Baylor Post Game Thread

[Revrat]

McNeeley really stepped up as a shot creator tonight. A couple of his misses were pretty obvious fouls that went uncalled and would have added to the total. Great game from him.

Seems to be getting the Newton whistle

 

[navery12]

I think this is the role for Mahaney. I've been one of his biggest defenders, and it's probably not the role Hurley envisioned, but this was the best he's looked. Bring him in for bursts of offense off the bench like Joey Calcaterra. The stretch in the 1st half had shades of Calcaterra against Georgetown. That's still an extremely valuable piece and if he develops into more that's a bonus

 

[GoConn]

Mahaney...McNeeley...Samson.....WERE BACKKKKKKKKKKK

 

[EBonz30]

Good win- without our best player- goes to show you when the foul discrepancy is not so dramatic & the foul total shots isn’t either- have a better chance to win- MAUI was a joke in a lot of ways- with all that said- the perimeter defense needs a lot of improvement.

 

[bendm]

With Ball playing so poorly I’d like to start seeing more Nowell.

 

[rich1122]

Where was Noel? My favorite guy.

 

[superjohn]

Major needed win. Huge game for Mahaney's confidence. He even guarded. Liam was all over the place all game. He guarded well too and is our smartest player out there. Samson big first half. Reed big second half. The two bigs worked. Jaylin had big plays near the end and saved our hide with the steal.

Defense was so much better second half, it was actually really good for a long stretch until the wheels fell off very late with the Baylor coast to coast drives. It's no coincidence our D was much better for all the time Solo was sitting. He's our worst defensive player by far, it doesn't make sense how he can't stay in front of people and he often has no clue what he's doing out there on that side of the ball. He doesn't know where to be, he turns his back to dribblers. He's a great three point shooter but he's far too athletic and physically gifted to just be a lights out three point shooter. He's a major negative in all other aspects at this point. Ross isn't ready for real competition.

Would've liked to see some Nowell minutes with Hass struggling but Mahaney picked up the slack. Good game for Hurley, loved seeing him putting his arms around the refs and chatting them up with a smile. That's a part of the game and they aren't his mortal enemies even though they still gave Baylor three points they never should've had even after review. Glad Hurley kept his cool, a blowup there would've unraveled the team.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

We'll see a lot of this game on McNeeley's NBA Draft highlights this year.

Also, awesome to see two struggling players, Johnson and Mahaney, come up big tonight.

Good, gritty win tonight.

 

[housekeys]

Samson played very well despite fouling out. Happy to see it.

For all the DH haters; that hug by the coach when Samson fouled out, seemed so sincere. Makes an impact on the current and recruits.

Not to mention the 2 bigs in the line up. Coach had a good game.

 

[Scoe]

Our fans gotta learn proper home court decorum, why are you chanting about the Baylor player fouling out when Diarra is shooting game clinching free throws? I swear I saw McNeeley look up to the crowd like wtf are y'all doing after Diarra missed the first one.

Right it's like fans at home football games who get loud when your offense is coming out of the huddle.

 

[Leebo]

Where was Noel? My favorite guy.

His name is Nowell.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

I think this is the role for Mahaney. I've been one of his biggest defenders, and it's probably not the role Hurley envisioned, but this was the best he's looked. Bring him in for bursts of offense off the bench like Joey Calcaterra. The stretch in the 1st half had shades of Calcaterra against Georgetown. That's still an extremely valuable piece and if he develops into more that's a bonus

Agree, and have Ahmad be first PG off the bench. How come he went from ~20 mins to nothing?

 

[Dove]

Down 11 early. We won!!!

Best player on the bench.

 

[boog204]

Where was Noel? My favorite guy.

First step is learning his name

 

[CT2SC]

Great win. Liam is a stud. Nice to see Mahaney hit some big shots. Good game for Samson Johnson. Guard play is our achilles heel. Would like to see Nowell get some minutes at point with Mahaney at the 2.

 

[TheHorde]

Can we talk abt solo ball’s defense

I don’t get it since he’s a top percentile athlete. I really don’t.

 

[Dove]

Where was Noel? My favorite guy.

With three guy on the team with 2 rings, why is Nowell your favorite?

 

[AllHusky]

Can we talk abt solo ball’s defense

nothing to talk about

 

[Dove]

Can we talk abt solo ball’s defense

Short conversation.

 

[Hoophound]

This team can be so much more… or not. It remains to be seen, but we have players and coaches. As my Michigan friend said today at happy hour, “UConn only needs to get into the tournament, then anything can happen with them”. Apparently, he’s learned.

 

[UConnJim]

I think pairing Johnson and Reed really helped Johnson as he didn't have to be a physical defender all the time he was in the game.

 

[ec33]

With three guy on the team with 2 rings, why is Nowell your favorite?

Everybody loves the backup.

 

[ucp990411]

I have a lot to say about this game. But above all else I want to shout out the little things: Mahaney hitting all those game-swinging threes, Stewarts steal and free throws, Samsons play in the post.. In my opinion, probably our most important win under Hurley: Our heart put us over the top, lets carry this momentum and continue tearing up the state of Texas whenever possible.

I'll just excuse your excitement for winning this game, but the most important win under Hurley? Think about what you are saying. I would have to say the games in which we won 2 national championships as well as all the tournament games that led up to those championship games may be just a tad more important.

 

[RuffRuff]

First step is learning his name

Think to yourself, he’s not a Xmas carol.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Would've liked to see some Nowell minutes with Hass struggling but Mahaney picked up the slack. Good game for Hurley, loved seeing him putting his arms around the refs and chatting them up with a smile. That's a part of the game and they aren't his mortal enemies even though they still gave Baylor three points they never should've had even after review. Glad Hurley kept his cool, a blowup there would've unraveled the team.

I wanted to see Nowell get some run going against Wright. I i,agine they had to have faced off a few times in the past.

He was too quick for who we had guarding him.