*OFFICIAL* MBB POST GAME: ISU @ Nebraska
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Ugly But A W is a W
Congrats to the Cyclones for hanging mentally tough in this game and pulling out a victory. I, however can't say they played with a ton of effort and intensity like others. I saw an awful lot of standing around and we didn't get a lot of the 50/50 loose balls. It was a strange game...excuse it to a UT hangover.
Here is my take on taking the good with the bad...
DG - His ability to take it to the basket makes up (barely) for his lack of defensive, rebounding and ability to dish off during his drives to the hoop.
Lucca - His ability to be a very streaky 3pt shooter falls a little short for his lack of ability to defend or rebound or pass for that matter. Play him in 5 min spurts and only keep him in the game if he is taking and making 3pt shots.
Gilstrap - His strengths far far far out weigh his weaknesses but he needs to keep better track of his defensive assignment when the shot goes up. Also, if you are going to only make one free throw every time you go to the line...let's bury the first one. Oh yes and please make all the bunny shots.
Dendy - There is a lot to love here....practice your free throws and make all the bunnies.
CB - Keep your chin up and try standing out on the defensive end of the floor if your offensive game is off. I think your coach needs to run you off some picks in the paint where you can catch and shoot...posting against the double team just isn't your game.
Hamilton - No complaints....you are pure gravy.
Scotty - You are a far better defender and ball handler than Lucca so if you could just start making 3's with a little more consistency you can have most of his minutes.
DB - You need to shine where DG doesn't....defensively and distributing the ball when penetrating.
What final beef...if I never see another casual one handed flip pass up top or one of those passes to the post where you try to put major spin on the ball to defy physics like we use to do in elementary school at the YMCA I would be very happy.
Did I mention this was a nice road win :biggrin:
Congrats to the Cyclones for hanging mentally tough in this game and pulling out a victory. I, however can't say they played with a ton of effort and intensity like others. I saw an awful lot of standing around and we didn't get a lot of the 50/50 loose balls. It was a strange game...excuse it to a UT hangover.
Here is my take on taking the good with the bad...
DG - His ability to take it to the basket makes up (barely) for his lack of defensive, rebounding and ability to dish off during his drives to the hoop.
Lucca - His ability to be a very streaky 3pt shooter falls a little short for his lack of ability to defend or rebound or pass for that matter. Play him in 5 min spurts and only keep him in the game if he is taking and making 3pt shots.
Gilstrap - His strengths far far far out weigh his weaknesses but he needs to keep better track of his defensive assignment when the shot goes up. Also, if you are going to only make one free throw every time you go to the line...let's bury the first one. Oh yes and please make all the bunny shots.
Dendy - There is a lot to love here....practice your free throws and make all the bunnies.
CB - Keep your chin up and try standing out on the defensive end of the floor if your offensive game is off. I think your coach needs to run you off some picks in the paint where you can catch and shoot...posting against the double team just isn't your game.
Hamilton - No complaints....you are pure gravy.
Scotty - You are a far better defender and ball handler than Lucca so if you could just start making 3's with a little more consistency you can have most of his minutes.
DB - You need to shine where DG doesn't....defensively and distributing the ball when penetrating.
What final beef...if I never see another casual one handed flip pass up top or one of those passes to the post where you try to put major spin on the ball to defy physics like we use to do in elementary school at the YMCA I would be very happy.
Did I mention this was a nice road win :biggrin:
Scotty is a nice player.
Dendy is getting good. Can really grab the rebounds, a little Rodman in him.
I would say huge!! You can't win your 2nd conference game until you win your first. Also every win streak starts with 1.
CycloneErik
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Well, maybe. We do have KU after Tech. I hope so though.
Great job tonight, Clones!
Cyclonepride
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CycloneErik
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Johnny Orr got Hilton Magic started vs. #3 Missouri. Kansas is #3. And I love Kool-Aid.
Great win....hope Lucca is alright. Can't afford to lose another body. He really looked like his knee/leg was bothering him there at the end.
A road conference MBB win takes another monkey off the proverbial back of ISU. Got rid of a few of those this academic year already...
I'm glad the effort was better tonight, but why was it "to be expected" that the effort wouldn't be as good as it was against Texas? Hopefully, ISU can quickly get to the point where they bring a strong "Texas" level effort to every game. That's the only way they will make it to the NCAA tourney...
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Funny how that happens when you are tackled by a linebacker on the hardwood.
Hope it was just a hard hit/bruise and he's going to be okay.
CycloneErik
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How about you cant start a conference ROAD win streak. After three years we should take anything we can get. :biggrin:
