Washington st forum

[singsing]

Two nice things they've done this season. They beat Arizona twice (by 3) including a true road game. Common denominator in those games were lots of free throws (42+51). And they finished second in the Pac12.

They have a losing record in quad 2 (3-4) and they have a quad 3 loss. We are 6-1 in quad 2 and obviously superior in quad 1 as well.

They aren't real deep but yes they are tall. Their starters are listed at 6'3, 6'8, 6'8, 6'9, 6'11. Only one bench player that played is under 6'7. Starting four forwards against our pressure defense feels like our guards are going to eat up steals

Had to look after you posted their starters heights. Thought Holy **** they have a 6'8 guard? They start 1 guard, 3 forwards, and a center. I see 20+ turnovers if they start that lineup against us. No big deal anyway. Mom, King, Jones, Watson, Ward, and Biliew haven't been outmatched that I can remember. We have depth in there and we physical with anyone. Our front court is better anyway and our guards will make them look silly.

 

[clonehome]

That’s the result of starting 4 guys 6-8 or taller and not having many ballhandlers. We will get into them and make it hard for them to move the ball in the half court. And we have plenty of length ourselves. I like this matchup a lot.

 

[Jakester]

Just as a fun stat - Iowa State has five (FIVE!) different players that have more STEALS than turnovers on the season.

Is the CEO one of them?

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

They brought one big guy off the bench who was huge but insanely slow compared to our three big guys and actually I think Milan or Watson might match up even better against him in terms of just scoring at will.

It's really their Jones and I think the key is we need all three big guys available in second half without serious foul trouble. Gonna be a lot of Jones on both teams.

Ya if we can run some weave and get Milan matched against a plodder I think he will score 30.

 

[Cyballzz]

They brought one big guy off the bench who was huge but insanely slow compared to our three big guys and actually I think Milan or Watson might match up even better against him in terms of just scoring at will.

It's really their Jones and I think the key is we need all three big guys available in second half without serious foul trouble. Gonna be a lot of Jones on both teams.

Was that the mountain man looking guy Oscar? He was awful; dude looked like he was wearing concrete shoes.

If you are looking for tickets tomorrow don't buy at the top of the Wazzu section because they evidently stand the entire game.

 

[Die4Cy]

Very dumb take by original post but I’m sure their fans for a majority don’t feel this way. 1. We wanted an Iowa team matchup. 2. We are not one bit intimidated by their size. We are big, deep and very physical. I feel like we go into this game and physically dominate them

REASON why Iowa St Boo'd The Cougs & Heckled them profusely....

REASON why Iowa St Boo'd The Cougs & Heckled them profusely....

247sports.com

IS this the first time Wazzou has ever been at a tournament site? The non-partisan portion of the crowd always roots for the lower rated seeds. That's the point of calling it March Madness.

 

[Cyballzz]

IS this the first time Wazzou has ever been at a tournament site? The non-partisan portion of the crowd always roots for the lower rated seeds. That's the point of calling it March Madness.

And I am sure there was not a single Wazzu fan in that building who was cheering for SDSU last night...

 

[bawbie]

Is the CEO one of them?

lol, no, that's 5 that play significant minutes (Tamin, Curtis, BRE, Ward and Watson)

 

[Sigmapolis]

Poor WSU and OSU are going to be in the WCC next year.

Not even the Mountain West.

 

[BigTurk]

Iowa St fans that grew up in Central Iowa see Drake as a little brother. I enjoy watching them and hitting a Sunday game now and then. Easy parking and pretty good seats usually available. I usually park at the post office and pregame a bit at West End next door.

The Knapp is a good place to see a game and pretty cheap GA tickets are available. And they serve beer.

 

[bosco]

Good spot for King to hit a few outside shots to soften up their middle.

 

[cal-cyclone]

I saw WSU in the game they won at Arizona. I was rooting for them because I always root against Az. They looked ok, not bad, but Az played pretty poorly. I came away from that game wondering how the heck is Az a top 10 team, they didn't even look like a top 25 team that game. I didn't leave with the impression that WSU was some incredible team. Az just played poorly at home for some reason.

 

[cyatheart]

If we push the ball and move the ball, we will be fine, if we turn into trying to beat them 46 to 43 it will get a lot tougher.

 

[awd4cy]

If we continue to play like this, my ISU national champion pick is looking really good.

I think Iowa State vs UConn in the Elite 8 is gonna be this years championship. UConn is really solid, and I don’t like that game will be in Boston.

 

[jdoggivjc]

their coach at the end of the game says play drake was the most physical game they have played. oh boy will they be in for a surprise.

Someone might need to call in SVU to investigate after what Washington St is going to go through tomorrow night.

 

[werdnamanhill]

Looking at torvik, I think wsu has a similar profile to TCU this year

 

[jdoggivjc]

I think Iowa State vs UConn in the Elite 8 is gonna be this years championship. UConn is really solid, and I don’t like that game will be in Boston.

UConn has to survive Auburn first, which won't be easy for them.

 

[aauummm]

Was that the mountain man looking guy Oscar? He was awful; dude looked like he was wearing concrete shoes.

I noticed him also, #45 Oscar Cluff. He's listed at 255 lb, but I'd put him closer to 300. Terrible, awkward, slow, fat, etc. Hope he plays a lot.

https://wsucougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/oscar-cluff/12651

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I think Iowa State vs UConn in the Elite 8 is gonna be this years championship. UConn is really solid, and I don’t like that game will be in Boston.

Gilbert has this edge to him right now and I don't want to bet against it.

 

[dafarmer]

I don't know about the next game, Wazzu's 200 fans might throw the fear of God into our players.