1. The strength of this team is the team. On a day where Markus was mortal....
2. Welcome back, Joey. I hope this means his freshman slump is over.
3. Sacar was rock solid. Getting in the lane. No help off the shooters? No problem.
4. Sam money on the transition 3s.
5. Careless turnovers in the first half. Contagious as the stomach flu in second grade.
6. Providence extended their defense and face guarded Markus. It was relatively effective. They also did not help off shooters for a large part of the game.
Marquette was able to get in the lane and finish.
7. Defense did not rest. Such effort.
8. Bailey and Cain weren't great. Bailey a little better due to a couple of assists.
9. The Providence press was not effective. Joey on the floor. Do the math.
10. Convincing conference road conquests are worth their NET weight in gold.
11. Nova time.
Hausers were big time.
Glad to have them going
Gave up 3 or 4 Oboards in the first 4 minutes, ended up only giving up 10. I bet Wojo had to put a dollar in Rocky's swear jar at the under 16.
5 players in double figures, as much fun as Markus going video game mode is, balance is a lot of fun too.
After going 1-3 from deep, Sacar lowered his 3 point shooting % to 62 since X, get it together young man.
Baby blues on national television.
Markus didn't score much, but aside from I think back to back heat check possessions after his deep transition 3 he didn't force much at all. They were beating the hell out of him every chance they could. Get some rest.
This is why Jay Wright's strategy is let Markus get his and crowd the Hausers. Chances are Markus is going to score a lot either way. If you try to collapse on him all day MU blows teams out. The only hope is you have a long, athletic, disciplined defender who can defend Markus one on one and make him shoot over the top, allowing everyone else to stay home.
Wojo had his team locked in and ready to go. The defense was phenomenal. Rebounding felt great too, but don't know if the numbers support that.
Biggest game of the year Wednesday. Let's get it.
Another great team win.
Onward...
Ed a +25 per Fox.
This team's getting better and deeper
Theo and Ed have become a two heads monster. We don't miss a beat when one goes out and the other comes in.
In second half, MU was up 14 and Theo missed two free throws. PU goes on 5 to 0 run and Theo picks up third foul. Thought this was gonna be bad, but Joey made huge three to get them back.
Theo had a rough one, was poked in eye in first half, no points, but Morrow for second time in three games came through.
Sacar playing out of his mind and glad Joey out of slump, team needs him.
Cain played a few but had a turnover and two fouls in that short time. Bailey missed another of those corner threes, but one of these two guys will have a big role in upcoming games.
I didn't think this would be a trap game as Woj really has this team focused. MU has had some slow starts, but I don't judge this team to lack focus. Really good teams do what MU did today, and MU is really good.
Today's take: Marquette went in and dominated to get another Q1 win.
Tomorrow's take: MU got a Q2 win at Providence.
Quote from: NickelDimer on February 23, 2019, 01:12:50 PM
This team's getting better and deeper
This in my mind is key to making some noise in the tourney. You know some teams can focus on containing Markus. Now we have options.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 23, 2019, 01:09:07 PM
This is why Jay Wright's strategy is let Markus get his and crowd the Hausers. Chances are Markus is going to score a lot either way. If you try to collapse on him all day MU blows teams out. The only hope is you have a long, athletic, disciplined defender who can defend Markus one on one and make him shoot over the top, allowing everyone else to stay home.
Yep. Just take your chances with the best 1v1 Markus matchup, and hope you hold him to a reasonably inefficient 25. If you can do that, and the rest of your team is able to focus on their matchups rather than constantly being preoccupied with Markus, that's the recipe for success. Its not totally unlike strategy against Jerel in the three amigos years. I just peeked the wiki, and Jerel had 30 in both the '08 and '09 NCAA tournament losses.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on February 23, 2019, 01:21:12 PM
This in my mind is key to making some noise in the tourney. You know some teams can focus on containing Markus. Now we have options.
No doubt. This team has the makings of a deep tourney run type team
Very impressive road win, they were focused, love this team.
Glad to see both Hausers get back on track, need both of them (and Sacar) for a deep tourney run.
MU now the 19th best offense in the country and#1 in Defense on the BE. The boys keep getting better offensively. And, that was a great TEAM defensive effort today.
There are a lot of good things to take away from this, but for me the biggest thing is that the team knows its identity and the guys each know their roles right now. Joey is coming back to form, Ed and Theo are protecting the rim, Jamal and Brendan are sparks off the bench, and Sam and Markus are Sam and Markus. Plus now Sacar has some offensive momentum and has had a few strong games to build his confidence.
This team is going to make some noise in the next few weeks. I can't wait to see it all play out.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on February 23, 2019, 01:54:56 PM
MU now the 19th best offense in the country and#1 in Defense on the BE. The boys keep getting better offensively. And, that was a great TEAM defensive effort today.
So, not quite as good as it was with Rowsey, but progressing nicely. Meanwhile, the defense continues to win games. Watching Providence flail around helplessly on offense reminded me briefly of Marquette in the Deane Bargen years.
Quote from: MUBurrow on February 23, 2019, 01:24:51 PM
Yep. Just take your chances with the best 1v1 Markus matchup, and hope you hold him to a reasonably inefficient 25. If you can do that, and the rest of your team is able to focus on their matchups rather than constantly being preoccupied with Markus, that's the recipe for success. Its not totally unlike strategy against Jerel in the three amigos years. I just peeked the wiki, and Jerel had 30 in both the '08 and '09 NCAA tournament losses.
This is true, but in the last game, Nova completely underestimated Sacar. They will be spread a little thinner if they have to work on both Hausers and Anim. And now we know Theo and/or Ed can also Step up on the inside.
Wojo said postgame that Markus's injury is not his hip, it is his groin.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401083264
Providence Box. Viva, Hausers. 5 guys in double figures. None of the other 4 scored at all.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2019, 02:27:34 PM
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401083264
Providence Box. Viva, Hausers. 5 guys in double figures. None of the other 4 scored at all.
Though Bailey did have 2 very nice assists on Sam's 3s.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 23, 2019, 02:30:43 PM
Though Bailey did have 2 very nice assists on Sam's 3s.
Yes he did.
Sam shooting 57% on his 2s......40.6% on his 3s and 91.4% from the line......
Quote from: MuMark on February 23, 2019, 02:38:02 PM
Sam shooting 57% on his 2s......40.6% on his 3s and 91.4% from the line......
What's his overall FG%? Is he at 50-40-90?
Quote from: skianth16 on February 23, 2019, 02:39:28 PM
What's his overall FG%? Is he at 50-40-90?
47.6% so not yet.
Quote from: MuMark on February 23, 2019, 02:38:02 PM
Sam shooting 57% on his 2s......40.6% on his 3s and 91.4% from the line......
That's fantastic. You've said in the past that 50/40/90 is a pretty rare feat right?
Joey: Welcome back, son!
Sam's 3 stroke: Sweet!
Both Hausers: So tough to defend on the block; loved seeing 'em working inside a little more.
Ed: Such a luxury to have a very high-quality backup 5. Watson, who dominated us in Milwaukee, had to work hard for only 10 points today.
Sacar: Simply one of the most improved players in the BEast, and fast becoming one of the better 2s. 2 spectacular assists to Joey as well as a fine scoring game himself.
Markus: Gutted one out when banged up and when shot not falling.
Theo: Totally confident he'll be back to excel against Nova.
Wojo: Efficient, effective game plan; team took care of ball better in second half.
Press Break: Worries were unnecessary, as we handled it almost flawlessly. Again, welcome back, Joey.
Team: Great defense, efficient offense, so fun to watch.
Nova: By 11:30 p.m. ET, will be yesterday's news!
Teams used to be able to leave Sacar open or at least not focus on him. No longer.
Teams are similarly doing this to Brendan.
There is a reason that corner 3 is wide open.
BB seems to have a hitch in that shot, like he needs an extra push to get it there.
Would be so huge if that shot comes together going down the stretch.
Very poor from deep, but I think he needs to keep shooting that shot..... for the sake of the offense.
Quote from: skianth16 on February 23, 2019, 02:39:28 PM
What's his overall FG%? Is he at 50-40-90?
Fg% no matta eFG% is where it is at.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2019, 02:24:00 PM
Wojo said postgame that Markus's injury is not his hip, it is his groin.
Why was Davidson there?
Quote from: MomofMUltiples on February 23, 2019, 02:14:23 PM
This is true, but in the last game, Nova completely underestimated Sacar. They will be spread a little thinner if they have to work on both Hausers and Anim. And now we know Theo and/or Ed can also Step up on the inside.
100%. I think this team's overall ceiling will be determined by who other than Markus is going to be able to create reasonably efficient 1v1 offense. Sacar's improved shooting, finishing at the rim, and finding the open man on kickouts provides a completely different dimension. If Joey continues to develop his one-on-one game, phewf this team will be nuts.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2019, 01:03:16 PM
1. The strength of this team is the team. On a day where Marcus was mortal....
2. Welcome back, Joey. I hope this means his freshman slump is over.
3. Sacar was rock solid. Getting in the lane. No help off the shooters? No problem.
4. Sam money on the transition 3s.
5. Careless turnovers in the first half. Contagious as the stomach flu in second grade.
6. Providence extended their defense and face guarded Markus. It was relatively effective. They also did not help off shooters for a large part of the game.
Marquette was able to get in the lane and finish.
7. Defense did not rest. Such effort.
8. Bailey and Cain weren't great. Bailey a little better due to a couple of assists.
9. The Providence press was not effective. Joey on the floor. Do the math.
10. Convincing conference road conquests are worth their NET weight in gold.
11. Nova time.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. And to a guy I really respect, sorry, Tower. Its Markus. Not Marcus. Jesus fucking christ.
You are 100% correct. I must have forgotten to overrule the auto correct on my phone. Shame on me.
Quote from: MuMark on February 23, 2019, 02:38:02 PM
Sam shooting 57% on his 2s......40.6% on his 3s and 91.4% from the line......
Sam needs to be less selective and a little more selfish. I'd be fine if these percentages actually went down a bit and his points per game went up.
Quote from: Lighthouse 84 on February 23, 2019, 01:13:57 PM
Theo and Ed have become a two heads monster. We don't miss a beat when one goes out and the other comes in.
And they flex at each other from the bench when one makes a good play, it's awesome
Quote from: Wojo's Whiteboard on February 23, 2019, 07:58:27 PM
Sam needs to be less selective and a little more selfish. I'd be fine if these percentages actually went down a bit and his points per game went up.
I agree. However, I don't think it's in Sam's mental makeup to be less selective/selfish.
Sam is always striving to make the right basketball play. He doesn't appear to be willing to go outside of who he is.
Watched with my friends (not MU fans, but they had money on them) in Vegas. They were really upset that the refs allowed multiple Providence push offs in the first half, along with some very physical body-up defense, yet MU had some Ricky tack calls. They evened out in the 2h.
Sam has increased his usage every year -- from 13.6% as a freshman, to 18.1% a year ago, to 19.7% this season.
He's expanded his offensive repertoire, as well. He took more than twice as many threes (139) as two-point shots (66) as a freshman. Now over 40% of his shots are inside the arc. He's shooting more mid-range jumpers and post-up turnarounds. That's helped him increase his free throw rate (from 14.2% as a freshman to 24.0% this season).
Add to that he's handling the ball more (even bringing it up court at times) and leads the main rotation in defensive rebounding (19.0 DR%).
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on February 23, 2019, 08:17:44 PM
And they flex at each other from the bench when one makes a good play, it's awesome
This team is full of this. It's hard not to love a team that is so supportive of each other.
Quote from: Marcus92 on February 23, 2019, 10:20:31 PM
Sam has increased his usage every year -- from 13.6% as a freshman, to 18.1% a year ago, to 19.7% this season.
He's expanded his offensive repertoire, as well. He took more than twice as many threes (139) as two-point shots (66) as a freshman. Now over 40% of his shots are inside the arc. He's shooting more mid-range jumpers and post-up turnarounds. That's helped him increase his free throw rate (from 14.2% as a freshman to 24.0% this season).
Add to that he's handling the ball more (even bringing it up court at times) and leads the main rotation in defensive rebounding (19.0 DR%).
Love that kid, oddly enuff one thing he really struggles with is post feeds. A little more pass faking and bounce passing should help him greatly in this area. In many cases he should just shoot.
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 23, 2019, 04:13:18 PM
Teams used to be able to leave Sacar open or at least not focus on him. No longer.
Teams are similarly doing this to Brendan.
There is a reason that corner 3 is wide open.
BB seems to have a hitch in that shot, like he needs an extra push to get it there.
Would be so huge if that shot comes together going down the stretch.
Very poor from deep, but I think he needs to keep shooting that shot..... for the sake of the offense.
I agree. Everyone, including myself was hopeful that Cain could step up after a solid performance against Butler. But he went back to making boneheaded plays in his limited time yesterday. He clearly is a better offensive option than Bailey, but Bailey just seems more reliable at this point.
And boy did Wojo shorten up the line up yesterday. Cain, Bailey and Chartouny all had single digit minutes.