Villanova post game thread

[blkknight1]

UConn wins by 17 and bench scoring was 19-2 in UConn's favor. I have no idea how this affects tonight's game against Creighton but it seems relevant.

Ashworth really didn’t play the OTs I think he fouled out pretty early in the first. Kalk though played the entire extra 10. Throwing Samson and tarris at him would be the way to go

 

[bigknight3]

what was the technical for?

Hurley was yapping at the younger ref during the timeout.

In Hurley's defense he was already walking away when the technical was called.

 

[HooperScooper]

It was also taking Ball out and having Stewart on Poplar and Longino at times. He really is playing great D.

When Poplar was going off I was saying we really miss a Castle type, who they could put on anyone except a center and he would shut them down. Can Stewart provide that lock down type of flexible defender?

 

[aceboon]

Reminded me of last season seeing them break a team in the 2nd half

 

[Gurleyman]

Ashworth really didn’t play the OTs I think he fouled out pretty early in the first. Kalk though played the entire extra 10. Throwing Samson and tarris at him would be the way to go

True - but they were also behind the whole game and had to maximize effort every possession to get back in it. Neal played all 50. Wouldn’t mind seeing him front rim a few.

 

[Husky Alien]

AK AM Samson Johnson

And Stewie

 

[gsmooth]

Adian was key tonight. Hassan clearly struggled and adian playing those minutes and playing them well allowed him to rest and be ready in the second half.

He has skills. But he never puts 2 good games in a row this season. He can change that. I know many have written him off, but the book isn't finished on him.

 

[uconn_jack]

Stewart came in, committed a boneheaded foul outside the 3 point line within 10 seconds and then proceeded to be pretty awesome for the rest of the night. Glad to see Mahaney really step up as well.

Well, except for that bone headed goaltend too.

 

[Bomber36]

He knew what he was asking….the Champ game is 6:30

Just don’t….

 

[BFieldHusky]

True - but they were also behind the whole game and had to maximize effort every possession to get back in it. Neal played all 50. Wouldn’t mind seeing him front rim a few.

I'd roll the 8 we played tonight, plus even a minute or two from Ross. I really think we can wear Creighton down tomorrow.

 

[Jsmoove1121]

Stewart came in, committed a boneheaded foul outside the 3 point line within 10 seconds and then proceeded to be pretty awesome for the rest of the night. Glad to see Mahaney really step up as well.

That is the JStew special

 

[WhereistheDove?]

A 42-20 second half is something else.

 

[blkknight1]

He has skills. But he never puts 2 good games in a row this season. He can change that. I know many have written him off, but the book isn't finished on him.

The key tonight was he wasn’t hesitant. He was confident with the ball knew what he wanted to do and did it. He also didn’t pass up shots when he was open.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Dixon really hated playing us.

 

[housekeys]

Wooga had a booga of a second half.

Hero ball hardly ever wins out in the end. It is a team game. The best way to handle a red hot player is to force the other team to continue to go to him and essentially not using their other 4 players. Law averages takes over MOST of the time.

 

[Gurleyman]

Well, except for that bone headed goaltend too.

A little rough. He came to bring help on a mismatch and tried to make an athletic play and didn’t have the reflex to pull his hand back at the last instant.

 

[temery]

But we knew you weren’t.

I rarely know what I'm doing so I'm not sure how you would.

 

[3rdbass]

When Poplar was going off I was saying we really miss a Castle type, who they could put on anyone except a center and he would shut them down. Can Stewart provide that lock down type of flexible defender?

He is really turning into it. He even played Dixon well when switched on to him. I really love his dedication to improving his D. I'm sure Hurely told him to get more minutes he needs to improve there. He has the athletic ability and just need the mindset. Let's hope he keeps playing great D as he is so versatile and can play 1-5 at times on D. He was +19 when on the court only beeaten by Karaban at +21.

 

[Gurleyman]

The key tonight was he wasn’t hesitant. He was confident with the ball knew what he wanted to do and did it. He also didn’t pass up shots when he was open.

Ironically, his only mistake followed the one time he was hesitant and didn’t shoot (he had just missed his last one … but got open again). Then he dribbled into trouble and threw it away trying to make a post feed from a tough angle.

Hopefully there’s a lesson in that he can take from it. Just stay confident. Don’t let the last play affect the next one.

 

[Mr. French]

Mahaney. Samson. AK clutch. Solo handling and finishing. Jaylin’s D.

A lot to like that we weren’t seeing even a month ago.

Important to remember the season progression isn’t always linear!

 

[superjohn]

He is really turning into it. He even played Dixon well when switched on to him. I really love his dedication to improving his D. I'm sure Hurely told him to get more minutes he needs to improve there. He has the athletic ability and just need the mindset. Let's hope he keeps playing great D as he is so versatile and can play 1-5 at times on D. He was +19 when on the court only beeaten by Karaban at +21.

He destroyed Dixon whenever he guarded him this season.

 

[3rdbass]

He destroyed Dixon whenever he guarded him this season.

Yep and now he is guarding good perimeter players and holding them in check. He is becoming our defensive stopper when Diarra needs help against bigger more physical players.

 

[housekeys]

He has skills. But he never puts 2 good games in a row this season. He can change that. I know many have written him off, but the book isn't finished on him.

If the narrative on bE officiating is accurate, vs out of conference, then AM should continue to play well.

 

[uconnfan68]

Well, except for that bone headed goaltend too.

Didn’t look like a goaltend live. Never saw a replay.

 

[todbo]

19-2 bench points. Rinse and repeat.