Entertaining loss

[The Sultan]

Nothing about Stevie?- I love the guy and everything he does - but him missing 7 wide open threes in a row killed us and allowed them to play 5 on 4 on D when he was in.

You can see he's overthinking "oh no, I'm open again, geez I'd better shoot, maybe it will go in" rather than "I can't believe they left me open, I'm gonna stuff this in the hoop"

He was under a lot of pressure since it was his coach's most important game.

[nyg]

10. Ben Gold has scored a grand total of 2 points over the last 4 games. I don't care how good his defense is. Cannot have that kind of offensive production from a starter.

Uconn game:  Johnson 13 pts, 4 rebounds. Gold zero points, zero rebounds
SJU game:    Zuby 13 points, 13 rebounds. Gold 2 points, zero rebounds
CU game:    Kalk 19 points, 7 rebounds.  Gold zero points, 2 rebounds.

He did not score in Butler game, but had 7 rebounds.  So, in last four games, has only made one shot, a layup.  But, today, he saw minimal minutes, maybe like 10 total, with Parham getting his minutes.  After Uconn game, Shaka said he is NOT injured, but Shaka did not like matchups.  Tough goings for Gold lately.

[willie warrior]

We were 3-15 on 3s. Mitchell intimidated to not shoot. Gold totally non existent. Creighton totally disrespected Mitchell shooting 3s. McDermott schools Shaka. We did not have anything for 3 point shooting. Another loss. What the f was entertaining about that? Putting that kind of spin on a 3 game losing streak is a huge gloss over of the shape this team is in.

[FairWeatherEagle]

Good recap. 8 and 9 particularly relevant. Creighton took it and now let's get back to winning.

[Big Papi]

Stevie has been such a warrior but pretty embarrassing game for him. Creighton just simply said "you aren't good enough to make wide open threes" and they were right today.

That's how they defended him last game.  Nothing changed.

That's on Shaka to make an adjustment instead of just rolling with.

[PointWarrior]

Uconn game:  Johnson 13 pts, 4 rebounds. Gold zero points, zero rebounds
SJU game:    Zuby 13 points, 13 rebounds. Gold 2 points, zero rebounds
CU game:    Kalk 19 points, 7 rebounds.  Gold zero points, 2 rebounds.

He did not score in Butler game, but had 7 rebounds.  So, in last four games, has only made one shot, a layup.  But, today, he saw minimal minutes, maybe like 10 total, with Parham getting his minutes.  After Uconn game, Shaka said he is NOT injured, but Shaka did not like matchups.  Tough goings for Gold lately.

Those in Wisconsin is "Ben Gold's Offense" on the side of a milk carton yet?

[warriors141]

Lost a conference road game against a really good team.
Entertained by the return of Kam, Royce and Zaide, attacking the boards.

Looking forward to 6 of the next 7 games.

Back to playing a bunch of bad teams should help

[HutchwasClutch]

Anybody who is objective, which eliminates many, here could see this bad stretch coming. It started in the conference opener.  They were mostly escaping games against crummy teams. 

This has been a lousy team since the Wisconsin win. They have so many flaws. So many who cannot be counted on at all game to game. I don't see it getting much better.  This is who they are.

[warriors141]

We're doomed.

If you think this team is good right now I'll have what you are smoking

[1SE]

He was under a lot of pressure since it was his coach's most important game.

Sure looked like it. Kids on JV at a DIII school wouldn't miss that many wode open from the top of the key.

[tower912]

I am nearly convinced that Raftery was right and Ben has a recurrence of shin splints.  Not moving the same the last couple of games.  No lift.

[MUfan12]

McDermott put on a clinic today in doing the same thing and tricking the opposing coach into not adjusting.

[Zog from Margo]

You can see why Shaka has tried so hard to get the bench going. Lowery and Parham are higher ceiling players than Stevie and Gold. Owens had some good moments today as well. Lowery needs to be more aggressive on offense but he's a good defender and brings more size to a switch.

[Big Papi]

Uconn game:  Johnson 13 pts, 4 rebounds. Gold zero points, zero rebounds
SJU game:    Zuby 13 points, 13 rebounds. Gold 2 points, zero rebounds
CU game:    Kalk 19 points, 7 rebounds.  Gold zero points, 2 rebounds.

He did not score in Butler game, but had 7 rebounds.  So, in last four games, has only made one shot, a layup.  But, today, he saw minimal minutes, maybe like 10 total, with Parham getting his minutes.  After Uconn game, Shaka said he is NOT injured, but Shaka did not like matchups.  Tough goings for Gold lately.

These are the games Gold is suppossed to negate Kalk's defensive prowess.

Unfortunately Gold and Stevie not being able to hit 3s makes it so easy for Creighton to defend us as he just needs to stay in the paint.

[HutchwasClutch]

Stevie has been such a warrior but pretty embarrassing game for him. Creighton just simply said "you aren't good enough to make wide open threes" and they were right today.

What a surprise

[Uncle Rico]

We were 3-15 on 3s. Mitchell intimidated to not shoot. Gold totally non existent. Creighton totally disrespected Mitchell shooting 3s. McDermott schools Shaka. We did not have anything for 3 point shooting. Another loss. What the f was entertaining about that? Putting that kind of spin on a 3 game losing streak is a huge gloss over of the shape this team is in.

Thanks, Wingdings

[1SE]

That's how they defended him last game.  Nothing changed.

That's on Shaka to make an adjustment instead of just rolling with.

Yeah, needed to run Zaide even more today- give up some on D (but not Stevies best game there anyway) to keep them.hinest on O - maybe he would have more if Chase hadn't been in foul trouble.

[muhoops1]

A true PG would help.  Kam has to do too much. Other than Jop and Kam not much offense.  Positive, they were strong on the boards.  Ball just not falling right now.

[warriors141]

Anybody who is objective, which eliminates many, here could see this bad stretch coming. It started in the conference opener.  They were mostly escaping games against crummy teams. 

This has been a lousy team since the Wisconsin win. They have so many flaws. So many who cannot be counted on at all game to game. I don't see it getting much better.  This is who they are.

With the portal, the poor team construction is on the coach. If you aren't going to at least dabble in the portal then you really need to hit on your recruits and Shaka has not. The "not using portal strategy" was a super cool story and I wish it worked but I'm having serious doubts

[NCMUFan]

Well, I don't think we hit our ceiling yet, but the ascent is on a very mild grade up.
Will we improve enough to get anywhere in the NCAA tournament?

[TFlegend]

"Entertaining loss"...lol, okay.

Do we have one offensive set that can get us a easy bucket?  Every team we play has at least one and uses it to get a few easy baskets.  I thought we might have one when late in the game, down by 1, Shaka slowed it down, called out clear instructions and pointed where he wanted a couple of the guys.  The result?  Half hearted pick and pop to force Kalkbrenner onto Kam who then preceded to take a step back three over a contesting 7 footer.  The excessive dribbling while 4 guys stand around is getting old...and isn't very effective. 

[Johnny B]

Since neither one of you can manage your emotions when things go bad, maybe you should find something else to do with your time then. Why watch sports if it doesn't entertain you?

I enjoyed their comeback. Too bad they couldn't finish it. It happens.

It was fun but damn just frustrating seeing the deep lose so much. Excuse the venting. This board is a saint compared to the stuff said on most other board s

[K1 Lover]

First half defense wasn't good enough. Kam figuring things out will help going forward. Second half was winning basketball, but once again tough to keep momentum when build yourself such a big hole you have to work so hard to get out of. Creighton hit the prayers they needed down the stretch. Ashworth telling everyone his old ass needs to go home, it's past his bed time. Or was it that he needs to put his child to sleep?

Comment of the f*cking day.

[Big Papi]

I am nearly convinced that Raftery was right and Ben has a recurrence of shin splints.  Not moving the same the last couple of games.  No lift.

Sure but everyone could see that this year's team needed a pg and another big guy. Shaka decided to get neither. Either pickup would have been huge right now.

[Zog from Margo]

A true PG would help.  Kam has to do too much. Other than Jop and Kam not much offense.  Positive, they were strong on the boards.  Ball just not falling right now.

Kam is a scoring guard who can dish off the drive. He's not a floor general like Kolek. They miss Sean Jones. He's not a savior but he's a different look and brings some speed.