mobrien
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02-11-20 05:24 PM - Post#299579
Remarkably, this will only be our third home game in the last two months. This *should* be a get-right spot after the terrible end to last week — Kenpom has us favored by 14 — but it's been so long since we've won anything other than a nail-biter that I'm worried we're in for another one. The UMass and GW games were the last time this team didn't play to the level of its opponents.
Some of the big questions this week are:
1. Can Lewis get back on track? Last week was probably the worst one of his career. Atkinson badly outplayed him last Friday, and then he missed a wide open layup, a dunk, and had four turnovers on Saturday. Without Aiken, we really need him to be a threat in the post.
2. Can Baker keep this up? Last week was probably the best one of his career, notwithstanding the last play against Brown. He made his threes, he didn't turn it over, and was getting steals, rebounds, and blocks. He's been a model of inconsistency for us — he seems to lose confidence very quickly — so I'd be shocked if he stays anywhere near this level. But if he can...
3. Can we get out in transition more? When we're not knocking down threes, scoring in the half court can be a struggle without Bryce. We did a great job in the first half against Yale getting easy buckets on the break, but didn't really have a chance to do that against Brown because of all the fouls.
Can't afford to drop either of these games.
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-11-20 05:34 PM - Post#299581
In response to mobrien
I fear we play to the level of our opponents. Amaker's teams have had a habit of doing so your years.
Playing Maryland (#8) and Howard (#348) even for most of those games shouldn't happen.
OT's vs Columbia and losses vs Cornell over the past few years make me uncomfortable.
This squad needs to play tough for 80 minutes and move on.
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84grad
Junior
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02-12-20 02:28 PM - Post#299693
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
Making the trip up for CC weekend. Have to hope that home court is the cure.
Lewis is key. Not enough offensive threats without Towns, Aiken and Lewis at his best. Got the feeling he got a little banged up at PP.
Need the good Ledlum and a big game by Kirkwood. Fire and Ice.
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84grad
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02-14-20 01:55 PM - Post#299904
In response to 84grad
Hoping for a better CC home weekend than last year.
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-14-20 02:08 PM - Post#299908
In response to 84grad
Gotta admit, it was entertaining vs Columbia last year. Hopefully we got the nail biters out of the way the past two weekends.
Happy VD day to Mrs 84grad. Assume RC instead of Charlie’s tonight!
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palestra38
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02-14-20 02:22 PM - Post#299911
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
Why don't they give Kirkwood more of a green light? Against Penn, he took virtually no shots until the last minutes and overtime and was very hard to stop. With Aiken out, he would seem to be the one who has to step up
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-14-20 03:21 PM - Post#299924
In response to palestra38
He’s been stepping up at the end of games. He’s not really a high volume shooter and tends to turn the ball over when he forces things. It’s Haskett’s three point shooting that has been missing.
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84grad
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02-14-20 05:11 PM - Post#299942
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
As mobrien has pointed out, Kirkwood should be posted inside. Very tough to stop with his size and strength and limits the amount of dribbles which gets him into trouble. I would also like to get him the ball at the free throw line and let him use his terrific passing ability.
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84grad
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02-14-20 07:56 PM - Post#299961
In response to 84grad
Usual starting lineup.
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-14-20 07:57 PM - Post#299962
In response to 84grad
Mrs HGD going to watch game with me. Dinner res shelved in favor of later stop at Hard Rock Casino!
She’s the best!
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84grad
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02-14-20 08:00 PM - Post#299964
In response to 84grad
Bryce here, but in the wrong kind of suit. Not putting weight on injured foot. Was told he’s done for the year-
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-14-20 08:12 PM - Post#299968
In response to 84grad
Nice defense. Cornell still scoreless at first TO.
C doubling Lewis
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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02-14-20 08:14 PM - Post#299969
In response to 84grad
Nice defense. Cornell still scoreless at first TO.
C doubling Lewis
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84grad
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02-14-20 08:19 PM - Post#299970
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
2 fouls on Kirkwood. Ledlum should have a big game. Lots of mismatches.
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84grad
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02-14-20 08:23 PM - Post#299973
In response to 84grad
Forbes in. No Atkinson to deal with tonight. Should be effective
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84grad
Junior
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02-14-20 08:24 PM - Post#299974
In response to 84grad
1/2 way through 1st half. Cornell has 6 fouls.
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84grad
Junior
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02-14-20 08:29 PM - Post#299975
In response to 84grad
Sloppy play by second unit.
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84grad
Junior
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02-14-20 08:30 PM - Post#299978
In response to 84grad
Baker getting burned by Boeheim. Expect Bassey soon.
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84grad
Junior
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02-14-20 08:31 PM - Post#299981
In response to 84grad
Starters back.
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84grad
Junior
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02-14-20 08:40 PM - Post#299983
In response to 84grad
Under 4 TO up 20. 33-13. Lewis will get 1 to try & complete 3 point play.
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