It was a bad call by the ref, for sure. His foot wasn't even particularly close to the endline.
I'm also a little disappointed how they officiated Cameron Thomas...as in, they treated him like he was Jordan out there. Tough to overcome when the kid is a 90% free throw shooter.
I'm not quite as down on the style of play as you are, and I definitely didn't see as much isolation basketball as you. But I see a few obvious things that must change:
- Sahvir and JK have to eliminate 75% of their turnovers. That would amount to another 5-6 possessions per game, as well as a couple less runouts for the opposition. The live ball turnovers are just killer.
- Shot selection has to improve. If anyone other than PJ, Justin, or Christian wants to shoot a three, it better be wide open and in rhythm or at the shot clock. Otherwise, pass up the shot.
- Rebound the free throw line. LSU got the ball back all three times(!) that Watford went 0-2 from the line, and once it resulted in three points. Murderous.
Solve these issues and I'll live with the rest. Easy for me to say, I know.
Go Dawgs.