Trent Lockett

[GGGG]

For those who doubt what he does, watch that overtime a few times.  Seriously, Junior is STOG, but Trent did things in OT that were essential to the victory.

[brewcity77]

That block was picture-perfect. Coming down with the ball himself was very impressive. Not to mention some clutch free throws. Otule and Jamil also contributed more than most will realize. CO played excellent defense and was again smart on offense while Jamil was immense on the boards despite not putting in as many points as we'd like.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I was going to post the same thing. He came up very big in the second half on some key possessions.

I thought this game was lost.  The turnover by Jamil Wilson late in the game...ugh, but they hung in there.  Big plays by Lockett tonight.  Good win.

[Blackhat]

Trent looked pretty good at the end.

Get Steve Taylor and Mayo going too we may have something here.

[AZWarrior]

Trent looked pretty good at the end.

Get Steve Taylor and Mayo going too we may have something here.

Agreed.  I thought Steve T. had some high quality minutes.  I was a bit aggravated he wasn't in down the stretch.

[brewcity77]

Steve was huge, absolutely huge. When Wilson and Anderson both picked up 2 early in the first half, I was shaking my head in disbelief. Taylor came in and played very well on both ends. I don't expect him to keep getting double-digit minutes, but I'm glad he is there as another option up front.

[Blackhat]

Agreed.  I thought Steve T. had some high quality minutes.  I was a bit aggravated he wasn't in down the stretch.

I definitely was aggravated as well.    Thought we could have had a better lineup mix it will be interesting to see how much pt Buzz gives Steve going forward.

Kid looked real good, also Otule had some real solid moments.

[GGGG]

Taylor was pulled after he gave up a pretty bad weak side offensive rebound and put back.  I love the way he plays on the offensive end, but he still has some work to do on the other end.  He'll get there.

[nyg]

Taylor was very good tonight and came in when the others had foul trouble.  Remember one bad defensive move under the boards.

Played 12 minutes, had 9 points, 3 rebounds and one steal.  

Very productive for those minutes played.

[Blackhat]

Didn't notice that.   My thinking was we were going through a pretty long drought at the end of regulation, was hoping Steve could help with O production at the end .

Junior bailed us tonight man.  We were pretty brutal on O at the end of reg and our backcourt got taken to school by UCONN's for a good portion of the game.

I'll take it and build on it though!

[AZWarrior]

Taylor was pulled after he gave up a pretty bad weak side offensive rebound and put back.  I love the way he plays on the offensive end, but he still has some work to do on the other end.  He'll get there.

Well heck.  Pull him out, point out the error of his ways.  And then sub him back in!  The offensive mix was better when he was in.  I really liked his basket from the high post.

[MU82]

That block was picture-perfect. Coming down with the ball himself was very impressive. Not to mention some clutch free throws. Otule and Jamil also contributed more than most will realize. CO played excellent defense and was again smart on offense while Jamil was immense on the boards despite not putting in as many points as we'd like.

Excellent post, brew.

I think Lockett had his best game as a Warrior. Made several huge plays down the stretch. Otule was a big factor when he was in the game.

I was watching the game with a friend and at one point, I said that Jamil was having a nice game. My buddy said, "He is? He hasn't even scored." I said, "Yeah, but he's finally doing the little things."

I liked Taylor's contributions, too. Sometimes the box score doesn't illustrate everything.

[cheebs09]

Lockett couldn't buy a bucket, but I don't think there was one that I would say was a bad look. Of course he buries a three when there's an offensive foul under the basket. I'm still a big Lockett fan. He does a lot of little things and I still believe his offense will come around.

I was so happy to see Steve Taylor be effective at the free throw line against the zone. That area is wide open and usually the best spot to break the zone, and we don't use it. I feel like we always busted zones that way in the past. I am really excited for his future.

[GGGG]

Well heck.  Pull him out, point out the error of his ways.  And then sub him back in!

Someday when you get to be the coach, you can make that decision.  But they went to primarily a defensive line up in overtime...and it worked.  Both Jamil and Trent were big in OT.

[Skatastrophy]

Trent looked solid today.  Much more aggressive.

[MattyWarrior]

CLANG, can't shoot.

[AZWarrior]

Someday when you get to be the coach, you can make that decision.  But they went to primarily a defensive line up in overtime...and it worked.  Both Jamil and Trent were big in OT.

Why yes, we won going away.

This is a fan board.  I'll continue to express my opinions, thank you.

And I expect you'll do the same.

[karavotsos]

CLANG, can't shoot.

No question that would have been the story if MU lost, but they didn't.  Both Lockett and MU had to do a lot of things right to overcome that kind of a shooting night.  Autry said after the game these guys are not bad shooters and you know he has to be right.  They simply cannot be that bad.  Lockett had some wide open looks.  Autry also said they weren't forcing 3's and I agree with him.  The vast majority were good looks.  Sometimes it just gets in your head.  I think a lot of teams lose this game because of the poor shooting.  MU didn't.  That's the bottom line.  Lockett's game was a good reflection of the team overall.

[GGGG]

No question that would have been the story if MU lost, but they didn't.  Both Lockett and MU had to do a lot of things right to overcome that kind of a shooting night.  Autry said after the game these guys are not bad shooters and you know he has to be right.  They simply cannot be that bad.  Lockett had some wide open looks.  Autry also said they weren't forcing 3's and I agree with him.  The vast majority were good looks.  Sometimes it just gets in your head.  I think a lot of teams lose this game because of the poor shooting.  MU didn't.  That's the bottom line.  Lockett's game was a good reflection of the team overall.

There was a stretch after MU went up 10 that Vander and Junior took 3 pointers pretty early in the shot clock.  I thought those weren't very good shots.

[ecompt]

Junior's three when we were up 10 was especially ugly.

[muwarrior97]

CLANG, can't shoot.

BUT did D up and get a HUGE rebound, shots will fall eventually (I hope!)....give him some kudos tonight

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

There was a stretch after MU went up 10 that Vander and Junior took 3 pointers pretty early in the shot clock.  I thought those weren't very good shots.

I agree, I was mad at those as well.

I would say that those weren't very "smart shots", but they were still open/good looks that those guys can/should make, so Autry's point is still valid.

I think the offense has been producing some pretty good looks (both inside and out), but they just haven't gone in. I don't know if that is bad luck, or just bad shooters.

[Norm]

Could Lockett serve a Dennis Rodman type role for MU? I am not an expert, but does he have any shot for the pros if he specializes in rebounding? Or is he too small for his position?

[GGGG]

Could Lockett serve a Dennis Rodman type role for MU? I am not an expert, but does he have any shot for the pros if he specializes in rebounding? Or is he too small for his position?

Yeah too small.  At 6'5", he would have to be a 2 in the NBA...and he isn't quick enough for that.

[MU82]

Norm, you have about as much chance at an NBA career as Lockett does.

Doesn't mean he still can't be an impact player for us this year, though.