American Tournament

[SKell82155]

Bret, why school of cheaters ? Whaddaya know ?

[bearcatbret]

For those who want to cry in their milk, the school of cheaters down the road lost by nearly as much while supposedly being the 15th best team in the country and it was not against the no. 1 team. We had a bad game, fell back to our bad habits, could not shoot or rebound. This team is really good when they make shots and are really bad when they can't buy a basket. Today, they were really bad. It doesn't mean that they will fail in the NIT. They could potentially put together a string of good games.

[longtimefan]

Memphis destroyed Tulane 94-54. Not sure anybody would consider Penny a top tier coach, but talent wins.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

If Miller has a good handle on who's leaving and who's staying. Who he's going to ask to remain and who he's not then if and when the invite to the NIT comes then play the ones who are remaining. Let them get some needed playing together and developing time. Let's waste no more time on those who are moving on and reward those that are returning the playing time.

For sure play Skillings and Reed, along with Vic.

[leo from jersey]

I understand the philosophy behind that, but this team isn’t going anywhere in the NIT either. Play whomever for the one or two games they will be in the tournament.

agreed - on to next year and hope is eternal

[London 'Cat]

If Miller has a good handle on who's leaving and who's staying. Who he's going to ask to remain and who he's not then if and when the invite to the NIT comes then play the ones who are remaining. Let them get some needed playing together and developing time. Let's waste no more time on those who are moving on and reward those that are returning the playing time.

I understand the philosophy behind that, but this team isn’t going anywhere in the NIT either. Play whomever for the one or two games they will be in the tournament.

[bearcatbret]

Well, scoring 48 points is not going to win games for you. Also, only making 50-percent of your free throws will not win games not to mention missing the first end of a 1 and 1. We could have kept the 1st half close if we made the free throws. I feel badly for David for not having a good game. He has been very good for UC.

[Rufus]

If Miller has a good handle on who's leaving and who's staying. Who he's going to ask to remain and who he's not then if and when the invite to the NIT comes then play the ones who are remaining. Let them get some needed playing together and developing time. Let's waste no more time on those who are moving on and reward those that are returning the playing time.

[leo from jersey]

Glad my son in law told me it was a blowout so I didn't watch. You can coach hustle by seating folks on the bench.

[SKell82155]

Those are recruit rankings. This game was men against boys. As Terry Nelson said, we suffered from a mismatch at all 5 positions. I would have played both Reed and Skillings a lot more this year, and they’d both be better now. Reed has the body to compete in a physical game like this. Instead we played low ceiling guys with more experience. Now it’s time for a hard look at the roster.

Don’t disagree but don’t think it will happen.

[SKell82155]

I remember a team a few years back that use to play the same way..

Agree, as well as with London Cat. They were over matched and played like they knew it. Didn’t appear to me they dug in and competed. Also, 2nd half appeared to be officiated differently than the 1st, from the bit I saw.

[London 'Cat]

UC was never going to win this game. Houston has lost 2 games all season. They are truly excellent. UC’s best players were outmatched by even Houston’s subs. Houston was better in every facet of the game. There is nothing coaching could have done to overcome that. UC did compete at times but could not sustain it.

[BearKatz]

Those are recruit rankings. This game was men against boys. As Terry Nelson said, we suffered from a mismatch at all 5 positions. I would have played both Reed and Skillings a lot more this year, and they’d both be better now. Reed has the body to compete in a physical game like this. Instead we played low ceiling guys with more experience. Now it’s time for a hard look at the roster.

I totally agree... Rankings look great coming out of High School.... But it was a mismatch at every position... The talent is just not there..And I SMH why Reed was not given a shot to play more . Especially looking at today's performance.

[BearKatz]

What is the deal w Hensley??? He is obviously not staying. Why did he come? Why did Wes bring him. That is what is so frustrating.

Maybe Wes decided Hensley couldn't contribute or compete at this level.. I had high hopes for him.

[longtimefan]

What is the deal w Hensley??? He is obviously not staying. Why did he come? Why did Wes bring him. That is what is so frustrating.

Wes took over a roster with no players, he was desperate.