KSU SOTG

[tower912]

After Marcus and Sacar I feel like Joey should be getting way more buzz here. The pregame was all about KState's D Wade being a matchup nightmare for us. I have never seen the guy play. I feel like I still haven't. He was a nonissue the entire game. I just checked the stats. He had 11 points and 3 rebounds.  It sure didn't feel like he even had that much. Joey doesn't seem like the most athletic guy but he shut Wade down. For the future that is one of the most encouraging things about this game.

Joey played excellent defense on Wade.    Not as good offensively.   He is long and played solid position defense all game.    Which brings it back around to the defense and how much improved MU's defense is.    Rowsey was just plain bad.     Having two sub 6 ft guards in a league full of 6'4 guards was a problem every single game.     This year's team has length and depth and experience and toughness.   Those things alone improve the defense.    The defense seems to be altered a bit, playing more of a contain, because the team no longer has to try to pressure up high because they fear getting over powered inside. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The screen Joey set for Markus in the first few minutes when Markus hit the three with no time on the shot clock was such a smart play. I don't think many freshmen would have the awareness to do that in that situation

[Nukem2]

Joey played excellent defense on Wade.    Not as good offensively.   He is long and played solid position defense all game.    Which brings it back around to the defense and how much improved MU's defense is.    Rowsey was just plain bad.     Having two sub 6 ft guards in a league full of 6'4 guards was a problem every single game.     This year's team has length and depth and experience and toughness.   Those things alone improve the defense.    The defense seems to be altered a bit, playing more of a contain, because the team no longer has to try to pressure up high because they fear getting over powered inside.

Was interesting in the 1st half when Heldt came in after Theo and Ed were in foul trouble.  The KSU bigs hung around outside after banging at Theo and Ed.   Weber was apparently trying to draw Matt outside and open the lane, but Matt stayed in a one man zone underneath.  KSU did not react well. Very noticeable to see the change in defense there.  Give  Wojo credit for that.

[real chili 83]

Was interesting in the 1st half when Heldt came in after Theo and Ed were in foul trouble.  The KSU bigs hung around outside after banging at Theo and Ed.   Weber was apparently trying to draw Matt outside and open the lane, but Matt stayed in a one man zone underneath.  KSU did not react well. Very noticeable to see the change in defense there.  Give  Wojo credit for that.

And give Matt credit for knowing his role.

[GooooMarquette]

The screen Joey set for Markus in the first few minutes when Markus hit the three with no time on the shot clock was such a smart play. I don't think many freshmen would have the awareness to do that in that situation

Yep. Joey, like his older brother, has a very high basketball IQ. Both of them do many of the little things that make a big difference.

[MomofMUltiples]

And give Matt credit for knowing his role.

Yes.  Good warm-up for Happ on Saturday.

[Loose Cannon]

 Let's focus on not making UTEP another Bump for us.

[Floorslapper]

Joey played excellent defense on Wade.    Not as good offensively.   He is long and played solid position defense all game.    Which brings it back around to the defense and how much improved MU's defense is.    Rowsey was just plain bad.     Having two sub 6 ft guards in a league full of 6'4 guards was a problem every single game.     This year's team has length and depth and experience and toughness.   Those things alone improve the defense.    The defense seems to be altered a bit, playing more of a contain, because the team no longer has to try to pressure up high because they fear getting over powered inside.

The defensive scheme and philosophy also are improved.  We aren't pressuring out nearly as high as we'd been in past years.  We are protecting the paint better.  I wouldn't call it a pack line defense per se, but, we've reduced the amount of floor we are defending, and that combined with not playing Markus and Rowsey together has helped a ton - to your point.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Chart led the team in rebounds and assists in 24 minutes. Great contribution.

It was fun to see his steal — defense creating offense.  I think it's been since JJJ that we had someone with that threat. 

[MU82]

Let's focus on not making UTEP another Bump for us.

I'll do everything in my power to make sure Sam, Joey, JCS and Cam don't look past UTEP.

There. I've done it.

Kill F%cky.

[Loose Cannon]

I'll do everything in my power to make sure Sam, Joey, JCS and Cam don't look past UTEP.

There. I've done it.

Kill F%cky.

Thanks, I feel a little Better now.

[rocky_warrior]

Figured this is as good as any place to put this.

Early, but Markus currently #10 in Kenpom Player of the year standings.

[Galway Eagle]

Figured this is as good as any place to put this.

Early, but Markus currently #10 in Kenpom Player of the year standings.

Would be amazing to see Howard vs happ as finalists

[rocky_warrior]

Would be amazing to see Howard vs happ as finalists

Also would be amazing to see Happ embarrassed this weekend.  Oh...that's for the hate thread.

[rocket surgeon]

Figured this is as good as any place to put this.

Early, but Markus currently #10 in Kenpom Player of the year standings.

would be interesting to see where all these guys were ranked during recruiting.  with the exception of zion williamson, whom i'm sure was way up there, anyone have quick access to the others high school rankings?  bol bol was highly regarded.  gee, duke only has 2 in the top 10?

[Galway Eagle]

would be interesting to see where all these guys were ranked during recruiting.  with the exception of zion williamson, whom i'm sure was way up there, anyone have quick access to the others high school rankings?  bol bol was highly regarded.  gee, duke only has 2 in the top 10?

Lawson was just outside the top 25, the Dukies and Bol were AA. Markus Howard was next then Carsen Edwards was toward the bottom of the top 100. Everyone else seems to have been a 3 star recruit

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

would be interesting to see where all these guys were ranked during recruiting.  with the exception of zion williamson, whom i'm sure was way up there, anyone have quick access to the others high school rankings?  bol bol was highly regarded.  gee, duke only has 2 in the top 10?

All per 247Composite

E Happ #152 (RSSR)
D Lawson #36 (RSJR)
Z Williamson #5 (FR)
G Williams #191 (JR)
R Barrett #1 (FR)
J Culver #312 (SO)
C Edwards #118 (JR)
B Bol #4 (FR)
L Stevens #98 (JR)
M Howard #68 (JR)

Not a strong senior class eh?

[Silkk the Shaka]

All per 247Composite

E Happ #152 (RSSR)
D Lawson #36 (RSJR)
Z Williamson #5 (FR)
G Williams #191 (JR)
R Barrett #1 (FR)
J Culver #312 (SO)
C Edwards #118 (JR)
B Bol #4 (FR)
L Stevens #98 (JR)
M Howard #68 (JR)

Not a strong senior class eh?

Wow, Texas Tech with an absurd class, Zhaire Smith a one & done ranked #194 out of HS, Culver #7 kenpom as a soph ranked #312. Either that or Chris Beard is a coaching savant (not ruling it out)