LSU (11/17/2023) - Charleston Classic

Travis · November 17, 2023

Very disappointing tournament showing.

Green Otaku · November 17, 2023

Also did we forget how to set our feet and take a charge? Over the last few seasons that has been a point of emphasis, I haven't seen it this year.

Censored by Laurie · November 17, 2023

wow. I guess losing three-quarters of your scoring and the most successful coach in school history doesn’t make you better.

GMoney · November 17, 2023

28 minutes ago, CMJ said:

The last two games there were countless times we got in the paint and had the ball knocked away from us. Our ball security down there is lacking so far.

Especially true for a team that is really 4 guards and half center. Ball security has been really bad for the amount of guards on the floor. Not to mention... make lay-ups.

ADLER · November 17, 2023

I'm optimistic.

Against what I'd consider incredible odds our coaches have been able to identify and recruit players that can compete at these higher levels.

It's really now up to the university community to support the basketball program in the manner necessary to be able to retain valued players. Being able to keep Tylor and Abou would almost certainly have us undefeated and probably ranked at this point.

How many valued players have we lost in recent seasons to the transfer portal or to minor league pros? We can be very good If the NIL gets built to the point where we can not only retain them, but also fill roster spots by recruiting off other school's rosters. I think we're getting there.

Cooley · November 17, 2023

51 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

I really want to see Moore and Morgan get some rotations in. We need to see what else we have on the bench.

Morgan can't play

GMG_Dallas · November 17, 2023

59 minutes ago, Cooley said:

Morgan can't play

Could you define "can't"?

ADLER · November 17, 2023

We had some players physically outmatched but our guys played their hearts out today and were very competitive.

I will never be in a position where I can question the contributions to our university of players like Rubin, Aaron, and so many others.

A big "Thank You" to all those guys.

Greendylan · November 17, 2023

I guess it's likely we'll play Towson in the last place game. Really hope we can salvage something out of this.

greenminer · November 17, 2023

2 hours ago, Censored by Laurie said:

wow. I guess losing three-quarters of your scoring and the most successful coach in school history doesn’t make you better.

I still thought this LSU game was a W.

Andrew · November 17, 2023

4 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I still thought this LSU game was a W.

Honestly both games were very winnable. I do think if we lose out next game it will be a disappointment. Have to close out games. Have to be better in the paint. Have to find the guy who is taking those clutch shots.

Greendylan · November 17, 2023

5 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I still thought this LSU game was a W.

We played two games against solid power conference opponents on neutral territory--teams that are expected to finish in the bottom half of their respective conferences, but respectable opponents nonetheless. They were both pretty close to being toss-ups, going into them, so losing both really, really sucks. I still am generally optimistic about the season, but this was a massive swing and a miss. The rest of our schedule is filled with teams that either are going to be extremely difficult to beat or teams that won't really move the needle much, win or lose.

Disclaimer: I'm probably placing too much psychic weight on each basketball game, due to our football program being in disarray...

Green Otaku · November 17, 2023

2 hours ago, Cooley said:

Morgan can't play

1 hour ago, GMG_Dallas said:

Could you define "can't"?

This. Please elaborate.

rojomojo · November 17, 2023

Season is not over. Let's reevaluate our strengths and focus on making good shot selections. We're fighting with legitimate competition and have a great chance to win tomorrow.

Live to see another day, let's get back over .500

Hunter Green · November 18, 2023

7 hours ago, Coltonw83 said:

I still think they'll be in it this year but I'm missing Huntsberry's finishing at the net and TP's ability to hit game winning shots in these two games

And Thomas Bells presence in the paint.

greenminer · November 18, 2023

Shark84 · November 18, 2023

9 hours ago, Green Otaku said:

This. Please elaborate.

He's saying that he isn't good enough to earn any meaningful minutes. He a good kid the plays hard in practice and doesn't complain. If he could help at all, he would have played today in the first half when our bigs both had 3 fouls. I've wanted to see him play because he looks like a player but obviously the coaches don't think he would help.

Andrew · November 18, 2023

4 hours ago, Shark84 said:

He's saying that he isn't good enough to earn any meaningful minutes. He a good kid the plays hard in practice and doesn't complain. If he could help at all, he would have played today in the first half when our bigs both had 3 fouls. I've wanted to see him play because he looks like a player but obviously the coaches don't think he would help.

I’m more interested why Dixon doesn’t get minutes. He and Cotton (since Walker seems to be out the year) would make a good 9/10 off the bench when needed. 8 man rotation can wear down and doesn’t hurt to have a couple guys who could give you a 2-3 minute run.

3_n_out · November 18, 2023

The past two games were very winnable. Although we lack the size and interior presence as the other two, we hung with them. What lost us the games was our knack for missing layups, turnovers and loose handles. Last year, I know they didn’t initiate the offense until the shot clock has run down, but TP would bail us out or Kai hitting an open jumper. This time, we don’t have a guy who can create his own shot or create for others. Too much passing the ball deep into the shot clock which then forces bad shots against the shot clock. These guys aren’t iso players. I don’t see anyone able to beat their guy off the dribble. PnR easily gets stalled. Maybe more motion on offense or setting off-ball screens to get our shooters open shots. Would’ve been great to at least win one of the two games to show we’re an up and coming G5 program the nation could pay attention to. We still can be, but the national exposure truly would’ve carried the momentum from the NIT

Edited November 18, 2023 by 3_n_out