Around College Basketball (non-Big East) 2018/19

Kansas needed every bit of Homecourt advantage to beat Nova . I kept thinking Norm must be contributing something to the Kansas in game strategy but, then I realized he was on the outskirts of the huddle . Self pretty much does the Chalk board stuff himself . Booth was on fire down the stretch . Which puzzled me why Gillespie took a few shots as the clock clicked down on the last few possessions . Even the Announcers questioned his taking the long jumper that would have tied the game late . Also too, Indiana got all the calls down the stretch vs Butler . One that was particularly onerous , was when the Indiana player drove the baseline late and dished off underneath . To me it looked like he stepped on the end line . But, the Hoosier kid made a terrific game winning 3 . Gonzaga looked like they just got off the Plane and weren’t interested in playing any Defense vs NCarolina . Their Japanese kid looked good but, not any better than a few of the Tar Herl players .
 
[quote="SLYFOXX1968" post=308390]Kansas needed every bit of Homecourt advantage to beat Nova . I kept thinking Norm must be contributing something to the Kansas in game strategy but, then I realized he was on the outskirts of the huddle . Self pretty much does the Chalk board stuff himself . Booth was on fire down the stretch . Which puzzled me why Gillespie took a few shots as the clock clicked down on the last few possessions . Even the Announcers questioned his taking the long jumper that would have tied the game late . Also too, Indiana got all the calls down the stretch vs Butler . One that was particularly onerous , was when the Indiana player drove the baseline late and dished off underneath . To me it looked like he stepped on the end line . But, the Hoosier kid made a terrific game winning 3 . Gonzaga looked like they just got off the Plane and weren’t interested in playing any Defense vs NCarolina . Their Japanese kid looked good but, not any better than a few of the Tar Herl players .[/quote]

Butler was hurt by Baldwin deciding to try a Jordan impersonation down the stretch. He made a couple but missed more while pretty much monopolizing the ball the last few minutes. Gillespie is a nice player but pretty surprised he seems to have the green light from Wright.
 
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[quote="Paultzman" post=308692]Not helpful; Georgia Tech loses to Gardner Webb[/quote]
You mean the guy who backed up Eli last year and spent this season with the Jets but never plays? ;)
 
[quote="stjohnnie75" post=308814]Buffalo Best Team in New York

[URL][URL]https://www.syracuse.com/...-basketball-team-in-new-york-this-season.html[/URL][/URL]

IMO - Crazy that the writer didn’t even mention St. John’s as a possible contender[/quote]
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I watched a replay of last evenings Syracuse vs. Buffalo game and was impressed to see that Buffalo has a legit team; well coached, talented players with senior leadership.
 
Luther Muhammad having solid freshman year for #15 Ohio State. Averaging 9 ppg in 29 minutes and shooting 39% from 3.
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=308819]Luther Muhammad having solid freshman year for #15 Ohio State. Averaging 9 ppg in 29 minutes and shooting 39% from 3.[/quote]
And, as anticipated, Luther defends very well with enthusiasm to delight of Coach Chris H.
 
9-1 NC State with a very tough test tonight hosting #7 Auburn. Kevin Keatts was an excellent hire for the Wolfpack. Tough to compete with Duke & UNC locally but he appears to have them on the upswing.
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=308819]Luther Muhammad having solid freshman year for #15 Ohio State. Averaging 9 ppg in 29 minutes and shooting 39% from 3.[/quote]
Feels like a kick in the stomach every time I see his name. :(
 
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=308819]Luther Muhammad having solid freshman year for #15 Ohio State. Averaging 9 ppg in 29 minutes and shooting 39% from 3.[/quote]

He would be the first guard off the bench ahead of Dixon, Trimble and Williams and would push Simon for minutes.
 
I have to admit that I'm shocked he's doing what he's doing. He seemed to plateau as a high school senior, thought admittedly I was basing that off articles and not seeing him in person.
 
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