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  • London 'Cat
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    I’m not worried about Abaev and Tillery. They seem to be all in with Wes. And they have signed whatever contract/memo/agreement to play for UC. Whether that’s enforceable is another matter but I would hope they are for next season. One thing for sure, if Wes leaves after this season, they will likely never wear a UC uniform. UC has done its part by assuring Wes will coach next year.

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  • GoBearcats31
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    I like Wes, I hope he can find a way next season. And I really, really hope they can keep Abaev and Tillery in the fold.

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  • Gmann
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    This was the most likely outcome given the immense buyout $$. At least Miller has to know that despite returning next year he is on thin ice. Running it back with the same program even with different players isn't likely to get it done. Something is fundamentally wrong with his system from a strategy, player developement and in-game coaching approach. The offense has been dysfunctional since he's been here. I've said for some time his strength is recruiting and PR. I've seen little else to suggest he can be successful at this level. I'd suggest he better change a lot this offseason and absolutely needs to make the tourney next year or it's time to move on.

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  • loshow22
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    Not surprised that he will be returning. That buyout is criminal. I will admit, my expectations, even with the two signed recruits AND whoever we possibly pull from the portal, will be low. Wes hasn't shown me anything on the court that would inspire me to believe he can coach a contender. I'll take eating crow, but this far along I just don't think I'll have to.

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  • leo from jersey
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    Originally posted by GoBearcats31 View Post
    Cunningham tells Enquirer that Wes will be back next season

    https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...m/81781813007/
    but JC refused to answer if it was his buyout and not the product which is keeping CWM. Not quite the voice of confidence I would want to hear if I was CWM.

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  • GoBearcats31
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    Cunningham tells Enquirer that Wes will be back next season

    https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...m/81781813007/

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  • GoBearcats31
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    There are more posts in "The Wes Miller Thread" regarding UC/Houston than in the actual Houston game thread.

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  • Rufus
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    I did my bad.

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  • London 'Cat
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    Originally posted by Rufus View Post
    Instead of putting our smaller guards on Roberts I think I would put Reed on him. Whatever offense we get from Reed would be icing but his primary job would be to shut down Roberts. After that we have to rebound on both ends and we have to have virtually no t.o.s
    UH’s starting point guard is Uzan. Roberts is their post player. You may have confused them.

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  • Rufus
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    Instead of putting our smaller guards on Roberts I think I would put Reed on him. Whatever offense we get from Reed would be icing but his primary job would be to shut down Roberts. After that we have to rebound on both ends and we have to have virtually no t.o.s

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  • leeraymond
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    Originally posted by bba_1979 View Post

    And with that kind of thinking they won't. This is one of those "HOOSIERS" games. Believe and play your a$$ off.
    Hey, I am with you on that one. If you do not believe you can win, then you have no chance to win. However, UC has a negative scoring margin in conference play, it has negative margins in every scoring category, and it is being outrebounded. Houston is 7-1 at home, 16-1 overall, and outscoring teams by 13 in conference play. Do I really need to go on?

    Nevertheless, if UC can take good care of the ball, keep Houston off its offensive boards, slow down J. Roberts, and keep Houston well under its 39% three-point shooting (they have 5 guys that can shoot from 36% to 44% from three range), UC may have a chance. Also, more bad news. Houston's starting point guard is 6'4" and shoots 44% from the three-point line. UC's smaller point guards will not be able to handle him. UC will have to play the match-ups to have a chance. Miller does not like to play the match-ups. However, he did play bigger people on Smalls from WV to slow him down a little. Miller will have to do the same for Uzan.

    Despite the odds, I am still hoping for the upset. You never know, this year may be UC's year to get some payback.

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  • bba_1979
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    Originally posted by leeraymond View Post

    It will take a basketball miracle for UC to be better than Houston over 40 minutes. Even after playing Houston 8 or 9 times, Miller still will not have a chance to beat Sampson. Sampson is a Hall-of-Fame type of coach. His defensive constructs and ability to motivate his players are much more advanced than Miller's. Miller is not at Sampson's level. Plus, Houston is at home.

    I am hoping for the UC win, but Miller is no match for Sampson. No need to go into the conference stats to back up what I am saying. UC is not likely to win this one.
    And with that kind of thinking they won't. This is one of those "HOOSIERS" games. Believe and play your a$$ off.

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  • leeraymond
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    Originally posted by red_n_black_attack View Post

    You're probably right, but I won't give up all hope and will be cheering Saturday. Realistically, chances are slim to none, but never zero.

    The one wild-card. Great defensive teams like UH are nearly negated when they face defensive teams. UC will hold UH below their scoring averages, and cause UH to make some turnovers. Still, the only chance is if UC can get hot shooting, AND play that tough defense. Quick shots, rebounding, and more opportunities/possessions are the only way all of the stars align for an upset.
    It will take a basketball miracle for UC to be better than Houston over 40 minutes. Even after playing Houston 8 or 9 times, Miller still will not have a chance to beat Sampson. Sampson is a Hall-of-Fame type of coach. His defensive constructs and ability to motivate his players are much more advanced than Miller's. Miller is not at Sampson's level. Plus, Houston is at home.

    I am hoping for the UC win, but Miller is no match for Sampson. No need to go into the conference stats to back up what I am saying. UC is not likely to win this one.

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  • leeraymond
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    Originally posted by Lobot View Post

    Page reminds me of the situation with Yancy Gates where because he's large human you expect him to be a tough guy. He's really not a post player in my opinion. Seems like he's more comfortable at the elbow and mid range than on the blocks.
    You know Lobot, I was thinking the same thing. Do you think that Page could play the small forward? Can he play the defense needed to move into the small forward spot?

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  • JohnFrancis
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    Kevin Willard (U. Maryland) is another example of what you expect by year 3.

    Not sure what he inherited, but first year 20+ wins and NCAA tourney...second year, a bit of a regression probably transfer portal losses, getting his guys and system players in place, now year 3 20 plus wins, top 20 ramkiing - just lost to Michigan State on a buzzer beater half court heave.

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