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Army will be receiving votes next week, just not enough to be ranked.

They could really show us and denounce their us citizenship and move to a country of choice.

A nice Mean Green basketball shoutout from Mavs announcer Mark Followill tonight in the 4th period. He was commenting on the Mavs being up nearly 30 on the Bulls. He said he saw the Mean Green up 29 on Evansville last night. Almost a half minute of UNT basketball media. Good advertising for us!

I'll be at The Pit tomorrow, but between my friend group we've got 8 tickets unable to be used. All lower level near the UNT bench - two solos, a pair, and a group of 4. If anyone needs tickets, let me know! Per my ticket rep a ticket for the men's game will also get you into the women's game at 5:30 if you can make it.

Since mods are gonna lock this anyways, maybe some of you will read this https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/11/07/trump-legal-failures-blame-column-00187945

It could be a great win, become Bowl eligible, and energize our fans for the stretch run of the season! Or, just more false hope.....

Not the case for us, this will count for our regular season record.

I'm excited and worried to see what attendance will look like this year. Home opener on Election Night gets an expected low result. A lot of games over the Break, including one the Monday of Thanksgiving Week and only two Saturday games all year. I'm curious what Game 2 will look like tomorrow against NAIA Wayland Baptist. Doesn't seem like there's been much marketing for basketball yet.

Just so you know, I am not the one who downvoted you, but everything you just typed is hate on Stone. If you want to indict someone, then indict McCasland because he recruited Stone. To talk about how bad he has played when he gives everything he has is hate. Then you say no one is hating on him when the comment I quoted is hate on him. Get mad if you want. I don't care. Stone is going to be a UNT grad and I am cool with that. I will not respond to this again no matter what you say. Others can feel free to comment, but I won't. I am cool with Stone giving us as you say his "hustle" minutes.

This Saturday, we have a high of 70 degrees with a southern breeze if the forecast holds! Our Tailgate begins at 10:00 a.m. It's the exact location, as always. The blue lot is on the northwest corner closest to the stadium. We will be wrapping up Tailgate by 2:00 p.m. Bring your favorite Drink. https://meangreensports.com/sports/2018/7/31/gamedayparking

7:30pm CST on ESPN +

I think we are currently a completely different level than both. The scores should reflect that. Not arguing, just expressing my opinion.

Over the years I have heard many people, mostly celebrities, who said if this person (either party} wins "I will leave the Country". I am unaware of anyone who has ever followed through with the promise. Does anyone else know of any that have?

Evansville is a completely different level than Wayland Baptist, but I get your point.

I hope Morris had that talk with Caponi..

If Morris doesn't put pressure on Caponi there could be one more loss besides Army. With just a little better Defense IMO NT could run the table....we'll see!

TOP OF THE BLUE LOT UNLESS SOME NIMROD TAKES MY SPOT.

People with smallpox vaccine scars are currently celebrating that RFK Jr will be the new health czar.

Nice takes. Regarding Massie at the 4 --- I don't think he quite has the height or length of Bell/Scott. I've warmed up more to him at the 4 after watching him play in person against Evansville. Need to see him play against better athletes. Next week against Minnesota will be interesting.

Flying in from our home in Florida, going to the game and watch the Mean Green take down Army! We may stop by and say hi y’all…

We’re gonna do it this time! Hit 6 on the Deuce!

I just want you to know, I hated your comment.

Thinking about Evansville's comeback attempt, we gave up 46 points in the second half which is a lot but that Italian freshman is good. They got really aggressive on defense but we turned the ball over a lot less than we would have last year, and it even resulted in a few really nice saves by our guys. Additionally, the Aces made a run, but we avoided having one of our patented 5+ minute scoring droughts. If anything, we may have had a drought around 3 minutes at the longest. Other things I straight up liked: Massie: Loved his work on the offensive glass and getting himself in good position for putbacks multiple times Sissoko: Was a lot quicker with his hands on offense and defense. Doesn't fill up the boxscore with double doubles but his work this offseason was seen last night. Also had two clutch FT's. Free throws overall: A lot better Finishing at the rim - we really struggled in this department last year Also, I'm interested to know what the team thinks about the goals at the Pit. Buggs made a comment to me on Twitter this summer and it made me think yesterday. The goal closer to the student section seems to be a more shooter-friendly goal and it proved so again last night. A colleague in the Mean Green group chat pulled up our stats from last year: 40.9% on 3's in the first half at home, only 34% in the second half.

Hopefully we get to see 13 players (or however many we're allowed to play in a game).

I was expecting a victory for America, but I didn't expect a repeat of the Georgia-TCU Championship Game. I'm happy that so many people have placed their country's best interest before those of their special interest groups.

FWIW: https://247sports.com/player/matthew-stone-46058670/

Floyd looked steadier on the ball than anyone we’ve had in years. 5/2 assist/turnover tonight…2/1 for his career. I think the 1 is in good hands

things I liked: 1. Wright and Floyd. this is gonna develop into one hell of a dynamic backcourt 2, Jossell and Massie off the bench. Massie is tough...has some TBell to him...Jossell's shooting was off tonight, but I think he's gonna have some 20+ nights throughout the year. 3. increased pace...this team wants to run more, but we still have a lot of defensive minded dudes out there things I didn't like: 1. Lorient as a straight swap for Sissoko. Sissoko played 25min, Lorient 15...all as the 5. I don't think Lorient brings enough size (nor do I think Sissoko brings enough offense) for that to be a straight 40 min rotation 2. no underclassmen playing. Wayland might be a better chance for deeper rotation, but if #1 above is our best bet at the 5 and if those 12 minutes of Stone is more than what Mason/Cotton have, I'm worried about our depth 3. increased pace...we did this last season to...tried to play early with more tempo...I'm not convinced

Exactly. Props to him. Vito wouldn’t dare ask those questions

Light the tower!

I noticed this last year as well, but why does it seem like nobody on our team ever wants to be the one to inbound the ball? They all just look at each other like they're playing "not it" 😂

He’d be a nice target to lure for next season

Everyone hates on Stone. I am not related to Stone, but I feel the need to defend him. Stone has never said a bad word about North Texas. He didn't walk on, we recruited him. He has given us 100% and done what he can. I am hoping he proves all the haters wrong. He is a good person and didn't transfer to a lower level to get playing time. He has played the role we have asked and not complained. Can we please stop hating on him?

I'll gladly take that excuse if it means a better shot at a W on Saturday. We're not good enough to care about what other people think about our W's. Just get 'em any way you can.

5 - 3 with a big home game

I think Floyd is going to be solid at the point. Our backcourt is deep with good shooters. Massey has me really intrigued as he hit the glass and appears to have some hops to him. I think I expected more out of Wright, thinking he was our prized pick up out of the portal. Lorient, even if Hodge says he is the most athletic player he has had during his time here, doesn’t really have a shot and doesn’t go up strong at the rim. I thought Sissoko looked tons better than last year. Better hands, couple of steals and solid play in the paint. He’s not going to be a double double player for us and that’s alright with the scorers around him. Stone still runs to hot. I think in his effort to be our energy/hustle player on defense, it hurts his offensive game. He rushes to shoot or pass and the same dribbling to the basket. How many breaks has he had where he didn’t finish? There is no rhythm to his offensive game and that kills him. He either has to contribute more on offense, or we need to give Cotton and Mason a shot. I don’t know much about the freshman Smith, but he needs to put in some weight and probably get up to the speed of the D1 game. Hope to see some of the youngsters tomorrow night.

Mostly that 6’7” Italian freshman out of the NBA academy.

Respect!! for admitting to it 🙂

Never apologize for a win, but 13 pts total from our front court is worrisome.

We ALL win when Democracy has been saved. Congratulations America.

First half was great and dominating. 3's were falling easy, but we had difficulty working it down low. Second half was lazy and ragged. Almost like Ross told them to give Evansville some confidence before they go home. Lots to work on overall. Sissoko is a big body but still has not improved his shooting touch or ball handling much. No apparent backup yet. We are in trouble down low in bigger games. Stone tries and hustles, but I'd like to see other options for his minutes on the floor.

Didn't say they committed a bunch of turnovers but they looked very shaky to me with the ball. Just the first game so we'll see against better opponents.

Emmitt showing up late. We about to win by 80.

Agreed nobody who has touched the floor seems awkward with the ball. Even Sissoko seems more in control.

I'm torn. aesthetically I'd like to see a bit more tempo and scoring...but for the last 3-4 seasons this team has had a true identity unlike anything else in my time watching the program, despite coaching changes and massive player overhaul. "UNT Basketball" legit means something to our opponents. tough to want to stray too far from something so hard-nosed and largely successful.

Sounds like a player that you could build your program around.

Or or..a t shirt give away “Make the Pit Great Again “