Xavier Post Game Thread

[stickybuddy]

Yes you are. Sentiment is understood and appreciated though! We all love him!

I think if he wins BEPOY and another natty he at least gets in the conversation

 

[sledog]

For those of us who don't get the Prostate chnl., RePlay?? YouTube perhaps?

 

[HooperScooper]

Ball had a very good game. Solid on both ends. Tough to criticize them at all but I don’t like the number of turnovers that just look sloppy. They certainly are one of the better teams in the country.

Karaban had some uncharacteristic turnovers. 3 times he threw the ball right to an Xavier player. Maybe he was trying to force things? Not sure what it was but I don't think I've ever seen him do stuff like that. So 3 times was just strange.

 

[UCan3]

If he missed one more he’d have been 1-6 lol you’re kidding me right? You want nitpicking read your post. I said he’s improved on everything but his 3 pt shooting and you found a need to hammer on that?

Happy New Year 😂

yes, happy new year

 

[HooperScooper]

Jerry West was all-world defensive player too- Mullins has quick feet but he’s not there defensively- yet

I agree, he'll get there. Here's what Hurley said post game.

"Braylon's a ballplayer. He hasn't even started hanging on the rim yet," the coach noted. "At some point, he's going to be on the receiving end of the lob. He's a very unique player. And he's way ahead of things from a defensive standpoint. He's very sturdy, tough and competitive, and he can guard. He can score at all three levels, and the guy can really pass. We're very fortunate to have him at UConn. We've got a lottery pick-level player that's just getting going right now."

 

[uconngb]

Isn’t that where the kid Wolf from Yale went?

We really should have went after him

 

[bendm]

This 9-man rotation is going to make history and win titles.

Titles, as in multiple??

 

[Class of 09]

I think if he wins BEPOY and another natty he at least gets in the conversation

If he was a little higher up on the points list I would say he’s firmly in the convo but he’s going to finish just outside top ten scoring most likely. But the two rings make up for that IMO, plus he will finish top 3 in threes made most likely.

 

[uh-no]

We really should have went after him

why? I thought he transferred to michigan

 

[ctchamps]

Mullins had a very nice all around game. He had 6 rebounds and 4 assists. We will need him to rebound to reach our potential. He is starting to play like he is 6-6. And there is plenty of room to the upside.

For good or bad Mullins is laser focused. He took away a Reed rebound by swiping the ball out of his hands. Made up for it by attempting to do it twice more but Reed was ready for him on those attempts.

I'd love to have his mental processing skills that allows him to see the basketball hoop diameter as large as Tarris and see Tarris as small as a basketball hoop.

 

[Magic32]

Titles, as in multiple??

I'll assume Big East regular season and tournament as well as NCAA is what was meant.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

It may have been, but someone else said it was a kicked ball by Xavier and UConn actually retained possession after the TV timeout.

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[Hromp]

For those that missed it here it is as part of the post game stuff Peacock did. @RuffRuff is going to love what Jordan Cornette said.

Thanks for sharing this video. You can see Mullins with his family after the game in the background. I believe around 2 hours from his hometown. That would have to be a factor on why he was on from the get go last night. Going to try to make it to Hinkle in February to see if there is a repeat performance.

 

[SportsFan88]

Damn we looked GOOD

 

[uconngb]

why? I thought he transferred to michigan

I hear they are REALLY good

 

[Son of Robert]

I agree, he'll get there. Here's what Hurley said post game.

"Braylon's a ballplayer. He hasn't even started hanging on the rim yet," the coach noted. "At some point, he's going to be on the receiving end of the lob. He's a very unique player. And he's way ahead of things from a defensive standpoint. He's very sturdy, tough and competitive, and he can guard. He can score at all three levels, and the guy can really pass. We're very fortunate to have him at UConn. We've got a lottery pick-level player that's just getting going right now."

I love this whole quote from Hurley on Braylon. Here I am looking forward to professional grade 3 point shooting, and it turns out the kid also has the smoothest mid-range body in motion jumper since Rip or Ray. And now Hurley says, 'wait, there's more coming, you haven't seen it all yet'. Paraphrasing there on Hurley, but man, Mullins elevating this whole team with his scoring and overall play has just made UConn the most dangerous team in the country. Bleed Blue!

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Rough game for Malachi.

Aside from health, consistency of the 2 deep pg play is my only real concern for this team.

 

[Waquoit]

UConn shot 46% from 3 with six different players making at least one. That must make Hurley happy.

 

[Ewekon]

No message

There times nfm may be appropriate

 

[Palatine]

Anyone who cannot see the improvement in Solo's game has their eyes shut.

 

[BGesus4]

Anyone who cannot see the improvement in Solo's game has their eyes shut.

In all fairness, the poster that was criticizing Solo’s game said he didn’t watch the game… so your eyes can be open as long as your TV is off

 

[connVA]

Silas has been much better running the offense for about the past 3-4 games, the offense dies in Smith's hands too much with him ballpounding while guys are flashing off cuts and coming off screens that he doesn't see or deliver the ball on time to.

Hurley and color guys (Raf and others) watching Smith keep talking about how impressed they are with him but I'm still not seeing it. Too often he overdribbles and then makes a bad decision with no time left on the shot clock (driving into the trees, forcing a pass, etc.)

 

[RitzLuce1]

Rough game for Malachi.

The biggest worry for this team (besides staying healthy) is fixing whatever that was in the first half in Mali’s world. That is the type of stuff that can get us bounced in the tournament in a close game

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Rough game for Malachi.

The biggest worry for this team (besides staying healthy) is fixing whatever that was in the first half in Mali’s world. That is the type of stuff that can get us bounced in the tournament in a close game

Considering the location of this game and where he played college ball prior to this season, I think there is a good chase was trying to do too much last night in front of that crowd.

 

[444JR]

Big East regular season and tournament as well as NCAA is what was meant.