McEwen

[HutchwasClutch]

Koby's stat line for tonight:

0 for 2 field goals. His three point attempt hit the top of the backboard, not an airball. 
4 turnovers
4 fouls.

He has made one outside shot in his last four games, the only one being a three against KSU late in the game.  One shot.

Last nine games:

Field goals: 12 for 59 (20%)
Threes:        5 for 35 (10%)
Turnovers: 27
Fouls:        28

Some have said look beyond his scoring, even at his "swagger".  Right.    Two fouls tonight in 50 seconds, screwed up the lineup rotation, defensive responsibilities went elsewhere and didn't show up again.  Zero points, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls.  With MU getting absolutely nothing from three players playing the five, Koby needs to get it together or this season going to be real long.

Numbers don't lie. McEwen is awful.

[StillWarriors]

Koby's stat line for tonight:

0 for 2 field goals. His three point attempt hit the top of the backboard, not an airball. 
4 turnovers
4 fouls.

He has made one outside shot in his last four games, the only one being a three against KSU late in the game.  One shot.

Last nine games:

Field goals: 12 for 59 (20%)
Threes:        5 for 35 (10%)
Turnovers: 27
Fouls:        28

Some have said look beyond his scoring, even at his "swagger".  Right.    Two fouls tonight in 50 seconds, screwed up the lineup rotation, defensive responsibilities went elsewhere and didn't show up again.  Zero points, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls.  With MU getting absolutely nothing from three players playing the five, Koby needs to get it together or this season going to be real long.

The utter lack of confidence, which is understandable at this point, is going to make a quick turnaround very difficult. It's a shame, because our ceiling is much lower without him playing well.

Those shooting numbers are almost impossibly bad the last 9 games. Ouch. Puts so much more pressure on Markus with him offering nothing. Hope he can regain his confidence, because he is so much better than he is playing right now. Confidence is such an amazing intangible.

[panda]

...the guy shot the ball twice today.  Not sure I'd call that a "black hole."

"Koby's stat line for tonight:

0 for 2 field goals. His three point attempt hit the top of the backboard, not an airball. 
4 turnovers
4 fouls.

He has made one outside shot in his last four games, the only one being a three against KSU late in the game.  One shot.

Last nine games:

Field goals: 12 for 59 (20%)
Threes:        5 for 35 (10%)
Turnovers: 27
Fouls:        28

Some have said look beyond his scoring, even at his "swagger".  Right.    Two fouls tonight in 50 seconds, screwed up the lineup rotation, defensive responsibilities went elsewhere and didn't show up again.  Zero points, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls.  With MU getting absolutely nothing from three players playing the five, Koby needs to get it together or this season going to be real long."

This...C'mon wades be better.

[HutchwasClutch]

The utter lack of confidence, which is understandable at this point, is going to make a quick turnaround very difficult. It's a shame, because our ceiling is much lower without him playing well.

Those shooting numbers are almost impossibly bad the last 9 games. Ouch. Puts so much more pressure on Markus with him offering nothing. Hope he can regain his confidence, because he is so much better than he is playing right now. Confidence is such an amazing intangible.

You're sure he's not really this bad huh, ok. Not sure what that's based from. He's a mid major player

[wadesworld]

"Koby's stat line for tonight:

0 for 2 field goals. His three point attempt hit the top of the backboard, not an airball. 
4 turnovers
4 fouls.

He has made one outside shot in his last four games, the only one being a three against KSU late in the game.  One shot.

Last nine games:

Field goals: 12 for 59 (20%)
Threes:        5 for 35 (10%)
Turnovers: 27
Fouls:        28

Some have said look beyond his scoring, even at his "swagger".  Right.    Two fouls tonight in 50 seconds, screwed up the lineup rotation, defensive responsibilities went elsewhere and didn't show up again.  Zero points, 4 turnovers and 4 fouls.  With MU getting absolutely nothing from three players playing the five, Koby needs to get it together or this season going to be real long."

This...C'mon wades be better.

AKA "I don't know what the term 'black hole' means when discussing basketball."

[StillWarriors]

You're sure he's not really this bad huh, ok. Not sure what that's based from. He's a mid major player

Pretty sure he's capable of far better than 20%/10% shooting, but given the complete loss of confidence at this point he has to be a mess emotionally. Tough to get over that hump; it'd be nice to see him get a couple easy buckets to get some good vibes going. Hopefully that will happen sooner rather than later.

[nyg]

AKA "I don't know what the term 'black hole' means when discussing basketball."

Can you clarify?  I didn't mention any reference to a blackhole.

[wadesworld]

Can you clarify?  I didn't mention any reference to a blackhole.

I was quoting panda, who called Koby a "black hole" on offense, and then when I pointed out he took a whopping two shots tonight he quoted your post and said "this."

Koby is bad offensively right now.  He is not a black hole.

[HutchwasClutch]

Pretty sure he's capable of far better than 20%/10% shooting, but given the complete loss of confidence at this point he has to be a mess emotionally. Tough to get over that hump; it'd be nice to see him get a couple easy buckets to get some good vibes going. Hopefully that will happen sooner rather than later.

I wouldn't even play him. Let Symir develop. He's a work in progress, but he's flashed ability at this level.
Plus, I stopped kidding myself in November that this season had any hope to it

[nyg]

I was quoting panda, who called Koby a "black hole" on offense, and then when I pointed out he took a whopping two shots tonight he quoted your post and said "this."

Koby is bad offensively right now.  He is not a black hole.

OK, just re read.  Koby's a mess and I'll continue with his stats until it ends for reference only because his slump is something very strange for a BE starting player. 

[panda]

I was quoting panda, who called Koby a "black hole" on offense, and then when I pointed out he took a whopping two shots tonight he quoted your post and said "this."

Koby is bad offensively right now.  He is not a black hole.

I would say not scoring at all and turning the ball over at a high rate would be a black hole. I guess I'm wrong in regards to your personal understanding of the phrase. Sorry carry on!

[wadesworld]

I would say not scoring at all and turning the ball over at a high rate would be a black hole. I guess I'm wrong in regards to your personal understanding of the phrase. Sorry carry on!

Yes, that's my point.  That's not a black hole.

[HutchwasClutch]

OK, just re read.  Koby's a mess and I'll continue with his stats until it ends for reference only because his slump is something very strange for a BE starting player.

He's a starting in BE only because MU and Wojo are headed for a terrible season. Go back to the Mountain West

[panda]

Yes, that's my point.  That's not a black hole.

Lol I don't care what you think

[withoutbias]

Lol I don't care what you think

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+black+hole+in+basketball&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Google is your friend. A "black hole" on a basketball court is a guy who never passes the ball, shoots it every time he gets it. Koby is not that and was definitely not that tonight.

[panda]

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+black+hole+in+basketball&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Google is your friend. A "black hole" on a basketball court is a guy who never passes the ball, shoots it every time he gets it. Koby is not that and was definitely not that tonight.

Dude just pulled out a google search for black hole. Get a life man.

Black hole = negative influence = Koby

[Cheeks]

Dude just pulled out a google search for black hole. Get a life man.

Black hole = negative influence = Koby

Wrong

A black hole means the ball goes in and never comes out?  This has been a term for basketball for a long time.  You are simply wrong with your terminology.

[Cheeks]

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+black+hole+in+basketball&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Google is your friend. A "black hole" on a basketball court is a guy who never passes the ball, shoots it every time he gets it. Koby is not that and was definitely not that tonight.

Yup


https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1031971-carmelo-anthony-and-the-biggest-black-holes-in-the-nba?share=other

https://the-cauldron.com/celebrating-the-nbas-all-black-hole-team-a3feaa0e6ec2

https://en.mimi.hu/basketball/black_hole.html

[WolfganghisKhan]

Arguing over the semantics of what is a black hole and not focusing on the actual topic is classic. Koby has been horrid besides a couple halves

[Bad_Reporter]

Dude just pulled out a google search for black hole. Get a life man.

Black hole = negative influence = Koby

See Jim rome's Take on "pick up basketball guy". Funny chit

Black hole is a guy who doesn't pass

[panda]

He stinks out loud. How's that for a straightforward description.

[Afroman]

I promise to never get excited about a transfer again. I don't care if the player sitting out is the best player in practice.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Koby lost his game. Must have left it in Utah. He's a big liability on this team.

[cheebs09]

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+a+black+hole+in+basketball&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

Google is your friend. A "black hole" on a basketball court is a guy who never passes the ball, shoots it every time he gets it. Koby is not that and was definitely not that tonight.

Pretty gutsy searching that on Google.

[The Sultan]

Dude just pulled out a google search for black hole. Get a life man.

Black hole = negative influence = Koby

Sorry but when you are talking basketball, that is simply not what it means.  Just admit that you were mistaken and move on.