I left Section 114 years ago, after developing a liver problem, sort of a second hand smoke situation I guess, since I don’t drink.
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The data I wanted to pilfer my wife’s retirement fund and let it ride on the Johnnies.
I see this as a one possession nail biter of a game at the end.
Do you have any nails left Gene?
Possibly an allergic reaction to white chocolateI left Section 114 years ago, after developing a liver problem, sort of a second hand smoke situation I guess, since I don’t drink.
Longino specializes in pump fakes like most Nova players through the years. That and push offs. More of a reminder.
Perfect
SJUDave
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This may be an issue. As you mentioned Nova players seemingly are born with pump fakes in their repertoire...basically through osmosis from Jay Wright. During the Creighton game, Coach McDermott was stressing the pump fake bc SJU kept biting on it.
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Anthony Mattia
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A couple of things:
If we hit 4-5 threes I think we win easily and by double digits
A lot if talk of who will guard Dixon, but no talk of who will guard Zuby. I think he abuses the Nova center to the tune of 18pts and 13rebs
Lastly, I am glad they beat Uconn. We will definitely not overlook them after that
Prediction....good guys by 8
If we hit 4-5 threes I think we win easily and by double digits
A lot if talk of who will guard Dixon, but no talk of who will guard Zuby. I think he abuses the Nova center to the tune of 18pts and 13rebs
Lastly, I am glad they beat Uconn. We will definitely not overlook them after that
Prediction....good guys by 8
don_pitino
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Nova's center is not very good. He plays around 20 minutes per game. I am very interested to see if Neptune will put Dixon on Zuby in the minutes without Boakye. I don't know if he has any other choices but Zuby is the most physical center in the conference.
I am expecting Dixon to play very aggressive when guarding Zuby but not get called for any fouls
Also fully expect Kadary bully ball again
Anthony Mattia
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Hopefully the "Nova does not commit fouls" bs does not continue on our home floor the way it did on their home floor vs Uconn
Their “flop game” not near as good post Jay Wright.
Interesting pattern I noticed from Zuby's game log.
Against the best big men this year, he's found himself in foul trouble.
@ Xavier, against Freemantle: 3 fouls
@ Creighton, against Kalkbrenner: 4 fouls
vs. Georgia, against Newell: 4 fouls
vs. Baylor, against Omier: 4 fouls
Obviously, can't just pinpoint him as guarding those guys exclusively and cause/effect, but he averages 2.4 a game. Something to monitor.
Against the best big men this year, he's found himself in foul trouble.
@ Xavier, against Freemantle: 3 fouls
@ Creighton, against Kalkbrenner: 4 fouls
vs. Georgia, against Newell: 4 fouls
vs. Baylor, against Omier: 4 fouls
Obviously, can't just pinpoint him as guarding those guys exclusively and cause/effect, but he averages 2.4 a game. Something to monitor.
don_pitino
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That's why he wont be the primary defender on Dixon.
Also whoever is guarding Dixon, if they bite on his pumpfake after he picks up his trouble, he will draw a foul
That lineup is clearly our best from the eye test as well. Wilcher doesn’t add any rebounding or defense YET. His shot should be a bigger piece to our success but we aren’t getting him enough looks.
don_pitino
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Will be very interesting to see him on the court without Deivon against Nova. Will he be guarding Brickus or Poplar? Will he be able to use his 5 inch height advantage if Brickus is guarding him?
Or he's not yet fully confident taking those 3s he can get off PNR, preferring instead to the drive, hesitation, and shorter pull up midrange.