High Point (12/6/24)

[GrandGreen]

Most that follow college bb knew that playing at High Point would be a big challenge. They are undefeated 7-0 this year and last year's home record was 16-1.  Not against great teams, because those type teams are not going to play them.

I didn't see the loss to them as a big surprise or a particularly bad defeat. 

As far as Sissoko starting, he is a big presence around the basket and plays better defense than NT's other bigs.  Maybe he will be replaced if the other frontcourt players improve their defense.

[meaniegreenie]

9 hours ago, GrandGreen said:

Most that follow college bb knew that playing at High Point would be a big challenge. They are undefeated 7-0 this year and last year's home record was 16-1.  Not against great teams, because those type teams are not going to play them.

I didn't see the loss to them as a big surprise or a particularly bad defeat. 

As far as Sissoko starting, he is a big presence around the basket and plays better defense than NT's other bigs.  Maybe he will be replaced if the other frontcourt players improve their defense.

I like Sissoko but recognize he makes some bad mistakes.

However, given the size that HP had (even though they aren't big scorers), I think we needed to play him as much as possible.

[Matt from A700]

Our losses this year confirm my worries that we didn't sign a big enough scorer this past offseason. Even if it's at the JUCO level, I'd like to get someone who averaged 18+ PPG and is used to being relied on for points late.

[greenminer]

1 hour ago, Matt from A700 said:

Our losses this year confirm my worries that we didn't sign a big enough scorer this past offseason. Even if it's at the JUCO level, I'd like to get someone who averaged 18+ PPG and is used to being relied on for points late.

I think we signed one or two with that intent, and it hasn’t panned out? @Censored by Laurie?

[Matt from A700]

4 minutes ago, greenminer said:

I think we signed one or two with that intent, and it hasn’t panned out? @Censored by Laurie?

IIRC Atin was the highest scoring transfer, but I think he only averaged around 14 a game last season.