2012-13 UNofficial BB schedule

[Harry]

The big guy Vinny Zollo left.

Zollo was big and flashy but he didn't do much for me but the Nigerian who killed us in the final worries me.

[UNT90]

Zollo was big and flashy but he didn't do much for me but the Nigerian who killed us in the final worries me.

Game of his freakin life.

I remember comparing him to Odoh when we played them at the Pit. Kid averaged like 4 points a game. Just ridiculous what he did in that finals game.

Hopefully, he doesn't play like that ever again when we play them.

[BillySee58]

Zollo was big and flashy but he didn't do much for me but the Nigerian who killed us in the final worries me.

Looking at their roster Zollo was the only player they had taller than 6'7" besides Akol. They signed some 6'9" guy from Spain but other than that their roster is short. Their best player is George Fant who at 6'5" is similar to Roger Franklin but better. Unless their new guy is dang good, Akol is going to need to play like he did in the SBC championship game for them to even have a chance against us this year.

[Green Dozer]

Is there a loss anywhere on this schedule?

I think we match up with anybody, including K-State and that game is winnable. However, if we run the table and lose the first game we play in the tournament, everybody will forget what we did in the season. That said, if we have to take a lump or 2, I hope it is during the season. These guys are good but young and need to stay grounded.

[Green Dozer]

Very underwhelming home schedule, unless the unknown home game turns out to be good. I know teams are probably afraid to play us it the Pit, but damn.

You are one of the most vocal fans in the pit, but you really believe teams are scared to play us. Wouldn't you rather play a UTA type program rather than a "Cameron". I know of one Texas school who called Bill Foy three times asking for a game and was told no thank you. Don't know why but this was from their coach. Just asking, no rooted or alternative motives.

I have edited out a part j that CBL took exception to and perhaps he was right. I will say it was NOT meant to come across as negative on my part about JJ and I certainly have no rooted negative feelings about JJ in any way. So my apologies, jumped the gun!

Edited September 11, 2012 by Green Dozer

[Censored by Laurie]

- snap reaction redacted by a humbled and stupid poster...me. apologies all -

Edited September 11, 2012 by Censored by Laurie

[Green Dozer]

- snap reaction redacted by a humbled and stupid poster...me. apologies all -

Me to to begin with...see revised post.

[Army of Dad]

You are one of the most vocal fans in the pit, but you really believe teams are scared to play us. Wouldn't you rather play a UTA type program rather than a "Cameron". I know of one Texas school who called Bill Foy three times asking for a game and was told no thank you.

And if you don't think the last staff played a soft ooc schedule on purpose, take a look at LSU's ooc schedule.

We have beaten teams from big conferences at home at a decent clip in the past. We have an NBA lottery pick on our team as well as some pretty good talent around him. If I were an opposing coach from any decent mid major conference on up I would be very hesitant to come to the Pit this season. So yes, I do believe teams are afraid to play us at home.

I'm disappointed that what appears to be an almost final home slate is pretty weak, but I'm willing to allow that dance partners might have been scarce. I'll still be there (probably) every game and we will still be very, um, vocal. I love the atmosphere when we are playing a "name" school, and it looks like we will miss that this season. If can build some momentum early then some of our conference games could provide some of that energy.

[Maduro]

we've got to be within a week of the actual schedule getting finalized. last year it seemed like the longest wait of all time for it to come out and it was released 9/16.

[Harry]

Let me preface this by saying I appreciate your clarification GD and know you were always a big supporter of Johnnys teams so that goes without saying. and let's be honest Johnny wasn't perfect as none of us are.

For those who want to lean towards casting stones at Johnny or what he did while coaching here I would simply ask you to repeat the following two word phrase:

Tony Mitchell...Tony Mitchell...Tony Mitchell...Tony Mitchell...

[NT Alum '04]

Jacob Holmen ‏@JHolmen_1

Playing LeHigh at home before Christmas, just a little pre-leaked information for all my followers.

[sparkmank]

if true lets go baby!!! C.J. McCollum vs Tony Mitchell... Mid Major madness... Tony has to chance to show himself against 2 of the best in the country.. although C.J wont guard him.. pit should be packed if true!!!!

[MeanGreenHoops]

Really smart get if true. We should get more publicity from basketball this year for North Texas athletics than ever before. Yes I said ever. We have the pre-season NIT. Plus two showdowns with two teams in Creighton and Lehigh that have other potential NBA 1st rounders. This will get scouts drooling and it's the kind of thing that gets press from ESPN etc. So excited for basketball season.

[MeanGreenTexan]

if true lets go baby!!! C.J. McCollum vs Tony Mitchell... Mid Major madness... Tony has to chance to show himself against 2 of the best in the country.. although C.J wont guard him.. pit should be packed if true!!!!

Alzee will have his hands full with McCollum. Tony will get his. We just need to hope Alzee can somewhat contain McCollum.

[Magic95Fan]

Not sure how reliable it is, but Wikipedia has a bracket posted for the NIT Tip Off that has us playing Alabama-Huntsville in the first round in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12.

[BillySee58]

Not sure how reliable it is, but Wikipedia has a bracket posted for the NIT Tip Off that has us playing Alabama-Huntsville in the first round in Manhattan, Kansas on November 12.

That's correct

[NT Alum '04]

Not to sure how reliable this is.. but here is goes anyways. First home game Nov 17. Not sure if this is true since this is right in between the NIT tourney.

Luke Mergerson ‏@LukeMergerson

I will be in Denton at UNT's first home basketball game. Gotta see what my bros @On_A_Mission13 @JWill_TooTrippy and@BigRog_32 gonna do!

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