We are not as good as today's opponent.  We blew opportunities throughout the season to avoid this buzzsaw of a matchup. 

We miss every open corner three.  It's the easiest shot from distance in basketball, and we are one of the few teams in the sport that cannot make it.  It's quite infuriating.  This game is far from over, but the team hasn't given us much reason for hope on either end.  We are an awful shooting team, and in the post season that spells doom.

Quote from: CountryRoads on March 13, 2025, 02:27:39 PMOut of control layup >>> midrange

This is the crux of the which is a lower FG% shot - I'd argue a wild drive is a worse shot than a clean midrange.  Been so many times Jop has had no choice but to shoot a midrange at end of shot clock and he converts - I'd argue at a higher percentage than his at the time percentage.

1 Turnover
5 made 3s

Still down 10. Our defense phucking sucks!

Big hole.  And I think X gets ball first.    Let's Go Marquette! 

Very disappointing 1H.  Fouls have killed us.  If we can force any turns we've got big probs. 

When things didn't go well in wojo years things just snowballed. This is the first season with some adversity under Shaka and results look similar, can't right the ship

I think we'll make a run in second half.  We were not competitive with Gold and Jop sitting.

Quote from: warriors141 on March 13, 2025, 02:31:35 PMWhen things didn't go well in wojo years things just snowballed. This is the first season with some adversity under Shaka and results look similar, can't right the ship

Great call. It's about how you respond. Need to see some response!

Defense when they double gives there team to many layups, just man up!

Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 13, 2025, 02:30:22 PMThis is the crux of the which is a lower FG% shot - I'd argue a wild drive is a worse shot than a clean midrange.  Been so many times Jop has had no choice but to shoot a midrange at end of shot clock and he converts - I'd argue at a higher percentage than his at the time percentage.

I agree but don't mention a midrange jumper.  You will get ostracized around here.  You should never, ever shoot a mid-range jumper.  Ever!

I don't read this thread very often. Do people always lose their minds like this? Comical and sad at the same time.

This sh*ts on f'n peacock??

Our traps have been horrifically ineffective. 

Have another half to right the ship.

Quote from: BCHoopster on March 13, 2025, 02:33:02 PMDefense when they double gives there team to many layups, just man up!

Good point. 

X getting out of our double teams pretty easily leading to simple buckets for them. We are just flat out getting beat. No way to sugarcoat it. Hope we can turn it around in the second half.

Quote from: drbob on March 13, 2025, 02:23:36 PMwait to next year if you want to see BAD  No Bigs and no knockdown shooters

Who are the bigs and knockdown shooters this year?

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 02:27:33 PMX raining open 3s

We are biffing every lay up and missing every open 3.

Just a brutal offensive team that has shown no desire to improve clear issues.

The one thing I do agree with you offensively is the absurdity of all the missed shots inside 6 feet. If we're going to preach shots from the paint, everyone other than Kam and Jop need to get way better at them. Everyone is so rushed other than those two. Take your time, find a shot you're comfortable with. Throwing the ball at the rim doesn't make it a good shot no matter how close you are. I'd rather see Jop short and mid range fades than that crap.

Quote from: 83ENG on March 13, 2025, 02:33:27 PMI don't read this thread very often. Do people always lose their minds like this? Comical and sad at the same time.

Careful, heard it may be contagious.  Hand sanitizer and face mask recommended.

Feels like we need to change things up.  Something on the defense end to get some turnovers because our offense is brutal.  Full court, half court traps, something to get X out of rhythm on the offensive end.

Another 💩 performance.  I should have made a macro for this last half of the season.  Do not feel bad about giving up on watching the second half and going back to work.

Prediction - they will go down by 14-16, make a great rally to cut it to 3 or less, and then lose with mental mistakes or missed free throws down the stretch.

I hate to think about next season if it's a mix of these returnees and incoming hs recruits. Based on how this season has trended (beating Md,UW and Purdue seems like years ago), I don't see how Shaka can't go portaling. (And before I get harpooned...yeah, I know. Shaka ain't goin' to the portal.)

Quote from: BM1090 on March 13, 2025, 02:27:12 PMWe're not getting a bad whistle but the refs have been beyond inconsistent.

The ref blame is not the answer as usual.  The usual is live or die by the three and it is not working again.  MU is 5 for 15, on pace for another game over 30 three attempts.
The other usual is the aggressive defense, leading to reaching fouls and bump body fouls on layups.  The doubling teaming has resulted in X making outstanding passes to the open man when doubled, leading to baskets.  Again, same as every game. Kam, Joplin and Gold all have three and it will be nightmare if they pick up early number 3.

X has 11 assists already, MU has 5.  Shaka has some major adjustments to consider, game still in reach, long way to go.

Gold MIA. Must be shin splints 

Quote from: nyg on March 13, 2025, 02:36:30 PMThe ref blame is not the answer as usual.  The usual is live or die by the three and it is not working again.  MU is 5 for 15, on pace for another game over 30 three attempts.
The other usual is the aggressive defense, leading to reaching fouls and bump body fouls on layups.  The doubling teaming has resulted in X making outstanding passes to the open man when doubled, leading to baskets.  Again, same as every game. Kam, Joplin and Gold all have three and it will be nightmare if they pick up early number 3.

X has 11 assists already, MU has 5.  Shaka has some major adjustments to consider, game still in reach, long way to go.

It's not blame. Refs have called it equally. They've just got like 10 calls wrong and it's funny to watch how bad they are. Zero blame on the refs for how we're playing today.