Adversity is an opportunity

[DoctorV]

From the Coaches mouth.

New season begins on Monday.

Back to the drawing board, Marquette's got this.

[GoldenEagles03]

Yes

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

[Johnny B]

Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

Except when it's a nightmare which is what it feels like currently

[rocky_warrior]

Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

If Shaka can get the starters to play like we have seen them earlier this year.  There's still a good chance.

If we're relying on backups or newcomers to fill the gap, well, every team except for DePaul has an advantage.

[marqhattan]

Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

Yes and in 2011, UCONN was 9-9 in the Big East and had to run the table in the BET to get into the Big Dance (which they then won)

That same year, a guy named Shaka took his 11th seeded VCU team to the Final Four

Last year, a team picked 9th in the Big East won the Big East regular season and BET and then laid an egg in Round 2

College basketball = parity. Several teams are good enough to win it all. It really comes down to how a team is gelling and who has the hot hand and the right time.

[JakeBarnes]

I'd just like to see the team play somewhat together. Lately it's just been a bunch of dribbling and iso ball.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.

[MuggsyB]

Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.

Can you elaborate Dr. B?  I think Shaka has been pretty forthright in his last 2 pressers.  What hubris are you talking about?  The non-transfer culture stuff? 

[MUfan12]

Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.

Yeah I didn't get much hubris from that presser.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Can you elaborate Dr. B?  I think Shaka has been pretty forthright in his last 2 pressers.  What hubris are you talking about?  The non-transfer culture stuff?

Sarcasm. Some wild Scoop takes post-game.

[BrewCity83]

I'd just like to see the team play somewhat together. Lately it's just been a bunch of dribbling and iso ball.

Yeah, it did look like there was a lot of that, but had we made some (any!) shots, we would have had a LOT of assists last night.  You can't get an assist if the guy you pass to misses an open shot.

[willie warrior]

Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

Thus team is having more than a slump. More like a dump.

[MuggsyB]

Sarcasm. Some wild Scoop takes post-game.

Ahhhh.....sorry Dr. B.  I've been a bit fixated on the disaster that occurred and didn't anticipate other methods of venting. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Ahhhh.....sorry Dr. B.  I've been a bit fixated on the disaster that occurred and didn't anticipate other methods of venting.

My fault to troll postgame. 

[wyoMUfan]

100%

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks this slump be facilitated by the coaching staff so instead of fizzling out in February/March we can evolve in January/February.
I have NO idea how a coaching staff facilitates 2 of 30 3pt shooting, or 2 major role player injuries but maybe a January skid is just what Tyler and Oso need to regroup and lead us to greener pastures come March.

Trying to stay optimistic!

[MuggsyB]

My fault to troll postgame. 

No problem.  I was beyond upset last night but feel a little better now.  Early this morning I watched some 🐙 escape videos which relaxed me a bit.  I think we can get out of this funk Dr. B. 

[Newsdreams]

No problem.  I was beyond upset last night but feel a little better now.  Early this morning I watched some 🐙 escape videos which relaxed me a bit.  I think we can get out of this funk Dr. B.

Love 🐙 salad

[MuggsyB]

Love 🐙 salad

It's unfortunate so many species love 🐙 🐙 🐙.  They're not endangered but have short lives.   Their badassery is pretty much incalculable on so many levels.