Brigham Young (12/3/13)

CMJ · December 2, 2013

If we win this, then we might actually have something.

greenminer · December 2, 2013

We are on a 3 game win streak, something we haven't done before under Benford. Let's hope this trend continues.

I want to know who our top three scorers have been in each game this season. I'll number crunch on that sometime this week unless someone has already done it.

ChristopherRyanWilkes · December 2, 2013

We need as many OOC wins as possible, our conference is starting to look pretty tough already.

BillySee58 · December 2, 2013

BYU is one of the best scoring teams in the country. Their junior guard Tyler Haws is basically what Jimmer Fredette was for them a few years ago, but Haws is 6'5". He was Fredette's wingman for Jimmer's junior year, then Haws went on a mission for two years so he wasn't able to help Jimmer out during his senior year.

Haws is in his second year back from his mission and is averaging 23.7 point/game this year, and averaged 21.7 last year. They have a lot of guys who can knock down the three ball and a 6'10" freshman center who can score (13.4 points/game).

If our zone is sloppy these guys will drill open threes on us all night. We match up well athletically, and we have to use that to our advantage.

Censored by Laurie · December 2, 2013

BYU is one of the best scoring teams in the country. Their junior guard Tyler Haws is basically what Jimmer Fredette was for them a few years ago, but Haws is 6'5". He was Fredette's wingman for Jimmer's junior year, then Haws went on a mission for two years so he wasn't able to help Jimmer out during his senior year.
Haws is in his second year back from his mission and is averaging 23.7 point/game this year, and averaged 21.7 last year. They have a lot of guys who can knock down the three ball and a 6'10" freshman center who can score (13.4 points/game).
If our zone is sloppy these guys will drill open threes on us all night. We match up well athletically, and we have to use that to our advantage.

We match up well athletically with about three-quarters of programs in the country. Athleticism isn't the issue.

Who we don't match up well with are well-drilled, disciplined teams with a versatile scoring post presence and good perimeter shooters...Creighton, Lehigh...Alabama-Huntsville.

I think this is gonna get ugly.

BillySee58 · December 2, 2013

We match up well athletically with about three-quarters of programs in the country. Athleticism isn't the issue.
Who we don't match up well with are well-drilled, disciplined teams with a versatile scoring post presence and good perimeter shooters...Creighton, Lehigh...Alabama-Huntsville.
I think this is gonna get ugly.

Agree with everything you said. I just think that if ever there is a game where we need to take advantage of our athleticism, it is this one.

Andrew · December 2, 2013

Benford said in his post game talk that he wishes he had not scheduled this game now. So he knows it is going to be tough. He said no one expects us to win it so we plan on going in and surprising some people with our play. BYU can shoot lights out. I hope we run man against them.

flyonthewall · December 2, 2013

This one is for unt90. My bar is set so low that anything better than getting crushed by 20 will be an accomplishment.

Mean Green Matt · December 3, 2013

We are on a 3 game win streak, something we haven't done before under Benford. Let's hope this trend continues.

I want to know who our top three scorers have been in each game this season. I'll number crunch on that sometime this week unless someone has already done it.

We never did it under Benford...all this improvement is under Tony Denton.

Andrew · December 3, 2013

We are on a 3 game win streak, something we haven't done before under Benford. Let's hope this trend continues.

I want to know who our top three scorers have been in each game this season. I'll number crunch on that sometime this week unless someone has already done it.

It varies from game to game but Alzee has been very consistent! The past two games Jordan is right up there with him. Other then that one game it is CJ, the next it is TJ, the next it is Vaughn's, the next it is Maurice, and then Brandon Walton. The scoring threat outside of Alzee has been very spread out over the past three games. Everyone listed along with Colman has been a double digit scorer in at least one of the three games in our win streak.

NT03 · December 3, 2013

Pregame Report : BYU vs North Texas

http://byucougars.com/blog/m-basketball/entry/pregame-report-vs-north-texas-coach-rose-haws-and-bartley

Line is UNT +18

Edited December 3, 2013 by NT03

Andrew · December 3, 2013

Was he referring to Colman as the fastest big guy they will face all year?

UNTLifer · December 3, 2013

Benford said in his post game talk that he wishes he had not scheduled this game now. So he knows it is going to be tough. He said no one expects us to win it so we plan on going in and surprising some people with our play. BYU can shoot lights out. I hope we run man against them.

The bold part tells me all I need to know about Benford, and what it tells me isn't a good reflection on him.

North Texas Shep · December 3, 2013

I hope we win it... Just wish it was on TV other than BYUtv.

Andrew · December 3, 2013

I hope we win it... Just wish it was on TV other than BYUtv.

BYU TV is a basic channel on most providers

North Texas Shep · December 3, 2013

BYU TV is a basic channel on most providers

I was unaware of this. I will check into it... Thanks.

filmerj · December 3, 2013

If we don't win this Tony Denton should be fired.

greenminer · December 3, 2013

BYU TV is a basic channel on most providers

I haven't had cable in years but this would surprise me. It seems like, at best, a part of a sports package.

Edited December 3, 2013 by greenminer

NT03 · December 3, 2013

Of 351 teams ranked by @kenpomeroy, North Texas is 343rd in A/FGM (35.3%; 9.5 assists/game). BYU ranks 79th (55.6%; 17.4 apg).
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell)
December 2, 2013

Andrew · December 3, 2013

I haven't had cable in years but this would surprise me. It seems like, at best, a part of a sports package.

I have had it all three places I have stayed. We have direct TV and just have the basic package. It's in the religion channels. It's just like TBN(?) or those other televangelist channels. Generally they just air sermons or feel good tv shows.

Andrew · December 3, 2013

We need CJ to step up and be a true PG.

Censored by Laurie · December 3, 2013

The bold part tells me all I need to know about Benford, and what it tells me isn't a good reflection on him.

Bingo.

andrewrozell · December 3, 2013

Is this a valuable stat? They score more points than most, I would expect them to have more assists per game. I think the key isn't to limit assists or to get more assists, I think it is to score more, right?

Green Mean · December 3, 2013

For those that have Dish Network it's channel 9403.

Censored by Laurie · December 3, 2013

Is this a valuable stat? They score more points than most, I would expect them to have more assists per game. I think the key isn't to limit assists or to get more assists, I think it is to score more, right?

Is this a bit?