Not looking for arguments but discussion here.
On the two possessions the play by play guy thought we should have called timeout, we were called for an offensive foul with Kinsey going 1-on-1 to the basket on the first trip, and with Taylor shooting a layup with 11 seconds left the second time. We were down 3 but GS was missing FT's and leaving door open. I'm not sure we get better looks with timeouts than we got on the play anyway.
Just throwing that out for thought and discussion. I prefer playing through because you know what you're doing while the D is scrambling. But that's just my opinion and better basketball minds than mine have differing opinions.
Kinsey going 1-on-1 is what we wanted. It didn't work out. I agree.
My problem is why not call one of your two timeouts after the offensive foul and set up....yes....."STRATEGY".
Set up a full-court defense that takes away their best FT throw shooter. Trap the first pass. Know who you want Ga Southern getting the ball and fouling. Then set up what you are going to do offensively depending on the FT outcomes.
At that point, you still have 1 timeout to use in case you come down the court and make the basket. Then you use the last timeout and set up STRATEGY again.
My problem with Dan is that for the past two seasons he complains about how "other teams use the portal and are older". OKAY, fine. Then a coach that proclaims he has a younger team needs to help his younger team in late game situations by using his timeouts rather than taking them to the locker room. I don't think you necessarily had to call timeout with Kinsey having a 1-on-1 look. But when that failed, help your guys by taking a timeout and regrouping. Less than 35 seconds and you have two in your pocket, help your "young team".