Tipoff is noon Marquette Standard Time (Central). Let's go boys!
Quote from: Efficient Frontier on March 22, 2024, 11:40:33 PM
Tipoff is noon Marquette Standard Time (Central). Let's go boys!
Where are you seeing that? Pretty sure times won't be announced until after the GCU/St Marys game goes final
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 22, 2024, 11:57:27 PM
Where are you seeing that? Pretty sure times won't be announced until after the GCU/St Marys game goes final
I've got a guy.
FWIW the DraftKings app says it's at 6:00.
11:10 AM
https://x.com/marquettembb/status/1771411206055854400?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: Efficient Frontier on March 23, 2024, 12:14:32 AM
I've got a guy.
Your guy was off an hour...but given that 12 central was not actually an option, I believe you got a guy
Marquette is a 3.5 point favorite, which is the closest spread of any game the rest of the weekend in CBB on a quick glance.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 23, 2024, 01:00:33 AM
Marquette is a 3.5 point favorite, which is the closest spread of any game the rest of the weekend in CBB on a quick glance.
Tied with UNC -3.5
Which is strange because I don't see UNC / MSU being all that competitive.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 23, 2024, 07:17:12 AM
Which is strange because I don't see UNC / MSU being all that competitive.
Yeah, not at all.
Quote from: 🏀 on March 23, 2024, 07:34:06 AM
Yeah, not at all.
Pretty safe bet Izzo has a game plan UNC hasn't seen all year and they'll never figure it out. Izzo is March
I have a feeling Michigan State is going to win this game. The spread is 3.5 for a reason.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 23, 2024, 09:09:50 AM
I have a feeling Michigan State is going to win this game. The spread is 3.5 for a reason.
And I thought we were playing Colorado. MSU
again?
Colorado scares me a bit. They looked quite good offensively yesterday. Probable top 3 pick and 2 other probable late 1st / early 2nd rounders. An absolute load of a center. Didn't looked like they played much defense against Florida but overall defensively numbers aren't terrible. Going to need to play much better than yesterday to win.
Concern: we come out ultra aggressive early on def bc of last game & get into early foul trouble
#cole
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 23, 2024, 09:48:03 AM
Concern: we come out ultra aggressive early on def bc of last game & get into early foul trouble
#cole
We're not a 5 man roster but foul trouble bothers me too. Not sure why. But Oso, Kolek, Stevie or Kam sitting extra minutes because foul 2 early or foul 4 early... hamstrings Shaka. And if more than 1, ugh.
I left out Jop, I respect his game but we have bench to replace him.
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
Nervous as sh!t but feel like this is the time we break through
Very glad it's the first game.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 24, 2024, 09:10:36 AM
Nervous as sh!t but feel like this is the time we break through
Gotta find a way. It's right there for us. Attack early and often. Oso is due to break out.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:19:31 AM
Gotta find a way. It's right there for us. Attack early and often. Oso is due to break out.
I'm excited to watch the Oso-Lampkin matchup. Oso has shown the strength to match up with bigger and more physical bigs. And, I think his overall activity on both ends could end up overwhelming Lampkin. Lampkin is relatively nimble for a guy his size, but I think he'll struggle to keep up with Oso.
I'm a ball of nerves and have been since yesterday.
Waiting until 10 AM for my first beer.
Just hope we bring our "A" game today.
Quote from: MUMountin on March 24, 2024, 09:24:42 AM
I'm excited to watch the Oso-Lampkin matchup. Oso has shown the strength to match up with bigger and more physical bigs. And, I think his overall activity on both ends could end up overwhelming Lampkin. Lampkin is relatively nimble for a guy his size, but I think he'll struggle to keep up with Oso.
Yes. Oso must use his overall game and beat him down the floor consistently. Easy hoops early in the paint will open things up. Defend, rebound, and drop buckets from all spots and angles.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:19:31 AM
Gotta find a way. It's right there for us. Attack early and often. Oso is due to break out.
Ooohhhhh Oso, Oso, Oso....Oso, Oso, Oso....this is a biggie. Don't let me down Billy, I mean Oso
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 09:24:48 AM
I'm a ball of nerves and have been since yesterday.
Waiting until 10 AM for my first beer.
Just hope we bring our "A" game today.
Ya....I'm a little jumpy. But you're damn righ wet can do this! Get out of the gates quickly.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:08:46 AM
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
Nervous.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 09:40:03 AM
Nervous.
We're all nervous! Try to stay focused and confident!
need our A+ game guys
Colorado has
5 guys in double figures and a supposed NBA first rounder
NO shooting slumps and yes free throws f'ing matter. if we go into slump, slow down tempo and go to our money shots
defensive pressure
turnovers
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:45:10 AM
We're all nervous! Try to stay focused and confident!
Trying!
#2 seeds took care of business yesterday. Time for MU to do it today.
No foul issues for the starters, can't have the usual offensive scoring droughts and I hope Oso and Ross are contributing factors. I say Ross because he is just way overdue for a big game/difference maker. Let's hope Shaka can coach them up to a win.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on March 24, 2024, 09:51:32 AM
need our A+ game guys
Colorado has
5 guys in double figures and a supposed NBA first rounder
NO shooting slumps and yes free throws f'ing matter. if we go into slump, slow down tempo and go to our money shots
defensive pressure
turnovers
Colorado is legit. This will be a tough game, but every game from here on out is tough. Play our game and we move on.
Game Day!! LFG!!
Quote from: Goose on March 24, 2024, 10:20:56 AM
Game Day!! LFG!!
Goose,
Do you think this will be a track meet? Or will we stifle them and destroy their will? Ty.
Let's f*cking do this. MU by 10+.
Muggsy
I think first team to 75 wins the game.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:08:46 AM
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
Chill. As always.
I can't remember the last time I felt this nervous before a game. Certainly not Michigan State. Need this game at a similar level to my body's need for oxygen.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 24, 2024, 10:32:48 AM
I can't remember the last time I felt this nervous before a game. Certainly not Michigan State. Need this game at a similar level to my body's need for oxygen.
Same, mostly because I think the door is open for us if we can get past this one. And although we are the better team, the tournament is the tournament, and there is no room for error.
I want to see an early run. Take control in the 1st half, we too often are a 2nd half team. Let's put together a complete game and dominate.
Quote from: nyg on March 24, 2024, 10:13:28 AM
#2 seeds took care of business yesterday. Time for MU to do it today.
No foul issues for the starters, can't have the usual offensive scoring droughts and I hope Oso and Ross are contributing factors. I say Ross because he is just way overdue for a big game/difference maker. Let's hope Shaka can coach them up to a win.
I agree with this analysis
Quote from: Goose on March 24, 2024, 10:31:47 AM
Muggsy
I think first team to 75 wins the game.
It's time for us to bring it Goose. And I mean for 40 mins. Relentless ferocity. LFG!!!
There is probably time to finish the Times crossword before tip.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:08:46 AM
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
Feelin good Muggs!! A bit nervous but confident.
Quote from: tower912 on March 24, 2024, 10:40:37 AM
There is probably time to finish the Times crossword before tip.
Already did the WSJ weekend.
I'm not feeling good about this one. The seeds of the respective teams give the impression there's a talent gap. There isn't. This would be a huge W, and a not-very-surprising L.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:08:46 AM
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
Trying to get more buzzed
All 3 of the ESPN crew picked Marquette despite their hatred of us.
Did the clocks stop??? It's been a LONG hour. LFG!!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 09:08:46 AM
LFGGGGGGG!!!!!
How's everyone feeling this morning???
So high and drunk I can't find the arena, help me!!!
This joint health infomercial on cbs is not helping me pass the time
Gang, keep in mind that:
We defeated Illinois
We defeated UCLA
We defeated Kansas
We defeated Texas
We defeated Creighton
We hung close with UConn twice without TyKo. We hung close with Purdue and we won five in a row without TyKo. We made the finals of the roughest college basketball conference in America.
We can do this!
Here we go boys. I'm squarely in the heart racing a mile a minute camp.
Feels like this one carries the weight of the last decade. I'm a wreck
Quote from: 79Warrior on March 24, 2024, 10:19:55 AM
Colorado is legit. This will be a tough game, but every game from here on out is tough. Play our game and we move on.
True. The cupcakes are gowne.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 24, 2024, 10:59:42 AM
Feels like this one carries the weight of the last decade. I'm a wreck
+1
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 24, 2024, 10:59:42 AM
Feels like this one carries the weight of the last decade. I'm a wreck
There's no question the magnitude of this game is Mammothesque. We absolutely must get the job done!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 11:02:28 AM
There's no question the magnitude of this game is Mammothesque. We absolutely must get the job done!
Man it would be so cool to look back at this part of the thread in a week or two and think "ha, we thought that game was big"
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 24, 2024, 10:32:48 AM
I can't remember the last time I felt this nervous before a game. Certainly not Michigan State. Need this game at a similar level to my body's need for oxygen.
Me too!
Scoopers, let's keep our s together today.
Quote from: Judge Smails on March 24, 2024, 11:08:55 AM
Scoopers, let's keep our s together today.
Are you new here? ;)
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 24, 2024, 10:32:48 AM
I can't remember the last time I felt this nervous before a game. Certainly not Michigan State. Need this game at a similar level to my body's need for oxygen.
2010 - Washington
Quote from: Judge Smails on March 24, 2024, 11:08:55 AM
Scoopers, let's keep our s together today.
Playing with fire trying to change up what everyone does while watching MU
Alright, let's f*cking do this. Grab this opportunity by the throat.
Run those CU big guys all over the floor and get them out of the paint. LFG!!!
Great f'n start.
Amazing start boys let's keep it going
okay good start for the boys. crap I am nervous like it is the end of the game
From the UConn Huskies fan base:
We are Marquette, we are Marquette!
LFG! Crush Colorado!
Nice start with good intensity on defense.
Good start. Keep up the energy
I guess my brain didn't process the play before the timeout. I thought Kam was on the floor so I don't know how it could have been off on him
Let's keep the intensity. Never let them get comfortable, and keep taking the opportunities they give us.
Jop showing quick hands
Good start.
Joplin was really active and solid to start, but got tired quick.
Let's keep the confidence.
LFG!!! We can attack this team at will. Solid start.
Quote from: gsmooth on March 24, 2024, 11:18:22 AM
From the UConn Huskies fan base:
We are Marquette, we are Marquette!
LFG! Crush Colorado!
Thank you fellow Big East comrade
Dream start, keep attacking, keep up the intensity. Great defensive scheme from Shaka so far
WTF was that call?
Jop's defense has been very good
Defense has been really good so far.
Great to see Ross confident going to the hoop
DON'T LET UP!!!!
Step on there fucking throats now
yes.........let's go. colorado turnover issues playing into our hands. lets make this like the kansas maui game!
Quote from: forgetful on March 24, 2024, 11:19:16 AM
Let's keep the intensity. Never let them get comfortable, and keep taking the opportunities they give us.
Keep this going all game.
This is where you gotta grab control of the game.
Don't let them get confidence. Make them feel tired after 3 games in 5 days.
Came to play. Don't let up.
Thatta boy Chase! Keep attacking. OWN THE PAINT.
Friday we subbed and stuff fell apart a bit. Today we subbed and extended. Great sign
Stay on the gas. Don't let up
No finish line, let's GO!!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 11:26:52 AM
This is where you gotta grab control of the game.
Don't let them get confidence. Make them feel tired after 3 games in 5 days.
Yes. Be relentless!! Continue to smother them and take great shots.
Can't find my seat
Keep foot on gas pedal
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 09:24:48 AM
I'm a ball of nerves and have been since yesterday.
Waiting until 10 AM for my first beer.
Just hope we bring our "A" game today.
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Wow, that shot by Kolek has to be perfectly timed
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 11:26:06 AM
Step on there unnatural carnal knowledgeing throats now
Yes!. And mash that goiter until they choke. Do not stop. Do not let up. Keep attacking and playing tenacious defense. Watch for open 3's. Keep aggressive. F their pathetic asses. Beat them with a switch. shove a hand grenade up their kielbasa.
Pay attention to your man Gooollldbrick.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 11:29:21 AM
Those 80mg edibles will do that
Had 5 this morning, to calm my nerves
Gotta track the cutters.
C'mon Ben, match the concentration of your teammates. Fell asleep on D and let a pass go through his legs
Quote from: willie warrior on March 24, 2024, 11:29:18 AM
Yes!. And mash that goiter until they choke. Do not stop. Do not let up. Keep attacking and playing tenacious defense. Watch for open 3's. Keep aggressive. F their pathetic asses. Beat them with a switch. shove a hand grenade up their kielbasa.
Butt stuff +2
I know it's a good time to get guys a breather, but let's take it to 15 instead of allowing CU to cut it to five. BG has to stay engaged on defense today.
Slow on the help. Maintain focus.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on March 24, 2024, 11:31:18 AM
I know it's a good time to get guys a breather, but let's take it to 15 instead of allowing CU to cut it to five. BG has to stay engaged on defense today.
GooolllldBrick. Play D or sit
OT: Jennifer Garner has done well for being almost 52
Boy, after 4 days I'm getting tired of this buffalo demonstrating the " box-out".
Wouldn't hate Zaide taking a few of BG's minutes
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 24, 2024, 11:29:15 AM
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Starting beer #3 at 11:30 AM. I don't recover as well as I used to so the boys better make it worth it. :D
You could read Shaka's mind. You have a question in any of this speech?
Jop has shown up again. Love it
Kam!!!
Kam heat check coming
Or was that the heat check?
Next 5 minutes. Let's get another run.
Little careless with the ball but can't complain so far.
kam aggressive and hitting. can't give them 2 opportunities. seems the past few games oso has just made some dumb plays
Love the start, but the careless turnovers like Oso throwing the ball out of bounds and poor defense in short shot clocks are still frustrating.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 24, 2024, 11:39:27 AM
Little careless with the ball but can't complain so far.
Yes. Also, catch the ball Jop on those rebs.
Subbing has been great so far,coaches keeping them fresh!
Oso needs to get his head out of his ass. Played lousy last game and was totally schooled by Clingan in BEast championship. Not what should be seen out of an alleged 1st rounder.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 11:40:23 AM
Love the start, but the careless turnovers like Oso throwing the ball out of bounds and poor defense in short shot clocks are still frustrating.
Exactly. No need for that pass from Oso. And finish possessions.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 24, 2024, 11:40:46 AM
Oso needs to get his head out of his ass. Played lousy last game and was totally schooled by Clingan in BEast championship. Not what should be seen out of an alleged 1st rounder.
3
Many of their offensive rebounds have been on shots that were so bad they would land 8-10 ft from the hoop. Hard to box out that far
Willie is getting going now
Quote from: willie warrior on March 24, 2024, 11:40:46 AM
Oso needs to get his head out of his ass. Played lousy last game and was totally schooled by Clingan in BEast championship. Not what should be seen out of an alleged 1st rounder.
Literally wtaf are you talking about?
Quote from: willie warrior on March 24, 2024, 11:40:46 AM
Oso needs to get his head out of his ass. Played lousy last game and was totally schooled by Clingan in BEast championship. Not what should be seen out of an alleged 1st rounder.
Thanks for the entertainment dung dr.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 24, 2024, 11:41:22 AM
Many of their offensive rebounds have been on shots that were so bad they would land 8-10 ft from the hoop. Hard to box out that far
Only bad one was Jop getting it ripped it out of his hands which led to a three.
Oso is pissing me off.
What is he doing?
come on oso you gotta pick it up dude.........crap that was costly
That was a disastrous stretch.
2 on Kam
Survive this surge with Kam on the bench
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 11:43:48 AM
Oso is pissing me off.
What is he doing?
More focus needed from him.
Cmon Oso. Catch the ball and go up strong..
What's a kicked ball, Alex
Man Oso is just a mess..
Gotta do better at taking care of the ball.
Oso getting schooled. Get out of the funk.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 24, 2024, 11:46:14 AM
Gotta do better at taking care of the ball.
Absolutely.
Good take BG
This teams inability to make free throws makes me want to punch a wall
Piss off Naismith, free throws are stupid
GooolllldBrick bricking 2 FTs. They do matter.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 11:48:39 AM
This teams inability to make free throws makes me want to punch a wall
Focus!
starting to get frustrated, we absolutely cannot go on one of our scoring droughts here
Finish this last 4 strong.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 24, 2024, 11:44:34 AM
More focus needed from him.
That's like what he is. What he made his career out of.
He is playing bad.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 11:41:48 AM
Literally wtaf are you talking about?
Guess you do not watch the play closely. WTF you talking about?
It's a game of runs and we are a better second half team
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 11:49:31 AM
Focus!
They've lost a bit of the intensity they started with - gotta finish the half strong.
Bad stretch there. Need to regain the intensity and focus.
Close out the half. Bring the intensity. Take what they give you and don't force.
Oso needs to get comfortable.
Stats don't lie,but You take out Tyler and a swear they're a 50% free throw shooting team
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 11:43:48 AM
Oso is pissing me off.
What is he doing?
Talk to NickleDimer. He is watching a different game.
Did Stan van gundy coach a MU player and it not go well??!
Quote from: Fred Garvin on March 24, 2024, 11:50:45 AM
Stats don't lie,but You take out Tyler and a swear they're a 50% free throw shooting team
Literally not close to true by Tyler is the only guy you feel real good about at the line.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 11:41:48 AM
Literally wtaf are you talking about?
Puzzled by the "a" in there.
Didn't need a Jop heat check. When Kam's at the point our best offense is him attacking the hoop
Gotta get back to moving the ball and attacking. Colorado is starting to hit some threes. Kam's 2nd foul sucked. Oso can score anytime he wants on this team. Stop the passivity and attack.
We're not going to the Final 4 if Oso doesn't wake the f up. Pathetic energy from him the last few days
Quote from: forgetful on March 24, 2024, 11:50:41 AM
Bad stretch there. Need to regain the intensity and focus.
Close out the half. Bring the intensity. Take what they give you and don't force.
Oso needs to get comfortable.
In a funk the last 4 minutes. Got to play better defense as they're hitting 3s.
we are leaving too many open threes.
Guy blows right by GooollldBrick
Quote from: Cream Biggums on March 24, 2024, 11:52:08 AM
We're not going to the Final 4 if Oso doesn't wake the f up. Pathetic energy from him the last few days
Check in with NickleDimer.
FT no matta
Quote from: Fred Garvin on March 24, 2024, 11:50:45 AM
Stats don't lie,but You take out Tyler and a swear they're a 50% free throw shooting team
doesn't matter, brah
Chase with the stuff and step over on Williams!!!
Stop giving possessions away
Quote from: Cream Biggums on March 24, 2024, 11:57:21 AM
Chase with the stuff and step over on Williams!!!
we swing onions today!
What a sequence by Chase
Incredible minutes from Chase
Chase has been fantastic so far.
Would have liked to see them get the ball in the post to Oso on that last possession. He had a foot height advantage on his defender.
All these steals by MU, you can see the momentary hesitation by CU players while trying to find someone to pass to
Gotta give TyKo the ball back there with Lampkin on him way outside
Stepping up today.
Very small gripe but that was a good use it or lose it timeout spot. Wasted that last possession
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 11:52:19 AM
Actual
TY. Guess I gave my age away.
Some half time reading.
https://frontofficesports.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-inside-the-big-easts-bizarre-online-subculture/
20 more just like that please.
Strong half minus the turns. Excellent half from Ross. As SVG stated there is ZERO need to be "adventurous with" our passes. 0.0. Attack this fking team like a rabid 7 year old does with a Pinata.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 12:01:28 PM
Attack this fking team like a rabid 7 year old does with a Pinata.
This is and will be the best thing you've ever written in your life.
Let's keep the intensity. Never let them get comfortable in the 2nd half, and keep taking the opportunities they give us.
You know they are going to come out with a new play, and with energy. Punch them in the mouth right away, and take away their 2nd half plan.
Quote from: forgetful on March 24, 2024, 11:59:15 AM
Would have liked to see them get the ball in the post to Oso on that last possession. He had a foot height advantage on his defender.
I 100% would opt for a Kam bomb from 3 over any shot from Oso at this point. He must just be physically gassed...which looking around at other games...I'm seeing a lot of bigs looking the same. Dante from Oregon was gassed all game last night but did manage to make a big impact. Kalkbrenner wasn't very active.
This is where we should come out with all the energy.
11 point lead with a chance to grab total control. Make them feel tired.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 12:03:34 PM
This is and will be the best thing you've ever written in your life.
I legit belly laughed reading that as well
Finally found my seat, 1st half over. Need to get drunk. Dung dr. entertainment has been good.
With our penchant for halftime adjustments, I'm hoping we expand this lead early.
That was good stuff...
The turnovers not so, even for both teams.
Thought when up 12, with the ball to extend, then a turnover leading to a basket, then another turnover, leading to that three after Joplin didn't hold the rebound, was going to be the bad MU stuff. But they held their own to keep lead in 7 to 10 range. Joplin hit a huge three to up it from five. Huge. Great stuff.
Knock off turnovers, yes Stevie that cute behind back pass......
Like Shaka said have to be careful with trapping. Colorado making passes, but missing open threes. Hope they continuing missing and no Kam third foul early.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 12:01:28 PM
Strong half minus the turns. Excellent half from Ross. As SVG stated there is ZERO need to be "adventurous with" our passes. 0.0. Attack this fking team like a rabid 7 year old does with a Pinata.
Dan Bonner said it and he nailed the analysis.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 12:03:34 PM
This is and will be the best thing you've ever written in your life.
Sadly, this is so very true. ::)
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 12:03:34 PM
This is and will be the best thing you've ever written in your life.
We can attack the paint at will VBMG. I would be drawing pictures of piñatas at halftime if I was Shaka, with mini blimp Lampkin's falling out of them and handing them to Oso. LFG!!
Even in the halftime studio they said, Colorado should feel ok because they are in striking distance and have a big advantage down low.
And that has absolutely been true on the court, but I think Oso is far more talented. Needs to make himself felt. I believe in him.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 12:11:08 PM
Even in the halftime studio they said, Colorado should feel ok because they are in striking distance and have a big advantage down low.
And that has absolutely been true on the court, but I think Oso is far more talented. Needs to make himself felt. I believe in him.
If Marquette controls its own possessions, this game is theirs even with some 3 pt regression on both sides
MU is going to need a replay of the start of the game coming out of halftime
Btw, props to David Joplin again today for great effort on defense. His improvement has been really impressive. He's largely been assigned to supposed NBA talent De Silva and has held up really well.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 12:10:45 PM
We can attack the paint at will VBMG. I would be drawing pictures of piñatas at halftime if I was Shaka, with mini blimp Lampkin's falling out of them and handing them to Oso. LFG!!
Kudos for spelling piñatas correctly
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 24, 2024, 11:51:32 AM
Did Stan van gundy coach a MU player and it not go well??!
SVG promoted Buycks when they were at Pistons🤓
Colorados going to come out desperate. Gotta match their energy
Let's come out strong and get some more separation.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 24, 2024, 12:11:08 PM
Even in the halftime studio they said, Colorado should feel ok because they are in striking distance and have a big advantage down low.
And that has absolutely been true on the court, but I think Oso is far more talented. Needs to make himself felt. I believe in him.
Oso going to come through. He has 4 points, two turnovers and zero rebounds. He'll make it up in the second half.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 24, 2024, 12:16:04 PM
Btw, props to David Joplin again today for great effort on defense. His improvement has been really impressive. He's largely been assigned to supposed NBA talent De Silva and has held up really well.
Was thinking the same. He's a couple tiers up on the defensive end versus last year.
Oso needs to step it up, and we need to quit TOs
Quote from: nyg on March 24, 2024, 12:18:47 PM
Oso going to come through. He has 4 points, two turnovers and zero rebounds. He'll make it up in the second half.
Oso wasn't even close enough to rebounds to tip them like he has been
Few quick observations:
1) these Colorado boys cannot guard Marquette where there is a lot of open space. Push the fast break whenever possible off of defensive rebounds, forced turnovers (a Golden Eagles specialty), and pick and rolls involving Lampkin. It's very obvious Lampkin cannot guard Oso in open space off the pick and rolls.
2) defensively, the deflections and activity is solid. The only thing is Marquette is allowing too many open looks from 3 pt land to Colorado and that is playing with fire. The assumption cannot be that they will keep missing those.
Horrible call.
not the start needed
Brutal Kam. And Oso, please grab a rebound. O rebounds so far.
Stevie being held was the foul
Such a dumb foul
Already a defensive lapse by Oso. Refs taking Jones out of game.
Giving them hope
See the zebras felt the need to rebalance this. Stevie getting fouled under the rim and then Oso hacked
Ouch
OHHHH BOY.
HERE WE GO AGAIN.
Oso blows a dunk. Here they go.
oso so so weak
Always mental mistakes with this team. Kam with stupid fouls, Oso getting blocked from behind by a smaller player for seemingly the 100th time this year.
Not the start I was hoping for.
One team came out with more energy
That was the worst possible way to start out the 2nd half.
Now its going to be a street fight.
Need to steal back the intensity.
Well that couldn't have gone much worse.
Oso is a fucking disaster
We'll that start sucked
God oso just sucks. Classic wide open dunk but somehow blocked from behind
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 24, 2024, 12:17:54 PM
Colorados going to come out desperate. Gotta match their energy
Update we didn't.
This game is over
Ughhh. Horrid. Gotta bounce back immediately. How did Oso not finish that?
I'm to the point of bench Oso. Gold has more energy and his shooting threat creates better spacing.
Like I said. No early Kam number 3 and hope Colorado doesn't start hitting threes. Ugh......here we go.
Was that Oso dunk blocked?
Quote from: warriors141 on March 24, 2024, 12:23:39 PM
oso so so weak
Check in with NickleDimer. Heres hoping he wakes up before game is over.
All 3 of Kam's fouls were terrible by him.
Shaka will right the ship
If Oso was going to opt out of the postseason to prepare for the draft he should have told the team.
Woof, tough start, can't panic
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 11:41:48 AM
Literally wtaf are you talking about?
I take this back willie. Please proceed with butt posts to your heart's desire
when the heck is the last time oso has had a great game? good grief dude
Quote from: IL Warrior on March 24, 2024, 12:25:40 PM
If Oso was going to opt out of the postseason to prepare for the draft he should have told the team.
Not securing that board launched all this
Value possessions!
Fasten Oso to the bench
Unreal Oso
Oso needs to be benched
oso is fucking killing us jesus he sucks right now
Oso has been garbage.
That's the 3rd time Oso has mishandled a pass and it led to a Turnover. And they were all good passes.
That was one of the pathetic turnovers I've ever seen
Oso looks mentally lost this tournament.
Truly don't understand what is going on with Oso.
Joplin shouldn't be to far behind Oso
Sit Oso ass on the goddamn bench
Stevie got hooked/held. Then Oso got fouled
NBA Oso!
Not the day for Oso to have a bad game. Hope he can pick it up.
I'm befuddled.
Not in a great spot.
This game is sadly looking like the reverse of our 1st game.
Need to regain the intensity. Too much hands on knees. Make them uncomfortable.
lol who would draft him after this tournament
Gotta have something from Oso, besides poor play.
i keep thinking oso will get it together and he just will not...........unreal from a senior center supposedly first round pick
Really hate to think/say this... BUTTTTT!!!!! Do you think Iso isn't so aggressive becuz he doesn't wanna get hurt, before his NBA Draft/Career ??? :-\ 8-)
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 24, 2024, 12:30:33 PM
Not the day for Oso to have a bad game. Hope he can pick it up.
We need a lot more from him. Especially defensively and on tbe glass. I don't think he has a foul. He must wake up. Period.
Coming out of timeout. Need to really bring it on D. Turn them over. Attack on offense. Put them on their heels.
Quote from: Ardmore Mug on March 24, 2024, 12:31:44 PM
Really hate to think/say this... BUTTTTT!!!!! Do you think Iso isn't so aggressive becuz he doesn't wanna get hurt, before his NBA Draft/Career ??? :-\ 8-)
No chance
Even Oso's body language and expressions, seems like a different person. Needs to wake up or we might be cooked
It's hyperbole to say someone is playing scared, but my gosh, he literally looks scared
If Kam makes the shot no 3rd foul.
Now we know how WKU felt Friday. Plenty of time to right the ship.
Blowing it to a 10 seed. Get Kam back in.
Lets get Kam back in and score some points
Now the can't miss
What is Oso doing?
Grab the ball Oso.
how the hell did they not call a reach righ there??????
Value the ball come on boys
How do you turn that over !! Howw
Was that not a body shot on Chase?
Shoved out of bounds but only fouls on Kam allowed
Quote from: warriors141 on March 24, 2024, 12:38:40 PM
how the hell did they not call a reach righ there??????
He literally bumped Chase out of bounds.
Good stretch. Need to come back out and up it even further. Have Joplin's energy go off the charts, bring Mitchell back in for his special intensity and take it to them.
Make them scared to have the ball.
If you would have told me in January that Jop would play so much better than Oso in March I would've suggested drug testing. Just think how good they would be with both playing well
Good response, can't believe no foul on the guy trucking Chase on the reach. Gotta take care of the ball.
Oso physically struggling with something. Instead of getting into it and grabbing the ball, he kicks it. So strange, dig deep, rest tomorrow. Cmon boys!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 12:39:34 PM
WTF was that?
Make up call for Kam bodying the guy the last possession
These refs are noy going to call fouls on Colorado. That was an obvious reach in on Chase. Not liking this bull shice.
Kam has to be careful on D.
we have taken their counterpunch........next 4 is huge. tired legs could help us here towards the end
CU has to be shooting over 80% from three this half. Need them to regress.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on March 24, 2024, 12:40:17 PM
Good response, can't believe no foul on the guy trucking Chase on the reach. Gotta take care of the ball.
Oso physically struggling with something. Instead of getting into it and grabbing the ball, he kicks it. So strange, dig deep, rest tomorrow. Cmon boys!
That was strange. He had a dunk, instead kicked it out to Kolek. Got to take what they give you.
Took their best punch and are steadying the ship. Big run coming.
36 points in paint. 4 FT attempted
We have to secure rebs. I've counted 3 where we simply did not catch the ball. Beautiful dime from Tyko to Jop. Gotta find a way to get tbe 3 ball cooking again and find a way defensively.
Quote from: forgetful on March 24, 2024, 12:41:07 PM
That was strange. He had a dunk, instead kicked it out to Kolek. Got to take what they give you.
Something is wrong
Can't give them multiple attempts, obviously
Oso is fucking brutal out there
Oso just let them have that rebound
has oso gotten a defensive rebound?
Oso has 0 rebounds in this game.
Oso is simply afraid of the moment
That lunge at the rebound was comical
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 12:42:48 PM
Oso is unnatural carnal knowledgeing brutal out there
not his normal active self. Injury?
Oso has to get that D reb.
It's approaching playing 4 on 6 with Oso now
Comical that they're even looking at this.
Grab a board, Oso.
Fking move on.
This game seems too fast for gold
No defensive intensity this half.
WTF is going on out there?
We just can't have nice things. What are they doing the last 60 seconds?
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on March 24, 2024, 12:41:15 PM
Took their best punch and are steadying the ship. Big run coming.
Was hoping for a run the other way
Getting torched right now. Literally cannot get a stop.
unnatural carnal knowledge that's 4
Kam's 4th
WHY KAM!!!!
Omg who fouled there
Just give up the 2 points, Kam.
We have 6 total fouls. 4 are on Kam.
Ross is going to be very important for a big stretch here
gold hit a 3 and oso had a nice take but one of our bigs really need to start stepping up here. that position is killing us
Man, just brutal by Kam to pick up that foul...don't know how long Shaka can go with him on the bench. What a terrible decision to have to make.
None of Kam's fouls have been "good" fouls. All 4 were definitely his fault and the right call.
The Other Team has better players .
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 12:48:58 PM
Ross is going to be very important for a big stretch here
I have confidence in Ross continuing to show he belongs. More big plays coming from him in these next 4 minutes. He is going to bring it.
His time is now.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 12:47:07 PM
Getting torched right now. Literally cannot get a stop.
Col is 7 for 10 from three in second half, along with offensive rebounding destroying them. Stevie is too small for this matchu[p. Thats been second half. Col on pace for 55 to 60 points.
Kam has to let that go, just terrible mental error and MU gonna need him down stretch.
Quote from: DegenerateDish on March 24, 2024, 12:50:07 PM
None of Kam's fouls have been "good" fouls. All 4 were definitely his fault and the right call.
All poor judgement fouls
Bring Kam back on 4min left, if he fouls out he fouls out. Gotta roll with our guys season on the line
Quote from: DegenerateDish on March 24, 2024, 12:50:07 PM
None of Kam's fouls have been "good" fouls. All 4 were definitely his fault and the right call.
Correct
I imagine we'll try to get to the under 4 before bringing Kam back in.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 12:50:27 PM
All poor judgement fouls
Agreed. The two this half in particular.
Did Jop and Kam trade basketball IQ?
Fuckiing. Free throws.
1-5 from the line...just sayin'
Nice block by Ross. More big plays coming from him.
Why Joplin!?
Ecstasy to agony
sometimes jop tries things beyond his skill level
cmon Jop
Anytime we get it to 5 we do something mental
Jop was fouled but you gotta give it up
Kam back? Idk man
Jeez Jop. Terrible swing.
Stevie has been low key not great
Gotta put Kam in period.
Oso just sleepwalking out there
this game might kill me
Oso has no idea what his role is offensively atm
Welp....season comes down to 3 minutes.
Colarodo is a better team tip the cap
We look tired.
We're great ATO. Get a bucket, a stop, and go from there.
Quote from: Afroman on March 24, 2024, 12:59:29 PM
Oso just sleepwalking out there
there was a defensive play where he made no effort to close on the 3 and then just stood in no mans land for the rebound
Kolek pressing a bit much. He doesn't need to do this alone.
Bring the intensity on defense. Make them make mistakes.
Take what they give us on offense.
We got this.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 01:00:22 PM
We're great ATO. Get a bucket, a stop, and go from there.
we apparently hate leads
I'm going to pass out
I don't like our offense last several possessions. Need something other than a TKO drive
Efficiency in passing here. Every time we try to get cute, it's a turnover.
It can't just be Tyko going to the rim. Someone must step up. And Di Silva is absolutely killing us.
Up 5 and Jop steals only to blow the fast break. That hurt so bad.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 24, 2024, 01:00:12 PM
Colarodo is a better team tip the cap
No they aren't, but they are very talented too, just like us. Anyone who thought this game would be a blowout was in denial.
Really expected more from Oso and even Kolek honestly
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 24, 2024, 01:00:09 PM
Welp....season comes down to 3 minutes.
The Joplin steal and failure to give it up to Stevie as the trailer on that play led to a huge swing against us. It would have been a seven point lead. Instead, they scored to make it a three point game.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 24, 2024, 01:01:35 PM
Up 5 and Jop steals only to blow the fast break. That hurt so bad.
Awful. Gotta shake it off.
Where's the defense
Kam HAS to touch the ball
Omfg Oso!!!!
Kolek
We have fouls to give (except Kam).
I'm about to have an ulcer
Need a stop. Would love for it to be from Oso.
DEFENSE.
huge play by our all american. i say no more plays to oso
I love Tyler kolek with passion
Holy Effing stone cold move
LFG!!!!!
Oso needs to come back to learn more. Or Europe!
Make sure we secure rebounds.
Still calling Ross for some more big energy plays.
We got this.
At least one more tie in this game, hope to have the ball at the end
Need to make a stop coming out if this Timeout
kolek once again carrying the team
Marquette dodged a bullet there with that open 3. Kolek with clutch shot to put them up 3. Bring it home, Marquette!
Win or lose, Tyler Kolek is carrying this team. Many subpar performances today from players but Kolek is a stud. If Marquette avoids another first weekend flame out, it's because of Tyler.
Horseshit call
Now if they don't foul us. We wi
Bullshiiit
CO only has 4 fouls this half? WTH??
And it comes down to FTs
make 2 free throws and it is ours
Who knew the season would come down to free throws
Senior leadership down the stretch.
We got this.
You could not write a more excruciating script for a game for MU fans given the 10 year drought of Sweet 16 and giving up an 11 point halftime lead.
Seconds away from breaking bison hearts
They still have to give 3 fouls. They have the arrow.
Still need to inbound multiple times
and no turnovers!!!!!!
We'll run this out making them foul
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 24, 2024, 01:10:26 PM
You could not write a more excruciating script for a game for MU fans given the 10 year drought of Sweet 16 and giving up an 11 point halftime lead.
You're not kidding. Secure the ball, knock down FT's, and slam the door.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 24, 2024, 01:10:26 PM
You could not write a more excruciating script for a game for MU fans given the 10 year drought of Sweet 16 and giving up an 11 point halftime lead.
100%
Those were huge.
joplin you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bless you Joplin.
Jop needs a wheelbarrow for those balls
Forget Jay Bee...FT's matta.
Big balls when it mattered, Jop.
Jop. I love you
Everyone watching MU for the first time thinks those were 2 ordinary FTs. Ha.
Jop with clutch free throws
We still have foul give
JOPPPPP!!!!!!
Finish them!!!!
A lot of people on here owe Joplin apologies
Joplin. Incredible. Stones. Felt for sure he'd miss 1 of 2. Come on guys.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 01:14:13 PM
Jop needs a wheelbarrow for those balls
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Wtf was that ending
Never had a doubt. Big time plays down the stretch.
Ross huge when we needed him.
Joplin, calmly knocking down FTs.
Kolek steadying the ship.
Jop!!!!
KABOOM!!!
Never in doubt!
Excellent win over a tough opponent
We were the better team but still show that inconsistency that's going to bite us if we don't get it right!
But good win against a motivated team!
Jop the hero
LFG!!!! No finish line!!!!!!!!
Love Shaka so much
I'm not crying, you're crying
Easy path to the Elite 8, my ass.
LFG
Ring Out Ahoya!!
Shaka and TK getting me all...someone cut an onion in here?
How is the heart rate, Marquette fans? Mine heart was beating fast as well. I am glad your boys are in the Sweet 16. Let's make it a perfect sweep with the UConn Huskies making it to the Sweet 16 tonight with their game vs Northwestern.
Dammit I love this team.
That was a tremendous win. Colorado is extremely talented, Kam got in foul trouble. That Chase Ross triple at about 2:44. was🦣. And the kid was fantastic all game. LFG!!!!
I spent the whole game walking on the treadmill. Turns out my treadmill has a 100 minute limit and it shut itself off. Had to restart it for the last few minutes. Highly recommend it
TyKo looked gassed the last five minutes. After it's over, I wonder who's more wiped out, him or me.
Quote from: gsmooth on March 24, 2024, 01:19:38 PM
How is the heart rate, Marquette fans? Mine heart was beating fast as well. I am glad your boys are in the Sweet 16. Let's make it a perfect sweep with the UConn Huskies making it to the Sweet 16 tonight with their game vs Northwestern.
Feel like I got beat with a rusty pipe. Can't wait to do it again.
I will go through this later. Thanks in advance for the comedy.
Never a doubt.
Kenny Smith has no idea what he's talking about.
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on March 24, 2024, 01:23:29 PM
Feel like I got beat with a rusty pipe. Can't wait to do it again.
+1
Fuuuckkkk yeahhhhhhhhhh :)
"Shaka rumored with other jobs". Wally Szerbiack. WTF??
Quote from: gsmooth on March 24, 2024, 01:19:38 PM
How is the heart rate, Marquette fans? Mine heart was beating fast as well. I am glad your boys are in the Sweet 16. Let's make it a perfect sweep with the UConn Huskies making it to the Sweet 16 tonight with their game vs Northwestern.
let's make it a BE natty game!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 01:25:16 PM
Kenny Smith has no idea what he's talking about.
he rarely does. Lost
Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh ....it is
Whoever took the last shot for Buffalo wtf was he doing. Walking the ball up court and draining all the time ?
Great win for the program and school. Good stress test for us geezers!!
Did anyone else notice on the play where CO avoided backcourt violation that player receiving tip back had a foot in backcourt?
Quote from: Johnny B on March 24, 2024, 01:26:56 PM
Fuuuckkkk yeahhhhhhhhhh :)
Remember when you said the game was over with 16+ minutes left?
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 01:29:26 PM
Whoever took the last shot for Buffalo wtf was he doing. Walking the ball up court and draining all the time ?
It pleased me greatly. That's what you call a total loss of focus. :)
Goose was right. First to 75 won the game. Chase hit a three to put us there.
Quote from: BLWarrior91 on March 24, 2024, 01:38:40 PM
Goose was right. First to 75 won the game. Chase hit a three to put us there.
The man knows his hoops. :)
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 24, 2024, 01:32:06 PM
Remember when you said the game was over with 16+ minutes left?
Yeah meant over for the buffalos !!
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 24, 2024, 01:29:26 PM
Whoever took the last shot for Buffalo wtf was he doing. Walking the ball up court and draining all the time ?
Thought the same.. bizzare
Quote from: Johnny B on March 24, 2024, 01:47:48 PM
Thought the same.. bizzare
But it made for a much less stressful finish.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 24, 2024, 01:46:07 PM
Yeah meant over for the buffalos !!
Oh, my fault. ;D
Well done, Goose, well done.
Quote from: 88Warrior on March 24, 2024, 01:31:42 PM
Did anyone else notice on the play where CO avoided backcourt violation that player receiving tip back had a foot in backcourt?
I was wondering about that one...then none of the "experts" said anything, so...
It wasn't a violation because you can go backcourt after a tipped rebound, and the player who jumped to get the ball had not yet established possession in the front court.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 24, 2024, 02:06:19 PM
It wasn't a violation because you can go backcourt after a tipped rebound, and the player who jumped to get the ball had not yet established possession in the front court.
Yeah, Bonner called that. It was unnecessary what that kid did. Wouldn't have been a backcourt violation
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 24, 2024, 02:06:19 PM
It wasn't a violation because you can go backcourt after a tipped rebound, and the player who jumped to get the ball had not yet established possession in the front court.
Yeah, we almost benefitted from CU not knowing the rules.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 24, 2024, 02:17:09 PM
Yeah, we almost benefitted from CU not knowing the rules.
I felt like at the end, Simpson didn't know the score. That dude was in no hurry at all. Seemed kind of like he felt he was shooting to tie it up. Even if he'd have hit that shot, they were out of time. That ball hit the rim with about 0.9 left.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 24, 2024, 02:28:48 PM
I felt like at the end, Simpson didn't know the score. That dude was in no hurry at all. Seemed kind of like he felt he was shooting to tie it up. Even if he'd have hit that shot, they were out of time. That ball hit the rim with about 0.9 left.
Kind of wondering if he was trying to bait MU into trying to go for the steal and create contact, because that was really odd.
Fck just woke up, Perdue playing Utah St., did MU win??
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 24, 2024, 03:05:16 PM
Fck just woke up, Perdue playing Utah St., did MU win??
Ask Willie.
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 24, 2024, 03:05:16 PM
Fck just woke up, Perdue playing Utah St., did MU win??
The jersey is going to Dallas.
Quote from: dgies9156 on March 24, 2024, 10:58:43 AM
Gang, keep in mind that:
We defeated Illinois
We defeated UCLA
We defeated Kansas
We defeated Texas
We defeated Creighton
We hung close with UConn twice without TyKo. We hung close with Purdue and we won five in a row without TyKo. We made the finals of the roughest college basketball conference in America.
We can do this!
We did this!!!! On to Dallas and let's win there too!
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 24, 2024, 03:05:16 PM
Fck just woke up, Perdue playing Utah St., did MU win??
The same guy who refers to "the St. Thomas loss" said we lost to Colorado. Go back to sleep.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 24, 2024, 03:54:37 PM
The same guy who refers to "the St. Thomas loss" said we lost to Colorado. Go back to sleep.
If you consider that St. Thomas game a win
Just to remind people: Marquette has yet to go full medieval. Which bodes extremely well for the Warriors. We are in a perfect position to peak at the right time and shock the world.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 06:19:26 PM
Just to remind people: Marquette has yet to go full medieval. Which bodes extremely well for the Warriors. We are in a perfect position to peak at the right time and shock the world.
The people of Kazakhstan, in particular, are going to be astonished.
Quote from: tower912 on March 24, 2024, 03:25:19 PM
The jersey is going to Dallas.
Game & plane tickets purchased, hotel booked. Jersey not getting washed!
Glorious. Enjoy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 24, 2024, 06:19:26 PM
Just to remind people: Marquette has yet to go full medieval. Which bodes extremely well for the Warriors. We are in a perfect position to peak at the right time and shock the world.
Shouldn't go medieval on Good Friday or Easter Sunday
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 24, 2024, 08:06:06 PM
Shouldn't go medieval on Good Friday or Easter Sunday
Well...maybe Good Friday...
Day-after viewing thoughts:
1. Kam was probably the best player on the floor yesterday. If he's not in foul trouble, he drops 30, and the win would have been a comfortable one.
2. Uncharacteristic turnover numbers, but some of them seemed flukey. Oso in particular had a couple of hot passes that either off target or were too hot to handle. One of Kolek's was pretty clearly a kicked ball that turned into 3 on the other end.
3. I just can't say enough about Jop. He was handsy on defense and in position on both ends. The missed bunny looms large, but the fact that he was in that position speaks to Har far he's come. His board over Lampkin followed by a dunk on the other end in the 2nd was huge.
4. Chase had a number of big stretches, including a 3 followed by a steal when they had cut the lead early 2nd. This was the game I think a lot of us were waiting for. Also - he might have the best looking 3 pt shot on the team, even if he's not hitting at a Kam clip.
5. Surprised at the lack of minutes for Ben given Oso's passivity and Kam's foul trouble. Thought he was impactful in those very limited minutes, and Ben off the bounce has be a revelation down the stretch (hit your FTs).
Excited for Dallas!
A few other observations from Indy maybe not mentioned in the threads.
>>Deflections won the day. 10 steals
>>Lampkin didn't warm up either half. Sat on bench at halftime with a battery operated massager in groin area (BOB)
>>Colorado thought MU was going to intentionally foul on last play and were baiting for a four point play. Simpson was actually out of bounds on the shot.
>>Half of MU turns were unforced.
>>Colorado came out of half going downhill. It worked but it also tired them out. It was the only quadrant they won and Chase and Jop stepped up physically. They both hit big shots but also both got big boards.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on March 25, 2024, 09:46:52 AM
A few other observations from Indy maybe not mentioned in the threads.
>>Deflections won the day. 10 steals
>>Lampkin didn't warm up either half. Sat on bench at halftime with a battery operated massager in groin area (BOB)
>>Colorado thought MU was going to intentionally foul on last play and were baiting for a four point play. Simpson was actually out of bounds on the shot.
>>Half of MU turns were unforced.
>>Colorado came out of half going downhill. It worked but it also tired them out. It was the only quadrant they won and Chase and Jop stepped up physically. They both hit big shots but also both got big boards.
Agree especially with your third point. The easy pace of Simpson bringing the ball down court was bait, trying to get Marquette, up 4 points, to challenge his shot. I saw it as an insult to the intelligence of our team.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 25, 2024, 09:21:25 AM
Day-after viewing thoughts:
1. Kam was probably the best player on the floor yesterday. If he's not in foul trouble, he drops 30, and the win would have been a comfortable one.
2. Uncharacteristic turnover numbers, but some of them seemed flukey. Oso in particular had a couple of hot passes that either off target or were too hot to handle. One of Kolek's was pretty clearly a kicked ball that turned into 3 on the other end.
3. I just can't say enough about Jop. He was handsy on defense and in position on both ends. The missed bunny looms large, but the fact that he was in that position speaks to Har far he's come. His board over Lampkin followed by a dunk on the other end in the 2nd was huge
4. Chase had a number of big stretches, including a 3 followed by a steal when they had cut the lead early 2nd. This was the game I think a lot of us were waiting for. Also - he might have the best looking 3 pt shot on the team, even if he's not hitting at a Kam clip.
5. Surprised at the lack of minutes for Ben given Oso's passivity and Kam's foul trouble. Thought he was impactful in those very limited minutes, and Ben off the bounce has be a revelation down the stretch (hit your FTs).
Excited for Dallas!
agree...I thought Ben played well in limited minutes other then missing 2 free throws...hit a big corner 3 in 2nd half...and in 1st half had a good drive and got to the line and also had an assist on a kickout 3 to Jop....I'm really excited for this kids future..keep getting stronger and his shot is going to get more consistent now the fact he's showing he can put it on the floor with closeouts...think he's an NBA guy
Ben really struggled defensively when CU went five-out, but he did hit that shot. And that seemed big at the time.
Quote from: EasyDuzIt on March 25, 2024, 12:09:32 PM
agree...I thought Ben played well in limited minutes other then missing 2 free throws...hit a big corner 3 in 2nd half...and in 1st half had a good drive and got to the line and also had an assist on a kickout 3 to Jop....I'm really excited for this kids future..keep getting stronger and his shot is going to get more consistent now the fact he's showing he can put it on the floor with closeouts...think he's an NBA guy
I think DaSilva is a good goal for what Gold can become—good shooter who can also put it on the deck and finish and rangy on defense. Ben has shown those flashes, and I'm excited to see how he'll grow into a more central role in the next two years.
I think Da Silva projects as the big guard/switchable. I hope Owens or Parham end up in that neighborhood. I think Ben projects as a euro-style stretch 5 who can handle the ball, pass, shoot 3's, and make plays off the dribble against other bigs. Not sure he ever really projects as a big guard.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 25, 2024, 12:12:31 PM
Ben really struggled defensively when CU went five-out, but he did hit that shot. And that seemed big at the time.
Ben will key in the next game. Better match up for him.
The BeeGee is going to be gold the next two years. Only a Sophmore big , he has a lot of upside coming
I thought Gold was decent but don't think he deserved more minutes than he got. The pace CO played in the second half was way too fast for him on the defensive end.