DePaul Post Game Thread

[Waquoit]

Solo is our go to guy. Excited to see him in some tournament play. Might show something special like past players

If he was really, we win the last game. I think the position is still open.

 

[superjohn]

If he was really, we win the last game. I think the position is still open.

He's clearly the guy with Liam out.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

The 2006 team came down to the wire all the time. They cruised like 4 times all year. Unless you are counting Albany. This was indeed very similar to Albany.

I remember they beat the brakes off Louis Orr’s Seton Hall crew and really flashed what a 40 minute game would look like.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Dropped one spot on offense in KP to 11, picked up 7 on D up to 125. But the win is really all that matters tonight. Probably worst half I recall since KO years. Even 2nd half wasn't pretty, but inside defense was much, much better, leading to 19 point swing.

St Joe's loss at Gampel early in the Hurley tenure is the only first half I can remember being worse

 

[RuffRuff]

If he was really, we win the last game. I think the position is still open.

His block to bucket was one of the highlights of his year and a swing point. He had two blocks and a steal tonight. His ability to get that 3 off quickly is pretty amazing. It’s an interesting shot because his arms look extended, so it makes the shot look long, but he catches and just flicks it from that position.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Diarra is very clearly playing hurt. Limping all over the court towards the end. Credit to him for toughing it out. Credit to Mahaney for playing well and spelling him for some time. Think we're going to get boat raced by Marquette but that's not nearly as big a deal as winning tonight. Get everybody healthy, get into the tournament, and we'll have our chances.

 

[Bomber36]

Good teams can over come a really bad half. Isn't that what We did tonight?

 

[aceboon]

Well that’s because we usually lean on Diarra and Karaban.

We should go back to letting them being excellent role players and allow Solo and Stewart to be the stars with Liam out.

The issue with Stewart is he's just as likely to come out the next game just getting cardio in. He played over 30 minutes vs Butler and only took 3 shots and one of those was a fast break dunk. Playing over 30 minutes at the wing he should stumble into at least 5 shots just by being on the floor, he's gotta stay aggressive when he touches the ball.

 

[DawgEnjoyer]

THANK. YOU. TARRIS. REED.

I know a lot has been said about Hurley’s staff and how we have 3 head coach worthy assistants, but can someone explain to me why we don’t approach games vs opponents without a good defensive big men as “Tarris Games” and start the game with the intention of getting him 12-15 shots?

DePaul has no one on their roster that can contain him on the block.

 

[housekeys]

Late in the game Alex got into it with someone who was off camera. Fan? Another player? Not sure. But he was still pissed while getting into the handshake line. Hope it is not some dumb bandwagon UConn fan. At least it seemed that way.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Good teams can over come a really bad half. Isn't that what We did tonight?

Playing DePaul helped.

 

[3rdbass]

My first half rant​

Stop telegraphing and forcing passes Mahaney!
“It’s a back screen. Guard to guard. Just switch it!”
Stop jumping on defense Ross! Stop JUMPING!!!!! Especially for a backup center that Reed was handling well that you decided to jump on and foul.
Stewart and Alex seem to be getting worse every game. Reed too. Jaylen why did you dribble instead of passing, get it stolen and then leave your man while he calmly and slowly hits a 3?
Why is Hass the only one shooting 3s? Where the hell are our awesome 3 point shooters that we heard about all summer? Shoot the damn ball!
You guys wanna play Duke? St. Johns? You will lose by 50 if you don’t get your #%$@%$ together!
Can anybody play basketball on this team? Anybody? You guys are waiting for a hobbled guy who is out of shape and out of practice to be the savior and save your season and that is your master plan?
You allow an allyoop on an inbounds?
Play DEFENSE!!!!! Somebody!!!

Rant over

Fffff………………………k!!!

My Second half rant​

Good start.
Put a body on Blocker. Allowing a putback?
Karaban 1 for 9 so far…all bunnies.
0.0000 post game. ZERO. And THAT’s why we have no open 3 point shooters.
Reed is an animal. Ok…we DO have some post game.
Reed! Ball!
Reed is a beast. He just tore the ball out of his hands!
Why didn’t you guys play like that in the first half?

I’m OK now. I’m OK…sort of.

Hass was definitely limited as he was kind of jump dribbling when going up the court a lot like he was favoring the ankle. He gutted it out and played some great d including drawing the charge. He did hit a wide open 3. Is Stewart alright? It seemed they took him out after that collision with Reed late in the second half.

 

[Bomber36]

They led at half and beat a much better Xavier team by about the same margin as we beat lousy Depaul for their 7th? straight win, and "They ain't great"? Huh? What are we?

Not great. Just like them.

 

[aceboon]

Hass was definitely limited as he was kind of jump dribbling when going up the court a lot like he was favoring the ankle. He gutted it out and played some great d including drawing the charge. He did hit a wide open 3. Is Stewart alright? It seemed they took him out after that collision with Reed late in the second half.

Stewart took a knee to the lower abdomen or nuts when the Depaul player was driving, don't think it was serious

 

[3rdbass]

Diarra is very clearly playing hurt. Limping all over the court towards the end. Credit to him for toughing it out. Credit to Mahaney for playing well and spelling him for some time. Think we're going to get boat raced by Marquette but that's not nearly as big a deal as winning tonight. Get everybody healthy, get into the tournament, and we'll have our chances.

I thought Diarra looked better in the 2nd part of the 2nd half but he was playing on fumes for sure. Big 3 point shot and drawing a charge.

 

[RuffRuff]

Diarra is very clearly playing hurt. Limping all over the court towards the end. Credit to him for toughing it out. Credit to Mahaney for playing well and spelling him for some time. Think we're going to get boat raced by Marquette but that's not nearly as big a deal as winning tonight. Get everybody healthy, get into the tournament, and we'll have our chances.

You wonder if Hurley indirectly concede this Marquette game a bit as it’s a game we would have likely lost anyway. With StJ not coming around until next Friday, wondering if he may use the next week and a half to let McNeeley and Hassan rest up. We need guys healthy and to win our home games as priority.

 

[3rdbass]

Stewart took a knee to the lower abdomen or nuts when the Depaul player was driving, don't think it was serious

ESPN in their write up made it seemed worst as he didn't play the last 3:34. I was think why is Ross in when he gives us next to nothing compared to Stewart.

 

[superjohn]

You wonder if Hurley indirectly concede this Marquette game a bit as it’s a game we would have likely lost anyway. With StJ not coming around until next Friday, wondering if he may use the next week and a half to let McNeeley and Hassan rest up. We need guys healthy and to win our home games as priority.

Hell no

 

[WrenchFan69]

A moment I was impressed with that probably won't jump out at you in a highlight: Samson Johnson caught the ball outside the arc and quickly noticed his entire side of the court was empty so he dribbled at his man, spun back to his strong hand, stepped across the lane, and laid it in nicely. Can't think of another time I saw that from Samson. Great composure and low risk, high reward play

 

[RuffRuff]

ESPN in their write up made it seemed worst as he didn't play the last 3:34. I was think why is Ross in when he gives us next to nothing compared to Stewart.

Well, Stew with all his numbers was still net -4. Ross was +11. It’s been very common even in Stews big box score games to be -net.

 

[Stew Crew]

The 2006 team came down to the wire all the time. They cruised like 4 times all year. Unless you are counting Albany. This was indeed very similar to Albany.

The 2006 team had no sense of urgency or heart. Most of them were too busy looking forward to the NBA. This team dives for more balls in a game than the 2006 team did all year.

 

[bendm]

Are you tying to take Freescooter's crown with the dumbest takes on the BY?

Impossible

 

[boog204]

Well, Stew with all his numbers was still net -4. Ross was +11. It’s been very common even in Stews big box score games to be -net.

Stew is a vastly superior offensive player. But it’s worth noting that we came back, took the lead, and extended it when Ross came in for him. Ross gives us nothing offensively but he’s a better defender and this is not the first time we’ve played better as a team with Stew on the bench. I can’t explain it. But Stew is far and away our lowest plus/minus. Its nkr an anomaly anymore.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

The issue with Stewart is he's just as likely to come out the next game just getting cardio in. He played over 30 minutes vs Butler and only took 3 shots and one of those was a fast break dunk. Playing over 30 minutes at the wing he should stumble into at least 5 shots just by being on the floor, he's gotta stay aggressive when he touches the ball.

Guess who can tell him to be aggressive and make it a point of emphasis?

These issues are coachable.

 

[JesusAllen11]

I have to say that I'm sick of Danny talking about McNeeley being out as if that's a valid reason for the team playing how they have without him.

He is our best player. Who is all around at everything on offense and would be playing even better than we saw ,if healthy. Its a valid reason