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Title: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 01:57:58 PM
Attack, score, rinse, repeat.

LFG!!

Value the rock, rebound the rock, and play some freaking defense.  It's time for a road win!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: marqfan22 on February 14, 2026, 02:00:52 PM
This PC St. John's game is going way long. On TNT hopefully they have another channel.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 02:05:58 PM
Just a little in game brawl to slow things down
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:06:34 PM
I see it will be starting in 5 mins on Tru TV.  The fact that there has been no update on TNT is inexcusable and a complete disgrace.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:06:55 PM
I think one of TruTv or TNT will switch to the MU game.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 14, 2026, 02:08:00 PM
MU twitter says TruTV is suppose to have it to start then move to TNT after this game.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 14, 2026, 02:09:26 PM
What's the point of two channels if you show the same game on both?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 02:09:42 PM
Maybe our last realistic chance at a road win this year.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:10:09 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on Today at 02:09:26 PMWhat's the point of two channels if you show the same game on both?

They're incompetent. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 14, 2026, 02:12:17 PM
TruTV right now.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: rocky_warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:12:37 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on Today at 02:08:00 PMMU twitter says TruTV is suppose to have it to start then move to TNT after this game.

It'll never really move, you can watch the whole thing on Tru
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 02:14:09 PM
Should have their license revoked


Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:06:34 PMI see it will be starting in 5 mins on Tru TV.  The fact that there has been no update on TNT is inexcusable and a complete disgrace.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:14:56 PM
Is anyone else having issues with Tru feed? 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 14, 2026, 02:15:06 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on Today at 02:08:00 PMMU twitter says TruTV is suppose to have it to start then move to TNT after this game.

It's been both all year. Turner Sports does it for MLB & NHL as well.
TNT games are always on TruTV. TNT will join after PC/St.John's is over. MU/Xavier start will be TruTV
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 02:15:31 PM
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on Today at 02:12:17 PMTruTV right now.
Thanks. Got it
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:16:09 PM
Ben hurt. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:16:34 PM
Do we not have anyone besides Cardin
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 14, 2026, 02:16:58 PM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on Today at 02:09:26 PMWhat's the point of two channels if you show the same game on both?
Better exposure
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:17:09 PM
Get Cardin out please!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:17:15 PM
Did he just say "Chance" Ross?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 02:17:30 PM
Ok yes on Tru now.  Just started. Ty
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:18:26 PM
Teams are fresher in the beginning and shoot 3s better. Get up on them. It happened against Villanova Indiana and others ugh
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:19:10 PM
A 3 in Carson's face again
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:19:58 PM
3 Marquette players and we do not grab the rebound
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:20:11 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:18:26 PMTeams are fresher in the beginning and shoot 3s better. Get up on them. It happened against Villanova Indiana and others ugh

That what X does.  Crappy start.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:20:39 PM
Wide open triples.  WTF are we doing???
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:20:53 PM
Again! Teams are fresher in the beginning and shoot 3s better. Get up on them. It happened against Villanova Indiana and others ugh!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:21:01 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:19:58 PM3 Marquette players and we do not grab the rebound

Terrible. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 02:21:36 PM
Lot of basketball left. Not to worry
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:21:41 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:20:39 PMWide open triples.  WTF are we doing???

Exactly Marquette's mental play is mind bobbling. And their hustle and.........
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 02:21:48 PM
Appears we might want to consider guarding the three point line
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:23:13 PM
Clueless start
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: CountryRoads on February 14, 2026, 02:23:44 PM
No joke we may be 100 spots worse in Kenpom/NET when Caedin is on the floor.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:24:48 PM
Oh no, Shaka is going into the transfer portal.  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:25:18 PM
How many 3s in our face are we going to take geez
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:25:28 PM
Has anyone ever seen Broeker whe he wasn't chewing gum? It doesn't make him look like the brightest bulb on the tree.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 02:25:44 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 02:24:48 PMOh no, Shaka is going into the transfer portal.  ;D  ;D  ;D
I mean if he didn't everyone would be fired.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:26:11 PM
Chase hit a shot. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 02:26:18 PM
Nothing like a crap team lighting it up from 3 against Marquette.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:26:38 PM
Quote from: CountryRoads on Today at 02:23:44 PMNo joke we may be 100 spots worse in Kenpom/NET when Caedin is on the floor.

Caedin was ranked the 98 out of 99 players statistically in the Big East.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:26:55 PM
Horrible turn by DO?  Why?  Move the fking ball. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:28:16 PM
Dribbling among four defenders often leads to a suboptimal result.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:28:31 PM
WTF??  3 secs?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:29:02 PM
More than clueless
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:29:30 PM
3 seconds? Gmab.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 02:25:44 PMI mean if he didn't everyone would be fired.
I get it. I'm not surprised at all. Shaka is a winner and will exhaust all resources.

Just was poking at some of the people who doubted him.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 02:29:46 PM
Our defense is phucking pathetic
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 02:30:09 PM
Omg
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:30:44 PM
Embarrassing 7+ mins. 

Doing zilch on both ends of the floor.

Extremely upsetting against a shiiitte team.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 02:31:38 PM
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on Today at 02:29:46 PMOur defense is phucking pathetic

And can't hit a shot.  Kinda a bad combo.  Wow. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 02:31:49 PM
Wow, I rarely question the effort first, but this is not acceptable. X is unconscious, but not challenging a layup should get someone glued to the bench. Lot of game left, cmon boys!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:31:53 PM
Again Again Teams are fresher in the beginning and shoot 3s better. Get up on them. It happened against Villanova Indiana and others ugh
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:32:12 PM
Feeble Embarrassing Disgrace
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:32:24 PM
Absolutely stone cold defense. Piss poor coaching and preparation. And of course we also have Goooollllldbrick.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:32:39 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:30:44 PMEmbarrassing 7+ mins. 

Doing zilch on both ends of the floor.

Extremely upsetting against a shiiitte team.
Umm, look at the standings,  we're kind of a "shiiitte team"
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:32:47 PM
I hate to say it but this MU team looks like they don't give a damn.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on Today at 02:31:49 PMWow, I rarely question the effort first, but this is not acceptable. X is unconscious, but not challenging a layup should get someone glued to the bench. Lot of game left, cmon boys!

Correct.  Where's the resistance????
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:33:39 PM
Thank God we have Scoop to vent!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:34:05 PM
Ugly three from Chase, hands of glass from Caedin. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: #UnleashJosh on February 14, 2026, 02:34:29 PM
I was told our team no longer sucks.

I was lied to.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:34:41 PM
MP for 3.  Let it rain young man.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 02:35:14 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:34:41 PMMP for 3.  Let it rain young man.

give him all of the owens minutes please
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 02:35:20 PM
Nice block and 3 by Phillips.   
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:36:27 PM
Why is Caedin in Why is Tre In
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 02:36:43 PM
But we are a top 50 team the last 5 games :)

Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:30:44 PMEmbarrassing 7+ mins. 

Doing zilch on both ends of the floor.

Extremely upsetting against a shiiitte team.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:37:01 PM
No idea what Tre was thinking there.  Move the ball.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 02:37:28 PM
The NORMILTON!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 02:29:34 PMI get it. I'm not surprised at all. Shaka is a winner and will exhaust all resources.

Just was poking at some of the people who doubted him.
Pretty easy for Shaka to figure this out after getting hit repeatedly on the side of the head with a 2 by 4. I'll believe he uses the portal when some studs come in.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:37:43 PM
Sit Ross after that possession.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Viper on February 14, 2026, 02:39:23 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:36:27 PMWhy is Caedin in Why is Tre In
mystery of all mysteries
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:39:24 PM
Weak foul call on Nigel.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:39:30 PM
Was Shocked they said early in the game something like Shaka admits mistakes of focusing on relationships over building the best roster.

Hey it should of not happened in the 1st place but it is a start
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: We R Final Four on February 14, 2026, 02:39:46 PM
Phantom foul
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:40:03 PM
Excellent move from RP there.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:40:09 PM
Parham has gotten really good.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:40:16 PM
Thank God again for Scoop to vent
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: We R Final Four on February 14, 2026, 02:40:27 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:39:30 PMWas Shocked they said early in the game something like Shaka admits mistakes of focusing on relationships over building the best roster. Hey it should of not happened in the 1st place but it is a start
Not what was said
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:40:33 PM
We are pathetic
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:40:36 PM
Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 02:37:41 PMPretty easy for Shaka to figure this out after getting hit repeatedly on the side of the head with a 2 by 4. I'll believe he uses the portal when some studs come in.
Honestly, I don't follow. You don't think he'll get transfers?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 02:40:51 PM
Crap! Too early for me to start drinking
Oh wait.  It's not
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: We R Final Four on Today at 02:40:27 PMNot what was said
What was said
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:42:10 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 02:40:36 PMHonestly, I don't follow. You don't think he'll get transfers?

Shaka will get transfers in the future. Shaka will do what it takes to build a better roster
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:42:20 PM
Wright just torched Gooollllddbrick. Let's hear about his stellar defense from all the Benny slurpers. He will make it to the NBA?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: burger on February 14, 2026, 02:42:44 PM
OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE..OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE..OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE..OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE..OLE...OLE...OLE...OLE...

DEFENSE.....
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 02:42:20 PMWright just torched Gooollllddbrick. Let's hear about his stellar defense from all the Benny slurpers. He will make it to the NBA?

You're really good at creating things to get mad about
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 02:45:06 PM
at least howard and rowsey was explainable defesne.

this team is atheltic enough they just don't
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:45:23 PM
Shoot the ball! 1st a 3sec violation then another turnover shoot the ball
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:45:31 PM
Wright just torched Gooollllddbrick. Let's hear about his stellar defense from all the Benny slurpers. He will make it to the NBA?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:45:36 PM
The overdribblng continues to plague us.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:45:58 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:42:10 PMShaka will get transfers in the future. Shaka will do what it takes to build a better roster
That seems to be the public announcement. Willie Warrior doesn't agree?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: burger on February 14, 2026, 02:46:38 PM
Yeah.....When is the last time you have seen a guard get a three second violation.....
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:46:54 PM
Why are we doubling on a mid post?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:47:31 PM
Losing badly in every single facet of the game. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:47:38 PM
Quote from: We R Final Four on Today at 02:40:27 PMNot what was said

What was said
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:48:20 PM
WTF????

Stevens passes up a 8 foot shot.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 02:48:30 PM
Bit of a clunker, this one
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Viper on February 14, 2026, 02:48:36 PM
At some point, MU, get mad!!! Don't take it anymore!!! Hey Shaka, you've got nothing to lose...get a T!...anything!!! Good grief!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:48:41 PM
We look like the last place team in the BE.  Oh wait. Never mind.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:48:44 PM
OMG - they gotta be seeing ghosts - that's who they're passing to.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:49:01 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 02:40:36 PMHonestly, I don't follow. You don't think he'll get transfers?
Transfers with skill like Hamilton. Surely. Studs? Jury is out on that.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:49:05 PM
Unbelievably bad defense
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 14, 2026, 02:49:20 PM
Honestly just bench Ross. It's unfortunate but he's awful.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Markusquette on February 14, 2026, 02:49:32 PM
Gold has one of the flattest shots I've seen in ages
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 02:50:34 PM
No sugar coating this one.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:50:51 PM
Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 02:49:20 PMHonestly just bench Ross. It's unfortunate but he's awful.

He's been absolutely brutal.  Are you suggesting he should be shown the door?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2026, 02:51:02 PM
This game proves they need a roster correction
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 02:51:08 PM
The "bench ross" crowd... don't realize that everyone else on this team is somehow worse than him
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 02:51:26 PM
No no guys, we're a top 50 team now. It's just a fact.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:51:49 PM
We are a low major. The gap between most of MU conference opponents is indeed widening. Thank you Shaka Kahn.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 02:51:57 PM
Trying to make it to half but unnatural carnal knowledge this crap effort, unnatural carnal knowledge hot shooting from a crapty Xavier team, unnatural carnal knowledge the "top 50 team in the last month posters".
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:52:03 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 02:49:05 PMUnbelievably bad defense

0.0 tenacity or resistance.  We look like we're on skates or trying to catch a cheetah.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 02:52:17 PM
This is exactly the kind of game we could use Chase as a sort of consistent bucket-getter to stem Xavier runs, and generally weather the out-of-control storm our young guys are creating on offense as a veteran guard. Instead he is not capable of doing either. It really is astonishing how little he has developed, and the #1 most glaring problem with Shaka's approach coming into the year was thinking HE could be the best player on a serious team. He's barely even starter caliber at this point.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 02:52:57 PM
Quote from: PointWarrior on Today at 02:26:18 PMNothing like a crap team lighting it up from 3 against Marquette.
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It happens frequently enough to make one wonder if it has anything to do with our D.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: willie warrior on February 14, 2026, 02:53:04 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on Today at 02:51:02 PMThis game proves they need a roster correction
They need a crap ton more than that
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:53:16 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 02:51:08 PMThe "bench ross" crowd... don't realize that everyone else on this team is somehow worse than him

Yes, but more playing experience could help them in the future?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:53:43 PM
Get this to -10 or better. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:54:03 PM
Have Coached 80 teams and 1000 games mostly at the grade school or junior high level. Mostly private school.  if an awesome player from the public schools wanted to transfer and play with us. Maybe it was wrong but always said yes at the expense of our current players playing time. That was grade school not even college lol
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:54:30 PM
No explanation for Hamilton being on the floor. None. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 14, 2026, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 02:51:08 PMThe "bench ross" crowd... don't realize that everyone else on this team is somehow worse than him
Yeah but the other guys aren't seniors who are supposed to have developed use of a 2nd hand.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 02:54:40 PM
Chase way late for the help defense contest at the rim for no reason
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 02:55:08 PM
Quote from: basedcringeMU on Today at 02:52:17 PMHe's barely even starter caliber at this point.
this team doesn't have starter caliber players.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 14, 2026, 02:55:59 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 02:50:51 PMHe's been absolutely brutal.  Are you suggesting he should be shown the door?
Showing him the door would obviously be a bad culture move. I'm more suggesting that he goes down to around 20 min/night to give Phillips and others more time on the court.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 02:57:39 PM
Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 02:49:01 PMTransfers with skill like Hamilton. Surely. Studs? Jury is out on that.
Ok. I get it. That would be the end of Shaka. He'd better off sticking to RGV, but anything is possible.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 02:55:59 PMShowing him the door would obviously be a bad culture move. I'm more suggesting that he goes down to around 20 min/night to give Phillips and others more time on the court.
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Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 02:55:59 PMShowing him the door would obviously be a bad culture move. I'm more suggesting that he goes down to around 20 min/night to give Phillips and others more time on the court.

Fair point.  He's still driving me up the freaking wall. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 02:58:43 PM
Fk. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 02:59:47 PM
James shot with 41 Seconds left. Xavier inbounded with under 30 seconds left!!!!
How is that legal!!!!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Warriors, Come Out and Playeeyay on February 14, 2026, 03:01:12 PM
Start the walk-ons in the second half
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 03:01:44 PM
I'm watching what looks like the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Washington Generals
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 03:01:50 PM
It's hard to make an argument that this group is any better than what we saw in December.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 03:02:53 PM
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on Today at 03:01:50 PMIt's hard to make an argument that this group is any better than what we saw in December.
You are what your record says you are.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: nyg on February 14, 2026, 03:03:31 PM
MU 4 for 14 from three. Ross/Gold 0 for 7.

X 11 for 22 from three.

X had 51, yes 51 points. 

Maybe some MU history poster can answer.  When was last year MU did not win an away game in a season?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 03:03:48 PM
We gave up 51 points in a half.    When was the last MU team this bad at defense?  Especially with all our athletic players this year. 

Wow.    I can see we are not good shooters.    But defense.... Come on. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 03:04:28 PM
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on Today at 03:01:50 PMIt's hard to make an argument that this group is any better than what we saw in December.

No, theyre top 50 now!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2026, 03:04:37 PM
Curious, does Hamilton know where the basket is? Can not keep playing 4 on 5!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 03:05:43 PM
Top 50!

Quote from: mileskishnish72 on Today at 03:01:50 PMIt's hard to make an argument that this group is any better than what we saw in December.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:06:57 PM
I don't think we are a top 50 team. I also don't think we are the same team as we were in December. I think the truth is somewhere in the mdidle.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 03:07:02 PM
Quote from: 1SE on Today at 02:51:26 PMNo no guys, we're a top 50 team now. It's just a fact.

Not what I said at all, but you know that.

And this game so far is definitely a step back.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: TheBlackJerryWest on February 14, 2026, 03:09:39 PM
Also, offense remains an absolute disaster. Stop all that dribbling. Pass the damn ball. Get better shots. Make their defense work. Basic, CYO stuff. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 03:10:49 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 03:07:02 PMNot what I said at all, but you know that.

And this game so far is definitely a step back.

"The metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual"
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 03:03:48 PMWe gave up 51 points in a half.    When was the last MU team this bad at defense?  Especially with all our athletic players this year. 

Wow.    I can see we are not good shooters.    But defense.... Come on.

Statistically, four of Wojo's teams were worse. If you want to ignore those years then it's back to 05
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 14, 2026, 03:12:18 PM
Quote from: 1SE on Today at 03:10:49 PM"The metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual"

Yes. And today is a new data point and we won't be anymore, barring a massive comeback. Sometimes I swear y'all try really hard to be dumb.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 03:12:34 PM
Quote from: 1SE on Today at 03:10:49 PM"The metrics are the metrics and we're 43rd in the country for the last month. If you want to ignore that then fine, but it doesn't make it less factual"
;D  ;D
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: panda on February 14, 2026, 03:13:14 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 03:07:02 PMNot what I said at all, but you know that.

And this game so far is definitely a step back.

You seem quite confused
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 03:13:22 PM
Zero reason we aren't contesting shots, well, except for that whole effort thing. Let's see if we can reverse the trend and go on a 10-0 run to start the half!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:15:45 PM
If teams don't turn it over vs us, we literally can't defend at all. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:16:32 PM
Feed Royce as much as possible. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 03:12:18 PMYes. And today is a new data point and we won't be anymore, barring a massive comeback. Sometimes I swear y'all try really hard to be dumb.
MU is the worst team in the BE and about 125 to 150 in the country. Sounds like Shaka and MU have accepted who we are, time for everyone else to also. Changes are coming. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:18:27 PM
Can't allow that offensive reb. 

Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:20:29 PM
Carroll with two tough shots. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 03:12:18 PMYes. And today is a new data point and we won't be anymore, barring a massive comeback. Sometimes I swear y'all try really hard to be dumb.

At least we'll always have 1/13-2/13. 44th. Hang a banner!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:23:05 PM
That's a terrible soft double by Chase which allowed that reversal and wide open corner three?  Why?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 03:24:38 PM
Ross did absolutely nothing on defense all he could do was guard the 3 and he messed that up!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Mu8891 on February 14, 2026, 03:27:13 PM
Trash - Exactly.  Worst team in BE ...
125 or lower in the Country. Have not won a road game !

You think change is coming? I hope you are right, but I don't believe it ...

SS won't shut up about " growth " and lots of people on this board want to hand out oranges and participation medals
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: burger on February 14, 2026, 03:28:04 PM
Lot's of playing opportunity at multiple positions....

The positive side of sucking so bad....
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:28:58 PM
Swap out Chase Ross and Ben Gold with legitimate stud transfers at their positions and we're cooking next year. Fail to do so and we will be mediocre-to-bad. The assignment is extremely simple for Shaka.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Mu8891 on February 14, 2026, 03:31:09 PM
N. James is going to be all BE.  Sure hope MU can keep him when SJU and others come to drop a ton of cash.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:31:54 PM
I hope that challenge is successful. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:32:42 PM
Looks like a terrible challenge from the replay.  Ughhh. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 03:33:14 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 03:31:54 PMI hope that challenge is successful.
Me too, to hurt Driscoll's stats.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:33:27 PM
Whew. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:33:49 PM
Let's go now!  D up!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:34:16 PM
Keep flushing dunks and turning X over. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 03:34:23 PM
We have a pulse! Let's go!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 03:34:39 PM
Very nice, keep up the effort, take it to the rack
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 14, 2026, 03:35:08 PM
Good fight
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 03:35:27 PM
A comeback would be nice
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:35:37 PM
There aren't many guys Nigel's size that throw it down that effortlessly.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:36:03 PM
Pretty amazing 2 minute swing
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:37:24 PM
Oh....C'mon DO. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 03:38:01 PM
Owens has to land and lay it in
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 03:38:27 PM
Take Owens out
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:38:31 PM
Huge swing there when it should have been 5. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:38:56 PM
Aaaaand there it all goes. Owens has got to finish that on the fastbreak or at the very least not chuck it almost-clean over the rim
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:39:08 PM
Our Zone isn't good.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 03:39:45 PM
Funny how passing the ball instead of constant dribbling creates more opportunities
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:43:06 PM
Garbage call. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:43:15 PM
That is a big and bad call
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:45:25 PM
Royce!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:46:46 PM
That's a 3.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 03:47:02 PM
I know  we're coming back, I'll sub in tre...

4d chess
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:47:15 PM
They can't look at that??  Fk. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 03:47:19 PM
It was a 3 by Parham review it!!!!!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 03:47:36 PM
At the next time out review!!!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:49:32 PM
They can, and will, fix that point for us
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:49:35 PM
Untimely turn by Nigel there. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 03:49:50 PM
I know that with growth NJJ will cut down the TO's.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:50:15 PM
That was a clear offensive foul on X. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:51:15 PM
Adien needs to dunk that.

X has no time-outs. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 03:51:21 PM
James is kinda good.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:52:19 PM
Have to find #3,
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 03:53:07 PM
Keep attacking, wear X down, defend the three
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:53:55 PM
This team ain't bad

Big runs happening with Ross on the bench as well
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:56:32 PM
Huge fight this half and even the ref calls are hurting us still
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:56:41 PM
WTF!!!!  Another garbage bull c call. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 03:57:07 PM
Quote from: 1SE on Today at 03:47:02 PMI know  we're coming back, I'll sub in tre...

4d chess

I'd much rather watch Tre than Chase.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: CountryRoads on February 14, 2026, 03:57:15 PM
Refs starting to take over
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:57:18 PM
Mannn that is 3 straight weak foul calls against us
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:57:29 PM
Gotta fight through this garbage.  2 inexcusable calls. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:58:15 PM
Don't need that shot. Keep owning the rim. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:58:31 PM
Like that. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 03:58:37 PM
Low IQ shot, high IQ defense immediately to make it up
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Markusquette on February 14, 2026, 03:58:42 PM
The dynamic duo of James and Royce is comforting despite the losses
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 03:59:38 PM
Son of a B.  Chase needs to get that reb. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:00:17 PM
Refs missed an insanely obvious travel on that Oreb right before the kickout, he literally jumped with both feet!! Lmfao what is this crap
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:00:23 PM
Big shot by Adrien.  Keep fighting. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 04:00:37 PM
Chase is useless
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Markusquette on February 14, 2026, 04:00:40 PM
Good try but not going to get there
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 04:00:48 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 04:00:23 PMBig shot by Adrien.  Keep fighting.
Clutch
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:00:59 PM
Why is Chase biting on that shot fake???
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:01:08 PM
Chase biting on the pump fake. He's just not good. I'd take him out
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: burger on February 14, 2026, 04:01:38 PM
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 03:24:38 PMRoss did absolutely nothing on defense all he could do was guard the 3 and he messed that up!

Chase Ross has quit.....Going thru the motions....
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Markusquette on February 14, 2026, 04:02:03 PM
X has a lot of dislikable players
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 04:02:21 PM
And then a careless reach by Chase.

What an unintelligent play, by an unintelligent and disinterested player.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:03:07 PM
Low-IQ Chase defense for the 100 millionth time. What a horrible year he has had. He doesn't do any of the things he used to do well, except occasionally getting in the passing lanes. Just horrible.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 04:03:34 PM
Fighting back, might not quite make it, have to battle for two halves not one
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Big Papi on February 14, 2026, 04:04:05 PM
Chance Ross hasn't quit. He is just not a very good player these days.

I hate all of these announcers.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 04:04:11 PM
Would.be nice to finish off a comeback. That would actually be Growth.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:06:46 PM
Omg.  No foul??
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:06:57 PM
Fk!!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:07:09 PM
Unfathomable no-call
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:07:24 PM
Complete disaster. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 14, 2026, 04:07:34 PM
Quote from: Big Papi on Today at 04:04:05 PMChance Ross hasn't quit. He is just not a very good player these days.

I hate all of these announcers.

Certainly looks like he quit.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 04:07:47 PM
I've seen this movie before.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:07:55 PM
Nigel was pushed with 2 hands!!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:08:01 PM
Chase is significantly worse now than he was as a freshman. I fking despise watching him, and I cannot wait for him to be gone.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 14, 2026, 04:08:18 PM
We played defense for about 10 possessions.

We deserve to lose to this bad Xavier team.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 04:09:14 PM
Just trap there, X has no time outs. Poor decision
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:09:20 PM
Another soft foul call. The last ~5 foul calls against us have been very questionable, and if those were evened out + Nigel gets the benefit of that hammering down low, I bet we win this game
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:09:50 PM
Extremely frustrating.  You can go down 21 early. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 21Jumpstreet on February 14, 2026, 04:10:03 PM
Good 15 minutes of basketball
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 04:10:16 PM
Whelp, chalk up another moral victory. How.many of.those can we cash in for a real victory?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 04:12:20 PM
Again Too little to late no shakes
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 14, 2026, 04:12:37 PM
Chase just rubbing it in. The absolute chasm of quality between him and Nigel on full display. God I am so sick of him
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:12:40 PM
Nigel and Royce have to do basically everything for us.  It's just a lot on their plates. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 04:12:45 PM
Last place is ours yet
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: drbob on February 14, 2026, 04:12:56 PM
Typical ending. Different game same story.  At least we know we have 3 keepers. Hopefully true Shaka will hit the portal for next year !
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 14, 2026, 04:13:15 PM
Future is bright if Parhsm and James can help in portal recruits!
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 14, 2026, 04:13:58 PM
Lost to a crap team, we are a crap team.

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on Today at 04:12:45 PMLast place is ours yet
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 04:14:29 PM
Yes we self Sabotaged this year. Next year we will be back.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: CountryRoads on February 14, 2026, 04:15:10 PM
Another good game from Royce. Hopefully he beats out Caedin for a starting spot next year. He'll have to earn it.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 14, 2026, 04:15:15 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on Today at 04:13:15 PMFuture is bright if Parhsm and James can help in portal recruits!

We're going to have to really pony up to keep them, especially James. Darling atSt John's is getting $1 million, James could get at least $1.5 million.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 04:15:54 PM
Quote from: PointWarrior on Today at 04:13:58 PMLost to a crap team, we are a crap team.

We've known that for three plus months. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: 1SE on February 14, 2026, 04:17:19 PM
Quote from: CountryRoads on Today at 04:15:10 PMAnother good game from Royce. Hopefully he beats out Caedin for a starting spot next year. He'll have to earn it.

Only of he gets up 10,000 hook shots over the summer
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WhiteTrash on February 14, 2026, 04:18:09 PM
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 04:15:15 PMWe're going to have to really pony up to keep them, especially James. Darling atSt John's is getting $1 million, James could get at least $1.5 million.
Shaka's relationship is worth $1M right?
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 14, 2026, 04:20:28 PM
Big bag for James and Parham next year
With Stevens it is a good core to build on
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 14, 2026, 04:24:33 PM
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 04:18:09 PMShaka's relationship is worth $1M right?

NM
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 14, 2026, 04:26:38 PM
We need the aforementioned trio back of course, but also need 2 additional major pieces.  It's imperative we find them.  This cannot be reiterated enough. 
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 14, 2026, 04:28:39 PM
Quote from: basedcringeMU on Today at 03:38:56 PMAaaaand there it all goes. Owens has got to finish that on the fastbreak or at the very least not chuck it almost-clean over the rim

I cannot recall a successful fast break this year with DO controlling the ball.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: wisblue on February 14, 2026, 04:28:59 PM
Quote from: basedcringeMU on Today at 03:28:58 PMSwap out Chase Ross and Ben Gold with legitimate stud transfers at their positions and we're cooking next year. Fail to do so and we will be mediocre-to-bad. The assignment is extremely simple for Shaka.

You think it will be "simple" for MU to land "studs". The top experienced players want to go to teams that have chance to go far in the postseason. I don't think that will be an easy sell when competing with teams that are in the top 20 this year and are looking to replace their 23 and 24 year old players with some new ones.

It seems just as likely that MU will lose some of its own better players as it is that they can bring in studs.

Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: wisblue on February 14, 2026, 04:30:35 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 04:26:38 PMWe need the aforementioned trio back of course, but also need 2 additional major pieces.  It's imperative we find them.  This cannot be reiterated enough. 

I disagree.

It has been reiterated several times more than enough.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: wisblue on Today at 04:28:59 PMIt seems just as likely that MU will lose some of its own better players as it is that they can bring in studs.



No, it really doesn't.
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: panda on February 14, 2026, 04:35:08 PM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 04:32:49 PMNo, it really doesn't.

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Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Scoop Snoop on February 14, 2026, 04:35:29 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 04:26:38 PMWe need the aforementioned trio back of course, but also need 2 additional major pieces.  It's imperative we find them.  This cannot be reiterated enough. 

Yeah right. ::)
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: panda on Today at 04:35:08 PM(https://miro.medium.com/v2/da:true/resize:fit:1200/0*ZjYSm_q36J4KChdn)


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Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: wisblue on February 14, 2026, 04:38:07 PM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on Today at 04:32:49 PMNo, it really doesn't.

I guess it depends what is meant by "studs".
Title: Re: MU/XU Game Thread
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 14, 2026, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: wisblue on Today at 04:38:07 PMI guess it depends what is meant by "studs".

Fair. Personally, I don't think they need absolute studs - just some good players.  We look like we might have 2 studs in-house already.

I was more referencing the likelihood of losing James, Parham, and/or Stevens.  I think the chances of even one of those guys leaving are minimal and much less than the chances of us adding good players in the portal.
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