LOBO guests, tell us about your team

[Big Papi]

The main concern I have with the way NM plays is that it seems like they are very good at driving into the paint and the one thing that bugs me about the way we defend is that we foul a lot.

If we get into foul trouble, I can see that being a huge issue for us.

[jutaw22mu]

I can't answer this question since I haven't lived in ABQ in 20 some odd years.

But if you're ever in Tucson, check out the Arby's in 22ns St. The Jack in the Box on Mission and Ajo is also worth the trip.

How's the golf in Tucson?

[Jay Bee]

We're 13-1 when we have 10+ steals - and 8-7 when we have less than 10.

#FakeNews #Lies

[1SE]

#FakeNews #Lies

Receipts homie.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/marquette/men/2025-gamelogs.html

[BM1090]

#FakeNews #Lies

Receipts homie.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/marquette/men/2025-gamelogs.html

We're 23-10, so the numbers don't add up. But point taken.

[1SE]

We're 23-10, so the numbers don't add up. But point taken.

Sorry - 10-9 when <10 - last rows chopped by excel.

[TucsonLobo]

Yeah, I think TOs are almost certainly the key to this game - we're not going to keep that big off the glass - I doubt NM has faced much ball pressure like we bring/have in the BE. We're 13-1 when we have 10+ steals - and 8-7 when we have less than 10. If we can bring the violence and get steals I don't think NM has much shot. But if it's a touchy whistle and we get early fouls which forces a dialing back of the pressure if could be a tough game. Dent has a bit of a sloppy handle (3 tos per game- but given high usage). We can get at it

Agree; who ever forces more steals will likely win the game. New Mexico is pretty good at it too.

SDSU plays tough, high pressure defense. We beat them easily in the Pit, and lost by 8(?) at SDSU.

Dent's turnovers are a bit misleading. A lot of them come from great passes that the player isn't expecting. And a lot are from almost great passes that get picked off. I don't recall seeing too many turnovers from just dribbling.

[willie warrior]

Yeah, I didn't realize it, but they've got 5 guys 6'9"+ that get minutes. 

Not too worry. Our guards will box out beautifully, leaving Ben to dominate the boards, while still draining 8 3 pointers

[Jay Bee]

Sorry - 10-9 when <10 - last rows chopped by excel.

You're forgiven.

[Newsdreams]

Agree; who ever forces more steals will likely win the game. New Mexico is pretty good at it too.

SDSU plays tough, high pressure defense. We beat them easily in the Pit, and lost by 8(?) at SDSU.

Dent's turnovers are a bit misleading. A lot of them come from great passes that the player isn't expecting. And a lot are from almost great passes that get picked off. I don't recall seeing too many turnovers from just dribbling.

Sorry, but neither I would consider great or almost great passes

[Newsdreams]

So the way I'm reading this, the Lobos scouting report is essentially a Marquette scouting report except for the 3 pt strategy.

Also, God bless the soul of any opposing fan trying to decipher the dysfunction of Scoop...

Scoop dysfunction?? WTF you have very low internet acumen.

[muwarrior69]

Yeah, I didn't realize it, but they've got 5 guys 6'9"+ that get minutes. 

It's only fair as we'll have 2 guys under 6' that will get minutes next year.

[Newsdreams]

Not too worry. Our guards will box out beautifully, leaving Ben to dominate the boards, while still draining 8 3 pointers

Meet Willie the ever whining, complaining poster who insults our players. Do NM board has an equivalent?

[DoctorV]

Agree; who ever forces more steals will likely win the game. New Mexico is pretty good at it too.

SDSU plays tough, high pressure defense. We beat them easily in the Pit, and lost by 8(?) at SDSU.

Dent's turnovers are a bit misleading. A lot of them come from great passes that the player isn't expecting. And a lot are from almost great passes that get picked off. I don't recall seeing too many turnovers from just dribbling.

One of our main contributors posted a link of Dent making a zip pass to Joseph after a pick and roll as he dove to the hoop for the slam.

My immediate thoughts were "well that's a great look, could cause MU a lot of trouble" and "that pass had a ton of zing on it, I can't believe the big man was ready for it and caught it"

Those two seem to have a great rapport, and Dent has excellent vision and ability, but he seems pretty cavalier and daring with his passes.
Morant used to be that way, just at another level. Our own Tyler Kolek was a wizard, but Tyler seemed to have a better ability to deliver it in the perfect spot and with a less excitable pace on the pass

I'll say though that Marquettes defense is very pesky, and long, and quick, and excellent at deflections.
This could and should give Dent a lot of problems if Marquette is to win.
I can see him having 5+ TOs if things go well for Marquette because he will start to force the issue.
MU can be bullied though, StJ did just that.

At the end of the day I think whoever has a better day from the outside shooting the 3 wins the game. I'm confident that'll be Marquette on Friday

[BrewCity83]

They don't hate MU.

....yet!

[LoboMan59]

Hi Marquette Fans! Please feel free to come over to my site to interact with Lobos fans back here in Albuquerque! We're looking forward to chatting about our upcoming game. Free to sign up!

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[rocky_warrior]

https://foreverlobos.freeforums.net/

WTF!  Can't even read without logging in!?!

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

WTF!  Can't even read without logging in!?!

Send them the angry mob from Scoop-prison Rocky.

[LoboMan59]

One of our main contributors posted a link of Dent making a zip pass to Joseph after a pick and roll as he dove to the hoop for the slam.

My immediate thoughts were "well that's a great look, could cause MU a lot of trouble" and "that pass had a ton of zing on it, I can't believe the big man was ready for it and caught it"

Those two seem to have a great rapport, and Dent has excellent vision and ability, but he seems pretty cavalier and daring with his passes.
Morant used to be that way, just at another level. Our own Tyler Kolek was a wizard, but Tyler seemed to have a better ability to deliver it in the perfect spot and with a less excitable pace on the pass

I'll say though that Marquettes defense is very pesky, and long, and quick, and excellent at deflections.
This could and should give Dent a lot of problems if Marquette is to win.
I can see him having 5+ TOs if things go well for Marquette because he will start to force the issue.
MU can be bullied though, StJ did just that.

At the end of the day I think whoever has a better day from the outside shooting the 3 wins the game. I'm confident that'll be Marquette on Friday

And that's the concern for Lobos fans. We are NOt a great shooting 3point team. Well hit a few here and there, but it's not our game at all. Coach Pitino wants our offense to run thru the middle and at the post. Priority 1 is to get the ball to the post  to Nelly Junior Joseph. He'll either take it to the rim, or kick in out if the defense collapses on him. That's where the problem is, we don't have a reliable consistent shooter from the 3pt line. Inside and the mid range game is where we line it.

[LoboMan59]

WTF!  Can't even read without logging in!?!

Sorry no, I was getting inundated with tons of inappropriate spam ads/links, so I had to make it sign up. But it's just one time, you'll probably be deleting or never return after the game anyway, unless you want to comment on our 2nd round matchup with MSU!🤣 Come on over buddy, we want to welcome you there!

[Shaka Shart]

Scoop dysfunction?? WTF you have very low internet acumen.

Referring to Willie's erectile

[LoboMan59]

Meet Willie the ever whining, complaining poster who insults our players. Do NM board has an equivalent?

Yes his handle is 'angrylobo'. We've had to put him in timeout several times! 🤣

[rocky_warrior]

Sorry no, I was getting inundated with tons of inappropriate spam ads/links, so I had to make it sign up

I'm just talking for guests to read (not post).  But whatever.

[Shaka Shart]

Send them the angry mob from Scoop-prison Rocky.

Mequon family dental clinic got renamed?

[TucsonLobo]

At the end of the day I think whoever has a better day from the outside shooting the 3 wins the game. I'm confident that'll be Marquette on Friday

I don't think 3's will be deciding, unless Marquette shoots something ridiculous, like 18/30. It seems like the Lobos regularly made fewer 3s and shot a lower percentage in most their games this year but still won.

Turnovers and transition points will be the key for the Lobos.