Xavier post game thread.

[CardiacAndre7]

I felt like at least a third of those were shots just taking a weird bounce and landing in their lap.

They got a lot of the loose balls too though. But Cam and Tristen came down with some big rebounds/loose balls late.

 

[UCTitleTown]

Thank god for Diarra. He was a one man show on offense and played great D on their guards. Without him I think we might lose with Karaban hurt during that stretch. We need to work on FTs in next practices. The game should never been this close.

And rebounding. Yikes.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

It’s going to be so hard for him to learn how to attack during Big East play at this point. Way too physical.

It’s too bad they stop practicing once the games start. Maybe next summer.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Nice solid minutes from Stewart as the lone big when Alex got slashed and Samson was in foul trouble. Had another great cut to the basket and was hit this time but unfortunately couldn't hang onto to the pass. I know Castle can guard up to the 4 but Stewart should be able to carve out a few minutes as Karaban's backup even when Clingan returns. He knows how to play.

Anything to let Castle matchup with smaller players. Funny enough only centers can neutralize him from getting to the rim.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Diarra saved our bacon out there. This team isn’t really built for physical Big East play, but they keep going and some blend of skill and speed prevailed. That small ball lineup played at a pace Xavier just couldn‘t match.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I felt like at least a third of those were shots just taking a weird bounce and landing in their lap.

Definitely not 1/3 but definitely more than usual.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

It’s going to be so hard for him to learn how to attack during Big East play at this point. Way too physical.

When he is open he shouldn’t just settle for the 3. Players crash out and go by them, get a better shot or find a cutter. Just needs to add wrinkles to his game, not necessarily only attacking.

 

[Deleted at users request]

It’s too bad they stop practicing once the games start. Maybe next summer.

This is one of those comments that would make me say you have to play to know.

Practices aren’t anywhere close to games.

 

[aceboon]

I still don't get the no call on the shot to Karaban's head. It's one thing when a guy is sticking his nose in the players space. It looked like Karaban was up pretty straight up and the elbow came into his space. I know the way the rule reads this year, but players still need to be protected. I guess the NCAA doesn't care about concussions this year.

The other thing I don't get is the arm lock. Ellis said he thought Karaban should have been called for a foul too, for hooking after. When you are hooked like that, it is instinct to lock your arm up. Otherwise, you're going to get your arm dislocated or broken. Just thought it was a dumb take by the announcer.

Still, they scrapped and they won. They will be sore tomorrow, but they get out of Cincy with a win.

If it was the other way around we all know Alex would get assessed with a flagrant

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Real question is what did Jaylin say to get the T? From the replay it looked like he got a T for standing there and looking.

 

[RedStickHusky]

I still don't get the no call on the shot to Karaban's head.

They can't use review to make or change a common foul call. It's only to look for a flagrant and they didn't see one on that play. I think they were right.

 

[EnochRoot]

I still don't get the no call on the shot to Karaban's head. It's one thing when a guy is sticking his nose in the players space. It looked like Karaban was up pretty straight up and the elbow came into his space. I know the way the rule reads this year, but players still need to be protected. I guess the NCAA doesn't care about concussions this year.

The other thing I don't get is the arm lock. Ellis said he thought Karaban should have been called for a foul too, for hooking after. When you are hooked like that, it is instinct to lock your arm up. Otherwise, you're going to get your arm dislocated or broken. Just thought it was a dumb take by the announcer.

Still, they scrapped and they won. They will be sore tomorrow, but they get out of Cincy with a win.

This announcer was the guy who lauded UConn for doing so well with five guards on the floor (Jaylin Stewart was on the floor for several minutes at that point).

 

[CardiacAndre7]

If it was the other way around we all know Alex would get assessed with a flagrant

I didn’t know the parallel/angled rule, but by that rule it wasn’t a flagrant.

 

[EnochRoot]

Real question is what did Jaylin say to get the T? From the replay it looked like he got a T for standing there and looking.

They didn’t adequately address this at all. In fact, they said the T was on Hurley.

 

[Deleted at users request]

When he is open he shouldn’t just settle for the 3. Players crash out and go by them, get a better shot or find a cutter. Just needs to add wrinkles to his game, not necessarily only attacking.

Mix hardly touching the ball, limited minutes, and a shorter leash for mistakes,

And im not going to expect the kid to do much when it comes to being aggressive the few times he does get the ball. He tried to last game, got ripped, and was pulled instantly. Is what it is at this point.

Diarra has been outstanding in the meantime.

 

[Scottobot]

Big East road wins against any team that isn’t at the bottom are very hard to get. We spotted Xavier 6 points on missed free throws and the refs spotted another 6 on BS calls like Castle T and Karaban’s head getting split open, but we still won. Impressive effort by Diarra. Spencer, Karaban and Newton solid too. Solid minutes by Castle and Stewart too.

 

[uconntoatl]

Steph got a bucket pretty much every time he drove. It just happened about 6 times less than it should.

He needs to show he can make mid range jumpers. Defenders are sagging off him so far preventing the driving ability.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Mix hardly touching the ball, limited minutes, and a shorter leash for mistakes,

And im not going to expect the kid to do much when it comes to being aggressive the few times he does get the ball. He tried to last game, got ripped, and was pulled instantly. Is what it is at this point.

Diarra has been outstanding in the meantime.

Coaches aren’t gonna discipline you from attacking. They will if you attack weak though.

 

[3rdbass]

That gash looked nasty.

Yeah I was wondering if he was in concussion protocol for a minute.

 

[Poe]

Castle diving for loose balls … he’s all in and definitely doesn’t play like he’s got a foot out the door, love it.

 

[3rdbass]

Spencer keeps proving his worth
19 Pts
6 Rebs
4 Assists
4 Steals
1 Block

Star of the game.

With an honorable mention to Diarra!

 

[SugarHillGang]

Never saw that Musketeer logo before. Looks like a soccer player.

 

[aceboon]

UConn twitter admin asleep at the wheel, Diarra needs to be on there

 

[Deleted at users request]

Coaches aren’t gonna discipline you from attacking. They will if you attack weak though.

That’s not what happened. He was pretty confident and aggressive when he drove but a help defender came and ripped him. Was playing too fast and a little too aggressive.

Like I said it is what it is. I’m not expecting much out of Solo at this point. Especially with these close Big East games. Diarra is playing way better so there’s not much urgency for us to need Solo.

14:55 for reference. Subbed at the next dead ball. It was an ugly play though.

 

[NowInStorrs]

UConn is now tied for 1st in the Big East standings with Seton Hall and St Johns, as we all predicted.