Watched a ton of Wendell foul clips last night in response to his comments to @DarnellMayberry. Learned a couple things.

WCJ barely fouled the ball handler on the blitz itself. Only a handful all year and most were frustration fouls and reaches bc he wasn't able to contain
Another example where he just bails Lowry out with a reach
What he said about being out of position is spot on tho. Here's an example of him hedging and having to race back to get in front of Bam. He doesn't get enough help from Lauri, Dunn is out of position for his rotation.

Completely set up for failure
He's actually really good at getting back in the play but that scheme didn't do him any favors
Even when he did get back in the play on time, he was often sealed way too low to where he didn't really have a chance
To be fair, he had a ton of verticality fouls and needs to figure out how to stay up and down regardless of the scheme
Also, unreal how many illegal screens he set. Lost track of count but it was > 20. Game was moving pretty fast for him last season. Little out of control, little ball watchy at times. Hopefully he can sharpen that stuff.

Anyway, the Bulls play a game tonight. I am excited.
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