NIT picking

[leo from jersey]

While at the game, I mentioned to my wife that Bradley's bigs out played our bigs. I was also thankful that down the stretch, the team did not show a repeat of Wednesday night. by letting down and doing stupid things. James had a great game. Simas looked like he did not have the legs towards the end which made his shots short but he did put in big minutes the last few games.

I mentioned when he walked the line at the end of the game, his face was flushed and his eyes watery. You could tell he had given all he had and left it on the court. Good job. On offense he is more in motion than any other and he hustles back on defense. The one air ball was the guard's fault as he didn't communicate that he was passing. The guards back was to SL and all of a sudden he got the ball. Maybe he should have dribbled away, but shooter's shoot. It was a total lack of communication and it cost a basket.

[leo from jersey]

Vik has an established pattern of not taking practice seriously. I have gotten that from multiple people close to the program.

Personally I think it's a bit more complicated than just that but it is a problem.

I will say it again. Against San Fran he was given unusually early first half minutes. he was totally out of it and sat the rest of the game. He deserved to sit.

[bearcatbret]

Cincinnati Beats Bradley 74-57 in NIT Second Round (heartlandcollegesports.com)

[bearcatbret]

While at the game, I mentioned to my wife that Bradley's bigs out played our bigs. I was also thankful that down the stretch, the team did not show a repeat of Wednesday night. by letting down and doing stupid things. James had a great game. Simas looked like he did not have the legs towards the end which made his shots short but he did put in big minutes the last few games.

[GoBearcats31]

9 pm Tuesday on ESPN, Opponent and location TBD.

[Lobot]

Scott Springer asked about Vik during the postgame media session. Wes said nothing was going on with Vik and insinuated he could see the floor again if he practiced well leading up to the next game.

Vik has an established pattern of not taking practice seriously. I have gotten that from multiple people close to the program.

Personally I think it's a bit more complicated than just that but it is a problem.

[sedz]

We allowed 0.84 points per possession, a great defensive performance. We generally did not double team and forced Bradley to beat us with contested jump shots. Bradley shot under 42% effective field goals, rebounded only 18% of their misses, and only attempted 7 free throws. That was some of the best defense we've played all year.

The offense was decent, as we scored 1.09 points per possession, just a bit above the national average. We shot it well from the field and took care of the ball, but only rebounded 24% of our misses.

The player of the game was Jizzle with 4.8 net points and a 10.6 box plus minus. Jizzle was on fire from midrange, hitting 6 of 7. He's showing signs of becoming a true three level scorer, which this team sorely needs. Only 1 assist in 38 minutes isn't great (7% assist rate) but he only turned over once. The best player in his time on the floor was Simas, edging out Jizzle with a 10.9 box plus minus in his 33 minutes. Simas scored 17 points on 16 shots and added 3 assists, 2 steals, and only 1 turnover. Aziz had the best defensive performance. He completely shut down Bradley's best player, holding him to 2 points with zero rim attempts. Solid games from Skillings and Newman too. Jamille was the only player with negative net points, confirming what everyone saw with their eyes.

[Carthage World]

even terry didn't ask CWM about it but praised ODY over Reynolds and the Coach mumbled about how he had to do the best for the team and so ODY hadn't played much. Take it for what it is worth.

Scott Springer asked about Vik during the postgame media session. Wes said nothing was going on with Vik and insinuated he could see the floor again if he practiced well leading up to the next game.

[longtimefan]

I just wonder if more minutes for Jizzle and Ody in the second half of the season might have given a few more wins in those close games, if that might have put us in the NCAA Tournament.

[leo from jersey]

No mins for Lakhin

even terry didn't ask CWM about it but praised ODY over Reynolds and the Coach mumbled about how he had to do the best for the team and so ODY hadn't played much. Take it for what it is worth.

[GoBearcats31]

No mins for Lakhin

[leo from jersey]

Jizzle > DayDay

ODY > Reynolds & VIK

[longtimefan]

Jizzle > DayDay

Need both next year, but Jizzle should be the starter.

[Corporateballa]

Jizzle > DayDay

[leo from jersey]

Terry mentioned ODY over reynolds putting CWM on the spot.