Around the Big East 19/20
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[quote="sjc88" post=362671][quote="SJU61982" post=362669]Tuesday, November 12th:
6:30 PM - Creighton (45.2%) at Michigan - FS1
7:00 PM - Missouri at Xavier (71.2%) - CBS SN
8:30 PM - Minnesota at Butler (75.3%) - FS1[/quote]
I wish SJU was involved this year.[/quote]
Gotta sit out twice in an 8 year span. This is year 5, and we hadn't done it yet. It was inevitable.
6:30 PM - Creighton (45.2%) at Michigan - FS1
7:00 PM - Missouri at Xavier (71.2%) - CBS SN
8:30 PM - Minnesota at Butler (75.3%) - FS1[/quote]
I wish SJU was involved this year.[/quote]
Gotta sit out twice in an 8 year span. This is year 5, and we hadn't done it yet. It was inevitable.
Sjc88 wrote: NC, what makes it more interesting is how intriguing our team is. I really want to see how we play against better competition.
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.
[quote="NCJohnnie" post=362686]Sjc88 wrote: NC, what makes it more interesting is how intriguing our team is. I really want to see how we play against better competition.
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.[/quote]
Yeah, I think Vermont and Arizona State are barometer games. Now keep in mind I am not getting carried away as I am skeptical but I think beating what others indicate is a solid Vermont team and at least being in the game (whatever that looks like) against Arizona State will go a long way to giving us some hope for a competitive season.
Exactly why I think it’s too bad this is the year we can’t compete in the Big East/Big Ten challenge. The tougher the challenge, the better.
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.[/quote]
Yeah, I think Vermont and Arizona State are barometer games. Now keep in mind I am not getting carried away as I am skeptical but I think beating what others indicate is a solid Vermont team and at least being in the game (whatever that looks like) against Arizona State will go a long way to giving us some hope for a competitive season.
Exactly why I think it’s too bad this is the year we can’t compete in the Big East/Big Ten challenge. The tougher the challenge, the better.
[quote="sjc88" post=362689][quote="NCJohnnie" post=362686]Sjc88 wrote: NC, what makes it more interesting is how intriguing our team is. I really want to see how we play against better competition.
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.[/quote]
Yeah, I think Vermont and Arizona State are barometer games. Now keep in mind I am not getting carried away as I am skeptical but I think beating what others indicate is a solid Vermont team and at least being in the game (whatever that looks like) against Arizona State will go a long way to giving us some hope for a competitive season.
Exactly why I think it’s too bad this is the year we can’t compete in the Big East/Big Ten challenge. The tougher the challenge, the better.[/quote]
If early season returns tells anything (which I always say "be extremely wary of early season games"), then I think we should beat Vermont.
I think Heron and Figueroa should be enough (if we have Dunn, then my confidence will go up another notch) with the supporting cast to create just enough havoc to derail Vermont. Not to mention, Vermont has been awful from behind the arc in their first two games (albeit, they still won both games), as they're shooting slightly above 15% (7-45). Honestly, IMO, if those type of numbers persist this weekend, then they may find themselves in big trouble.
Well, we still have tonight's game to play, and looking forward to a similar or better outing as we witnessed in our first two games.
Vermont's stats: [URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/261[/URL]
Agree Sjc88. Next 4 games should tell us a lot. NH a slight uptick in competition from what we've faced so far and Vermont should be a good test followed by Columbia at home and Arizona State on neutral court. Tend to assume Columbia is an easy game but they are coming off a 2 point loss to Wake in Winston Salem where they were in the game all the way so they may be a little stronger than they've been the last few years. It's fun to watch our guys this year for sure.[/quote]
Yeah, I think Vermont and Arizona State are barometer games. Now keep in mind I am not getting carried away as I am skeptical but I think beating what others indicate is a solid Vermont team and at least being in the game (whatever that looks like) against Arizona State will go a long way to giving us some hope for a competitive season.
Exactly why I think it’s too bad this is the year we can’t compete in the Big East/Big Ten challenge. The tougher the challenge, the better.[/quote]
If early season returns tells anything (which I always say "be extremely wary of early season games"), then I think we should beat Vermont.
I think Heron and Figueroa should be enough (if we have Dunn, then my confidence will go up another notch) with the supporting cast to create just enough havoc to derail Vermont. Not to mention, Vermont has been awful from behind the arc in their first two games (albeit, they still won both games), as they're shooting slightly above 15% (7-45). Honestly, IMO, if those type of numbers persist this weekend, then they may find themselves in big trouble.
Well, we still have tonight's game to play, and looking forward to a similar or better outing as we witnessed in our first two games.
Vermont's stats: [URL]https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/261[/URL]
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Edited because I was far too optimistic and I'm holding myself personally responsible for the bad juju against New Hampshire in the first half. Hopefully this act of absurd superstition pleases the basketball gods and we turn it around.
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[quote="richard A Steinfeld" post=362859]Xavier in overtime.[/quote]
Another good win for the conference, but for a ranked team, Xavier’s point guard play is horrible. Watched them in their last game and some of tonight’s game, as well. There’s just no offensive set, and nobody to penetrate. They pass around the perimeter and then try to shove the ball down your throat. I’m not sure if a pg is hurt/out, but you can’t just use brute force to win games.
Another good win for the conference, but for a ranked team, Xavier’s point guard play is horrible. Watched them in their last game and some of tonight’s game, as well. There’s just no offensive set, and nobody to penetrate. They pass around the perimeter and then try to shove the ball down your throat. I’m not sure if a pg is hurt/out, but you can’t just use brute force to win games.
Big East has done extremely well so far. Undefeated vs the "cupcakes", which many teams including #1 Kentucky can't say. Not only that, but we've won all of them by 10+ points to get the maximum NET.
As for non-cupcakes, we're 3-1 vs Power conference teams. Excellent job!
We're currently up 2-1 in the GG (Missouri is SEC), and for the first time I think we'll win the series. The first few times ended 4-4, and last year the B1G won 5-3.
As for non-cupcakes, we're 3-1 vs Power conference teams. Excellent job!
We're currently up 2-1 in the GG (Missouri is SEC), and for the first time I think we'll win the series. The first few times ended 4-4, and last year the B1G won 5-3.
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