Butler Post Game Thread

[auror]

Listening to Coach Hurley's post game interview right now and he said he's frustrated that the team has no killer instinct. Said we should have won by 25-30 based on Butler's FG %.

He's not wrong. No reason to have 13 fouls in the 2nd half.

 

[alexd]

That Ross putback was NASTY! Also nice to see Solo break out. And Silas with 11 assists! We still have a lot to clean up but we have a really good basketball team.

That put back was Toraino-esque.

 

[NHUConnfan]

How about the last 35 minutes?

Very much better, but especially those first 4 minutes were some of the worst I've seen in a long time. Very sloppy and the team wasn't locked in. They really didn't get locked in until the U12. Hurley can't let that happen.

 

[slepers]

Ball and Ross for sure. Love the 11 assists from Silas but he might not be feeling so confident in his scoring after the 0-8

Pretty sure he scored

 

[TroyHall98]

He's not wrong. No reason to have 13 fouls in the 2nd half.

Lost the turnover battle as well.

 

[uconn_jack]

That Ross putback was NASTY! Also nice to see Solo break out. And Silas with 11 assists! We still have a lot to clean up but we have a really good basketball team.

Yes, there are definitely some rough edges this team needs to smooth out, but you can just feel this team's potential steadily being realized.

 

[ec33]

Maybe, but 4 of those shots were just contested ones he threw up in garbage time. He had a very good game even if it wasn't a complete game

Some people don't want to be happy. There are 9 players that play. Not everything is going to be right with all of them in the first Big East game of the season. At least they aren't 0-1 after losing to Seton Hall (there is no recovery from that).

 

[HooperScooper]

You can tell Silas isn't sure when to attack or not, but he played great defense and had double digit assists. Until he finds his complete game, we will take it.

Yeah he looks very confused in the offense. I was surprised when I looked at the boxscore early in the 2nd half and he had 7 assists. 11 assists is really good but I know he has way more in the tank and hope it comes soon. Smith was pretty bad tonight. The 3 missed free throws seemed to rattle him because he didn't do much after that and Hurley didn't play him much. I think there was one point where neither Smith nor Demary were on the floor and Mullins seemed to be running point.

 

[Class of 09]

Good win

Stop fouling

 

[HooperScooper]

Thought he did a much nicer job of probing today than he has. It opened up a lot of the passing lanes that led to his assists. The scoring we know he has in his bag, but running the offense was great to see today. He was also getting slapped and pushed constantly and was able to play through it. Butler was VERY handsy, especially in the second half.

I love how Demary slaps his defender's hand away when he's being guarded with hands on him. I've noticed this before. It looks like he's swatting away flies. Do refs ever call that a foul or is that allowed?

 

[uconn_jack]

The common theme of watching Braylon is seeing that he just moves different. He’s going to be so special.

I know it's a contrdiction in terms, but he is the most controlled spaz I've ever seen. Anybody else you would think is out of control, but the game just seems to move faster for him than anyone else.

 

[auror]

I know it's a contrdiction in terms, but he is the most controlled spaz I've ever seen. Anybody else you would think is out of control, but the game just seems to move faster for him than anyone else.

His processing is instantaneous. He tried to go behind the back tonight before the ball actually arrived to him.

 

[RuffRuff]

Yeah he looks very confused in the offense. I was surprised when I looked at the boxscore early in the 2nd half and he had 7 assists. 11 assists is really good but I know he has way more in the tank and hope it comes soon. Smith was pretty bad tonight. The 3 missed free throws seemed to rattle him because he didn't do much after that and Hurley didn't play him much. I think there was one point where neither Smith nor Demary were on the floor and Mullins seemed to be running point.

Smith was the only player that was net negative (-5). He has this knack for getting messy.

Concern with Silas is that he has absolutely no touch shooting anymore, mid range, deeper, floaters. How many points has he averaged the last few games against good teams? 2, 2, 6, 2 against Butler, Florida, Texas and Kansas.

 

[uconn_jack]

Good win

Stop fouling

And make your free throws.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Every game it seems like a different panel of players for the post-game. I dont ever remember it being this spread out. Deeeep

 

[superjohn]

Every game it seems like a different panel of players for the post-game. I dont ever remember it being this spread out. Deeeep

It's a pretty good sign when we get 6 points combined from Demary and AK and beat a solid team by 20.

 

[Dove]

And make your free throws.

And FEED REED!!

 

[Palatine]

There is no concern by Hurley. Silas was a +24. And Dan Hurley loves the defense he brings and thinks it has changed the team. Some of the floaters will eventually fall.

 

[temery]

Pretty sure he scored

2

 

[YearoftheHusky]

I watched that game and truly felt as though we have a point guard problem. Then learned that Silas had 11 assists. That’s how good we are. That was a very quiet 11 assist night that other teams yearn for.

 

[husky8273]

Was it my imagination or were there only 2 refs tonight? Why? Val trying to save money?

Officiating Crew​

Referee:Mike Roberts

Referee:Tony Chiazza

Referee:Roger Ayers

 

[uconn_jack]

I also don't think I've seen a freshman progress as quickly as Reibe. He only had 6 points, but had 7 rebounds and 4 blocks (I counted 5) in just 18 minutes. He's developing a real presence out there and does not look like an unsure or hesitant freshman anymore. He's going to be special next year, and if he stays for his junior year, watch out.

 

[giddyup]

A good W to chalk up but hardly a stellar performance. Ross was playing at another level and perhaps is coming into his own. He’s using his athleticism snd speed with intention. Reed started off ok but the O really bogs down with him. Puts the ball on the floor too much. AK apparently ran out of ammo and went silent. The guards are suspect on D and O. Overall, I don’t think these guys have quite put the puzzle pieces together just right yet. Too many dead scoring stretches but then they seem to get into another gear when they start getting pushed by the opponent. Just a lot of talent still needing to gel and find consistency.

 

[uconn_jack]

And FEED REED!!

He had 16 points, I think he was well fed.

 

[ec33]

There is no concern by Hurley. Silas was a +24. And Dan Hurley loves the defense he brings and thinks it has changed the team. Some of the floaters will eventually fall.