Entertaining loss

[The Sultan]

Parham played more minutes than Gold yesterday, but he is still prone to dumb fouls which is going to limit his playing time.

The problem with their defense though isn't easily solved. They don't have a ton of length on the perimeter with Stevie and Kam, which makes contesting outside shots difficult. And the lack of rim protection leaves the lane wide open at times.

[Viper]

Parham played more minutes than Gold yesterday, but he is still prone to dumb fouls which is going to limit his playing time.

The problem with their defense though isn't easily solved. They don't have a ton of length on the perimeter with Stevie and Kam, which makes contesting outside shots difficult. And the lack of rim protection leaves the lane wide open at times.

was hopeful Hamilton could offer a defensive presence in the paint. Noticed he didn't play yesterday. Healthy scratch or out w/injury?

[The Sultan]

was hopeful Hamilton could offer a defensive presence in the paint. Noticed he didn't play yesterday. Healthy scratch or out w/injury?

I think he was just a healthy scratch. Parham was playing really well.

Caedin is even more foul prone than Royce though.

[Zog from Margo]

Dissatisfaction is relative.  A month ago I thought MU was a title contender. Maybe they still are ...

So you're dissatisfied with the team and Shaka because your expectations from early in the season might not have been realistic.

MU had two winning seasons in conference during the seven preceding Shaka's arrival. If I keep that in mind, it'll temper my dissatisfaction if MU isn't winning that NCAA title this year.

[Pakuni]

So you're dissatisfied with the team and Shaka because your expectations from early in the season might not have been realistic.

MU had two winning seasons in conference during the seven preceding Shaka's arrival. If I keep that in mind, it'll temper my dissatisfaction if MU isn't winning that NCAA title this year.

COLE?

[rocky_warrior]

you thought MU was a national title contender? Right up there with Auburn, Duke, Tennessee, Florida, Houston and others?

The top 10 team from earlier in the season that plays harassing defense, and regularly scores 80+?  Absolutely!  Sure it is a bit of a long shot, but a NC for Marquette always will be.  If you pay any attention to basketball, you would notice all those teams you mentioned can lose too.

By "title contender", were you referring to a BE title or a natty? I'm guessing BE., but after Viper's reply, I would like to know.

Really both, but answered.

So you're dissatisfied with the team and Shaka because your expectations from early in the season might not have been realistic.

MU had two winning seasons in conference during the seven preceding Shaka's arrival. If I keep that in mind, it'll temper my dissatisfaction if MU isn't winning that NCAA title this year.

Gosh, I'll check with you on what my expectations should be before every season.  Don't know why I didn't think of that earlier.

[MUfan12]

After the 9-1 start I thought this team had F4 potential for the reasons Rocky said. They were forcing turnovers but also managing to get stops when they didn't force one. That has all but gone away. The shooting struggles seem like a direct result of the extreme minutes load because the bench struggles up until the Hall game.

Until they stop guarding like sugared up 9 year olds I think we're going continue to be frustrated.

[Billy Hoyle]

Intensity is not just a Deane/Crean era MU dance team.

During Deane's era we called them "Immensity."

[MuggsyB]

Creighton is a good offensive team.  We obviously weren't great yesterday defensively but were better in the 2nd half. Our half-court offense is our biggest problem.  It's stagnant and predictable.  Lots of dribble hand-offs, too much weave and heave.  When we don't create offensive from forcing turns we struggle to score and our shooting percentages aren't good.  We have to find a way to be more efficient, get more players involved, and get to the FT line more. 

[NickelDimer]

Oh yes. All part of relationships and development.

🎤⬇️

[Newsdreams]

He's one of the best PGs in the country.

Stop it, you don't know ball

[GoldenEagles03]

Stop it, you don't know ball

Agreed. Pretty ridiculous to call a top 10 finalist, one of the best...wait until the list is trimmed to 5 at least.

[Zog from Margo]

The top 10 team from earlier in the season that plays harassing defense, and regularly scores 80+?  Absolutely!  Sure it is a bit of a long shot, but a NC for Marquette always will be.  If you pay any attention to basketball, you would notice all those teams you mentioned can lose too.

Really both, but answered.

Gosh, I'll check with you on what my expectations should be before every season.  Don't know why I didn't think of that earlier.

Expect all you want before the season. Ignore the fact that MU wasn't considered a favorite to win the BE in the preseason polls. I'm just not understanding your dissatisfaction with the team and Shaka because they didn't meet expectations based on your incorrect assessment.

[rocky_warrior]

I'm just not understanding your dissatisfaction with the team and Shaka because they didn't meet expectations

That's unfortunate.   Glad you're 100% satisfied based on your random expectations.