The times I most enjoy writing these previews is when I dig into a team I'm not familiar with and discover they aren't just interesting, they're awesome. Little Rock is that type of team. This team is loaded with proven all-OVC players and, if they can earn a bid, is the type of dark horse squad fans would pick to pull a 13/4 or 14/3 upset in March.
In Scoop terms, this buy game opponent is much better than 2022-23 Radford.
Little Rock Trojans (https://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/little-rock-preview-2025-26.html?m=1)
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 23, 2025, 07:49:13 AMThe times I most enjoy writing these previews is when I dig into a team I'm not familiar with and discover they aren't just interesting, they're awesome. Little Rock is that type of team. This team is loaded with proven all-OVC players and, if they can earn a bid, is the type of dark horse squad fans would pick to pull a 13/4 or 14/3 upset in March.
In Scoop terms, this buy game opponent is much better than 2022-23 Radford.
Little Rock Trojans (http://"https://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/little-rock-preview-2025-26.html?m=1")
Oh, boy.
Little Rock? More like Big Stones...
Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 23, 2025, 08:33:04 AMGreen wienie, aina?
Could be the game thread of the year if Brew is correct in his assessment of the Trojans.
They still bangin in Little Rock
Little Rock connection with MU was Mike Newell the Little Rock coach hired by MU and then backed out leading to the Piano Man.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2025, 08:29:06 AMOh, boy.
Two, three level scorers in Lindsey and Robinson (old school) in our first two games? Oh boy, is right!
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on September 23, 2025, 09:08:01 AMTwo, three level scorers in Lindsey and Robinson (old school) in our first two games? Oh boy, is right!
I'll be honest, our new coaching staff has convinced me that isn't necessarily a good thing. In their most recent seasons, per Hoop-Explorer, Lindsey & Robinson shot...
- Lindsey: 49.3% from 2 (≈1150 nationally), 42.9% midrange (≈500), 53.7% at the rim (≈1100)
- Robinson: 47.6% from 2 (≈1250), 40.4% midrange (≈450), 55.6% at the rim (≈1000)
Lindsey took 18.2% of his shots in midrange and 26.6% at the rim. Robinson took 32.2% of his shots in midrange and 29.3% at the rim. While both of them were "good" midrange shooters, 75th percentile type guys, and average at the rim shooters (50th percentile types) they were far more likely to convert in the area they were average than the area they were good because at the rim attempts are simply better shots.
For comparison, of Marquette's rotation players, Royce took the most midrange at 17.9% (converting 48.3% of those). Even though he was better in MR than either of those two and took fewer shots in that area, I'm willing to bet Nevada Smith would say that 17.9% is too high, especially when you consider Royce's 65.0% ATR conversion rate.
Brew, I was just being facetious. I do get it, despite my lame attempts at humor.
However, when defenses get extremely high level, sweet sixteen or greater, having multiple ways to score the ball is a necessity. Whether it's efficient or not is another story.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on September 23, 2025, 09:40:31 AMBrew, I was just being facetious. I do get it, despite my lame attempts at humor.
However, when defenses get extremely high level, sweet sixteen or greater, having multiple ways to score the ball is a necessity. Whether it's efficient or not is another story.
I also probably use the term too often...my Indiana preview initially described Tucker DeVries that way as well (though he's arguably one of the best in the country in that regard). Now I'll be scouring all my pre-written pieces for that term ;D
Brew - tremendous write up and thanks.
This could be closer than those just looking at the marquis realize. We will likely be an overall younger, less experienced team.
Ready for season to start.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 23, 2025, 07:49:13 AMIn Scoop terms, this buy game opponent is much better than 2022-23 Radford.
Little Rock Trojans (//http://)
If that is true, then just writing this preview may have cost us a seed line.
Quote from: brewcity77 on September 23, 2025, 07:49:13 AMThe times I most enjoy writing these previews is when I dig into a team I'm not familiar with and discover they aren't just interesting, they're awesome. Little Rock is that type of team. This team is loaded with proven all-OVC players and, if they can earn a bid, is the type of dark horse squad fans would pick to pull a 13/4 or 14/3 upset in March.
In Scoop terms, this buy game opponent is much better than 2022-23 Radford.
Little Rock Trojans (http://"https://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2025/09/little-rock-preview-2025-26.html?m=1")
Should I prepare myself for an Omaha type disappointment?
I'm worried.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 23, 2025, 01:38:01 PMI'm worried.
I dont like that
@brewcity77 liked my post but said nothing else.
This is doom
Game day bump. I think brew is so busy fuming over tickets that he forgot.
Quote from: tower912 on November 12, 2025, 12:45:07 PMGame day bump. I think brew is so busy fuming over tickets that he forgot.
No, just lots of errands and kids stuff this week. But I did update the article after their first game (though not after UWM).
Losing KK Robinson really hurts.
Quote from: #UnleashSean on September 23, 2025, 01:25:28 PMShould I prepare myself for an Omaha type disappointment?
Is that like when Peyton Manning called an audible that didn't work?
Little Rock has shot 16-33 on 3s so far this year.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 12, 2025, 12:58:51 PMUW-M just beat them by 20. Still worried?
Milwaukee shot 46.6% on 3s...
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 12, 2025, 01:10:58 PMI'm very concerned
Start drinking now.
(As if you weren't already. Who are we kidding)
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2025, 01:10:15 PMMilwaukee shot 46.6% on 3s...
Vegas thinks Marquette will only win 20.5. - still worried?
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 12, 2025, 01:23:47 PMVegas thinks Marquette will only win 20.5. - still worried?
I'm worried.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 12, 2025, 01:23:47 PMVegas thinks Marquette will only win 20.5. - still worried?
I'm not actually concerned about a MU win. However, at +20.5 I would probably take LR to cover (but I rarely bet on MU games).
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2025, 01:44:28 PMI'm not actually concerned about a MU win. However, at +20.5 I would probably take LR to cover (but I rarely bet on MU games).
That's good because gambling is a massive sin
UW- Milwaukee clubbed UALR on Monday at the Arena, 92-72.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2025, 01:46:38 PMThat's good because gambling is a massive sin
I'm massively doomed, so maybe I'll go ahead and put a few $ on it.
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 12, 2025, 01:47:27 PMUW- Milwaukee clubbed UALR on Monday at the Arena, 92-72.
UWM has transfers
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2025, 01:48:16 PMUWM has transfers
Good ones? Can Shaka adopt one of them to get him here after Christmas?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 12, 2025, 01:49:51 PMGood ones? Can Shaka adopt one of them to get him here after Christmas?
Doesn't matter if they're good.
Quote from: Nukem2 on November 12, 2025, 01:47:27 PMUW- Milwaukee clubbed UALR on Monday at the Arena, 92-72.
irony of schedule, as we play Ark-LR tnite, UW-Milwaukee plays IU tnite.
Quote from: Viper on November 12, 2025, 02:50:33 PMirony of schedule, as we play Ark-LR tnite, UW-Milwaukee plays IU tnite.
Actually, these games are part of a 4 team MTE.
I'm saddened for the STHs who paid big $$ while people off the street are getting in the door for pennies on the dollar!
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 12, 2025, 03:50:30 PMI'm saddened for the STHs who paid big $$ while people off the street are getting in the door for pennies on the dollar!
I look at these as basically free games that I get as a bonus for buying good seats for conference games and more attractive OOC games.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 12, 2025, 03:50:30 PMI'm saddened for the STHs who paid big $$ while people off the street are getting in the door for pennies on the dollar!
JB I just want hot dogs at NMD
still concerned?
Now I'm worried about the Maryland game.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 12, 2025, 09:19:20 PMNow I'm worried about the Maryland game.
Yes, better start getting wasted now.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 12, 2025, 01:44:28 PMI'm not actually concerned about a MU win. However, at +20.5 I would probably take LR to cover (but I rarely bet on MU games).
How much did you lose?
Quote from: MU82 on November 13, 2025, 12:22:55 AMHow much did you lose?
Can't lose if you don't play?
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 12, 2025, 09:15:02 PMYes always, that is why I have a stash
How does growing a moustache allay your concerns?
Quote from: barfolomew on November 13, 2025, 12:18:29 PMHow does growing a moustache allay your concerns?
Not of that definition, partaking in the leaf.