NIT- St. Joe's Game Discussion

Dom living up to what the highschool recruiters were saying, Dom is a gamer!!! That looked like a top 25 recruit !!! March madness!!!!

+1 !

And when Dave said he was the team leader earlier this year a lot of us laughed.   But that seems to be true too.
Really hope Dom is able to take another step forward next year.   He should be dangerous as an upper classman. 

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Looking at a #NIT Second Round matchup at No. 1 seed Virginia on Sunday or Monday. Will let you know here, #STJBB Twitter fam.

The play that turned the game around was when Dom took the charge and started going nuts on the ground.  From that moment on it's like a switch went off and we simply wanted it more than they did.

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Looking at a #NIT Second Round matchup at No. 1 seed Virginia on Sunday or Monday. Will let you know here, #STJBB Twitter fam.

Hopefully it's on Monday.

changed subject thread.

Dom is has the #1 spot on Sports Center top plays

Quote from: MCNPA on March 20, 2013, 12:05:50 AM

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on March 19, 2013, 11:57:12 PM

Just finished watching the game. Pissed I missed all the fun on this game thread

Congrats to the team and big props to dom for making a bunch of huge plays including the game winner. Team showed real toughness coming back.

Unfortunately I still hold on to my beliefs that Lavin coaches this team poorly and our team plays very dumb. Whether that is due to his coaching or not does not make it any less bothersome.  Twice during the last minute up by 4 points and two points respectively, lavin had a chance to put his PG (no not phil greene) into the game but chose not two. Unsurprisingly both of those possessions ended poorly.

Lets go get one in Virginia!

"Poorly coached and dumb", yet we just beat a higher ranked team at their home stadium, who has a better record, in the post-season, who is coached by a pretty good coach, without our All-league shooting guard, with a team that can't shoot. 

Say what you will, but our biggest problem is really our shooting ability.  Part of that is related to the fact that we electively left 18-40ppg in D'Angelo Harrison to be a spectator.  Even without him, we advanced to the second round.  Cant be as dumb or poorly coached as being made out to be.  Time for all to just start supporting this team.  Time for the second round.

MCN I havn't, nor will I ever stop supporting this team.  Maybe you missed the part were I gave the team credit and congratulated them on a quality, gutsy win.

If you don't think this team is poorly coached than we just have a difference of opinions. Ive known that for a while though. Way to many bone headed lazy passes and to often careless with the ball. Maybe someone should tell Obkepa to stop holding the ball with one hand and to get back on defense instead of attempting to steal the ball 90 feet from the rim.

Again, our coach is coaching a team that can't shoot for beans to a road win against a higher ranked team in the post-season.  Coaching can't be all that bad considering how we shoot it. 

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on March 20, 2013, 12:16:04 AM

Quote from: MCNPA on March 20, 2013, 12:05:50 AM

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on March 19, 2013, 11:57:12 PM

Just finished watching the game. Pissed I missed all the fun on this game thread

Congrats to the team and big props to dom for making a bunch of huge plays including the game winner. Team showed real toughness coming back.

Unfortunately I still hold on to my beliefs that Lavin coaches this team poorly and our team plays very dumb. Whether that is due to his coaching or not does not make it any less bothersome.  Twice during the last minute up by 4 points and two points respectively, lavin had a chance to put his PG (no not phil greene) into the game but chose not two. Unsurprisingly both of those possessions ended poorly.

Lets go get one in Virginia!

"Poorly coached and dumb", yet we just beat a higher ranked team at their home stadium, who has a better record, in the post-season, who is coached by a pretty good coach, without our All-league shooting guard, with a team that can't shoot. 

Say what you will, but our biggest problem is really our shooting ability.  Part of that is related to the fact that we electively left 18-40ppg in D'Angelo Harrison to be a spectator.  Even without him, we advanced to the second round.  Cant be as dumb or poorly coached as being made out to be.  Time for all to just start supporting this team.  Time for the second round.

MCN I havn't, nor will I ever stop supporting this team.  Maybe you missed the part were I gave the team credit and congratulated them on a quality, gutsy win.

If you don't think this team is poorly coached than we just have a difference of opinions. Ive known that for a while though. Way to many bone headed lazy passes and to often careless with the ball. Maybe someone should tell Obkepa to stop holding the ball with one hand and to get back on defense instead of attempting to steal the ball 90 feet from the rim.

Again, our coach is coaching a team that can't shoot for beans to a road win against a higher ranked team in the post-season.  Coaching can't be all that bad considering how we shoot it. 

Yes I know we won. On the road. In the post season. That's all your saying. I have given specific instances and scenarios to support my claim. Coaching well enough to win doesn't mean you coached well. If a snail moves fast enough to beat a slug it doesn't mean that it's all that fast.

Quote from: MCNPA on March 20, 2013, 01:06:19 AM

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on March 20, 2013, 12:16:04 AM

Quote from: MCNPA on March 20, 2013, 12:05:50 AM

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on March 19, 2013, 11:57:12 PM

Just finished watching the game. Pissed I missed all the fun on this game thread

Congrats to the team and big props to dom for making a bunch of huge plays including the game winner. Team showed real toughness coming back.

Unfortunately I still hold on to my beliefs that Lavin coaches this team poorly and our team plays very dumb. Whether that is due to his coaching or not does not make it any less bothersome.  Twice during the last minute up by 4 points and two points respectively, lavin had a chance to put his PG (no not phil greene) into the game but chose not two. Unsurprisingly both of those possessions ended poorly.

Lets go get one in Virginia!

"Poorly coached and dumb", yet we just beat a higher ranked team at their home stadium, who has a better record, in the post-season, who is coached by a pretty good coach, without our All-league shooting guard, with a team that can't shoot. 

Say what you will, but our biggest problem is really our shooting ability.  Part of that is related to the fact that we electively left 18-40ppg in D'Angelo Harrison to be a spectator.  Even without him, we advanced to the second round.  Cant be as dumb or poorly coached as being made out to be.  Time for all to just start supporting this team.  Time for the second round.

MCN I havn't, nor will I ever stop supporting this team.  Maybe you missed the part were I gave the team credit and congratulated them on a quality, gutsy win.

If you don't think this team is poorly coached than we just have a difference of opinions. Ive known that for a while though. Way to many bone headed lazy passes and to often careless with the ball. Maybe someone should tell Obkepa to stop holding the ball with one hand and to get back on defense instead of attempting to steal the ball 90 feet from the rim.

Again, our coach is coaching a team that can't shoot for beans to a road win against a higher ranked team in the post-season.  Coaching can't be all that bad considering how we shoot it. 

Yes I know we won. On the road. In the post season. That's all your saying. I have given specific instances and scenarios to support my claim. Coaching well enough to win doesn't mean you coached well. If a snail moves fast enough to beat a slug it doesn't mean that it's all that fast.

Is UK horribly coached under Cal or is it just that he actually too does have a young team that isn't quite ready to extend deep in the post-season?  Can't argue with the talent level?   Execution is a function of coaching coupled with experience and talent.  We have a mix, but it isn't perfect yet.  Lots of our pieces are young, but getting better.  It doesn't always look pretty while these players are developing, but it isn't always that the coaching is horrible either. 

Wow, just read this whole thread. Some funny shit. Thanks for the laughs guys!!!

Let's take a vote who will pop first and declare from Kentucky. I think 4 will declare

Let's take a vote who will pop first and declare from Kentucky. I think 4 will declare

Should have it's own thread.  And "declare from KY" means something different this year - for half of them, it won't mean the draft, but declaring their intent to transfer.    Almost feel sorry for Ryan Harrow.

It is am interesting turn of events for Calipari and Kentucky.  With another "number one" recruiting class on the way he should be able to return to the top.  If not, blaming his players won't cut it.

Phil Greene might have the worst shot selection in the country. Long 2 is dumbest shot in basketball at every level...

True !
But, that is Jakaars trademark shot (with a hand in face)
 

This Lipscomb burn is brutal. You can't tell me you'd rather not have Marco out there.

Lipscomb is limited
But at 6'4 he may in 2 years be a solid back up who knows
The offense inside out, kid has moves
During Harrisons last game vs Pitt I took notice of his swagger
Kid can play! It's no coincidence.
Marco Polo is destined to be a traveler at the end of the year
His hurried off balance 3's lack of defense tenacity and let's face it
Greene will never pass him the ball when he spots up!
(must have his eyes on his groupies)
 

MCN I havn't, nor will I ever stop supporting this team.  Maybe you missed the part were I gave the team credit and congratulated them on a quality, gutsy win.

If you don't think this team is poorly coached than we just have a difference of opinions. Ive known that for a while though. Way to many bone headed lazy passes and to often careless with the ball. Maybe someone should tell Obkepa to stop holding the ball with one hand and to get back on defense instead of attempting to steal the ball 90 feet from the rim.

Pay no attention to Marcus. He has fewer doubts about Lavin than Squeaky Fromme had about Charles Manson. Another couple of months and he'll be camped outside the Loo with C7 carved in his forehead. 

Quote-Pay no attention to Marcus. He has fewer doubts about Lavin than Squeaky Fromme had about Charles Manson. Another couple of months and he'll be camped outside the Loo with C7 carved in his forehead.-Fun


Should someone alert the secret service that Obama could be in trouble?

 While Lavin certainly makes his share of head scratching coaching decisions during the course of a game I don't see how Phil Greene deciding to take a shot with 15 seconds left on the shot clock with 30 left in the game or Amir Garrett attempting a cross court pass that the whole world knew would be picked off is Coach's fault.  That's just players losing their mind at a bad time.

 

While Lavin certainly makes his share of head scratching coaching decisions during the course of a game I don't see how Phil Greene deciding to take a shot with 15 seconds left on the shot clock with 30 left in the game or Amir Garrett attempting a cross court pass that the whole world knew would be picked off is Coach's fault.  That's just players losing their mind at a bad time.

 

somebody always has to be blamed, that is the nature of all these boards for all sports. Must make us feel better in someway, its like an addiction.

Quote from: JungleFever on March 19, 2013, 08:02:21 PM

Phil Greene might have the worst shot selection in the country. Long 2 is dumbest shot in basketball at every level...

True !
But, that is Jakaars trademark shot (with a hand in face)
 

You are right...And I hate when he takes those shots too. His priority this off-season is to improve his game off the dribble and/or develop a back to the basket game. He falls in love with that long 2-point shot. If he can mix in some drives to the rim he will be that much more effective