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Title: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 07:47:06 PM
Take out this team and their asshead coach.  We can do this.  Come out on 🔥, get Zuby in foul trouble, and then attack with confidence. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: marqfan22 on February 18, 2026, 07:55:53 PM
For the out-of-towners, it's not looking good with the UConn game still going on.

Trutv has a game on already, so we'll be missing some early action
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 07:57:45 PM
Quote from: marqfan22 on Today at 07:55:53 PMFor the out-of-towners, it's not looking good with the UConn game still going on.

Trutv has a game on already, so we'll be missing some early action



Yes.  Very upsetting. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WarriorHal on February 18, 2026, 08:00:18 PM
TV networks allocating only two hours for college basketball games is so stupid. They almost always go longer, but the networks never learn or change. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 18, 2026, 08:00:52 PM
We still have one minute on the warm up clock. National athem and starting lineups.

Tip will be around 8:10
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:03:10 PM
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on Today at 08:00:52 PMWe still have one minute on the warm up clock. National athem and starting lineups.

Tip will be around 8:10

Ty
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: marqfan22 on February 18, 2026, 08:07:43 PM
But, I absolutely love the coverage on TNT. I think it's the best. They really do a lot of post game back in the studio, which is awesome.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:09:06 PM
Quote from: marqfan22 on Today at 08:07:43 PMBut, I absolutely love the coverage on TNT. I think it's the best. They really do a lot of post game back in the studio, which is awesome.

Yes.  Lefkoe seems to do a good job.  He was pretty solid at the French Open as well. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:12:19 PM
The fouls NCAA refs call at the end of games, specifically on drives from the team down 8-15 points, in absolutely infuriating.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 08:12:50 PM
This is obnoxious.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:14:03 PM
What is HLN??? 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:14:25 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 08:12:50 PMThis is obnoxious.
.
Totally inexcusable. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 08:15:29 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 08:12:19 PMThe fouls NCAA refs call at the end of games, specifically on drives from the team down 8-15 points, in absolutely infuriating.
That's for the UConn fans who are still hanging around
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:16:12 PM
What they should do on TNT is say "we wil keep you updated" and immediately switch to the MU game. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:17:36 PM
Hurley is fking fouling down 7 with 12 secs left????  You have gotta be shiiiitting me!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:18:39 PM
They're showing handshakes!!!!  WTF!!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:19:27 PM
WTF are they doing????
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: 18thandWells on February 18, 2026, 08:19:39 PM
Now they're just fooking with me.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:19:59 PM
Enough.  This is absolutely ridiculous. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:20:20 PM
I have no idea what HLN is. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 18, 2026, 08:20:29 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 08:14:03 PMWhat is HLN??? 
Headline News.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 18, 2026, 08:20:41 PM
Watching the handshake line has put me over the edge.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:21:03 PM
Will they show us them taking showers???  Fking absurd.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Fred Garvin on February 18, 2026, 08:22:05 PM
Getting hammered on the the offensive glass early!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:22:48 PM
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on Today at 08:20:29 PMHeadline News.

I predicted 15-20 mins.  It wound up being 21 mins and counting with 1:04 left in the game.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:22:51 PM
Almost 6 minutes in and I've yet to see a play.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 08:23:09 PM
Caedin putting in some work early
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 08:23:19 PM
Caedin surprisingly good minute there. Couple of deflections.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Jockey on February 18, 2026, 08:23:24 PM
TNTis the worst for college basketball. Even though the game started, it's almost 10 minutes before they bothered to go to the game.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:23:48 PM
I may have to write a letter to TNT. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:25:07 PM
Good power move from RP. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:26:23 PM
Bad help D there from Damarius.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:27:14 PM
Let's go now.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:29:50 PM
Overdribbling.  And it's leading to careless turns.  Pass the basketball. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: muwarrior69 on February 18, 2026, 08:31:11 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 08:23:48 PMI may have to write a letter to TNT.
I'm watching on MAX.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 18, 2026, 08:31:27 PM
DO running a break usually turns out bad.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:33:46 PM
What on earth was that from Chase?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:33:58 PM
Caedin!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 08:34:59 PM
How did Chase not see DO under the basket!?! SMH
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:35:27 PM
Good fking grief.  Value the basketball.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:36:29 PM
This could get ugly. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:37:18 PM
Wow. Tre.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:38:19 PM
Is the channel stopping and going for others?  Might be my Comcast.  Ugh
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:38:31 PM
Benny!  LFG!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:38:36 PM
Is Tre Norman better than Chase Ross?

Chase can't turn a corner and get by anybody like Tre just did.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:39:15 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 08:38:19 PMIs the channel stopping and going for others?  Might be my Comcast.  Ugh

I'm not having that problem.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 08:39:19 PM
The Chase Ross experience is absolutely excruciating at this point. He does almost nothing right on either end and he is an absolute dead end for the offense. He is genuinely terrible. He should be getting 20 mins per game
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on Today at 08:38:36 PMIs Tre Norman better than Chase Ross?

Chase can't turn a corner and get by anybody like Tre just did.

I don't know what to think on that one. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: muwarrior69 on February 18, 2026, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 08:38:19 PMIs the channel stopping and going for others?  Might be my Comcast.  Ugh
I'm fine on MAX.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 08:41:28 PM
Ben with the
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Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:42:55 PM
Good minutes from Gold. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:44:09 PM
Wasn't a foul on Royce!  Not even close!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:44:55 PM
Way too much one on one ball. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:45:07 PM
Caedin Hamilton on the perimeter, passing to Tre Norman on the perimeter 😂
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 08:46:09 PM
Weird lineups tonight.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 18, 2026, 08:46:56 PM
Was happy with our BOOB play but just gave one back.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:47:14 PM
Ross could have passed that.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:47:51 PM
Why are we pressing?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:48:24 PM
Ty, Bryce Hopkins. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:50:48 PM
Pass the ball!!  Fk. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 08:51:56 PM
Parham has developed so well... he is fun to watch
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:52:48 PM
Great.  Liotop is killing us. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Big Papi on February 18, 2026, 08:53:01 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 08:21:03 PMWill they show us them taking showers???  Fking absurd.

I thought i was the only one. I completely lost it. Turned the TV off.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:53:03 PM
Zuby is soft. Letting Nigel throw him around like that.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 08:53:56 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 08:51:56 PMParham has developed so well... he is fun to watch

He needs to get some help.  Our frosh need to get going. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 08:58:15 PM
DO WE NOT GO TO THE MONITOR FOR HOOK AND HOLDS ANYMORE!?!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 08:58:51 PM
MU's defense really blows. The deeper Shaka goes on the bench, the weaker the D gets. Just brutal to watch.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 09:00:00 PM
Quote from: Zog from Margo on Today at 08:58:51 PMMU's defense really blows. The deeper Shaka goes on the bench, the weaker the D gets. Just brutal to watch.

Ross is very clearly not trying.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:00:25 PM
Brutal few minutes.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 09:02:10 PM
Ben got pushed around pretty good on that FT.  :P

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Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Rimrocker on February 18, 2026, 09:04:56 PM
Clark not on bench
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 09:05:52 PM
What's the deal there?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:06:31 PM
Nigel needs to move the basketball.  I realize trusting certain teammates is difficult, but going one on 3 vs St.J. isn't gonna work.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 09:16:09 PM
We desperately need shot makers. The offense is so stale.

NJ and RP are really good but they need some help
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 09:20:24 PM
Stevens is a nice frosh, but can not get a shot tonight, why slow release, zero mid range game, not quick enough, hope Walker will help next year.  MU has no bench scoring either, that has to be rectified.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Jay Bee on February 18, 2026, 09:20:32 PM
Quote from: Rimrocker on Today at 09:04:56 PMClark not on bench

Altercation II??
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:21:18 PM
St.J killing us from 3 wasn't exactly predictable.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:23:17 PM
Our offense can't solely be dependent on Nigel & Royce going one on one. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:24:35 PM
Great tip but I cannot believe Chase didn't give that up.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 09:25:18 PM
Nice to see a mid range jumper from an MU player, Nigel!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:29:01 PM
Damn.  Stevens needs to lace that one. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:29:38 PM
Wow.  Incredible drive and finish from Nigel.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:30:39 PM
Caedin enters the game.  RP with 3. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:32:19 PM
How was that not a foul?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 09:32:49 PM
Nice hard playing.  James is amazing.  He is so fast and in every play. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:35:03 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 09:32:49 PMNice hard playing.  James is amazing.  He is so fast and in every play. 

I just don't think it's sustainable for him and RP going the on one. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:36:27 PM
Nice!!!  Let's go now!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 09:36:45 PM
Caedin's best game by far

Edit: should have kept my mouth shut
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:37:39 PM
Really dumb foul by Caedin. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 09:38:20 PM
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Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 09:39:59 PM
That's quite the lineup we have out there.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:40:02 PM
Terrific dime and cut there!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:40:58 PM
Nigel has elite quicks.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:41:59 PM
OMG!!!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 09:42:37 PM
Wow, amazing hoop!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Markusquette on February 18, 2026, 09:42:47 PM
Fellas we got the next historic MU great
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mugrad_89 on February 18, 2026, 09:42:52 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 09:41:59 PMOMG!!!

That was beyond ridiculous.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 18, 2026, 09:43:03 PM
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Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:43:08 PM
That was one of the most electric finishes I've ever seen. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Fred Garvin on February 18, 2026, 09:43:35 PM
F'ing nasty
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 18, 2026, 09:43:50 PM
Incroyable!!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: muhoopsfan6@yahoo.com on February 18, 2026, 09:44:07 PM
I've been pretty down on the team this season but this second half they are playing some inspired ball. Fun to watch!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:45:58 PM
Caedin needs to get that reb.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:46:31 PM
I'll say one thing:  Norman is playing hard. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:47:33 PM
Gotta refocus. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 09:48:16 PM
Lol
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:49:06 PM
Needed a t-o sooner. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 18, 2026, 09:49:26 PM
Owens gets that rebound or even goes for that rebound Marquette up 6 it is a different game
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MarquetteMike1977 on February 18, 2026, 09:49:44 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 09:45:58 PMCaedin needs to get that reb.

Or Caedin
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 09:49:57 PM
Wow things change fast.....  lost focus
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:50:23 PM
Nigel can't win by himself and he's exerting a lot of energy.  We need multiple guys contributing to get this done. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 09:50:34 PM
Need some threes to keep them honest and not pack the lane
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 09:51:08 PM
Nigel has to learn how to handle success. He does incredible stuff and has great stretches, but often follows it with overconfidence, turnovers, and general ball-hogging behavior.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:51:54 PM
Pass the ball Chase!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:52:46 PM
Why the F would Ross take that shot?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:55:11 PM
Gotta get RP involved down the stretch. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 09:56:10 PM
If Nigel consistently hits that 10 foot pull up next year he's unguardable
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: SonOfWarrior on February 18, 2026, 09:56:16 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 09:23:17 PMOur offense can't solely be dependent on Nigel & Royce going one on one. 

ISO offense while four guys hope they get open (they never do) by standing around isn't working and hasn't worked.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 09:56:28 PM
Unfortunately we can't seem to finish halves
Some really good stretches but then we lose focus
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 09:56:59 PM
Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 09:51:08 PMNigel has to learn how to handle success. He does incredible stuff and has great stretches, but often follows it with overconfidence, turnovers, and general ball-hogging behavior.

Yeah can tell he just gets amped up. Very confident that will improve as he gets older
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 09:57:03 PM
MU is not mentally tough at the end of games. They hero ball offense and try to make showy plays on D. They need to start recruiting some players with better basketball IQs. Ross is a poster boy for bad decisions.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:57:12 PM
Quote from: BM1090 on Today at 09:56:10 PMIf Nigel consistently hits that 10 foot pull up next year he's unguardable
..

He can make that shot. But he'll be even more unguardable with better guys around him. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 09:57:54 PM
It's almost impossible to overstate just how little Chase gives us offensively. Grinds every single movement to a halt while accomplishing nothing. Senior guard with an elite body but just hasn't bothered across 4 years to learn how to dribble with his right hand, turn a corner, or make any sort of quick decision. Maddening. This offense is so much better and easier to watch with him off the floor 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 09:59:03 PM
Wow. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:00:31 PM
Shot selection matters down the stretch. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 10:00:43 PM
Please no more circus shots.  Team sport
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:02:06 PM
2 good looks from RP.  Unfortunate results. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: warriors141 on February 18, 2026, 10:04:25 PM
Game had some fun moments. We better keep James for next year. Unfortunately looks like inevitable will halpen, this team just can't finish
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:04:29 PM
There's just a massive talent discrepancy that's almost impossible to overcome. I admire the fight that the guys continue to put up despite being outmatched.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:04:42 PM
Not over yet but wow we could have had this game.  Missed 6 trips in a row.   

Let's Go Marquette!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BCHoopster on February 18, 2026, 10:05:06 PM
Quote from: basedcringeMU on Today at 09:57:54 PMIt's almost impossible to overstate just how little Chase gives us offensively. Grinds every single movement to a halt while accomplishing nothing. Senior guard with an elite body but just hasn't bothered across 4 years to learn how to dribble with his right hand, turn a corner, or make any sort of quick decision. Maddening. This offense is so much better and easier to watch with him off the floor 

And no jumper.  If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Elonsmusk on February 18, 2026, 10:06:48 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on Today at 10:05:06 PMAnd no jumper.  If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good

He can't have a midrange game with our staff's (now poor) philosophy of 3s or at the basket...has made us easier to defend.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:08:38 PM
Ughh. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Boozemon Barro on February 18, 2026, 10:08:44 PM
Quote from: BCHoopster on Today at 10:05:06 PMAnd no jumper.  If he had a midrange game, he would have been reall good

This program has had a maniacle aversion to any type of midrange shot for 4 years. How would Chase develop that part of his game?
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:09:36 PM
Too much pressure only only a couple of guys for MU.    Need a team threat and we do t have it
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:10:15 PM
The Sean conversation is silly.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 10:10:33 PM
The difference in mental and physical toughness between these two teams is striking.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:11:10 PM
Quote from: Daniel on Today at 10:09:36 PMToo much pressure only only a couple of guys for MU.    Need a team threat and we do t have it

As I wrote, Nigel going alone vs a top team just isn't sustainable. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:11:42 PM
Still not over.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:12:09 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on Today at 10:10:15 PMThe Sean conversation is silly.

"they need one more"

ONE.... TRY FOUR OR FIVE
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:12:19 PM
One team's old players are Zuby and Hopkins. The other team has Ross and Gold. There's not really anything else that matters to discuss.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: basedcringeMU on February 18, 2026, 10:12:48 PM
Chase's excellent value as a fourth-option slasher for 3 years, devolving into this version of a player who won't even attempt to beat one backpedaling defender on a fast break, is unreal. An Adrian Stevens who has not scored all game then goes on to take initiative while he hides in the corner when we need an urgent bucket. Just horrible
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 10:12:54 PM
Stevens has a ton of potential as a shot maker if he can get better at creating those little spaces to get his shot up.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 10:13:00 PM
8 straight possessions without a basket
Late minutes fade again
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 10:13:12 PM
The offensive concepts are completely covered. The constant jumping to pass makes me nauseous. Some poor coaching.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:13:38 PM
Also... Sean Jones has been worse than Tre Norman at every point.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:13:51 PM
Ouch. Thought that was gonna be an and one.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:16:20 PM
Still have a pulse!
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 10:17:09 PM
Off the ball movement. Better results than constant iso ball
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:18:32 PM
FT matta.  Damn
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:18:49 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:12:09 PM"they need one more"

ONE.... TRY FOUR OR FIVE

Brian Anderson I believe said with Sean an "electric backcourt" ?  He needs to do better. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:19:17 PM
The tean plays hard.  The talent is lacking.  But they try hard. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:20:39 PM
That Chase miss is a microcosm of our season. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 10:20:56 PM
Ross 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:24 PM
Giving the ball to Ross is quite a decision. Can thank him for his years of service while also noting that he's terrible.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: mileskishnish72 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:34 PM
Nice try, guys. You can fault the execution but you can't fault the effort.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: warriors141 on February 18, 2026, 10:21:44 PM
Why would you have Ross as the guy with the ball he has not made a clutch play all season so unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:21:54 PM
Ugh.  9-18.  Ugh
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:22:13 PM
Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 10:21:24 PMGiving the ball to Ross is quite a decision. Can thank him for his years of service while also noting that he's terrible.

I'm astounded that was Shaka's decision after a t-o, down 4, 21 secs. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: PointWarrior on February 18, 2026, 10:22:19 PM
Has Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season? 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: WellsstreetWanderer on February 18, 2026, 10:22:40 PM
Too many desperate shots under the rim
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Biggie Clausen on February 18, 2026, 10:24:06 PM
I'd be surprised if St. John's made it to the second weekend.  They aren't very impressive.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:24:29 PM
Quote from: PointWarrior on Today at 10:22:19 PMHas Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season? 

By my count, no.  Unless it was a FT. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:24:51 PM
Quote from: Biggie Clausen on Today at 10:24:06 PMI'd be surprised if St. John's made it to the second weekend.  They aren't very impressive.

Agreed. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Daniel on February 18, 2026, 10:25:37 PM
Quote from: warriors141 on Today at 10:21:44 PMWhy would you have Ross as the guy with the ball he has not made a clutch play all season so unnatural carnal knowledgeing dumb

Was thinking parham would have been the guy.  But..... ugh
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:26:18 PM
We need to run a lot more 2 man game with Nigel and RP. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 10:26:22 PM
Too much chaos on offense and lack of discipline on defense. Questionable coaching.

Too little mental and physical toughness on this roster.

Good effort just too little intelligent effort.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2026, 10:28:00 PM
Quote from: PointWarrior on Today at 10:22:19 PMHas Ross made a basket with under a minute to go in any game this season? 

Ya, he dunked on his birthday up like 47 on Butler with 12 seconds left.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Billy Hoyle on February 18, 2026, 10:28:10 PM
Road teams 4-0 in Big East play tonight. And we still have zero road wins
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: rccola42 on February 18, 2026, 10:29:06 PM
Quote from: Zog from Margo on Today at 10:26:22 PMToo much chaos on offense and lack of discipline on defense. Questionable coaching.

Too little mental and physical toughness on this roster.

Good effort just too little intelligent effort.
Think it's more of a talent issue than toughness. They hung in there pretty well with a very physical team. Didn't get destroyed on the boards. They just have older, experienced players who are stars. Our older, experienced players wouldn't be on the court if we had better options.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: jfp61 on February 18, 2026, 10:32:04 PM
I love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:32:50 PM
I'm not saying we would have won, but the key stretch was after Nigel's ridiculous up & under. Shot selection and valuing possessions are vital in tight games.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: MuggsyB on February 18, 2026, 10:33:47 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.

That's not exactly true. 
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Zog from Margo on February 18, 2026, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: rccola42 on Today at 10:29:06 PMThink it's more of a talent issue than toughness. They hung in there pretty well with a very physical team. Didn't get destroyed on the boards. They just have older, experienced players who are stars. Our older, experienced players wouldn't be on the court if we had better options.

Difference in physical strength isn't just talent or age. MU has too many slight players and SJU took control with strength when it mattered. MU needs some BE bodies.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 18, 2026, 10:37:19 PM
Once again, frustrating loss but nothing worth getting upset over.

Foul trouble for Royce was a killer in the 2nd half.

Get the 6 point lead and TO, TO, blocked shot, horrible shot attempt.

Chase is 6/23 from the field the last 3 games.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 18, 2026, 10:38:03 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.

This is objectively and obviously wrong.
Title: Re: MU/St.John's Game Thread
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2026, 10:39:06 PM
Quote from: jfp61 on Today at 10:32:04 PMI love how much crap dumb people keep giving ross. Not realizing that he gets to keep making mistakes in these games because this entire team is still somehow worse than him.

He's still our best defender. Maybe not man to man but he's definitely the most disruptive.

But he's at best our third best offensive player
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