New Mexico (MSG), Sun., Nov. 17, 12 Noon, FS-1

Lobo fans were loud and travel well. Sat in 106 good amount of New Methico fans behind us. They were classy though. However, I did see a woman escorted out. I think Coach Pitino is going to be all about matchups. We got a talented group here so I am not worried. Psyched to see how we matchup vs. Baylor.
 
classof2010 said:
Lobo fans were loud and travel well. Sat in 106 good amount of New Methico fans behind us. They were classy though. However, I did see a woman escorted out. I think Coach Pitino is going to be all about matchups. We got a talented group here so I am not worried. Psyched to see how we matchup vs. Baylor.
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That woman threw a beer can at a 16 year old's head in a section over. I was watching across the way from 119. Kid's dad was losing his mind, rightfully so.
 
Wilcher has certainly improved leaps and bounds from last year. His mid range game looks great and his decision making is also very good. If there is any downside to his game it may be his handle at times but mostly, as mentioned before, how he responds to the physicality of his opponents. He needs to bulk up somewhat as the size and strength of the guards on top teams seem to be an issue. However, team will need him to be productive as a starter or 6th man to maintain depth at the guard position.

In terms of this game, NM guards were very physical and neither Wilcher or Dunlap contributed much on the boards which is prob why Dunlap was pulled for Scott.
 
dk423 said:
I found it very telling that Pitino mentioned Kadary’s conditioning after the game. Easy to attribute some of his turnovers and lapses on fatigue. It’s a totally different pace than Syracuse or Seton Hall, so I can see Pitino wanting him to have to play through fatigue for both motivation to improve conditioning & to test him on how to do it
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Interesting . If Rick had Richmond for last year . Kadary would weigh 30 pounds less .
 
espken said:
Sim is the ultimate team player, always rooting for his teammates when he is not in the game. He is captain material and we would be blessed if he finished his college career in Queens. 14 minutes yesterday is just a message to work on his defense. The offense is there, for my money the best shooter on the team.
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Agreed. I think him or Brady are the best shooters on the team.
 
espken said:
Sim is the ultimate team player, always rooting for his teammates when he is not in the game. He is captain material and we would be blessed if he finished his college career in Queens. 14 minutes yesterday is just a message to work on his defense. The offense is there, for my money the best shooter on the team.
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Sim embracing the mid range game has been huge and a confidence builder. Sooner than later w his stroke he will become proficient three point shooter as well imo.
 
Marillac2 said:
RJ plays as long as anyone I've seen here. He's definitely nowhere near 235...that description fits Norchad Omier, so my guess someone mixed Luis up with him.
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The day he starts posting ppl up with turnaround J's and baby hooks I'll say he plays long. Right now he's a spot up shooter and he drives the line with acrobatic layups. That's not playing long to me.

And before anyone jumps on me I'm team RJ. There are posts last year after the Providence game where I took on those who weren't team RJ.
 
dk423 said:
I found it very telling that Pitino mentioned Kadary’s conditioning after the game. Easy to attribute some of his turnovers and lapses on fatigue. It’s a totally different pace than Syracuse or Seton Hall, so I can see Pitino wanting him to have to play through fatigue for both motivation to improve conditioning & to test him on how to do it
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That’s interesting. I didn’t hear those comments so I missed it. I mean conditioning should not be a factor as this team has been touting the workouts and all that since early in the summer. I mean any 20 year old going through those workouts should not be having “conditioning” issues.
 
sjc88 said:
That’s interesting. I didn’t hear those comments so I missed it. I mean conditioning should not be a factor as this team has been touting the workouts and all that since early in the summer. I mean any 20 year old going through those workouts should not be having “conditioning” issues.
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Yeah. I watched the press conference clip. No one used the quote, which is weird. But I did find it: https://n.rivals.com/news/red-storm-punish-new-mexico

"This was where Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith stepped up. Every time New Mexico came close, Richmond hit a big shot or made a defensive stop. Smith used his speed and energy to disrupt the Lobos. “Those two kept us composed,” Rick Pitino said. “They made big plays when we needed them. Kadary has so much more to give us once he gets into better shape. He’s a phenomenal talent. He just has to get used to this up-tempo style.”
 
dk423 said:
Yeah. I watched the press conference clip. No one used the quote, which is weird. But I did find it: https://n.rivals.com/news/red-storm-punish-new-mexico

"This was where Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith stepped up. Every time New Mexico came close, Richmond hit a big shot or made a defensive stop. Smith used his speed and energy to disrupt the Lobos. “Those two kept us composed,” Rick Pitino said. “They made big plays when we needed them. Kadary has so much more to give us once he gets into better shape. He’s a phenomenal talent. He just has to get used to this up-tempo style.”
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Kadary must be eating my diet. Yeah, not sure the word I would use maybe “perplexing”. I remember (I think maybe when Anderson was here) they talked about hiring a nutritionist etc. “Better shape” is what I’m hung up on. At this point that shouldn’t be. Maybe he’s just pushing Richmond psychologically speaking. Don’t want to read too much into it.
 
sjc88 said:
That’s interesting. I didn’t hear those comments so I missed it. I mean conditioning should not be a factor as this team has been touting the workouts and all that since early in the summer. I mean any 20 year old going through those workouts should not be having “conditioning” issues.
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Yeah, but Kadary's 34.
 
Prey boxing out. Wilcher getting cooked in the first photo. 2 and 3 are of the same play where Scott was able to sky in because of Prey. Shout out to Deivon for pinching the NM big man as well
 

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Marillac2 said:
That whipping boy started last year off with 6, 4, and 5 turnovers. I disliked him more than anyone and wrote repeatedly that I didn’t have a problem with his turnovers.

Kadary never tries to do too much. He’s the exact opposite.
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You don't have a "problem" with St. John's player's turnovers? Do you have a "problem" with St. John's losing? Because that's what many turnovers often leads too. It's a negative stat. The more you have - the worse it is. Just like points, rebounds and assists being positive stats...only opposite. "Kadary never tries to do too much."? 7 turnovers suggests otherwise.
 
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