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Defense was much better. The 2 big look was a nice change of pace. Think Samson is actually a more natural 4 so it works kind of.

Big props to Hurley for his demeanor on the sideline today. The refs worked with us really well today.
 
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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.

EDIT: See quote, talking regular season.
 
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CardiacAndre7 said:
Really needed that. Baylor IMO is good not great and were missing some, as we were with AK, but we need that one.

McNeeley is real good, Jaylin was a bright spot and overall our bigs played well. Defense was a lot better in the 2nd half other than last couple mins. No clue why Ahmad is back nailed to the bench, especially when Hassan was no good for a lot of the game.

Solo is an awful defender. He can hit some shots, but I don’t think there has ever been a guard with his physical profile this bad defensively. On top of his lack of skill, he has no focus. Hurley has a decision to make methinks. Ross was awful and got the boot, Solo was arguably more detrimental and got all the mins. It’s all a bit confusing.

Again, really needed that win. Proud of the boys shorthanded. Still a ton to work on. On to the next.
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Once they review this game, Ball’s minutes will start to be limited. He does nothing on the court other than be an ok 3 point shooter, very occasional drive to basket
One rebound, no assists, 2 turnovers, atrocious atrocious defense.

Can’t play much right now
 
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Few too many defensive lapses but much better overall. If we continue to improve on D we will be in the mix.
 
WhereistheDove? said:
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.
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Seems to be getting the Newton whistle
 
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
 
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.
 
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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.
 
aceboon said:
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.
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Right it's like fans at home football games who get loud when your offense is coming out of the huddle.
 
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