Orlando Invitational Tournament Thread

[Herman Cain]

A research report on the Orlando Invitational Tournament prepared by Maryland  fan site.

https://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-terps-basketball/2019/10/31/20941206/orlando-invitational-maryland-basketball-temple-texas

[Galway Eagle]

I believe he also was concerned about facilities and that Marquette didn't have what it took to be big time.

But wasn't that true at the time? That's sort of the vibe I get from people on here

[lawdog77]

If you were a betting man, put money on Howard scoring well over 30 against Davidson. 

[Bocephys]

If you were a betting man, put money on Howard scoring well over 30 against Davidson.

Let's just hope he does it in 20 shots vs 40.

[The Sultan]

But wasn't that true at the time? That's sort of the vibe I get from people on here

Well sure.  But bluntly pointing it out on your way out the door isn't really the way to go about things.

[Galway Eagle]

Well sure.  But bluntly pointing it out on your way out the door isn't really the way to go about things.

True I guess to me one reads like being unprofessional but telling the truth the other reads like a person going out of their way to trash a former employer to justify a move that couldn't really be explained

[SaveOD238]

Per Kenpom, we have roughly equivalent offenses with Davidson, but our defense is miles better.

AdjO: Marquette 107.2 (33rd), Davidson 107.5 (30th)
AdjD: Marquette 89.8 (39th), Davidson 96.9 (123rd)

For comparisons sake, here are the AdjO and AdjD ranks for our other possible opponents:

USC: AdjO 48th, AdjD 77th
Fairfield: AdjO 290th, 245th
TAMU: Adj) 135th, AdjD 66th
Maryland: AdjO 9th, AdjD 37th
Harvard: AdjO 78th, AdjD 112th
Temple: AdjO 120th, AdjD 69th

[The Sultan]

Davidson isn't the biggest game of the year.  If given a choice between beating Davidson or beating Nova, I'd choose beating Nova every time.

[pbiflyer]

No one's asking the big question.
With the new relaxed view towards alcohol will they be selling beer at the game?

[wiscwarrior]

Agreed. I feel the exact same about this game vs Davidson as I felt going into last year's Louisville game.

Davidson has had a couple good games this season and a couple real stinkers. The latter surprised me, as they have a veteran team with several good players and an outstanding coach. If we get their best, it will be a VERY tough game. We are more athletic and should control the boards. I just hope we close out on their good shooters and take care of the basketball.

How is this even possible?  😎

[MU82]

Davidson isn't the biggest game of the year.  If given a choice between beating Davidson or beating Nova, I'd choose beating Nova every time.

One could say the same about last year's Louisville game. I, for one, happen to think it set the table for everything else that happened in the non-con part of the schedule, which in turn set the table for our 23-4 start.

Yes, I'd "choose" beating Nova if one asked, without context, "Who would you rather beat, Davidson or Villanova?" But losing to Davidson and then having to play Fairfield would put us in dubious NCAA position a month before we even get the chance to play Nova.

You're allowed to disagree. These are all only opinions.

[1SE]

Davidson is a good bellwether. If we lose we're likely looking bubbly all year.

[GoldenDieners32]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28160053/biggest-college-basketball-feast-week-questions-top-matchups

[MU B2002]

My important question.  Do I break out my valor blue Js that have never been outside for the game?

[LON]

My important question.  Do I break out my valor blue Js that have never been outside for the game?

The Marquette version of the 31s?  Mine have to be casual shoes now as the right baby toe side of the right shoe is ripping as a result of playing ball...I hope the players' versions have held up better, although they probably wear a newer pair every few games.

[79Warrior]

I believe he also was concerned about facilities and that Marquette didn't have what it took to be big time.

Correct.

[MU B2002]

The Marquette version of the 31s?  Mine have to be casual shoes now as the right baby toe side of the right shoe is ripping as a result of playing ball...I hope the players' versions have held up better, although they probably wear a newer pair every few games.

These

[The Sultan]

One could say the same about last year's Louisville game. I, for one, happen to think it set the table for everything else that happened in the non-con part of the schedule, which in turn set the table for our 23-4 start.

Yes, I'd "choose" beating Nova if one asked, without context, "Who would you rather beat, Davidson or Villanova?" But losing to Davidson and then having to play Fairfield would put us in dubious NCAA position a month before we even get the chance to play Nova.

You're allowed to disagree. These are all only opinions.

This team should not have a loss to Davidson putting us in a dubious position with the NCAA.  If that happens, the season is a failure regarding of whether or not we make the tournament.

[JakeBarnes]

This team should not have a loss to Davidson putting us in a dubious position with the NCAA.  If that happens, the season is a failure regarding of whether or not we make the tournament.

So if we got to the sweet 16, you're going to consider the season a failure? In the even that happens, we should hang the banner

Sweet 16*


*Lost to Davidson in regular season

[shoothoops]

It appears some people here may not keep up with some of the MU opponents out there. Davidson is legit. They are off to a bit of a a slow start but sleep on them at your own risk. They return most rotation players from a team that won 24 games last year and finished 2nd in the A-10. Taking them lightly would be a mistake. MU will if MU plays well. But let's have a healthy respect for capable opponents.

[The Sultan]

So if we got to the sweet 16, you're going to consider the season a failure? In the even that happens, we should hang the banner

If we get into the S16 as a 12 seed, it would be a lot of fun.  But it would also mask a lot of the team's issues.

[Benny B]

This team should not have a loss to Davidson putting us in a dubious position with the NCAA.  If that happens, the season is a failure regarding of whether or not we make the tournament.

#insertPicardFacepalm

[Litehouse]

The Marquette version of the 31s?  Mine have to be casual shoes now as the right baby toe side of the right shoe is ripping as a result of playing ball...I hope the players' versions have held up better, although they probably wear a newer pair every few games.

I have a pair of those and didn't like them for playing ball.  The grip wasn't good and they slid around too much.  I wore them outside for the first time a few weeks ago so they're officially casual shoes now.

[CountryRoads]

Looks like Buzz' bunch will be down one. TJ Starks transferring. Averaged double figures so far in both seasons.

[Newsdreams]

A research report on the Orlando Invitational Tournament prepared by Maryland  fan site.

https://www.testudotimes.com/maryland-terps-basketball/2019/10/31/20941206/orlando-invitational-maryland-basketball-temple-texas

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