Tommies SOTG

[Skatastrophy]

For the dunk and his grandma who was sitting in front of me 😁

Does she look good?

[Biggie Clausen]

Biggie

If by "next level" you mean the NBA I don't see it for Jop - too slow, not a good enough athlete. His only hope (imo) would be if he became such an elite 3 point shooter (better than Novak or Sam) that some team would find a spot for him on the end of their bench.

Lenny, I agree with you.  Novak was an absolutely elite shooter (and taller) and Sam is a better basketball player than Jop.  Funnily enough, those are the two guys I  thought of when I was pondering Jop's post-MU prospects.  Let's hope he proves us wrong.  And if he doesn't, let's hope he plays within his game in conference season and remains a good threat from deep.

[HutchwasClutch]

Oso and it's really not close. 21, 8 rebounds, couple steals, 7/11 FT.  He was excellent.  Costly mistake on the flagrant but he was excellent start to finish.

[Goose]

21 Jump

I was not at the game but thought the same thing about Kolek being mentally out of it or pissed off over something. It did look like he threw the ball at Joplin on TV as well.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Oso

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Kudos to Sean Jones for a nice game, a bounce back after a number of rough outings. Very, very good D, controlled on offense. He'll never be a good 3-point shooter, but he did all the other things that make him valuable.

[MUfan12]

21 Jump

I was not at the game but thought the same thing about Kolek being mentally out of it or pissed off over something. It did look like he threw the ball at Joplin on TV as well.

It was a bad dribble handoff that he was upset about.

Outside of ST's two point shooting, the stat I was most disappointed with was Tyler only shooting one three. The looks were there.

[Hards Alumni]

It was a bad dribble handoff that he was upset about.

Outside of ST's two point shooting, the stat I was most disappointed with was Tyler only shooting one three. The looks were there.

Agreed.  I think a couple of players seemed afraid to take open looks.

[pbiflyer]

Agreed.  I think a couple of players seemed afraid to take open looks.

He wanted to show he could win SOTG without being leading scorer. It was on purpose.

[DoctorV]

It was a bad dribble handoff that he was upset about.

Outside of ST's two point shooting, the stat I was most disappointed with was Tyler only shooting one three. The looks were there.

TyKo is very coachable, and that's part of his leadership role on the team.

After the Wisconsin game Shaka challenged him to be more aggressive and look to get his and he went for 28.
Last night, the message was to get others involved and he only attempted 6 shots in 38 minutes and got 12&10.

He's a star in every role, but that role changes as directly by his coaches message, scouting of opponent, game flow etc.

Only issue is that the coaches have to direct him the right way at the right time. He started off the ball a lot in Madison and it turned out to be the incorrect move imo.
Last night, it was obvious he was in distributor mode. As the game got dicey in the 2H he tried to press offensively and wasn't effective, likely because he wasn't in that mindset all game.

Eventually this season we will see a game, or several games, where he does both.
We saw 28,8,6 against Texas and 22,7,6 against Purdue.
He will have some BE games where he goes 20&10+ I would imagine.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Oso for SOTG

[21Jumpstreet]

21 Jump

I was not at the game but thought the same thing about Kolek being mentally out of it or pissed off over something. It did look like he threw the ball at Joplin on TV as well.

Goose

It was shocking. I have a kid like Tyler, always the leader, always has to be on, always has to be lifting his teammates. Sometimes that armor cracks, and I think it did last night with Tyler. He was extra chippy, extra mouthy to the refs, extra mouthy to the opposing bench, threw the ball at Jop, extra demonstrative on his throwing of his head back when defended, extra selfish, well, actually selfish. He has earned the right, but last night he let it turn negative.

I think he wanted to pummel St. Thomas, and when the guys weren't connected and busting their asses, he got pissed. A pissed Tyler has proven to be an excellent Tyler many times, last night, we saw the opposite, in my opinion.

In true Tyler form, he once again carried the team in the end, made huge free throws, and didn't cross the line with words or actions that could have cost the team. He has the "Warrior Mindset" and sometimes this happens.

[21Jumpstreet]

It was a bad dribble handoff that he was upset about.

Outside of ST's two point shooting, the stat I was most disappointed with was Tyler only shooting one three. The looks were there.

Yep, it was absolutely that hand off. Normally, Tyler drops the ball and heads the other way. This time, he grabbed the ball, turned, and whipped it at Jop. There was an off energy in the Fiserv last night.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

21 Jump

I was not at the game but thought the same thing about Kolek being mentally out of it or pissed off over something. It did look like he threw the ball at Joplin on TV as well.

Probably mad at Kam for calling out his gas station undies.  I will be monitoring slaps of five from here forward.

[Hards Alumni]

Probably mad at Kam for calling out his gas station undies.  I will be monitoring slaps of five from here forward.

They should tally them up and chart them like deflections so we all know.

[Scoop Snoop]

Probably mad at Kam for calling out his gas station undies.  I will be monitoring slaps of five from here forward.

Then he should have "whipped" (21's word) the ball at Kam rather than taking it out on Jop.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yep, it was absolutely that hand off. Normally, Tyler drops the ball and heads the other way. This time, he grabbed the ball, turned, and whipped it at Jop. There was an off energy in the Fiserv last night.

I guess not shown on TV but he pointed at himself and said my bad. He was frustrated at himself.

[MU82]

They aren't machines. Kolek is a great player who didn't have his best game ... but he still had a double-double and still made some outstanding passes. He usually is so sharp mentally that when he isn't, it's hard to believe. I'm not the least bit concerned. He showed his toughness at the end by taking care of the ball and making important FTs.

Oso was obviously the SoG ... but then again I thought that was the case for ND, too.

[Shooter McGavin]

Kudos to Sean Jones for a nice game, a bounce back after a number of rough outings. Very, very good D, controlled on offense. He'll never be a good 3-point shooter, but he did all the other things that make him valuable.

Really liked his post up moves down low.  When he plays under control he is so fast and athletic and explosive that he can do it against people much taller.  Going to be a really good player for MU. 

[Shooter McGavin]

Oso for SOTG

[Goose]

Oso

[Carl]

I have no problem with Tyler playing off the ball in half court or inbounds offense, but I really wish he would bring the ball up after every defensive rebound or true transition offensive possession. He is a wizard at making the right judgement and getting an easy 2 for somebody when everybody is running. His greatest talent in my opinion

[21Jumpstreet]

I guess not shown on TV but he pointed at himself and said my bad. He was frustrated at himself.

Appreciate that clarification, it was so out of character that this makes sense to me

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Oso

[MarquetteMike1977]

Oso for SOTG.
Honorable mentions Tyler double double and clutch free throws. Chase clutch 3 pointer.