Game 29: Xavier 630P (FS1, 570 AM)

https://twitter.com/StJohnsBBall/status/1100799719897554944

Keys to the game:

-Lock in defensively. Create the turnovers that turns X into the careless team that lost 6 straight. X is 233/351 in TPG.

--Transition buckets and ball movement that lead to open looks from 3.

-Staying out of foul trouble as much as possible to limit X bigs. Keita has to step up on Hankins.

Keys to the game:  play our game from start to finish. F*ck worrying about a 13-loss team. *jumping shoulder bump with Mike Zaun*

Seems like so long between games this year

Their bench isn’t deep as is, No Harden certainly helps. Hope heron is good to go by tomorrow night.

Seems like so long between games this year

Last year seemed pretty quick between em

Seems like so long between games this year

Our guys could use the extra day off whenever possible. Heron has had a week off, hopefully his knee enjoyed the rest.

SJU favored by 5.5

If this is Ponds' last Carny game, Hopefully, he wants to go out with a bang and lead us to victory, behind a 30 burger

Same thing as I said for the Providence game which rang true. If we contain their bigs somewhat and don't get bullied then we have a good shot. Can't have Jones dominate down low the way Watson was able to last week.

*jumping shoulder bump with Mike Zaun*

What is a Mike Zaun?

anyone have an extra ticket for tonight?

Heron out per Zags...got to be kidding me

Heron out per Zags...got to be kidding me

That's fine. I'd rather rest him and get him to be 100% than he go at 75% and hurt his chances for BET & MM

That's fine. I'd rather rest him and get him to be 100% than he go at 75% and hurt his chances for BET & MM

No doubt. Should still be able to win without Heron if Marvin shoots like he did Saturday.

That's fine. 

Not fine.  It's a nightmare.

Can't have Jones dominate down low the way Watson was able to last week.

Curious to see what the defensive game plan will be. Xavier will focus on getting the ball inside.

Curious to see what the defensive game plan will be. Xavier will focus on getting the ball inside.

Almost goes without saying but activity is the key. We’ve done well against big men with ball pressure and quick but smart help.

Attacking early and getting them in foul trouble would be nice. Let the 3’s come later.

Justin Simon off to a crackling start with 4 turnovers in the first ten minutes.

Justin Simon off to a crackling start with 4 turnovers in the first ten minutes.

And 3 of them were off nice plays he made. Just not a primary ball handler.