Baylor Post Game Thread

[HuskyHawk]

Mahaney last 2 defensive possessions cut his man off both times. Solo ball never cut his man off was a turnstile knowing Wright was driving to his right and still couldn’t cut him off. He can shoot but it ends there, not a good passer or driver of the ball. The fact he was in the game and Mahaney wasn’t late is baffling to me.

I hate to speculate but you have to wonder if his shooting has gone to his head? Where’s the rest if his game? Built like a RB, but doesn‘t drive. Lazy D. Doesn’t crash the boards. Just wants to shoot 3s. That’s not who he was last year.

 

[JayKoz]

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.

Our most important game under Hurley?

Enough drinks for tonight.

 

[husky429]

I hate to speculate but you have to wonder if his shooting has gone to his head? Where’s the rest if his game? Built like a RB, but doesn‘t drive. Lazy D. Doesn’t crash the boards. Just wants to shoot 3s. That’s not who he was last year.

The relying on 3s thing isn't new. He shot way too much last year and looked selfish at times, especially after Steph came back.

I don't recall his defense being so bad. Benefit of having DC behind you, I guess.

 

[djct1999]

I wouldn’t mind seeing a starting lineup of Mahaney, McNeeley, Karaban, Stewart, Reed.
(Diarra and Johnson more effective off the bench)

 

[TheHorde]

I hate to speculate but you have to wonder if his shooting has gone to his head? Where’s the rest if his game? Built like a RB, but doesn‘t drive. Lazy D. Doesn’t crash the boards. Just wants to shoot 3s. That’s not who he was last year.

Early in the year when Castle was banged up that’s not who he was. When his minutes got cut, it seemed like he was pressing and was shooting quick 3’s that weren’t necessarily in the flow of the offense. I recall him making some plays driving to the basket early last year. But it’s not what he seems like he wants to do or is most comfortable doing. The threat of the drive would get his guy to play off him further and open up more space for his outside shot.

 

[dalydosehoops]

UConn pulls through without Karaban for big win against Baylor

Liam McNeeley celebrates after 3-pointer in second half as his 17 points helped UConn defeat Baylor Wednesday. (Photo by UConn Men’s Basketb...

dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com

 

[UCTitleTown]

Why so much negativity? "We won....but...." We just beat #15 after that debacle in Maui. We should be doing cartwheels. I would, but I'd end up at the chiropractor.

 

[UCan3]

Our most important game under Hurley?

Enough drinks for tonight.

I was bit surprised by some of the gloom and doom. That was a good game for us. Stewart, Reed and Johnson were looking great out there together (at times.) Big, aggressive and crashing boards.

Mahaney showing why Dan recruited him,

Solo Ball looked out of place out there in 2nd half. He might need to start coming of the bench.

 

[mauconnfan]

Why so much negativity? "We won....but...." We just beat #15 after that debacle in Maui. We should be doing cartwheels. I would, but I'd end up at the chiropractor.

I don’t see negativity just facts. I mean a great win for a team minus their most experienced guy and some key players not playing as well as they can. Some people stepped up and that’s a good thing.

 

[twiceahusky]

That was one helluva cover for those on UConn -2.5!

 

[3rdbass]

When he’s not doing a Cornholio impression, his jumper actually looks quite nice

He has developed a hitch on his shot reminiscent of Andre Jackson. It isn't there all the time but anytime he is rushed it shows. He needs to learn to develop a consistent release.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Why so much negativity? "We won....but...." We just beat #15 after that debacle in Maui. We should be doing cartwheels. I would, but I'd end up at the chiropractor.

Who’s negative? We should acknowledge that Baylor was without Edgecombe, who may be their best player.

 

[3rdbass]

I hate to speculate but you have to wonder if his shooting has gone to his head? Where’s the rest if his game? Built like a RB, but doesn‘t drive. Lazy D. Doesn’t crash the boards. Just wants to shoot 3s. That’s not who he was last year.

It was when he was not staying on the floor at the end of the year.

 

[jorge34]

Liam contributed on the defensive end which some blocks and tough rebounds. I and others criticized him in Maui for not filling up the box score in Maui despite playing 33 minutes. He showed up huge on both ends of the floor tonight and we loved it.

I hate to speculate but you have to wonder if his shooting has gone to his head? Where’s the rest if his game? Built like a RB, but doesn‘t drive. Lazy D. Doesn’t crash the boards. Just wants to shoot 3s. That’s not who he was last year.

Steven Ashworth is not even 6 feet tall and has 6 rebounds so far against Kansas.

No excuse for Ball

 

[superjohn]

Who’s negative? We should acknowledge that Baylor was without Edgecombe, who may be their best player.

Most talented NBA prospect, he's certainly not their best player.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Are we better without Alex?

Stop posting until he returns and I'll give you a good answer after his first game back.
Deal?

 

[Edward Sargent]

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.

Not only a hug but a kiss in the cheek too!!

 

[HuskyHawk]

Most talented NBA prospect, he's certainly not their best player.

Eh. It’s about like UConn minus Castle last year. He’s a big two way guard who would have eaten our backcourt like a snack.

 

[TheHorde]

Eh. It’s about like UConn minus Castle last year. He’s a big two way guard who would have eaten our backcourt like a snack.

And UConn was without Karaban. I’d call that a wash in the best case scenario for Baylor. You play with the guys you’ve got.

 

[uconngb]

Diarra made some plays late because prior to that for 30 minutes he wasn’t good and to win a game with him playing his C game and Ball a D is a hard earned win.

Samson was very good as was Reed 2nd half. Liam was really good and is getting better wait until he starts shooting it like he actually can! Stewie a few good minutes as well.

Lots to iron out but a good win no matter!

You are a VERY generous grader giving Ball a D. Especially when he is allergic to D

 

[aceboon]

Who’s negative? We should acknowledge that Baylor was without Edgecombe, who may be their best player.

Hasn't been close to their best player this year

 

[bendm]

Who’s negative? We should acknowledge that Baylor was without…their best player.

You mean like us?

 

[RuffRuff]

Stop posting until he returns and I'll give you a good answer after his first game back.
Deal?

Pinky promise?

 

[HuskyHawk]

You mean like us?

Yes. Just saying both teams missing key payers.

 

[superjohn]

You mean like us?

Does HuskyHawk not realize Karaban didn't play tonight? I'm trying to make sense of why he made that Edgecomb post.