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

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First real test of the season. NM has a guy in Donovan Dent that could be the best player on the floor. He can score from anywhere and is one of the best passers in college basketball. Really would like to see Smith and Kadary come out of the gate with intensity on defense looking to shut him down.

NM beat UCLA on a neutral in a game they controlled the whole way even with Dent having 9(!!) turnovers in that game. We'll be about 8 point favs but this team is no joke. A slow start like we've had the past two games and it might put us in too deep of a hole to dig out of.
 
I think we win, and win bigger than people expect. Our team this year is a lot more athletic, a lot more explosively offensively, and x100 better defensively.

I expect a whole different level of intensity from Kadary from the start, and it'll be a big game changer.
 
dk423 said:
I think we win, and win bigger than people expect. Our team this year is a lot more athletic, a lot more explosively offensively, and x100 better defensively.

I expect a whole different level of intensity from Kadary from the start, and it'll be a big game changer.
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didnt you learn from the Mets run??? we need u to be negative on us to succeed! lol
 
Not sure why attendance has become such a concern. Seems we drew ok last year against quality teams at MSG.

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Anyone thinking that a Wednesday game on Campus vs Wagner would draw is delusional. Win and fans will come. The truth is this is not a great “college” town unless you are winning….consistently. I also would point out that a Sunday at Noon up against the NFL monster ain’t great either. Sure the Giants and Jets suck but football is as close to a religion in this country as there is.
 
I like everyone else am hoping for a team that will rise to the occasion/competition but I also have a few concerns. Regarding the backcourt…… While Kadary may be a fine passer and set up guy, I think we may need him to get ar least 8-12 ppg. Wilcher has certainly improved but has not been challenged by stronger athletic guards yet, can he score against them, guard them? In the front court…..can Scott defend the more physical power forwards on quality teams and be a consistent three point threat? Can Zuby guard taller, quicker players and score around the rim? Can Brady be a consistent shooter and play good D on the occaisional 3 he may have to guard? Can RJ hit foul shots? Will Vince’s and Prey’s development earn them more PT ?

In terms of coach Pitino, while I realize it’s blasphemy to question anything coach does, I would like to see a more consistent rotation with starting players and subs knowing their roles and what is expected of them. I wonder if all the player experimentation caused a few of our slow starts offensively. Having Luis and Kadary on the bench at the start of a game in confusing at best especially prior to a rigorous schedule ahead.

Of course, all our players could rise to the occaision and prove to us that the teams, at times poor play as of late is a mirage. I guess we will find out soon enough.
 
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