(EMPIRE Games @Barclays) Syracuse, Tue., Nov. 22, 9:30p, ESPN-2

[Amaseinyourface]

Soriano at the FT line might limit his chances on the glass and some dunks, but he would be by far the easiest target to get the ball to. He has shown the ability and confidence to hit the 15 foot jumper this year, could be a look that we are able to get tonight.

 

[otis]

He refs whistle will be a large determining factor.

Girard does not like contact. Both Posh and Anrdre play hands on defense.

If Boeheim is successful having the refs call Ticky- Tacky fouls then SU’s chances increase.

If the refs let the kids play as they did last night the StJohn’s wins.

 

[Jack Williams]

Is tip off 9pm or 9:30pm? I’ve seen both listed

 

[porterBrown]

I could have sworn I saw 7pm, but now I can only find 9:30.

Be prepared for both.

Don't let their 3 point hitter go crazy.

We NEED Jones to have a 5 3pt game to hurt their zone.

Wusu needs to remember how to play basketball.

 

[MugCostanza]

Is tip off 9pm or 9:30pm? I’ve seen both listed

It's 9:30 tentative. The consolation game is at 7 then this game will start 25-30 mins after that concludes

 

[Larry Wright]

Another option, but having watched him now a bit I always worry about the overall decision-making. But I think they will rotate multiple guys through that role. Wusu possibly as well. Maybe even Mathis with how he's been playing although I see him potentially more on the corner/wing.

If they let us put that trampoline at the foul line I think having Wusu flash to the foul line could work. No trampoline then def not

 

[mjmaherjr]

Win tonight and my excitement level goes off the charts

 

[MJDinkins]

Sycruse has a super talented freshman pg but he loves to over dribble and gets sloppy w/ the ball. I think he is going to be a turnover machine tonight which is going to lead to some big plays for the Johnnies.

Judah Mintz.

 

[Mullins Revenge]

Judah Mintz.

Yes. I got an up close look at him last night and although supremely talented, he is very sloppy with the ball and prone to freshman mistakes. I think we can harrass this kid and turn him into a turnover machine tonight.

 

[MainMan]

Judah Mintz.

Transfer from Yeshiva?

 

[bamafan]

SJ can beat mediocre Cuse but needs to use some high/low stuff w Joel at foul line area to Jones along base line

Can SJ hit a decent % of jumpers and be patient probing zone?

Can Posh disrupt Girard?

Cuse zones always vulnerable to giving up O rebounds, can Jones feast on that?

Can Posh disrupt Girard? Does a bear shit in the woods?

 

[Demo]

Curbelo has the quickness to slash to zone and dish off. He should be able to slice trough like butter.

 

[AlBovino]

Jones or even Posh at the foul line area, I think. Will need Storr or Wusu to make some 3s. It’s a sin Pinzon is hurt because he could be someone valuable against their zone.

They should set up a high (Soriano) low (Jones) post and attack the zone from the inside rather than trying to shoot over it.

 

[SJU61982]

Per ESPN:

SJU is -3.5, O/U 154.5 (they were right on with 150 for last night's games), with 68.7% chance of outright victory.

 

[austour]

Believe it was your post about Wusu and getting his shot blocked, made me laugh when it happened last night

WHich time?

 

[Larry Wright]

WHich time?

 

[Larry Wright]

While I do sometimes like the ignore a problem and just hope it goes away approach, in this case I think we should address it almost like an intervention
In fact I think all Wusu teammates should gather and show him endless clips of his flat footed layups getting smashed. This technique seemed to work in A Clockwork Orange

 

[sjc88]

Win tonight and my excitement level goes off the charts

Well, Mike, to be fair, a couple of IPA’s garners the same level of excitement. A win would surely be a good start to the season.

 

[fuchsia]

Who is tonight's Amar Alibegovic?

 

[sjc88]

He refs whistle will be a large determining factor.

Girard does not like contact. Both Posh and Anrdre play hands on defense.

If Boeheim is successful having the refs call Ticky- Tacky fouls then SU’s chances increase.

If the refs let the kids play as they did last night the StJohn’s wins.

Ah, how I’ve missed the ole Jimmy Boeheim scowl. You all remember the one where he looks like he sniffed rotten eggs mixed with bad cheese as he whines to the officials. It will be like old times at the Barclays Center tonight.