Oklahoma State Post Game Thread

[ucp990411]

And 100% would be even better. But 73% is better than the majority of D1 teams. And 85% would be the best season in NCAA history by a wide margin

Some people think we should never miss a free throw. And what is our % taking Clingan out of the mix. Close to 80% I would think

 

[nomar]

He’s a much better defender than Polley and, honestly, much more dynamic with the ball in his hands. Polley was pretty much the definition of a one trick pony. With a really attractive mom.

I was being somewhat facetious (Polley wasn’t a good defender at all), but I don’t see whatever dynamic ball handling/creation you’re seeing. I see a descendant of the Austrie-Gaffney ball-pounding tribe. Dude runs the weave.

In big minutes, he now has 148 assists in 99 games. That’s awful.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Bad nights for every new guy not named Joey and it was never close in the 2nd half. That’s nice. The first half was really fun to watch.

I’ve kinda given up on Alleyne and I’m about ready to give up on Diarra. Their D may be fine but they’re minus on offense. At least Diarra sets people up from time to time, but I fail to see what Alleyne does out there to earn the minutes he’s getting.

Diarra has been great in his role. Plays good D, handles the ball and runs the offense, and gets to the rim at times. Our team doesn’t seem to skip a beat with him on the floor. Alleyne on the other hand has been a cooler and nonexistent on defense. Limit Alleynes minutes but having Diarra the first off the bench

 

[UConnSwag11]

Did we pull away in the second half when Jackson came back into the game? He played great tonight but seems to be a game changer coming off the bench. He’s a great change of pace guy and puts a lot of pressure on the opposing team.

 

[navery12]

Did we pull away in the second half when Jackson came back into the game? He played great tonight but seems to be a game changer coming off the bench. He’s a great change of pace guy and puts a lot of pressure on the opposing team.

Jackson was +3 in the second half where we got outscored by 7. So even if we didn't pull away, our best minutes were still with him on the floor

 

[UConnSwag11]

Jackson was +3 in the second half where we got outscored by 7. So even if we didn't pull away, our best minutes were still with him on the floor

Sorry, I can’t edit it. I meant first half. When Jackson was subbed out and eventually came back in we went on the run to end the half. That’s what I was referring to

 

[Brochacho]

With the Top Dogs program, the Ollie years, and then COVID the student section intensity really died off. It was a game that UConn had a 10+ lead most of the time and an insane amount of stoppages in the first half but it still felt low energy. Someone in the AD has to teach them the old ways.

 

[jibsey]

8 steals and 17 turnovers on them jumps out. We have a lot of disrupters out there. We’re not a fun team to play.

 

[freshler40]

This game was not our best work of art, just average. But average at this point in the season showed lots to like. By far the best game by Hawkins, he showed his NBA game. Would like to see more penetration by Newton instead of the constant half court set-up. This would open up the inside. Only Jackson seemed to want to go to the hoop and this was when we were at our best. The few turnovers in this game showed a great side of this team despite the strong ball pressure Okla exhibited.

Donavon C has to dunk more, finesse against the size and talent of Okla didn't work.
Hope the coach's pencil in few starter minutes for than were played in the second half. We looked winded and had trouble finding our offensive. The second half of this game needs serious analysis.

 

[CL82]

This game was a good thing. A 10 point win that exposed a lot of weaknesses that Hurley can work on. We will need to clear them up to win at Florida.

 

[Husky25]

Can we finally put to bed the Jackson as point guard discussion? He's definitely our lead dog

He's a point wing/forward, especially when Newton is not in there. Joey C would advance the ball vs. soft pressure, but he gave it up to a better ball handler almost immediately after crossing the timeline. Jackson is a facilitator of the offense.

 

[Kitaman]

Did I see hasheem the dream behind the bench?

I thought I saw him too, and asked in the Chat. Anyway if you and I think we saw him, he was there.

 

[dennismenace]

I highly doubt we will see Sampson suit up this season.

Does that mean he might be able to qualify as a redshirt?

 

[navery12]

I thought I saw him too, and asked in the Chat. Anyway if you and I think we saw him, he was there.

He was there

 

[imno1]

We had some good looks that didn’t fall last night. The team shot under 38% and still won pretty comfortably. Hawkins and Sanogo were unstoppable in the first half. Hard to keep you eyes off Andre even when he or the player he’s guarding doesn’t have the ball.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I didn’t touch it so no harm, and I’m making a mojo joke about Walton here. But no one got -9. If you did show me . That spread was 10.5 mostly give or take .5 either way . I’ll take a a 10 point win over B12 team every day of the week, which is why I don’t bet that.

Patience is key my friend

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

The problem is, it’s all he’s ever done. Shooting 24% from 3 when that’s all you do is bad. Obviously he’ll pick it up but does this team really need a shorter Polley? Don’t we have enough talent?

Funny I said the exact thing in a chat about him being like Polley.

If he doesn’t do anything more than shoot on offense and can’t do it consistently than we’re probably going to be seeing an 8 man rotation soon. Will go back to nine once SJ gets back.

 

[JSB60]

He should be. He was wide open for 3 in the corner, Sango looked right at him, ignored him, and threw up a contested miss. By all accounts Sanogo is a great guy liked by all, but that kind of crap can eventually screw with team chemistry. Scouts notice it too I'm sure. He needs to fix that.

It’s easy to forget that Adama didn’t grow up playing basketball like kids here. His skills and work ethic are so far ahead of his game feel.

 

[Leebo]

Does that mean he might be able to qualify as a redshirt?

He'd have to join the roster first. Whoever he is.

 

[nomar]

Diarra has been great in his role. Plays good D, handles the ball and runs the offense, and gets to the rim at times. Our team doesn’t seem to skip a beat with him on the floor. Alleyne on the other hand has been a cooler and nonexistent on defense. Limit Alleynes minutes but having Diarra the first off the bench

Agree -- it just seems Diarra is a better fit.

 

[AntG168]

Adama has to pass the ball when he has 3 guys on him. This isn’t last season. He’s surrounded with shooters and playmakers. It’s going to hamper our offense if it isn’t adressed. Hurley will address it though. Adama isn’t selfish, he just bet tunnel vision

 

[MuchoDogYears]

I think Alleyne will be fine, just needs to find his shot. He’s hit a good clip of 3’s in his career. Slashing/3 and D guy, no more.

Right I’ve been feeling the same about Alleyne: give him time and he’ll come around eventually.

But it’s now 8 games with 7 of those as a starter and it hasn’t happened. Reminds me of last year waiting for Hawkins to show up, and he never really did.

At this point his minutes need to be reduced until and unless he proves it on the court.

 

[Kitaman]

He was there

Thanks but @BGesus4 and I confirmed it, without proper proof or credentials.

 

[AntG168]

Right I’ve been feeling the same about Alleyne: give him time and he’ll come around eventually.

But it’s now 8 games with 7 of those as a starter and it hasn’t happened. Reminds me of last year waiting for Hawkins to show up, and he never really did.

At this point his minutes need to be reduced until and unless he proves it on the court.

Outside of last night he’s been really good on defense. He’s really our only guard off the bench with size. He has his value outside of his offensive production

 

[Senor Blue]

10 point win against a Big XII team with things to complain about?

The Dan Hurley Kill Everybody Tour rolls on.