Creighton Post game thread

[caw]

My god, just give McDermott some credit. He has a five out system and did a great job of isolating the shortest player UConn had out there with a bevy of screens which caused switches. Kalkbrenner also pulls Samson/Reed from the basket.

Even still UConn was right there.

Game ended with that OOBs followed by the Neal three. That was a back-breaker/momentum killer. Not sure on the OOBs call, I have to see it again, looked questionable live.

 

[uconnfan68]

Neither of you watch any other college basketball outside of UConn. Moving on.

You’re right. Watched very little other than my team. But they did have 3 times when they couldn’t manage to get a shot. We could have used a few more points.

 

[87Xfer]

We need some Alpha dogs on this team. We had too many complimentary players. I want to see some Spencer, Castle, and even Clingans coming in. I know easier said than done but we need some difference makers. I would even take a Tristen Newton on a team like this.

You would "even" take a Tristan Newton...like he's beneath your alpha standard? What? What's the matter with you?

 

[gsmooth]

McDermott is now 9-3 against Hurley, that's crazy to me.

Yup. Yet Hurley beat McDermott in the NCAAT as an eleven seed in the first round when he coached a t uri

 

[uconngb]

Yup. Yet Hurley beat McDermott in the NCAAT as an eleven seed in the first round when he coached a t uri

Hurley is Mcdermotts bitch at UConn that’s for damn sure. Thete is enough evidence to declare a trend

 

[Devland]

You would "even" take a Tristan Newton? What? What's the matter with you?

I think Tristran is the player we miss the most. Followed by Castle as defensive stopper, then Cam

 

[uconnfan68]

McDermott: "A 56 possession game with UConn tells you they're not scoring on their first option, and that we're making them go to multiple things...AND THEN WE THOUGHT WE HAD SOME MISMATCH OPPORTUNITIES WITH JASEN IN THE POST..."

I hate hearing that, but it's true- especially the second part, that's a flaw that's tough to overcome as we can only work with the pieces we have.

Why we put Ball or Mahaney on a 6’8” 230# guy in the post is mind boggling.

 

[Scottobot]

Hurley is Mcdermotts bitch at UConn that’s for damn sure. Thete is enough evidence to declare a trend

It is good for Hurley to have a formidable in conference coach like McDermot. it will make him better, stronger

 

[dalydosehoops]

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[Mike Honcho]

I, for one, would like to see more transition basketball next season. Our pace was deliberate last year, but we would mix in the occasional run out. This year, we rarely get fast breaks against good competition. Need some horses and then Tarris needs to outlet quickly. Couldn't really do it with Samson because his rebound percentage is terrible.

 

[Devland]

They will fix this. When they lost in 2022 they realized what they were lacking in and went out and got it. They need more size and athleticism at guard. We lost a masive amount of talent the last two seasons. It was going to catch up eventually. But we are still an NCAA team on a down year

 

[uconngb]

Have you seen our team? Everyone on the team has drawbacks. He was the least of our problems this season. Our preseason all-American shot 15% from three for a significant chunk of the Big East season. Our star freshman was out for 5 weeks and now can't guard anyone the past 4 games and he's forcing everything on offense. Our starting center can't deal with the top centers in the league and still has a fouling problem. Our starting point guard should've been back in his 6th man role and has been playing on one leg for a while. Our backup center is great in spurts but only plays half the game and still has a fouling problem. Our backup point guard isn't a point guard and had a dud of a season until the last couple of games. Our backup wings have been unplayable for a lot of the season.

Despite his flaws Solo has been our one consistent offensive player all season and you consistently cr@p on him as do as bunch of other posters. We would've sucked without him this season.

Now FIVE posts where you have not said ONE word about his defense. Which speaks volumes Again, basketball is a TWO WAY game. I don’t care if you shoot 60% from 3, if you can’t guard it means nothing. Scoring 15 while your opponent scores 20 makes you a net LIABILITY.

I know you know this because you’ve gone to great lengths to avoid it

 

[3rdbass]

I hear you, but Newton wasn't a great defensive player. I think his height will be a welcomed addition next year. He has to get stronger, that's for sure, but being smooth is far from being slow. Karaban is slow. LOL......but I will welcome taller guards who can get to the rim and look for contact any day.

Newton became a really good defensive player. It would of been good to have him playing against some of our competition this year. I think you were thinking early on Newton. He became a lot better playing defense and used his body to keep people in front of him.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

For all the people who want to crucify me over my comments on Kimani Young being a bad defensive coach, explain why St Mary’s is the 8th best defense on Ken Pom and UConn is 93 when UConn has an order of magnitude better player. they have faster players and more athletic players.

 

[3rdbass]

Why we put Ball or Mahaney on a 6’8” 230# guy in the post is mind boggling.

Yeah switching on defense only works when you have guys with good height all across the lineup so you aren't a huge disadvantage.

 

[superjohn]

Now FIVE posts where you have not said ONE word about his defense. Which speaks volumes Again, basketball is a TWO WAY game. I don’t care if you shoot 60% from 3, if you can’t guard it means nothing. Scoring 15 while your opponent scores 20 makes you a net LIABILITY.

I know you know this because you’ve gone to great lengths to avoid it

He's not good defensively, nobody is on this team. He happens to be our leading scorer in Big East play and our only efficient scorer who isn't a center. Of course I'm going to talk about him scoring the ball, you have to put the ball in the hoop to actually win games and he's the only one who does it consistently.

You think he's a net negative player so there's really no need to discuss this further with you. You can go back to venting about how much Hurley sucks.

 

[Superhuskies]

".....I came from Michigan to set screens at the top of the three point line...."

 

[willie99]

Officiating malpractice. There should be consequences when they're that bad, but there never are

John Gaffney is a criminal. As bad as James Breeding, and that's rock bottom bad

 

[WeAreUCONN]

Not one of those stats is a reflection of how piss poor he is as a defender

Solo hit a 3 early in the second half and then didn’t box out on the next possession. Hurley immediately subbed in Mahaney for him.

 

[Huskyforlife]

".....I came from Michigan to set screens at the three point line...."

What?

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Maybe we stop beating around the bush a little. I’ve only read 3 pages to be fair. Liam was 6-20 and played bad defense. AK wasn’t too much better. If our two best players show up we might win this game.

On to the next, but, its been about 3 weeks of poor play from Liam. Some anointed him our best player. Maybe he is, but let’s call a spade a spade. He has not been good enough.

 

[UCan3]

Not the reason we lost, but Kalk only getting called for 1 foul with all the contact he made with our guys driving in the lane for layups sums up the BE refereeing issues nicely.

all season the same thing... we get called every bump on way to hoop and he can do whatever he wants - no call.

i want out big east / not good enough experience to sacrifice football

 

[UCan3]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t disagree with this more. A defender is allowed verticality to challenge shots. Our drivers are imitating contact. We watched Clingan do this all last year and Emeka and Jake were especially good at it as well.

you are way off base here.... we get called all day long for the same plays where there r no calls on Kalk.

 

[UCan3]

A lot of blame should be put on UConn's Athletic Director for not getting us into the ACC over the past many years. Its only going to get worse as NIL dynamics are really starting to accelerate. The BE is a dying conference...and everyone knows it.

agreed and the officiating? were obviously not wanted- that much is clear. we should leave and do best we can to help football as well in next decision.

 

[husky8273]

He deserves a spot in the Ring of Honor based solely on this

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I can't remember being more proud of a UConn player than I was in this moment.

Hass's eyes locked on, left was LOADED. Lord help me for wishing he let one off.

close to Rod Sellers bouncing Laettner's head