N ot C ompletely C lean, U nfortunately

[Newsdreams]

The decision is made.

Yep, defense is king in Shaka kingdom

[Scoop Snoop]

I thought to ponder.

What if the first half coach ran with a lineup and combination that he knows works. Did indeed work well.

Second half, let's find out what else could work. Try one for a while, try another for a while. Well that doesn't work, let's try something else. All the things tried in the second half didn't seem to work. Did we find out anything more about our players? What to work on, what do try, was it a learning experience?

Better to try these things with a 25 point lead, then trying them when times running out in a nail biter.   

I was there. 2 nd half was boring and disappointing.  I am sure Shaka found some areas that worked and others that did not work. 

I believe this is going to be a fun team to watch/follow/root for!

Interesting and optimistic take. Basically, liked reading what you wrote but....I disagree that the decisions were entirely chosen by Shaka (if that is truly what you are implying). It was UNCC that was driving the bus for far too much of the second half and forcing MU to respond.

Agree Big Time with the bolded. 

[Newsdreams]

Interesting and optimistic take. Basically, liked reading what you wrote but....I disagree that the decisions were entirely chosen by Shaka (if that is truly what you are implying). It was UNCC that was driving the bus for far too much of the second half and forcing MU to respond.

Agree Big Time with the bolded.

Post game Shaka very unpleased with effort in 2nd half

[Milkshakes]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401485169

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs5d4UcgpuY

Shaka speaks

Some people were on the bench tonight because of their defense.


Sounds like something Buzz said.

Shaka is awesome.  I love his answer about energy and the "basketball gods" to the last annoying question. 

[Vander Blue Man Group]

How about Gold leading the break?  We have two big guys who are great ball handlers.  There's so much potential with this group and they'll only get better.