sparman
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03-20-24 09:32 PM - Post#365962
In response to Tiger69
Don't see an epic comeback coming with this shooting. UNLV too physical. I guess we should have expected it when Tigers made the first few 3s.
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gokinsmen
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03-20-24 09:33 PM - Post#365963
In response to Tiger69
I know Lee was probably pushed (like Pierce has been all night), but missing that layup says it all. He always makes those anyway. He's not right physically and the team's not right mentally.
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SRP
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03-20-24 09:34 PM - Post#365964
In response to Tiger69
Lee giving great D, but he just lacks that little bit of strength he usually uses to finish layups with extension.
UNLV showing good passing out of traps, as well as power down low, and Kylan Boone is very good.
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umbrellaman
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03-20-24 09:34 PM - Post#365965
In response to SRP
Lee is clearly still off. UNLV doesn’t seem bothered by the Princeton defense - they just are so much bigger.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 09:34 PM - Post#365966
In response to sparman
Lee is doing everything reasonably well out there EXCEPT for score, but it's a big, big minus. Missing in every way possible.
At one point, it also looked like he was slightly hobbling out there.
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1LotteryPick1969
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03-20-24 09:35 PM - Post#365967
In response to penn nation
Looks like Davis has a leg injury. He's not shooting as well as usual.
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SRP
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03-20-24 09:37 PM - Post#365968
In response to penn nation
So Lee hits a layup sandwiched between two turnovers from UNLV. Down ten with possession, over three minutes left. Score now and the pressure might start to affect the Rebels.
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sparman
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03-20-24 09:40 PM - Post#365969
In response to SRP
Whalley plays much bigger than listed 6'7".
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penn nation
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03-20-24 09:42 PM - Post#365970
In response to sparman
Whaley is an apt name for him.
And Lee is on fire, although perhaps too little, too late.
Is that right--Princeton has no time outs left?
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SRP
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03-20-24 09:43 PM - Post#365971
In response to sparman
Lee’s offensive revival is timely. Scott is becoming very good at getting loose balls and saving balls going out of bounds.
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gokinsmen
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03-20-24 09:43 PM - Post#365972
In response to penn nation
Lee's FT shooting really fell off at the end. Even before his illness.
They say FTs are in the legs, so I suspect fatigue - going from 10mpg frosh to 30mpg sophomore.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 09:45 PM - Post#365973
In response to sparman
Whalley plays much bigger than listed 6'7".
Funny, I immediately think of Dametri Hill, who was on Florida's 1994 Final Four team and cost Penn a chance to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
His nickname: The Meat Hook.
His coach: Lon Kruger. Yep, UNLV's dad.
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SRP
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03-20-24 09:46 PM - Post#365974
In response to gokinsmen
Allocco l’s trey was halfway down. Really needed that one.
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SRP
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03-20-24 09:50 PM - Post#365975
In response to SRP
Don’t know why UNLV keeps fouling. Leaving a tiny crack in the door.
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gokinsmen
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03-20-24 09:52 PM - Post#365976
In response to SRP
I feel for Allocco and Martini, who deserve another chance at March. Hope they find it at on another team next season. Both should have some great offers with their 3pt shooting.
On the bright side, they got to taste March glory last year. I'll trade a Sweet 16 run for a pair of near-misses any day.
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sparman
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03-20-24 09:53 PM - Post#365977
In response to SRP
I hope the crowd sends the team off well. They gave fans a lot to enjoy this year.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 09:57 PM - Post#365979
In response to SRP
lol--seeds #2, 3 and 4 in Princeton's region all lost tonight.
Edited by penn nation on 03-20-24 09:57 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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gokinsmen
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03-20-24 09:59 PM - Post#365980
In response to penn nation
Yeah, the NIT is a flukey thing - it comes down to emotions and injuries more than talent. And without the edge in either category, the more athletic team won.
Still so excited about this team, though. I never thought they'd be this good - 24-5 with a 55 NET is a "disappointment." Loved watching them play, just ran out of gas at the end.
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SRP
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03-20-24 10:00 PM - Post#365981
In response to sparman
Tough ending to a great season.
I’m sure Allocco and Martini will be popular in the portal as two-way players who can shoot threes and pass. They can fit in almost anywhere.
The need for post defense and rim protection for next season is going to be even more acute next season for Princeton.
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penn nation
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03-20-24 10:00 PM - Post#365982
In response to gokinsmen
Yeah, the NIT is a flukey thing - it comes down to emotions and injuries more than talent. And without the edge in either category, the more athletic team won.
Although in each case those games were played at the seed's home site. And Princeton had not lost a game at home all year.
I wouldn't just chalk this up to athleticism. UNLV is a well coached team. A team with athletes but lousy coaching might not have fared as well tonight.
Edited by penn nation on 03-20-24 10:02 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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