Huge game tonight for Husker Hoops vs. Miami tonight

[chicolby]

6-2 sure sounds a lot better than 5-3 if the Huskers can find a way to defeat Miami tonight.

Miami features a senior backcourt duo led by 6'5 senior guard, Sheldon McCellan who is averaging 17.5 PPG. They also have a 7 footer, senior Tonye Jekiri. This is a seasoned squad that finished second in the NIT last season to Stanford by 2 points in OT.

The oddsmakers have the Hurricanes favored by 6.5 points, but it isn't insurmountable if the Huskers can shoot the ball effectively. This will be a tough game going against a heavy senior team. The home crowd CAN make a difference if they are amped up, and they should be. Miami is ranked 21st with blowout wins over Mississippi State, 16th ranked Utah and 22nd ranked Butler. Do not take this team lightly.

Go Big Red!

 

[c2o]

Miami uniforms suck.
Look like they wearing Santa/Elvis belts.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Man, if we could make a freaking layup...

 

[HuskersMan34]

Benny Parker needs to stop trying to score. He's awful offensively.

 

[kaz36]

Benny Parker needs to stop trying to score. He's awful offensively.

Bennington takes the ball to the hoop and then doesn't have a clue what he wants to do when he gets into the trees.

 

[HuskersMan34]

This game feels like it's about to get out of control. We're turning the ball over way too much.

 

[TheNewNU]

Benny Parker needs to stop trying to score. He's awful offensively.

Thankfully it looks as though recruiting Benny Parker quality players are behind us.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Or, you know, we'll tie it up.

 

[mwulf]

Watson takes some terrible shots..reminds me of bad Petteway

 

[HuskersMan34]

Watson takes some terrible shots..reminds me of bad Petteway

You mean the NBA level jumper? ok......

 

[HuskersMan34]

Man, even if we lose this game, the team is clearly showing they're capable of hanging with Top 25 teams. If Miles can get a big man next year who can be a real force on the boards, this team gets scary good. Right now we're at least a team that's going to make other teams worry.

On a side note, did the ESPNU studio guy just have a root canal?

 

[chicolby]

Where is the guy who said Shields has limited upside? That guy can flat out ball and is the most consistent player on the team.

This is a really nice looking team, win or lose tonight I love the flow and vibe I get from this squad. And I'll say once again, Morrow is going to be maybe our most valuable player by the time he's a junior or senior. Real solid potential out of him.

 

[jedihusker]

Seriously, where the hell do they get refs for these games? Miami has been mugging us all game, and has 5 fouls. Then to take the cake, Miami player clearly touches the ball before it goes out, and ref standing about two feet away doesn't see it. Should have been Nebraska ball for last possession.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Where is the guy who said Shields has limited upside? That guy can flat out ball and is the most consistent player on the team.

This is a really nice looking team, win or lose tonight I love the flow and vibe I get from this squad. And I'll say once again, Morrow is going to be maybe our most valuable player by the time he's a junior or senior. Real solid potential out of him.

I think what I like most about the team is there isn't just one or two scoring options. They legitimately look to spread it around and go with the guy who's open, rather than have Terran just decide he's going to shoot no matter what.

 

[OmahaSker]

Looking damn good. Glad we didn't run miles outta town

 

[HuskersMan34]

Looking damn good. Glad we didn't run miles outta town

It's astounding to me people were actually calling for his head last year.

 

[mwulf]

You mean the NBA level jumper? ok......

terrible shot selection

 

[TheNewNU]

Now that Miles finally has his players in the program, I couldn't be more excited to see what the future holds for Nebraska basketball. These new guys can play and guys like Webster and Hammond are much improved. I think we're a big man away from really making a splash in the B1G

 

[sports control my life]

Really disagree with the takes on Benny. He is pretty competent offensively and finishes at the rack routinely.

 

[TheNewNU]

terrible shot selection

the shot clock was winding down and he came off a bad pick and buried a 20 footer with a man in his grill, that was an NBA level play not a terrible shot selection.

 

[c2o]

It's astounding to me people were actually calling for his head last year.

I wasn't surprised at all.
I've been reading this board for a long time, and realized long ago that some people are straight up stupid.

 

[HuskersMan34]

I wasn't surprised at all.
I've been reading this board for a long time, and realized long ago that some people are straight up stupid.

Well yeah, but there's stupid and then there's freaking brain dead. Firing a coach in his third year, one year removed from our first tournament appearance is mind boggling stupid.

Kind of like that pass from Webster.

 

[HuskersMan34]

I wanna like Webster. I really do. Especially after this weekend, but that dude seems to consistently lead the team in bad decisions.

 

[HuskersMan34]

If we're gonna keep shooting from that far out...I wish we'd be taking 3's

 

[Husker.Wed.]

Miami uniforms suck.
Look like they wearing Santa/Elvis belts.

LOL I didn't think about it until you mentioned it. Their PG looks like the elf in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer who wanted to be a dentist instead of make toys.

 

[mwulf]

Hammond looks very awkward out there

 

[HuskersMan34]

Uh Oh

 

[HuskersMan34]

Hammond looks very awkward out there

He needs to accept that he's the defensive player on the court and he should never shoot.

 

[RealHusker]

Great opportunity to get a quality win tonight. Really need to take advantage of getting a quality opponent at home.

 

[mwulf]

He needs to accept that he's the defensive player on the court and he should never shoot.

agree...maybe set solid picks too

 

[HuskersMan34]

Another crappy shot by Hammond. Seriously. He and Parker need to just understand they shouldn't put it up unless they're 2 feet from the hoop and no one is around them.

 

[TheNewNU]

Hammond reminds me of a Kaminsky that cant shoot

 

[HuskersMan34]

THAT was a dumb shot by Watson

 

[RealHusker]

Huskers hanging around. Miami has threatened to open up a big lead a couple of times, but NU has fought back.

 

[HuskersMan34]

Wow, color guy just called Shields the poor man's Magic Johnson.

 

[TheNewNU]

Another crappy shot by Hammond. Seriously. He and Parker need to just understand they shouldn't put it up unless they're 2 feet from the hoop and no one is around them.

Another crappy shot by Hammond. Seriously. He and Parker need to just understand they shouldn't put it up unless they're 2 feet from the hoop and no one is around them.

Parker has hit 2 or 3 big time 3 pointers tonight. His inside game is awful but he isnt bad from the outside

 

[HuskersMan34]

Huskers hanging around. Miami has threatened to open up a big lead a couple of times, but NU has fought back.

Unfortunately, you can see the team sort of seize up whenever they're in a position to tie or take the lead right now.

 

[mwulf]

Whatever the result this team is much more fun to watch in general

 

[HuskersMan34]

Parker has hit 2 or 3 big time 3 pointers tonight. His inside game is awful but he isnt bad from the outside

Fair enough. I'd still say his shots need to be very limited. And he needs to be alone

 

[HuskersMan34]

Chance tot ake the lead here. Play smart fellas!