It absolutely kills us. He's vital to our success and brings bigs out of the paint. 2 shots? Zero points? Stop overdribbling and playing iso ball. Move the rock and use all parts of the floor. We played way too frenzied. It's about execution and getting all 5 guys on the floor contributing.
When's the last time Ben's scored?
It's nice to have a defensive specialist but he's gotta give you something.
Got fairly good looks fairly often offensively. Shots didn't fall and we lost the game on the other end of the court. Need to be able to get stops when we aren't getting turnovers.
Teams aren't helping off Ben anymore. They're simply sagging off Kam and Jop and begging them to shoot. Both guys are hesitant to do that and keep trying to drive.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 01, 2025, 09:32:40 PMWhen's the last time Ben's scored?
It's nice to have a defensive specialist but he's gotta give you something.
He got 2 shots tonight
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 01, 2025, 09:32:40 PMWhen's the last time Ben's scored?
It's nice to have a defensive specialist but he's gotta give you something.
It's been several games. We essentially had 3 starters do nothing offensively in the 1H. That's tough to overcome.
Gold has scored 8 points combined in the last 3 games - with 0 points in the last 2 games.
Shaka must have felt Ben was a bad matchup tonight.
Ben got hurt in the first half and had to go to the locker room to get evaluated. Came back later but was clearly limited. That's why Parham and Hamilton got so much run.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 01, 2025, 10:46:23 PMBen got hurt in the first half and had to go to the locker room to get evaluated. Came back later but was clearly limited. That's why Parham and Hamilton got so much run.
What happened?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 10:48:06 PMWhat happened?
Didn't see, but he was hopping on one leg after defending a UConn drive that resulted in 2 shots for them. I think he played for another possession, got subbed out, and then got walked back to the locker room.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 01, 2025, 10:49:22 PMDidn't see, but he was hopping on one leg after defending a UConn drive that resulted in 2 shots for them. I think he played for another possession, got subbed out, and then got walked back to the locker room.
I guess I completely missed that. Ty.
Quote from: Norm on February 01, 2025, 09:45:00 PMGold has scored 8 points combined in the last 3 games - with 0 points in the last 2 games.
Gold is not a big time college center.
This team needs lots of help. At least 2 guys that can consistently make 3s. It looks like UCONN has 4. We don't.
We get our ass out rebounded almost every game
We need 2 bangers, not our guards trying to rebound against their 7 footers
We need depth. At least 2 guys off the bench that can average 6 to 8 points per game.
So many holes in our offense.
We need Kam to learn how to make FTs.
Good luck against St John's and Creighton. If we play perfect against them we have a chance. They do not to win.
UCONN again exposed us. Sorry, unless we play perfectly,they crush us. They do not have to play perfectly. What, 25 TOs and they still slam us on our home floor.
Our roster needs big time help. At best, 3rd in BEast this year. More likely fourth.
And didn't Reeker make some half ass comment that UConn is nor making any push for the top? Watch out Reeker, here they come
We lack the horses, again. Forget about a protected seed.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 01, 2025, 09:34:47 PMHe got 2 shots tonight
You really mean he took 2 shots tonight. But its not just Ben. The whole team plays snake bit. They can't shoot threes or free throws. Perhaps a new shooting coach is needed.our defense is great, but our shooting is awful.
Benny Bagels needs to involve himself. I'm sorry, when you are a starting 6'11" player there is at least the expectation to get a rebound. At least to have a foul and put someone on their butt at least once. When I see "0" across the board it doesn't make me think "we have to get him involved." Get yourself involved!
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 01, 2025, 09:32:40 PMWhen's the last time Ben's scored?
It's nice to have a defensive specialist but he's gotta give you something.
Ben a defensive specialist?
Quote from: NCMUFan on February 01, 2025, 09:59:56 PMShaka must have felt Ben was a bad matchup tonight.
Think it is more than that. Playing Hamilton that long also says it is more than that.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 01, 2025, 09:34:47 PMHe got 2 shots tonight
21 minutes, not only zero points but zero rebounds.
The fact that UCONN had 25 turns and still won handily is mind boggling.
Quote from: 79Warrior on February 02, 2025, 09:44:44 AM21 minutes, not only zero points but zero rebounds.
The fact that UCONN had 25 turns and still won handily is mind boggling.
Never trailed!
Ben's been hobbled lately. If it would help, I'd honestly be okay resting him Tuesday to have him ready for Creighton.
I guess a lot of posters don't read, per TAMU he was playing hurt, limited minutes.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 01, 2025, 10:46:23 PMBen got hurt in the first half and had to go to the locker room to get evaluated. Came back later but was clearly limited. That's why Parham and Hamilton got so much run.
Thanks for this info, TAMU. I speculated as much while watching the game, because he seemed quite limited when in the game.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 11:30:14 AMI guess a lot of posters don't read, per TAMU he was playing hurt, limited minutes.
lol, read?
I thought Caedin looked pretty good in his minutes last night.
I was impressed for a kid that hasn't gotten a ton of minutes to come into such a big spot and look ready.
DO, not so much unfortunately.
Parham also looked like he belonged imo.
Quote from: DoctorV on February 02, 2025, 01:55:06 PMI thought Caedin looked pretty good in his minutes last night.
I was impressed for a kid that hasn't gotten a ton of minutes to come into such a big spot and look ready.
DO, not so much unfortunately.
Parham also looked like he belonged imo.
Do you think we get it together on Tues Dr.V??
UConn wasn't helping on D. Gold is a catch and shoot player and he doesn't post-up. If you always have a player on Gold, there isn't much he can do. Hamilton tried to post-up. Parham had some chances to as well but fumbled the ball. Gold has played well this year, but UConn took away what he can do on offense.
Early in the UCONN game there was a sequence where Benny seemed to hurt his leg and was hobbling and limping around for a few seconds.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 02, 2025, 11:37:12 PMEarly in the UCONN game there was a sequence where Benny seemed to hurt his leg and was hobbling and limping around for a few seconds.
Other NCAA teams weep for us.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 11:30:14 AMI guess a lot of posters don't read, per TAMU he was playing hurt, limited minutes.
Ben was in the game late in the second half. He was running just fine.
Kam scored on drives during that time
Bad excuse.
Quote from: DoctorV on February 02, 2025, 08:26:15 PMYes
I really hope so. Going to work at 6am because of the early start.
Concerned about the glass.
Quote from: tower912 on February 03, 2025, 08:24:00 PMLike most games.
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Not exactly. St. J scores a lot on offensive rebs. We must be ready to combat that.
SJU is aggressive 94 feet on both sides of the ball. Richmond and Luis Jr are the worst types of catchup, as they are huge guards. Richmond loves the mid range, so there will be some seriously jealous scoopers. MU needs to play with desperation.
Quote from: tower912 on February 03, 2025, 08:36:14 PMSJU is aggressive 94 feet on both sides of the ball. Richmond and Luis Jr are the worst types of catchup, as they are huge guards. Richmond loves the mid range, so there will be some seriously jealous scoopers. MU needs to play with desperation.
Yes. The level of intensity and desperation has to be there. The mindset should be we OWN this game and will simply not be denied.