff – enthusiastically clapped.
“I think we have a group that really understands,” said coach Darian Devries after the exercise. “They understand screening and finding windows to get opportunities to find and find those photos. They have so far done very good work to be selfless, to move the ball, share the ball, take care of the ball. And boys have used those opportunities when they got them.”
Energie was a consistent theme
From the moment the exercise started, there was energy and enthusiasm in Cook Hall.
The practice started with various timed exercises on both ends of the floor and each member of the program in the gym was constantly moving and communicated.
Whether it was a defensive rebound exercise or worked on a break of three men who ended in a transition 3-Pointer, coaches and support staff were audible at all times and gave feedback and encouragement.
When an exercise ended, the players seamlessly moved to the next with just a few short breaks during the hour for water. The organization and efficiency were impressive.
“We think you should approach it every day with some energy and enthusiasm,” Devries explained. “And that enables guys – boys will get tired – it enables other guys to pick you up on those days. So we put a huge emphasis on it. I think it is daily creating that kind of talk and energy on the floor leads to productivity on the floor.
“And then the pace we practice, we really try to simulate a bit how we want to play on the game day floor. So everything we do, there is not much downtime, not much extra talking. We want to play quickly, play aggressively and move things.”
An early view of the first five for Puerto Rico
Although there was no Full-Court five-five work in the one-hour session, many of the early exercises contain five players in white sweaters who are probably the current start of five forms for the first Devries team.
The five: Bailey, Tucker Devries, Wilkerson, Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright.
The first four names on that list are no surprise and received the experience of Enright in the Devries system from his time at Drake, together with how hard he plays, his admission to the current five is logical.
Alexis will undoubtedly also be a large part of the rotation and Miles has the length and the making of a large offensive spark, either as a starter or outside the bank.
Observations about all nine stock market players
Charm: The dual MVC player of the year does not need much space to get his shot off. And with its size and release, it is difficult to effectively dispute his attempts. With the ability of Conerway to get the ball in the paint and the track, he can often find shooters on the circumference. And Devries must be a primary target. Defensively he was just as vocal as everyone on the floor during exercises and cried coverings to his teammates who are still learning.
Bailey: Although he is not a physically impressive big man, he does not shy away from contact and used his body on different occasions at Alexis on the edge. The most impressive, however, is his ability to handle, pass and shoot the ball to his size-6-foot-10. He will be able to pull defenders out of the paint and moves very well for a big man.
Wilkerson: There was a long piece where Wilkerson did not miss a shot. Whether it is a 3-Pointer or a Midrange Jump Shot, his attempts look like they are going inside. He can shoot the catch or the dribble. Wilkerson also plays with great enthusiasm and a smile. He looked like a player who embraces the work every day.
Conerway: Devries called Conerway Unique, unconventional and creative, all of which are accurate descriptions of his game. Conerway brought constant energy, had a number of excellent steps and did well where he wanted with the ball. Given the strong shooting around him, he should be able to get assists only from paint vomits and kick-outs to the circumference. Defensively he has fast hands and he does his feet well.
Absolutely: It will not be a surprise to see Enright A Fan’s favorite quickly. He competes hard defensively and makes readable reads. There is not much flashy about his game, but playing hard is a skill and he brings it to every possession.
Alexis: The transfer of Florida is closest near the schedule of a rim protector and was one of the best rebounders in the hours of practice. Indiana will need him to stay healthy because the front court is thin depth.
Kilometers: A long, rangy wing, it is not difficult to see why Miles had on average more than 15 points per match in Noord -Florida last season. He is aggressive in looking for his attack and he should be able to shoot about smaller defenders. His height should also enable him to become a strong defender as soon as he teaches the ins and outs of Devries’ defense system.
Trent Sisley: His physique is not that of a typical first -year student. Sisley has spent a lot of time in the weight space since the switch to Montverde Academy. Sisley had a few strong Takes on the edge and also put down a few circumference shots in practice. Although it is unlikely that he is currently in the top seven of the rotation, it is also not a piece to believe that he will contribute as a first -year student.
Josh HarrisWhile he is substandard, Harris does not go back from anyone on the edge. He was more athletic than expected and should offer depth behind Bailey and Alexis on the Front Court.
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