Big East OOC tracker

[AntG168]

Villanova looks really good tonight. Best they’ve looked this year

 

[BGesus4]

These nova teams are just so well coached. Idk if I’ve ever seen college teams that play so much on the same page and with a very specific style/strategy as they do.

 

[AntG168]

Man Purdue is so good

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Purdue really good and Nova’s lack of depth showing up. They look tired and are settling for some bad shots. Hope they can pull this off.

 

[superjohn]

These nova teams are just so well coached. Idk if I’ve ever seen college teams that play so much on the same page and with a very specific style/strategy as they do.

Jay Wright is the best coach in the country but he needs to develop a bench. They are running out of gas like they did against UCLA.

 

[aburks41]

I know Nova’s thing is only playing 6-7 guys each season, but with the Big East looking so good this year, idk how they will stay fresh and not get worn down. They’re going to be playing in a lot of close games during conference play

 

[AntG168]

I like how we match up with nova…..for the first time in forever

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I like how we match up with nova…..for the first time in forever

Me too. I just don’t see their bigs containing Sanogo.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

The problem with Nova's Moneyball-style basketball is that it doesn't always adjust when the other team sells out on defending the perimeter and collapsing on the basket. A team needs a midrange game to keep the defense honest.

 

[NowInStorrs]

Nova is in trouble

 

[AntG168]

Jaden Ivey is an insane passer

 

[Jimdish255]

I feel like Xavier matches up better with Purdue because of their length, shooting and depth. We're the only other team that brings all 3 so far.

 

[Jimdish255]

Nova also seems gassed by comparison.

 

[AntG168]

Nova also seems gassed by comparison.

Imagine them against our depth and pressure. Stick AJax on Gillespie and they’re in trouble

 

[superjohn]

That's two big wins Nova left on the table because they have no bench. They were totally gassed at the end of both games. Wright simply has to give some minutes to Trey Patterson or Jordan Longino and has to make Bryan Antoine a part of the rotation when he comes back.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Purdue is just abusing them now. Villanova looks mismatched.

 

[ecasadoSBU]

I thought Nova had this and then they just ran out of gas. brutal

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I love Isaiah Thompson's season stat line:

11-20 from three (45%), 10 assists, two turnovers.

That Edey dunk, HOLY MOLY!!!

They have everything you need in a title contender: bucket-getter (Ivey), dominant frontcourt (Edey/Williams), a calming PG (Thompson), shooters (Stefanovic, Newman, Thompson) a young X-factor who can step up when needed (Furst).

 

[PChoops]

I feel like Xavier matches up better with Purdue because of their length, shooting and depth. We're the only other team that brings all 3 so far.

Nate Watson abused both their bigs in the secret scrimmage.

 

[alexd]

As well as Wright recruits, can't he get a few more kids and have a real bench??

 

[mussels]

Part of the problem was Purdue’s stifling free throw defense. Nova shot 53% from the line.

 

[shizzle787]

39-5. Disappointing loss by Nova. Need to win the other two today.

 

[Leebo]

Need to win the other two today.

What happens if they don't.

 

[BigTenFan]

I love Isaiah Thompson's season stat line:

11-20 from three (45%), 10 assists, two turnovers.

That Edey dunk, HOLY MOLY!!!

They have everything you need in a title contender: bucket-getter (Ivey), dominant frontcourt (Edey/Williams), a calming PG (Thompson), shooters (Stefanovic, Newman, Thompson) a young X-factor who can step up when needed (Furst).

Purdue goes 10 deep with 2 All - Americans.
2 of the top big men in the country.
Should be a good Boilermaker year

 

[7774]

Nate Watson abused both their bigs in the secret scrimmage.

I read he had like 10 fouls in that scrimmage. So yes, he literally did abuse them.