Big East 2024 Offseason

[Scoop Snoop]

Justin Moore is back for Nova today.

That game on Wednesday might not be the cakewalk people seem to think it is. Nova gave MU all it could handle the first time and they will be stronger this time around.

I'm thinking along the same line. The announcers made a good point that Moore being back not only improves Nova overall but also allows Whitmore some breathing room since defending against Nova just got a lot more difficult. So glad we played them earlier in the season in Philly! I still think we will win, but as you said, it will not be a cakewalk.

[panda]

I don’t understand taking more than a passing interest in what MU opponents do when it comes to NCAA seeding.

MU’s seeding will be based largely on what they do themselves the rest of the way and only minimally on what other conference teams do.

Given the parity in college basketball these days, the path to advance in the NCAA tournament isn’t going to be significantly affected one way or another based on a change of one or two spots in the seed list. Those little things can be important for teams squarely on the bubble, not for teams safely in the field.

That having been said I care more about MU winning the BE championship  than I do about their specific spot on the NCAA seed list. So, Go Nova, beat Providence.

It matters a lot when you’re on the bubble which is where we’ve mostly been with Wojo.

Not so much when you’re actually good.

[MuggsyB]

Justin Moore is back for Nova today.

That game on Wednesday might not be the cakewalk people seem to think it is. Nova gave MU all it could handle the first time and they will be stronger this time around.

I don't recall anyone saying it would be a cakewalk Blue. 

[BM1090]

Moore makes Nova a hell of a lot more dangerous.

Would love to see them win the BET if it’s not us.

[lawdog77]

Novas season is over and to keep the big east top heavy we need providence to remain winning against all the bad teams. They will take their losses to the top teams in the conference but a loss to a nova team is not only bad for Providence but the whole conference.

Nova's season is not over. They can go 9-2 in their last 11 and be in the conversation. I want them to win today to give us a better chance for the conference title. We can hurt their tournament chances on Wednesday

[wisblue]

I don't recall anyone saying it would be a cakewalk Blue.

Not directly, but whenever anyone talks about MUs record the rest of the way, the only games mentioned are UConn, Creighton, and sometimes Xavier. Nobody mentions Nova as a tough game.

[MuggsyB]

Bynum waa huge in the clutch for Providence today.  Nova really misses Jay Wright. 

[Uncle Rico]

Bynum waa huge in the clutch for Providence today.  Nova really misses Jay Wright.

It’s his roster

[Goose]

Blue

Nova is not a cakewalk, but again, MU is a much better team. I would have to think few Nova fans are thinking about them pulling an upset at MU this week.

[Herman Cain]

Bynum waa huge in the clutch for Providence today.  Nova really misses Jay Wright.

I agree with this analysis.

[wisblue]

Bynum waa huge in the clutch for Providence today.  Nova really misses Jay Wright.

MU has had some good luck this year facing Creighton without Kalkbrenner and PC without Bynum.

[Herman Cain]

John Fanta on the call for The Johnny /Hoya game at The Garden. No Posh for The Johnnys

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Really wish Nova hadn’t pissed that one away. Terrible defense and too many missed bunnies in the final two minutes. If Chris Arcidiacano was half the player his brother was that team would be a load.

[Scoop Snoop]

It’s his roster

True, but minus Gillespie. He was amazing.

Too bad for Nova that Moore's first game back was vs. Providence. Add in the coaching matchup and the result was not surprising.

Kudos to Nova for exploiting Hopkin's fear of a fourth foul.

Once PC got their 3 point shooting in gear, I knew my hopes for a Nova win were dimming.

[MU82]

MU has had some good luck this year facing Creighton without Kalkbrenner and PC without Bynum.

True. And DePaul, playing at home, got to face Marquette basically without our leading scorer. Score was just about tied when Kam left for good. On great teams, others take up the slack ... as Joplin did for Kam.

[Mu8891]

Law … I disagree

Nova’s season is pretty much over.
They are not good .., and have a back breaking schedule the rest of the way:

Road games AT: MU, X, Prov, SH and
Creighton! 

They will finish below.500 in the BE and
overall

[wisblue]

True. And DePaul, playing at home, got to face Marquette basically without our leading scorer. Score was just about tied when Kam left for good. On great teams, others take up the slack ... as Joplin did for Kam.

I would say that it is easier to pick up the slack against DePaul (who is also missing several key players) than against the top teams in the league. I hope we don’t have to see how MU would fare against a better team with both of the Joneses unavailable.

[mugrad_89]

I would say that it is easier to pick up the slack against DePaul (who is also missing several key players) than against the top teams in the league. I hope we don’t have to see how MU would fare against a better team with both of the Joneses unavailable.

Xavier wants to have a word with you about playing at DePaul.

[Herman Cain]

Hoyas building some separation from The Johnnies .

A Hoya winning streak may be happening ….

[MU82]

I would say that it is easier to pick up the slack against DePaul (who is also missing several key players) than against the top teams in the league. I hope we don’t have to see how MU would fare against a better team with both of the Joneses unavailable.

My point is that stuff happens. Hopefully, the Joneses are healthy soon.

[mugrad_89]

Ok, this St John’s/Georgetown game has been pretty entertaining.

[Uncle Rico]

Ok, this St John’s/Georgetown game has been pretty entertaining.

That win will help St. John’s NIT bid

[Newsdreams]

That win will help St. John’s NIT bid

Huge win for BE

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Huge win for BE

Disagree--devastating loss

[MU82]

Hugely devastating win?