Wisconsin (3/28/23)

[NT80]

22 minutes ago, rojomojo said:

You don't know how bad I wish this was still being played in NYC... I'd have my tickets booked and my hotel set up in the Upper East Side. Greatest city in the world and instead they've gotta play in Vegas

They said on the UAB game tonight that because NYC/MSG is hosting the NCAA Sweet 16 this week (FAU), that the arena opted out of the NIT.   

Edited March 23, 2023 by NT80

[Talon90]

35 minutes ago, golfingomez said:

I the, that wasn’t the question. Do you…do do do you like the Badgers?

 

37 minutes ago, golfingomez said:

I the, that wasn’t the question. Do you…do do do you like the Badgers?

For those completely confused...

https://www.theunticket.com/do-you-like-this-gig-greggo/

Well played golfingomez....well played.

[southsideguy]

I am surprised how little the teams get to play in the NIT.

[NorthTexasWeLove]

24 minutes ago, 2020 Sucks said:

WGAF?

Well, we probably all should given he's one of us and is reeling through something. 

[mgfan]

20 hours ago, That_Guy_Arlo said:

Just got my ticket for the semi-final! Anyone else going to Vegas?

I got my tickets. GMG!

[Censored by Laurie]

1 hour ago, Andrew said:

By then if there is still a family issue it’s probably just a sign he is done with the team. 

Why is this guy still allowed to post?

[cousin oliver]

25 minutes ago, mgfan said:

I got my tickets. GMG!

I just got mine as well! 

[2020 Sucks]

47 minutes ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

Well, we probably all should given he's one of us and is reeling through something. 

If that’s truly the case, then I’ll apologize.  But this feels more and more like a smoke screen given that he only played 12 min vs Alcorn and has been remarkably ineffective and inconsistent.  Grant and Ross have been in his face more than any player I’ve ever seen during their time here.  Additionally, with 10 points and 15 rebounds from Sissoko, the point was that he wasn’t missed at all on the floor.

[NorthTexasWeLove]

1 minute ago, 2020 Sucks said:

If that’s truly the case, then I’ll apologize.  But this feels more and more like a smoke screen given that he only played 12 min vs Alcorn and has been remarkably ineffective and inconsistent.  Grant and Ross have been in his face more than any player I’ve ever seen during their time here.  Additionally, with 10 points and 15 rebounds from Sissoko, the point was that he wasn’t missed at all on the floor.

I'm not going to speak on the matter. I have no idea. It was reported a family emergency or rumored a family emergency. I don't think that would be used as a smoke screen. Personal issues would've been cited rather than family emergency. And make no mistake, we need him. Sissiko was commendable, but there was clearly a lack of mid-paint presence even with his 15 rebounds. It was visible. The tio backs, constant O-rebounds, five or six times with muliple offensive rebounds for the opposition. 

[formerlybis]

1 hour ago, Green Otaku said:

Welcome! The only nice thing I can say about Wisconsin is that my wife thinks your mascot Bucky is adorable. 

 

In all seriousness we are glad to be playing a storied program like UW. I'm not the best at summarizing these things but I'll give it a shot. We play a slow deliberate offense, the slowest in the country, and will usually run the clock down to 0 on almost every shot. Our starting  big is most likely out for this game with a family issue, but his replacement Sissoko had a career game vs. OK State. We probably won't go down low a lot, opting more for backdoor cuts or one of our guards driving to the lane. We like to shoot the 3 with various players able to hit, but Tylor Perry is our best shooter followed by Huntsberry. Perry is known for clutch 3s in either late clock situations or crucial last minutes of play.  We play a very active and stifling defense, mostly man to man, but sometimes we switch to zone. 

We are all hoping for a good game, and a Mean Green victory 😉 

1. Slow pace - that’s our brand, too. Though we don’t stand around waiting for the clock to go down unless we’re protecting a late lead.
2. is your Sissoko related to the Michigan State Sissoko?

3. UW has been susceptible to slashing guards getting to the rim

[Censored by Laurie]

53 minutes ago, 2020 Sucks said:

If that’s truly the case, then I’ll apologize.  But this feels more and more like a smoke screen given that he only played 12 min vs Alcorn and has been remarkably ineffective and inconsistent.  Grant and Ross have been in his face more than any player I’ve ever seen during their time here.  Additionally, with 10 points and 15 rebounds from Sissoko, the point was that he wasn’t missed at all on the floor.

hmm. asshole. 

[Green Otaku]

1 hour ago, formerlybis said:

1. Slow pace - that’s our brand, too. Though we don’t stand around waiting for the clock to go down unless we’re protecting a late lead.
2. is your Sissoko related to the Michigan State Sissoko?

3. UW has been susceptible to slashing guards getting to the rim

No relation though they are both from Mali. I had wondered that too when I heard they also had a Sissoko. 

[UNTLifer]

16 hours ago, Andrew said:

By then if there is still a family issue it’s probably just a sign he is done with the team. 

Now you are just trolling.

[THOR]

Line: UNT -1.0

Over/Under: 116

[GMG_Dallas]

14 hours ago, Green Otaku said:

No relation though they are both from Mali. I had wondered that too when I heard they also had a Sissoko. 

Y'all, Sissoko is about as common a name in French speaking western African countries as Smith is in the US of A.

[Green Otaku]

1 hour ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Y'all, Sissoko is about as common a name in French speaking western African countries as Smith is in the US of A.

We know, but sports sometimes runs in the family. 

[NT80]

5 hours ago, THOR said:

Line: UNT -1.0

Over/Under: 116

Same for UAB vs Utah Valley...

Line : UAB -1.0

O/U : 152

[NorthTexasWeLove]

13 minutes ago, NT80 said:

Same for UAB vs Utah Valley...

Line : UAB -1.0

O/U : 152

UAB will run through UVU. We got to do our part and meet them there. We definitely have the more difficult road. 

[CMJ]

I guess since we're the best remaining seed, we'll wear the home whites in both games (if we beat Wisconsin).

 

 

EDIT: Actually if they're doing this with S curve, the Badgers are probably a better 2 seed than we are, so they may get to wear the home jersey.

Edited March 23, 2023 by CMJ

[South Texas Green]

For those looking to buy tickets, the e-mail from the athletic department says the Mean Green bench will be in front of section 103. Just FYI. 

[NT80]

"The field for the NIT semifinals set. North Texas, UAB, Utah Valley and Wisconsin, will head to Las Vegas, which is this year's home of the tournament's final three games."

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/nit-bracket-2023-tournament-schedule-college-basketball-scores-dates-times-for-semifinals/

 

[THOR]

3 hours ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

UAB will run through UVU. We got to do our part and meet them there. We definitely have the more difficult road. 

do not sleep on uvu....they are damn good.  had 1 bad game in the semis of their tourney.  they will give uab all they want, i expect them to win

[NorthTexasWeLove]

8 minutes ago, THOR said:

do not sleep on uvu....they are damn good.  had 1 bad game in the semis of their tourney.  they will give uab all they want, i expect them to win

They looked solid last night, but they were really playing through that home crowd. I think uab will bully them inside them gaines and walker will run circles around their guards. 

[GMG_Dallas]

7 minutes ago, THOR said:

do not sleep on uvu....they are damn good.  had 1 bad game in the semis of their tourney.  they will give uab all they want, i expect them to win

I expect them to win as well. They're a very athletic team with a skilled 7 footer who was a force against Cincy. UAB will have their hands full.

[CMJ]

45 minutes ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

They looked solid last night, but they were really playing through that home crowd. I think uab will bully them inside them gaines and walker will run circles around their guards. 

I suspect the crowd in Vegas will be heavily in their favor.