Georgetown Post Game Thread

[Fishy]

Mul came Ready to light it up, coming out of a 4 game stretch where he was 7-9 from deep. Going 4-7 from beyond the arc last night gives Georgetown a new shiny weapon if he can shoot it at that clip at that volume.

He can't. He sucks. Dude has score double digits maybe once this season and we tried to get him a spot on the All-Big East team last night.

 

[Frenemy]

Remember the old ABC Wide World of Sports opening montage? "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat"(Ski jumper basically dies going off the ramp). On the Boneyard this year it is "The thrill of Victory and the agony of...Victory"

Mike Schmidt, hall of fame 3rd baseman, has an outstanding quote very similar to this. "Philly is the only city where you can experience the thrill of victory and the agony of reading about it the next day."

 

[freescooter]

Yes you can - see 2014 UConn in terms of turning it up a notch in the postseason. And remember, that team got embarrassed by Louisville in the last regular season game losing by more than 30 pts

That was NOT a weak conference. It got more bids than 2023 and what 2026 will be from the NBE. And it’s underrated because it was new. 2 teams made the Sweet16. And UConn obviously won the whole thing. But for most of the year there were 5 Top 25 teams., Louisville, Cincinnati, UConn, Memphis and SMU..SMU and Memphis were dumped in the last poll. Ended the year with 3. SMU got screwed because the league was new but went to the Nit Finals.

 

[HooperScooper]

We’re a few losses away from being a 5 seed and a first round exit.

And you forgot to add that Duke is winning the National Championship.

 

[freescooter]

And you forgot to add that Duke is winning the National Championship.

I don’t think a 5 seed but if we lose to Villanova and the Johnnies then again in the New Big east Tournament semis a 3 or even a 4 is not out of the question.

 

[uconnfan68]

This team is starting to give me 1995-96 Huskies vibes. That team had only two losses in the regular season, then lost to Mississippi State in the Sweet 16. That team won most of its Big East games handily. But… when either Ray or Sheffer (who, together accounted for just under half of the team’s scoring for the season) struggled, the team struggled. Current team has more balanced scoring. But both teams are/were not deep, and that lack of depth cost a two-loss team in the postseason. They beat a 16-seed Colgate team by single digits and then didn’t overpower Eastern Michigan in a round-of-32 win.

I think Hurley is really concerned about the reserves right now - particularly Stewart and Ross - and I fear that some of the starters will feel burned out by the completion of the BET.

Needs to get Ross into that dunker spot.

 

[dennismenace]

It shouldn't be difficult to fill up a small arena for the best program in college basketball and have the fans engaged in the game. We're not trying to fill up a 90,000 seat stadium. Hurley is 100% right voicing his displeasure.

Some might believe that as an adult he should demonstrate more control over his emotions instead of whining and get someone else to listen to this like his family or a professional. This is akin to being a playwright who writes scripts for everyone to play and then hands out the copies at press conferences. There is no doubt he has the right to to voice it. The question is whether it is wise to do so. Imho it is bad PR to do this. In the next year we are going to find out a lot more about consumer spending, the ridiculous amount of government, business and consumer debt including student debt and defaults and whether people the citizens pay millions of dollars to (in fact the highest paid state employee) should be on a soapbox lecturing them about what bad citizen fans they are for not paying that kind of money to attend a game in person.

 

[AllHusky]

Needs to get Ross into that dunker spot.

Yes, something like that. "Jayden, you have one job on offense, do it to perfection. On Defense don't go for the upfake, stay on him like a Sears suit."

 

[superjohn]

Some might believe that as an adult he should demonstrate more control over his emotions instead of whining and get someone else to listen to this like his family or a professional. This is akin to being a playwright who writes scripts for everyone to play and then hands out the copies at press conferences. There is no doubt he has the right to to voice it. The question is whether it is wise to do so. Imho it is bad PR to do this. In the next year we are going to find out a lot more about consumer spending, the ridiculous amount of government, business and consumer debt including student debt and defaults and whether people the citizens pay millions of dollars to (in fact the highest paid state employee) should be on a soapbox lecturing them about what bad citizen fans they are for not paying that kind of money to attend a game in person.

He's in total control of his emotions and was letting the fanbase know it's unacceptable that people won't come out for a 24-2 team.

Can't believe I'm responding to this disaster of a post.

 

[DogMania]

He can't. He sucks. Dude has score double digits maybe once this season and we tried to get him a spot on the All-Big East team last night.

Not implying that he's the next Ray Allen, but might be nice weapon for the Hoyas off the bench. It's not easy to come off the bench and knock down the few shots a bench player gets but his last 5 games he's done that. Compare that to our guards off the bench, they've struggled a lot to contribute on the offensive end of the floor.

 

[dennismenace]

He's in total control of his emotions and was letting the fanbase know it's unacceptable that people won't come out for a 24-2 team.

Can't believe I'm responding to this disaster of a post.

If it's "unacceptable" what is he going to do about it? What will it take to make it "acceptable"? Sounds kind of demanding for a person who is not in any position to do anything except complain. You are only reiterating what I said. He is making rules for people he has no power over.

 

[Waquoit]

He can't. He sucks. Dude has score double digits maybe once this season and we tried to get him a spot on the All-Big East team last night.

I believe you, I don't watch any non-UConn Georgetown. But man, I don't get how can a shot look so good just once in awhile?

 

[navery12]

If it's "unacceptable" what is he going to do about it? What will it take to make it "acceptable"? Sounds kind of demanding for a person who is not in any position to do anything except complain. You are only reiterating what I said. He is making rules for people he has no power over.

What is he going to do about it? Leave UConn. I don't think it'll be for another school, he'll just retire when it comes to that time. But if the fan base is this unwilling to support a top 5, national championship caliber team it's not long before he decides it's just not worth the effort anymore

 

[HW611]

I believe you, I don't watch any non-UConn Georgetown. But man, I don't get how can a shot look so good just once in awhile?

Kayvaughn has been a part of Georgetown’s “turnaround”. His shooting has came on as of late (but definitely had his best performance against us). He doubles as their best perimeter defender outside of KJ.

 

[AllHusky]

It's going to be interesting - can you go from playing with the food in a bad conference for two months to turning it on for the tournament? The good news is that they have two tough conference games, then the BET to test drive this group.

I think you've got a great point there Ruff man. Obviously we want to win those 2 games and the tourney, and they provide a sharpening tool for the NCAA tourney. More than anything it'll provide a more concrete road map to the Promised Land.

Tarris needs to be B+ or better all the time, and Malachi has to show what his B+ or better is. Not sure that Malachi's B+ game is good enough at this level. An A game from Tarris at the right time(s) will be monstrous.

 

[RuffRuff]

I think you've got a great point there Ruff man. Obviously we want to win those 2 games and the tourney, and they provide a sharpening tool for the NCAA tourney. More than anything it'll provide a more concrete road map to the Promised Land.

Tarris needs to be B+ or better all the time, and Malachi has to show what his B+ or better is. Not sure that Malachi's B+ game is good enough at this level. An A game from Tarris at the right time(s) will be monstrous.

I tend to think what we see against StJ #2 and @ Nova will be a determining factor of what our Tourney upside is. By that point, there are no excuses. I'm holding out that they have the 5th gear, but if it doesn't turn on by that point, I think they are what they are.

We need a focused Tarris and a more implemented Mullins, and Silas finding ways to score. Along with Solo keeping some of the good shooting going. I am done with the bench.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Some might believe that as an adult he should demonstrate more control over his emotions instead of whining and get someone else to listen to this like his family or a professional.

Yes, and here on the Boneyard you can see everyone has already mastered this........

 

[Son of Robert]

#7 is coming, get ready. Get your swag on, adjust your antennas, get your tickets and come to the games. This team is resilient, they have been winning close games all season, and this team is still developing game by game. Do individual players have setbacks, does the team not play as well as they can sometimes? Sure, both are a definite yes. Even still, we are 24-2, a tremendous winning record where we scratch out victories at times. As we get down to the post season it all gets even more serious and Hurley is a tremendous motivator as part of being a tremendous coach. This team will come together as a whole, and both the team and individual players will rise to the competition. UConn has so many answers offensively, the defense can be stifling, and our AAA game will win out. #7 Bleed Blue!

 

[AllHusky]

Yes, and here on the Boneyard you can see everyone has already mastered this........

LOL funny! Burst into laughter when I read that. Thank you sir, came at a perfect point in a Sheissty day!!

 

[Palatine]

We might not have the most rabid fan base but I would put our drunks up there with any drunks in college basketball.

 

[BlueandOG]

He's in total control of his emotions and was letting the fanbase know it's unacceptable that people won't come out for a 24-2 team.

Can't believe I'm responding to this disaster of a post.

Why does he care about the fans? It is not his concern. Keep winning.

 

[AllHusky]

I tend to think what we see against StJ #2 and @ Nova will be a determining factor of what our Tourney upside is. By that point, there are no excuses. I'm holding out that they have the 5th gear, but if it doesn't turn on by that point, I think they are what they are.

We need a focused Tarris and a more implemented Mullins, and Silas finding ways to score. Along with Solo keeping some of the good shooting going. I am done with the bench.

I don't think you can be done with the bench. 25 bench points per game would really change things, we absolutely need 20. Additionally good D and low turnover rate from those 4. Asking too much? I think its not too big an ask, can they deliver?? Therein lies the rub.

If 7 is your goal, some things need to happen that either haven't or have only occasionally. Need them every game

 

[RuffRuff]

I don't think you can be done with the bench. 25 bench points per game would really change things, we absolutely need 20. Additionally good D and low turnover rate from those 4. Asking too much? I think its not too big an ask, can they deliver?? Therein lies the rub.

If 7 is your goal, some things need to happen that either haven't or have only occasionally. Need them every game

How can you expect 25? I can't see it happening.

 

[Donyell 360]

Bottom line is Mullins is better than McNeeley. McNeeley missed a ton of shots last season.

McNeeley was asked to do more than Mullins. If he had the luxury of playing within the system like Mullins, he would have missed less shots. Mullins has had plenty of bad misses. Better prospect? Sure, but not better overall so far. McNeeley had a greater impact on last year's team than Mullins is having on this year's team. McNeeley was clearly our best player last year. That is not the case yet with Mullins. Granted Mullins has more competition, but you aren't giving McNeeley enough credit IMO. Either that or you are giving Mullins too much credit. Either way, disagree.

 

[KingAG]

McNeeley was asked to do more than Mullins. If he had the luxury of playing within the system like Mullins, he would have missed less shots. Mullins has had plenty of bad misses. Better prospect? Sure, but not better overall so far. McNeeley had a greater impact on last year's team than Mullins is having on this year's team. McNeeley was clearly our best player last year. That is not the case yet with Mullins. Granted Mullins has more competition, but you aren't giving McNeeley enough credit IMO. Either that or you are giving Mullins too much credit. Either way, disagree.

What does McNeeley do better than Braylon?

And I love them both