I'm a big fan of Fran and clearly know that he knows basketball more than I do myself. With that said, however, I have questioned his subbing rotations this year. I understand that guys need breaks, foul trouble can factor in like it did in the first half last night, but at times I really don't understand his subbing. Last night for example: Iowa was up 13 in the second half and JBO just picked up his 3rd foul. To me, it seemed like this game was a couple Iowa baskets away from Iowa running away with it. Instead, JBO along with Cook and Garza, Nunge sat on the bench for several minutes. JBO ended up coming back in when it got to 7 points but Garza and Cook didn't come back until it was a two point game.
Once these guys came back, they went on another run and Iowa finished the game right around +10. I understand those guys can't play every minute but at some point we can't keep subbing all of our scorers out at once.
In my opinion, guys like Pemsl, Kreiner, Wagner, Ellingson, Baer, Dailey have a role but that role is not to all be in the game at the same time. Last night for two different stretches, our line up consisted of just these guys and both times Illinois went on a run. I think the Hawks can win tonight but better subbing is going to be necessary.
Once these guys came back, they went on another run and Iowa finished the game right around +10. I understand those guys can't play every minute but at some point we can't keep subbing all of our scorers out at once.
In my opinion, guys like Pemsl, Kreiner, Wagner, Ellingson, Baer, Dailey have a role but that role is not to all be in the game at the same time. Last night for two different stretches, our line up consisted of just these guys and both times Illinois went on a run. I think the Hawks can win tonight but better subbing is going to be necessary.
