Xavier game thread

[GooooMarquette]

Luke had 6 points in the first 4:50.  

He still has 6 points, even though he has repeatedly gotten the ball in the paint.

[nyg]

It is amazing that we have assembled two of the worst 3-point shooters in college basketball on the same team. At least Derrick knows not to shoot. JuJuan has to try one every now and then due to Carlino being out, but he is as bad as they get.

Whether it's Cheatham, Nick N or another recruit, someone who can shoot will play a lot next year in this Wojo offensive system. No choices now.

[ChicosBailBonds]

So, is the no Carlino = team plays better at offense argument still valid?

Small sample size either way, aina?

[Milwarriorkee]

You don't think the players would notice if their senior leader was relegated to the bench?  I guarantee Juan is one of the best practice players.  What message does it send when you practice harder than everyone, yet see your minutes reduced when you're a senior?  Might be tough to recruit, retain and develop players at a program like that.

I agree with your premise, but I have no idea if Juan is a better practice player than sandy. You seem to know, though, since you guarantee he is one of the best practice players. I don't have that kind of inside info to make such a claim.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Whether it's Cheatham, Nick N or another recruit, someone who can shoot will play a lot next year in this Wojo offensive system. No choices now.

Which is why I would LOVE to have Carlino on NEXT year's team.  Oh well.

[GooooMarquette]

It is amazing that we have assembled two of the worst 3-point shooters in college basketball on the same team. At least Derrick knows not to shoot. JuJuan has to try one every now and then due to Carlino being out, but he is as bad as they get.

Yup.

[Shark]

Great move and finish,  but this is literally the definition of poor court awareness.

If only he waited for Derrick to dribble the air out of the ball

[Vander Blue Man Group]

This is brutal. I hope they show the Focus commercial so I can see Margot Robbie again.

[LloydsLegs]

I don't believe that the MU cheerleaders are sincerely that happy right now

[Texas Western]

We would have benefitted from having Deonte and Dawson in a game like this.

[BM1090]

If only he waited for Derrick to dribble the air out of the ball

I'm not a really a derrick defender. Just was a funny post. Praise the guy for court awareness after going 1 on 4

[Newsdreams]

Small sample size either way, aina?

Yea right!

[Nevada233]

Juan!!

That was a walk on freshmen move.....

[Jay Bee]

Freshman guards Bluiett & Macura w/23 points on 67.6% eFG, 5:35 left in the game.

Chicos finds these data points... "interesting"

[real chili 83]

Stainedpants make his Ft's. Gotta give him that.

[brewcity77]

Ugh what is our FT% tonight?

[BM1090]

The effort is there. Defensively we are not bad despite being undersized. Our issue is just a complete lack of talent. Need next year's class to be as advertised.

[Newsdreams]

Ugh what is our FT% tonight?

A very hot 40% 4/10

[jesmu84]

The effort is there. Defensively we are not bad despite being undersized. Our issue is just a complete lack of talent. Need next year's class to be as advertised.

7 top 100 players

[PGsHeroes32]

Ugh what is our FT% tonight?

While it's usually not 40% bad. It's always pretty bad. No Matt makes this more reasonable

[Lighthouse 84]

Derrick does need to sit and it's hard to figure out how he doesn't. Du is throwing the ball away, Luke doing nothing since the first minutes, and the rest of the team generally terrible.

Come back quickly Matt.

[brewcity77]

A very hot 40% 4/10

Sounds about right. Guessing there are some missed front ends too. Yeesht.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Freshman guards Bluiett & Macura w/23 points on 67.6% eFG, 5:35 left in the game.

Chicos finds these data points... "interesting"

I find the divorce rate at 38% much more interesting, but yes I find these interesting as well.  Steve Taylor was great the other night.  Tonight, non-existent.  Sometimes guys step up, and sometimes they don't.

[BM1090]

7 top 100 players

Doesn't matter. Duane and Luke are the only two who have proven their ranking and they are both underclassmen. Just watch the games. We have no players as talented as Davis, Bluitt, macura

[cheese ball chaser]

I'd like everyone who argued that we were a better team without Carlino to please show yourself, and continue your argument here. WHERE ARE YOU NOW??? WHAT SAY YOU NOW?!?!?!?!