You are right, there is nothing that can be done offensively to get bigs good looks at Iowa State...
*** Official Oklahoma State Vs IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***
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You are right, there is nothing that can be done offensively to get bigs good looks at Iowa State...
Didn't we just have a big score 27 points? Why are we complaining about not getting them looks?
He is not a P5 level starter. I’d rather just play Jackson since he is a freshman. But Jackson is playing a lot already so it’s not like we have a bunch of better options. Seemed like Grill got more time last night but maybe that’s cause Lewis was out.
Is there really any doubt Azubuike wouldn’t be nearly the player here? Gunner would just be rambling about how he’s a limited big man out of place in today’s game.
In fairness, that was less about 'getting him good looks' and more of him 'imposing his will upon inferior-sized players repeatedly and with no regard for human life'.
But, still. Our posts have roles in the offense, and they do get their fair share of activity most games.
Self has been their for ages and effectively coaches many big men of different talent levels. Azubuike is just one of many. But he isn’t a top tier coach for nothing.
Its almost as if recruiting is vital to success in college basketball. You’ve really stumbled onto something here.
His recruiting classes will buy him some time but next year, you'd think he has to get to the tourney. Likekele getting sick this season probably gets him a pass, they were a top 25 team prior to him sitting out.
OSU doesn't look horrible - I saw their game against Baylor and played them tough. Can't argue their 0-6 conference record - I think Likely missed a few games which set them back. Probably half our turnovers were because of their defense but I am not inspired by our guards ball handling abilities. Ok OSU I tried to find reasons you're not the worst in the conference but i got nothing.
Agreed, it was the best game played in a long while.
Their difficulty in handling the press had me worried at the end and made me wonder how they will respond when they have to play WVU.
Overall, good game and special kudos to Solo.
He is smart. He has insurance policy. He hired the brother of 2nd rank recruit in next years class. I am guessing fans will tolerate him for another year to see a one and one potential lottery pick play for a season.
Yep. That was my intended point. It’s not just about talent it’s coaching as well.
I'm sure this will be an unpopular take, but GC is way overhyped on this board and among the fan base. He's good, don't get me wrong But he's not there yet. Some people act like he's the second coming of Kelvin Cato and should be treated as such. At this stage of his development, I'd say he's not even as good as Lard. And he pouts as much as Cam liked to, too. I don't think it's too hot of a take that since Big 12 play started, he has been our worst big.
It’s funny the reaction you get when you point out the OSU is the worst team in the Big 12 and haven’t one a single conf game.
We won a game we should have. Nothing more, nothing less
My overall takeaways from last night:
Grill looked good, best I've seen him play all season (didn't watch hardly any games pre-January besides SH and Iowa in Hilton)
I think he'll be solid next year with potential to be good his JR and great SR seasons. Still need to see him hit some shots
Zion looked over matched, sadly, against the worst team in the conference. The leash may get shorter for him. That moment where he got iso'd out at the top of the key and got stripped easily was not encouraging. I was actually a little more pissed off at his teammates for abandoning him that far away from the hoop with a defender in his face like that.
Solo was a stud (obvi) probably a little too much to ask, but can we get more of that please, and consistently?
You continue to take the medium amount of bad with the decent amount of good with Bolton. He made a bunch of 3's last night which was refreshing
Nixon sat a lot in the 2nd half, which you hate to kick a guy when he's down, but it was a net positive.
Mike and George, sorry boys, but when you got it you got it, when you don't, you REALLY don't. Good thing Solo stepped up
Prohm - hire somebody to help with wardrobe ASAP. Decent job overall coaching, though it's hard to tell how skewed it might be playing a team like OSU at home.
Grill looked good, best I've seen him play all season (didn't watch hardly any games pre-January besides SH and Iowa in Hilton)
I think he'll be solid next year with potential to be good his JR and great SR seasons. Still need to see him hit some shots
Zion looked over matched, sadly, against the worst team in the conference. The leash may get shorter for him. That moment where he got iso'd out at the top of the key and got stripped easily was not encouraging. I was actually a little more pissed off at his teammates for abandoning him that far away from the hoop with a defender in his face like that.
Solo was a stud (obvi) probably a little too much to ask, but can we get more of that please, and consistently?
You continue to take the medium amount of bad with the decent amount of good with Bolton. He made a bunch of 3's last night which was refreshing
Nixon sat a lot in the 2nd half, which you hate to kick a guy when he's down, but it was a net positive.
Mike and George, sorry boys, but when you got it you got it, when you don't, you REALLY don't. Good thing Solo stepped up
Prohm - hire somebody to help with wardrobe ASAP. Decent job overall coaching, though it's hard to tell how skewed it might be playing a team like OSU at home.
