I’m aware of Tominagas injury but I also noticed Juwan Gary and Blaise Keita didn’t play tonight. I didn’t watch with sound on tonight so if it was discussed I missed it. Are they injured?
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1 has a minor injury, and 1 didn't play for an undisclosed reason. both are temporary.
Blaise has a chronic foot issue and you might not see him again and Gary is suspended for violating team rules. Someone may know what he did.
Michigan State lost to James Madison. This means the Big 10 is going to be viewed as shitty this year. Going to probably need 23 wins to get to the tournament 22-10 isn't gonna do it. Everyone remember that, because I do and I am still bitter about that screw job.
MSU got absolutely hosed on two awful calls in the last 2 minutes in regulation. No doubt the last call cost them the game. FWIW James Madison looked pretty good but all I saw was the last minutes and the OT. JM had a couple of guys who could rain 3s.
Maybe the bad calls were makeup from crappy officiating in the football game
And the only reason they scheduled that game...Izzo's nephew is an asst coach for James Madison! Haha
I am sure Thanksgiving dinner will be a lot of fun!
Izzo probably didn't work the officials hard enough throughout the game. Maybe he should try curling up in a fetal position at midcourt and screaming uncontrollably.
The Huskers' win total will matter much less than who they actually beat. They really only have the opportunity for 3 or 4 meaningful wins out of conference, and will have to capitalize on a couple of those.
They will get to work over the Jays again, for some reason that will be considered a good win, so there is that one.
Huskers have an intriguing team to me. Seems they went out and got some big men with skills and then complemented it with experienced guards. We have an older team now with skilled athletes that know how to play team basketball. That's a very good harbinger for success.
Look at San Diego State last season. They had a really old team with some bigger bodies. Not a lot of skilled guys...maybe two guys that had some offensive skills but they got to the championship game.
Also excited to see the freshmen we brought in. Heard some nice things about Eli Rice. 6'7" kid with perhaps more to his game than McGowens had. Diop also one I look forward to developing.
Look at San Diego State last season. They had a really old team with some bigger bodies. Not a lot of skilled guys...maybe two guys that had some offensive skills but they got to the championship game.
Also excited to see the freshmen we brought in. Heard some nice things about Eli Rice. 6'7" kid with perhaps more to his game than McGowens had. Diop also one I look forward to developing.
Creighton looks really good. I watched a little bit of them a couple of nights ago and they have multiple starters who can drill 3s. ☹️ They need to be cold the day we play them.
Yes, typically if you beat an elite 8 caliber team, it’s considered a good win. Crazy but true.
Hard to tell much because of who they were playing but they looked great.
Creighton toyed with the team Nebraska is playing now. Nebraska isn’t struggling, but it’s not the same level beat down. Creighton shot like 48 percent from 3 tho. They won’t do that every game.
I felt like getting Mast was a good addition. The games I watched Bradley play last year (cuz I had money going) he was always their best shooter. I think he’s going to be a difference maker.
Another dub. I know it's shit competition, but I like what I've seen so far. Have some nice pieces. Really like the Rice kid. His game seems really smooth.
Just tipped off on BTN vs. Rider.
So far I like the ball movement and movement without the ball. Would like to see Lawrence to look to score, though. You can be a playmaker and still put up 20 points, and Lawrence is talented enough to do that.
So far I like the ball movement and movement without the ball. Would like to see Lawrence to look to score, though. You can be a playmaker and still put up 20 points, and Lawrence is talented enough to do that.
Tominaga looks like he's going to shoot damn near every time he touches the ball. I'm sure he'll calm down a little.
And he's bashful, compared to Wilcher. That guy never met a shot he didn't love.
As Schuele has always said, he's at his best when he's moving without the ball and making layups off of cuts.
Those are decent shots for him. Just not falling right now. Huskers looking good despite that little stretch of bad shots.
Liking Rienk Mast a lot. He has a lot of the same qualities Walker had plus can shoot the 3.
He can get crazy hot when he’s forcing shots but when he’s cold it’s ugly. He probably needs to learn when he’s taken 3 3s and barely drawn iron…maybe he should pass the ball.
Was thinking the same, even for Tominaga. The whole team is moving the ball better than he is right now. His first game back, he should settle in. He did have a nice pass to Allick for the easy dunk
I doubt he is as quick or smooth around the bucket but he looks like a much needed wide body.
Good to see Wilcher playing with confidence.
Will be huge for this team if he can throw last season in the trash and bounce back.
Agree with the BTN analyst that the Huskers need to generate some transition offense. They're not terrible in the half court, but they will struggle to score against better competition. Take advantage of your depth and get up and down the court, and make teams pay for missed shots.
Kevin Kugler does not sleep. Yesterday late afternoon game in Seattle then tonight in Lincoln for basketball.
The 5 most athletic players on the court all have Rider uniforms on. Even when they sub..,
