Win or Go Home Game Thread - New Mexico

[DavidBoone2inchesTaller]

Time for those halftime adjustments.

Yep. That's what separates the boys from the men... see Bo Ryan vs. Mike Krzyzewski

[Johnny B]

Not sure if it's encouraging or depressing that we are only down 3 when it feels like it should be 20

Maybe both

[mileskishnish72]

For us only to be down 3 is a mitzvah - let's get 'er done!

[muwarrior69]

Their bigs have taken our game in the paint away. Shaka needs to recruit some offensive tackles.

[NickelDimer]

I think Ross's refusal to drive the basketball makes me crazier than anything with our half court offense and it's why Joplin is forced to do it as much as he does

[Johnny B]

I think Ross's refusal to drive the basketball makes me crazier than anything with our half court offense and it's why Joplin is forced to do it as much as he does

He just doesn't have the confidence or the moves seemingly: he has the body that's for sure

[tower912]

Yep. That's what separates the boys from the men... see Bo Ryan vs. Mike Krzyzewski

And Shaka this season.

[DavidBoone2inchesTaller]

Why are we not getting the outstanding NCAA analysis of Charles Barkley and Kenny "Marshmallow in Quarters" Smith? I am very disappointed.

[NickelDimer]

He just doesn't have the confidence or the moves seemingly: he has the body that's for sure

Yeah he's not a great finisher but so many good things can happen from simply attacking and he's our second most capable after Kam

[mileskishnish72]

I think Ross's refusal to drive the basketball makes me crazier than anything with our half court offense and it's why Joplin is forced to do it as much as he does

Don't complain - Chase is invariably OOC on drives and throws up shots that don't have a prayer.

[Daniel]

We need to attack the basket and draw fouls..... of course have to hit free throws.      Turn up the heat in D in half two -    Must leave it all on the floor -  We want to play again this weekend!  Let's Gooooooo Marquette!

[MUEng92]

I'm sure I will totally regret saying this, but the refs have been great so far.  Can the Big East hire them?

[Norm]

Think we need more Zaide this half.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Ben's first 4 attempts had nice arc on them; afterwards a little more line drive-ish. Also,

[MuggsyB]

I don't care for Blake Griffin or that idiotic ad. 

[MuggsyB]

Ben's first 4 attempts had nice arc on them; afterwards a little more line drive-ish. Also,

Lost focus. 

[tower912]

Faster closeouts

[JWags85]

Take the lead by the under 12 at the latest and do what this team is capable of

[Viper]

Hamilton appears

he's being sent down to N Ky. He'll be recalled in '27.

[cheebs09]

Take the lead by the under 12 at the latest and do what this team is capable of

Sir, this is the game thread. We don't do calm, optimistic posts.

[bradforster]

I think Ross's refusal to drive the basketball makes me crazier than anything with our half court offense and it's why Joplin is forced to do it as much as he does

For a freak athlete like Ross, slashing and finishing should be a much more facile achievement.  It's stupefying.

[MuggsyB]

Kam, Chase, and Stevie all have to ball this half. It's that simple.  These are guys with plenty of experience.  Play with zero hesitation and trust your games.

[jesmu84]

Lotta experience/age on the NM side as well

[SoCalEagle]

Gold and Jop with combined 18.

Kam and Stevie a combined 7.

Need our stars to get it going.

[MuggsyB]

Jop!