NCAA Hoops Thread '21-22

[Jockey]

He doesn't need 2 more years.  Durant was a twig when he was drafted.  Brandon Ingram was a twig when he was drafted. Evan Mobley is 6'11 210 lbs and he was a top 3 pick. 

Super skilled, fluid 7 footers who can shoot don't grow on trees.  He'll bulk up as he ages and be fine.  If the rest of his season is like the Texas game, maybe there is some pause, but I doubt it on both accounts.

He is a no doubt Top 5 Pick. I would bet on top 3. This year.

I will take issue with your other statement, though. Holmgren was
outstanding in the Texas game. Offensively, he took a back seat, as any smart player would do, when someone is as unstoppable as Timme.

Defensively, he controlled the game. Texas took about 35% of their shots at the rim when Holmgren was on the bench. When he was on the floor, the number was around 15%, That is just a huge difference and illustrates the value of having him on the floor even when he is not looking for offense.

[JWags85]

He is a no doubt Top 5 Pick. I would bet on top 3. This year.

I will take issue with your other statement, though. Holmgren was
outstanding in the Texas game. Offensively, he took a back seat, as any smart player would do, when someone is as unstoppable as Timme.

Defensively, he controlled the game. Texas took about 35% of their shots at the rim when Holmgren was on the bench. When he was on the floor, the number was around 15%, That is just a huge difference and illustrates the value of having him on the floor even when he is not looking for offense.

I never said he was bad in the Texas game, and I even said I doubt there would be any pause.  But for someone who is billed as an excellent scorer and all around player, he took a back seat (which isn't necessarily a problem but not what you might want from a top 3 pick, considering 4 other guys took more shots than him even with Timme doing what he does) and got in foul trouble.  Its likely an anomaly, but if it happened a lot throughout a season, like I said, some people would potentially take pause, though unlikely NBA front offices would (or even should).

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Based on the first 10 minutes I get the feeling we're gonna see some shenanigans from Brad Davison tonight.

[MuggsyB]

Nice.  The Dence up 11 at the Kohl. 

[Pakuni]

He probably will.   In regards to the NBA, look at his size and skill set.    How does that match up with how the game is played in the NBA?     Answer that question, and you will have a pretty good idea about where he gets drafted.

Timme will be a first-round pick, IMO. If you question his ability against NBA talen,  go watch the tape of his matchup against #3 overall pick (and rookie of the year candidate) Evan Mobley in last year's tournament.

[MuggsyB]

How old is Nate Watson?  30?

[MU82]

How old is Nate Watson?  30?

He's our best Chicago friend's nephew. And he's been a nice college player now for, oh, 12 years or so!

[MuggsyB]

He's our best Chicago friend's nephew. And he's been a nice college player now for, oh, 12 years or so!

Hopefully he and the Dence can slam the door the last 8 mins.

[MuggsyB]

Ughhh.  Prov is gagging.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Did Floppy just tuck the ballhandler's offhand under his arm and drag him so he traveled?

[MuggsyB]

Does anyone know the mask requirement for coaches on the bench?  It looks really bizarre to see Gard cover and uncover his face to talk.  I mean do rational people think this makes any sense? 

[MuggsyB]

Did Floppy just tuck the ballhandler's offhand under his arm and drag him so he traveled?

Yes.

Bigger douchebag Flopison or Timme?  What's your unbiased opinion?

[MuggsyB]

Thank you Providence.

[Pakuni]

Mizzou loses by 14 at home to Missouri-Kansas City.
Yikes

[CountryRoads]

Thank you Providence.

Think it might be a long year for UW.

[MuggsyB]

Think it might be a long year for UW.

I think they were missing their best player tonight but they're not very good.

[Dish]

Mizzou loses by 14 at home to Missouri-Kansas City.
Yikes

Yeah, Mizzou might be one of the worst power six teams this year. Can't lose at home to UMKC.

[MU82]

Always fun to watch Nutpuncher throw up brick after brick after brick after brick ... when he isn't whining or playing dirty, that is.

Pretty darn great night, with an MU win over a top-10 team and a Madison loss at home to a Big East team.

[MuggsyB]

Yeah, Mizzou might be one of the worst power six teams this year. Can't lose at home to UMKC.

The Roos should still be respected. 

[MuggsyB]

The Beach is hanging tough vs UCLA.  Tie game under 4 mins in the first half.

[Dish]

The Beach is hanging tough vs UCLA.  Tie game under 4 mins in the first half.

This was an obvious let down spot in the first half for UCLA. There was no easier bet to make all year than LBSU first half +12.5.

[Dish]

If you're up and like money, Stanford team total under 70.5 (vs San Jose State) is sitting live at +100 right now.

Stanford is in the Mizzou power six dumpster fire club.

[Dish]

If you're up and like money, Stanford team total under 70.5 (vs San Jose State) is sitting live at +100 right now.

Stanford is in the Mizzou power six dumpster fire club.

I'll take the L here. Stanford shoots 75% the first 11 minutes of the second half, and the last five minutes of the second half got chippy and extended possession totals.

All criticism warranted my way.

[JWags85]

Yes.

Bigger douchebag Flopison or Timme?  What's your unbiased opinion?

Davidson without a doubt.  Timme is annoying and demonstrative, but Davidson has a 5 year history of being flat out dirty.  Timme isn't groin punching or hooking and holding constantly like that twerp.

Always fun to watch Nutpuncher throw up brick after brick after brick after brick ... when he isn't whining or playing dirty, that is.

Pretty darn great night, with an MU win over a top-10 team and a Madison loss at home to a Big East team.

I particularly liked Wisconsin down 5 under a minute, after the sheisty Davidson drag forced travel.  Desperately need a bucket...and they get a Davidson 30 foot semi-fadeaway brick from deep.

[Skatastrophy]

It was a joyful day of basketball yesterday. A fun Marquette win over Illinois followed by a disjointed Madison loss to Providence. I practically hopped out of bed this morning. What a beautiful sunny day!