@West Virginia, Fri., Dec. 1, 7p, ESPN-2

[MugCostanza]

I understand that Jenkins is sometimes out of control sentiment but don't understand the overall hate for him which seems to be the consensus. The offense is clearly more active with him on the floor and he's a MUCH better defender than Sim at this point in his career

 

[MCNPA]

Can our 1-3 do something??? Our 2 big guys doing everything. Absent PG and wings…

 

[Mean Gene]

Now I know this is 100 percent a win, because every single time you say something like this in first half we seem to pull it out in the second.

From your mouth to Gods ears LJSA!

 

[Boo Harvey]

Offense looks way less potent when Jenkins and Dingle both sit. Those guys always feel like threats when they have the ball. Wilcher isn’t that yet

Wilcher getting a lot of burn but he doesn’t seem to bring much

 

[paultzman]

This grind will end w SJ prevailing down stretch

 

[Silly Donovan]

Is that really Jordan Dingle or is someone wearing his mask.

 

[MCNPA]

The college game revolves around the point guard...or should. Our point doesn't facilitate as much as dominate the flow.
I believe it throws guys like Dingle off because he can't anticipate Jenkins very well....pretty much the same for all of us.

Posh would have thrived here not to start a problem.

 

[NCJohnnie]

Wilcher's defense is just not there at this point. Alleyne needs to be third guard all the time

 

[paultzman]

Too much reaching, fouling SJ

 

[Dal975]

a very concerning trend is how easily the perimeter defender seems to be beaten by his man off the dribble, particularly on the baseline, and there is generally minimal help from the weak side. The "help" that should rotate seems barely aware of the play occurring, much less reacting properly. This is happening when the drive starts on the perimeter, and the help should thus have ample time to rotate over. It's simply not happening.

 

[Delaware]

W Va is always tough at home. I think the refs have been balanced in their bad calls...we just foul a lot no matter who we play.
Considering we don't seem to have great defense, it is surprising how much we foul.

That's what happens when you play defense with your hands, and not your feet.

 

[Marillac2]

I understand that Jenkins is sometimes out of control sentiment but don't understand the overall hate for him which seems to be the consensus. The offense is clearly more active with him on the floor and he's a MUCH better defender than Sim at this point in his career

Jenkins is a terrible defender at the 1…he’s good against 2s. He’s a SG.

He dominates the offense more than any player I’ve ever see here. It’s insane. He’s wild and under skilled and he makes everyone play wild like him.

 

[paultzman]

Nailing 15/17 on FT keeping WV in it

 

[dk423]

Happy for Ledlum. Been a tough start to the season but he’s showing something here, especially considering his illness.

Everyone beside him and Soriano should be reamed out at half. This is just unacceptable. Jenkins sitting isn’t an accident I think

 

[redmaninalbany]

That's what happens when you play defense with your hands, and not your feet.

very true, good point

 

[Silly Donovan]

Wow, Soriano and Ledlum 30 of 36 points? Are there any guards on the team? Holy crap.

 

[L J S A]

I think Pitino gets vein-popping angry and we outscore them 50-39 in second half, and casual box score watchers will actually think we played well.

 

[Mean Gene]

It will be very disappointing if we don’t see a much different team in the second half.

 

[MJDinkins]

I think Pitino gets vein-popping angry and we outscore them 50-39 in second half, and casual box score watchers will actually think we played well.

I also think we'll be fine when it's said and done.

 

[Silly Donovan]

Wilcher getting a lot of burn but he doesn’t seem to bring much

And Dunlap even less.