Kansas Post Game Thread

[uchusky32]

KJ Adams’ defense really took Karaban out of his game tonight.

He did. But who took him out of his game the last game?

 

[YoungFree]

That first half was TERRIBLE but these boys showed that we are legit again. Losing by 4 to Kansas in Kansas when Castle was out and Clingan and Stewart were gimpy...thus was a great game. If wr drop lower than #5 I'm gonna be p1ss3d...and I'm on meds to keep me from getting angry.

 

[temery]

Hopefully Cam isn't seriously hurt

His foot is already in a bucket of ice

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Newton needed to take that final shot.

was a one man team all night. may as well go out that way.

 

[uconngb]

We've all seen bad losses. (One of the worst was in that very building.) This wasn't one of them. Having a chance to beat #5 KU in the last possession on their home floor? I would have taken that.

Not making any excuses based on personnel & health, but I will say that I like our chances against KU on a neutral court later in the season.

First time we’ve ever played in that building. How many times does that need to be said?

 

[UCann]

No one can be mad about that loss. Short handed and injured, in that place, we had a chance to win it. All you can ask for. I think Cam should have played less. Clearly hurt and 2-12 shooting, 1-7 from 3, did not help us at all. Maybe Hassan should have played more. Hopefully the guys heal up for UNC. DC did not look good either. And we can def use Castle. Proud of the guys!

 

[temery]

Karaban had 10 pts, 6 rebounds, a steal and a block. No complaints here.

 

[ValleyGuy]

Hopefully Cam isn't seriously hurt

If he is hurt why are you taking the most important shots of the game. He took the asinine shot that got Karaban fouled out too.

He needs to surrender some shots to Karaban. There’s is NO reason Karaban goes shotless 5 straight possessions. Drives me nuts

 

[Yankees32123]

Would have been great to win, probably should have won, but I feel really good about this team. Especially when Castle is back.

Beat UNC and Gonzaga

 

[HobokenHusky]

Karaban hate is weird. He was fine. Never trusted anyone more to hit an open 3.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

I am not usually that guy but the officiating was brutal.

Still played horribly except for Newton didn’t have Castle and almost won at Phog Allen. We are good.

officiating didn’t lose us the game.

 

[HuskyFich]

No idea why Clingan is getting gruff here tonight. I thought he played outstanding. He was clearly the better post player on both offensive and defense. Dickinson made some really big threes, but I think scouts left the Phog tonight very impressed with Donovan.

I’m more upset with our ball movement and the inability to find DC in the post for the majority of the game.

Also, we need AK to get outta the funk. He was NOT GOOD

 

[Dove]

So, we had one starter missing, two others hobbled, and couldn't hit free throws and still only lost by 4 in Phog Allen. May God have mercy on Bill Self's soul if KU has to play UConn on a neutral court in March.

 

[husky8273]

We were up 4 with 8 to go. No moral victory

and then 11-0 KU run

 

[Boost'ED]

KJ Adams’ defense really took Karaban out of his game tonight.

Adams' athletic profile is such a tough matchup for AK.

While lacking AK's skills; Adams is stronger, quicker, and longer.

AK developing more of his dribble-drive game would do wonders. Maybe this off-season?

 

[uconnbill]

need a better all-around game from others but Newton was unreal

I hope Spencer is ok

 

[uconnfan68]

Fought hard tough place to win especially when you can’t make free throws

And the other team shoots like they haven’t all year.

 

[BiggieSmall]

Clingan 3-8, Cam 1-7, maybe his foot bothered him but he doesn’t jump when he shoots and he did bang one while hurt. He was just being rushed and that’s not his game.

 

[bluestreak]

We needed more than one guy to have a good game.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Karaban hate is weird. He was fine. Never trusted anyone more to hit an open 3.

he had a terrible game tonight. but it was a bad matchup for him. his limited athleticism really showed. reality check for those talking about him as a first round pick.

 

[Conndog]

Proud of the guys. They didn't play that well, besides Newton, and they were right there. Well I hope we see Kansas In the NCAA Tournament because the Huskies won't lose to them on a neutral court. I guarantee it.

Especially if bench develops and Clingan improves even more. Wish he'd concentrate on being down low. He showed good footwork on that spin around Dickinson but on another play against a smaller guard he couldn't move effectively. It was intriguing having both him and Johson in together, that could be really devastating potentially. Maybe Samson can be the big up high and let Clingan stay down low. Would have loved a victory but not going to jump off the roof with the loss. Not sure what to make of Karaban tonight- just overmatched on defense, couldn't get untracked.

 

[KingAG]

AK didn’t play bad.

Fun game. Someone had to lose. We’re better. The End.

 

[Excalibur]

The game was decided by their non-shooter ripping nylon on 3 straight 3s.

 

[WrenchFan69]

This game did not remotely matter and I LOVE our chances on a neutral court without James Breeding come March. Our next important game is December 20th. Boys will be ready

 

[HobokenHusky]

officiating didn’t lose us the game. stop.

I never said it did. But it wasn’t good. I have not seen as blatant a bad call as the ball out on Dickenson’s hand in a good while.

 

[Old Faithful]

Karaban’s d hurt us. Needs to step up if we are going to win big games.

 

[Yanksrock615]

Our offense is better with Samson

 

[Huskymagic]

Tristen Newton is our best player, that is abundantly clear. He is the only one who played well.

That was mistake by Hurley to have Cam take that potential game winning 3 at the end. Newton had the hot hand and it should have been Newton to take that shot.

Spencer, Karaban, and Clingan struggle against super athletic teams. We have a lack of athleticism and foot speed.

PS: We lost a lot of athleticism from last years team and it shows.

 

[KingAG]

Our offense is better with Samson

It’s not.

 

[Austin316]

I am not usually that guy but the officiating was brutal.

Still played horribly except for Newton didn’t have Castle and almost won at Phog Allen. We are good.

There were some no calls but they generally just let the guys play. The atmosphere played more of a role than the refs.