College Basketball Discussion 12.11.2018-12.17.2018

[UConnSwag11]

Houston looks incredibly beatable. Not even sure they look like a tournament team.

do we play them at home?

 

[auror]

do we play them at home?

Yes only home. I think we'll be favored by that point (KenPom has us currently 2 point underdogs).

 

[awfuldan]

Tremont Waters is averaging 3 steals per game?? Damn. He's picked a couple Cougar pockets already in this game.

 

[auror]

Tremont Waters is averaging 3 steals per game?? Damn. He's picked a couple Cougar pockets already in this game.

One area of his game where his height helps.

 

[polycom]

Yes only home. I think we'll be favored by that point (KenPom has us currently 2 point underdogs).

You think we’ll get that much better?

 

[UConnSwag11]

Tremont Waters is averaging 3 steals per game?? Damn. He's picked a couple Cougar pockets already in this game.

averaging 4 turnovers a game

 

[auror]

You think we’ll get that much better?

Both us a little better and them a little worse.

 

[auror]

LSU up 10 at Houston.

 

[Ajs120102]

Is it bad I’m rooting against Houston? I think the American proved itself enough in non conference play. Better than expected

 

[Walker11]

You think we’ll get that much better?

Funny to see you quoting @auror as you guys are so often in sync with the same (good) opinions that I often confuse the two of you, even with the different handles. I think they are a little overrated and I do think we improve so I agree with him.

 

[Drew]

 

[Drew]

 

[superjohn]

Tremont Waters is averaging 3 steals per game?? Damn. He's picked a couple Cougar pockets already in this game.

He's struggling in his sophomore campaign.

 

[auror]

Houston making a bit of a run, keyed mostly by defense. +10 last few minutes. Up 5 (edit now 7).

 

[Ajs120102]

That arena is so loud. Having Harden and Bregman there is quite the recruiting tool in the future. This conference might be improving

 

[Robertelamin]

Houston up by 1 now.

 

[auror]

Houston takes the lead. LSU with no playmakers without Waters (who is too small as is).

 

[StunningSteve]

Nate Hinton is going to be really good

 

[Ajs120102]

This is how an on campus arena is supposed to be like

 

[Robertelamin]

LSU looks awful.

 

[auror]

LSU looks awful.

Waters hasn't been great, but LSU was awful with him on the bench for that stretch.

 

[auror]

Waters hasn't been great, but LSU was awful with him on the bench for that stretch.

He just launched a 40 foot 3 with 24 seconds left of the shot clock. Bailed out by teammate oreb and getting fouled.

Next possession Naz Reid air balls a 3.

Next posssession, Smart tries a contested 30 footer with 20 seconds on the clock.

Next possession, Waters launches a step back contested 25 foot 3 with 20 seconds on the clock.

Not how you win.

 

[Ajs120102]

Houston and cincy clear number 1 and 2. Houston Memphis and UConn can be monster programs in the future. As of this year UConn clearly behind Houston and Cincinnati at least, probably UCF as well.

 

[auror]

Houston wins. AAC will take it, but definitely feels like LSU lost it.

 

[StunningSteve]

Coogs stay undefeated. Should climb a bit, with teams like Nova dropping to Penn.

Sampson just knows how to close.

 

[StunningSteve]

 

[Ajs120102]

Houston and Memphis will be UConns biggest competition these next few years. Houston building something special down there. With new facilities it can be a real recruiting hot bed

 

[StunningSteve]

Another video of the arena. It's really a unique building. Looks like a Colosseum. Well done Coogs

 

[upstater]

Kind of looks like the Forum shrunk down.

 

[Jimdish255]

A Houston win tonight is a good thing. They will be a tough out unless a couple of guys up front become more consistent contributors. Coach 'em up Coach!