chrisfisher

If Tony's play doesn't improve dramatically, I'm not sure if the choice will be his. During our last home game with tons of NBA scouts, Tony layed an egg (and not a golden one) - heck, he didn't even make his free throws, much less do anything else at an elite level. Of course, Tony can't win games on his own, and he doesn't have poor performances in a vacuum - he is reliant heavily on how well his teammates play - so Tony's NBA future certainly depends on his team mates improving their game as much as it depends on his play. I think the future of our basketball program as a potential elite program depends on Tony more than anyone suspects. If Tony's NBA career gets ruined by coming to UNT, we'll have to wait another 50 years to find another 5* player with his talent who will commit to us. However, if Tony and the team can pull this season out, and he gets drafted to the NBA, I think this will show other elite players that they can play UNT and continue on to their future in the NBA. Tony's success (or the lack of it), in my opinion, has the potential to dramatically help or hinder the signing of future elite athletes.

And Mitchell, Overlander, C. Jones, J. Williams.

Much improved all around. Defense, general effort, 3's, etc. But the loss still sucks.

Just saw this for the first time. What a sad, depressing interview. The 3 of them together spent the most time staring at the table. This is admittedly a catch22 for these guys. If they show confidence and disregard for the losses, we say they don't care. If they look upset by the losses, we say they look defeated and giving up.

This is embarrassing. We've actually regressed since last season. Our players have actually LOST skills.

So Roger is the only one contributing right now. So what does Benford do? Pull him out. Ridiculous.

Thompson cannot pass the ball. If he is the starter, we are screwed... and not because we need a strong passing game... we only need the threat of a passing game to keep the defense honest so we can run it up their arse.

It was really weird. Lehigh to shoot the 1/1. For some reason, a Lehigh player charges in at a full sprint after the free throw and grabs the ball...... not sure why... and then Stojiljkovic pushes the Lehigh player who was already in a full sprint off the court... not sure why again.. frustration possibly. Very strange play all around... came out of nowhere.

Terrible.

FINALLY. We are attacking the basket! Going to the line frequently. No more passing the ball around the 3-point line and jacking up a last second shot... at least so far.

Pain. And I think we all know who will experience it.

Jordon Williams hasn't played. Is he injured or in the dog house?

With exception of occasional vocoder effects on the announcers voices, I haven't had any probs with video feed.

That was a garbage first half.

Anemic.

At least at the present moment. Jeckle may emerge soon and go on a scoring binge from this split personality team.

Even the usually reliable Alzee has his shot hit the side of the backboard. Wow.

This is just ugly basketball all around. Really sad.

I'm sure our Top 25 talent will find a way to make this a nail biter at least for a while.

I can't tell you how disgusted and disappointed I am about this RPI. I thought potential Top 25 team during pre-season. Instead we are in the bottom 25% of the NCAA.

I can't wait to get out of this league. These SBC refs think they are the stars.

was pushed, no call, of course - not the main issue of course. I really, really hope for Tony he is OK. He put so much on the line for UNT and this team for one more season.

Putting T. Mitchell in with 2 minutes left in the half with 2 fouls?????????

Ugly and embarrassing. I never thought we'd look this bad before the season started. I still feel like if we can get it together at some point this season, and if we do, we will be feared and make a huge run... but we show no ccurrent signs of capitalizing on this potential.

Should be a blow out, but with the way we have played, I'm sure it will be a nail bitter and go down to the final shot... I seriously hope I'm wrong, but I don't know how I can predict anything else based on past performances.