*** Official Tulsa Vs IOWA STATE Gameday Thread ***

[Dingus]

I don’t get why so many people here are so upset that somebody stated an opinion.

Anyways, if NWB stays aggressive, and Wigginton starts getting things figured out and plays aggressive, we might not be half bad on offense. And hopefully Lard and Brase earn most of Beverly’s minutes by Big 12 play. He’s this year’s Holden.

 

[madguy30]

Watching the replay of Tulsa.

This commentator is bad but it's kind of hilarious--he's reacting more than he is talking about what's happening on the floor.

This team has nice chemistry...amazing how much Brase and Lard can make a difference.

Someone last night said Lard's just a dogg. There's truth to that--he's got a look like Tinsley had. Looks calm and collected, but don't piss him off.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Unsolicited tangent: Drake beat Wake Forest tonight?! Are they supposed to be competitive this year?

 

[BillyClone]

W

So, if Prohm had realized who is best player was prior to Monday, do we win the UWM game? I guess we should be thankful it only took camp, two exhibitions, and two games.

Now I hope he can figure out that it’s Young, Lard, and Brase, with Talley playing the four when needed. Beverly will have his occasional moments, but he’s mostly a few possession guy.

What are you insinuating here? That Prohm isn’t evaluating his players correctly?

 

[cyclones12321]

Long wasn't in the game late for his offense although he did hit one of the biggest shots of the game. Wigginton was having trouble keeping anyone in front of him.

Didn’t long have 4 or 5 3’s in the first half

 

[ILikeCy]

Yep, nearly a 7 foot wingspan, too. He’s a recruiting dream in which a good recruit grows three inches after arriving and thus grows into a great player.

I'm looking forward to THT having a growth spurt like that in the next 1-2 years, since he's unusually young for his grade.

 

[jsb]

Unsolicited tangent: Drake beat Wake Forest tonight?! Are they supposed to be competitive this year?

Is Wake Forest supposed to be good?

Honestly, it seems like Drake has had the talent to be competitive for a while, but couldn't put it together. You'll remember that they won a few games when Rutter took over last year.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Is Wake Forest supposed to be good?

Honestly, it seems like Drake has had the talent to be competitive for a while, but couldn't put it together. You'll remember that they won a few games when Rutter took over last year.

I see WF is 0-3 so they must be down. Well, good for the Bulldogs.

 

[mitten1975]

Just wanted to say, ISU gonna be better than many of you thought. I am going to enjoy watching them this year. They have got some talent.

 

[FinalFourCy]

I don’t get why so many people here are so upset that somebody stated an opinion.

Anyways, if NWB stays aggressive, and Wigginton starts getting things figured out and plays aggressive, we might not be half bad on offense. And hopefully Lard and Brase earn most of Beverly’s minutes by Big 12 play. He’s this year’s Holden.

Imo offense was the main concern- if you don’t have the pieces it’s very tough. In the first two games we had the synergistic downside of role players not having a go-to guy to rely on. But damn, if NWB continues to play at this level, he’s that guy that now makes it easier for everyone.

The defense will come, at least it should. Athletically the pieces are there with the most individual plus defenders that we’ve had in years. We haven’t had a back-line like Young, Lard, and Brase in a long time. I’d toss Talley in that group, but he also can defend the wing. Team defense is the question. That, and the refs swallowing their whistles should help.

 

[madguy30]

I like Long. He's a spaz. This team needs a spaz.

 

[FinalFourCy]

What are you insinuating here? That Prohm isn’t evaluating his players correctly?

It happens to the best of coaches, including Prohm last year. So yes, I think it’s possible. Don’t worry, the pitch-fork is still in the shed.

 

[Dingus]

I like Long. He's a spaz. This team needs a spaz.

Long looks pretty awkward out there, but if he could be a 3 and D guy that'd be great. I honestly wasn't expecting to see him much. Looks pretty tough, though. Hopefully he can keep it up.

 

[FredCyclone]

Solid defense in the second half.

 

[cyclonedave25]

Maybe it was already discussed, I skipped to the last page.
But, where was Lewis tonight? I'm assuming Long took his minutes since he was hot from 3 in the first half?

 

[cyclonepower]

Milwaukee losing by 20 to a D/2 school yikes

 

[acgclone]

I'm looking forward to THT having a growth spurt like that in the next 1-2 years, since he's unusually young for his grade.

If he can get to 6'7"+.... lookout. He will be a total mistmatch like Niang or better.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Watching the replay of Tulsa.

This commentator is bad but it's kind of hilarious--he's reacting more than he is talking about what's happening on the floor.

This team has nice chemistry...amazing how much Brase and Lard can make a difference.

Someone last night said Lard's just a dogg. There's truth to that--he's got a look like Tinsley had. Looks calm and collected, but don't piss him off.

Lard reminds me of every post we've played against forever that I really wish was on our team.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Very nice win. Tulsa has some talent, and with the way they were calling things, some mismatches.

NWB is good 3P shot away from being a legitimate Big 12 1st option. I’m guessing he would have a Kane like year if surrounded by similar talent.

I am guessing they’re trying to save Brase some by not starting him. I agree though that Beverly

Please can I have NWBs 3P%?

 

[FinalFourCy]

Maybe it was already discussed, I skipped to the last page.
But, where was Lewis tonight? I'm assuming Long took his minutes since he was hot from 3 in the first half?

I think you nailed it. He’s better on defense right now, so it gets him the first opportunity. Four three pointers later and Lewis wasn’t needed.