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uconnfan68 said:
Smith 2-2 from 3. Didn’t see that coming. Huge help.
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He has actually shot well from 3 all year. It is the one part of his game that has been a constant. He still plays out of control and doesn't run the offense well. He had a couple nice assists but I felt he was out of control and got lucky finding someone to bail him out.
 
SportsFan88 said:
Ross really is that X-factor, he has been so solid all year but I’m seeing more confidence, swag; his ability on the defensive side of the floor truly changes games
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Not many things change the momentum than a pick six hammer. Feels like we need that.

The inbound with 4 seconds left in the first half: you're dang right the refs would have sent them to the FT line for any reason possible. Ross played that perfectly. +2 Uconn.

We just need more winning plays like that, and he's starting to pile em up.
 
HCCForever said:
Good to see Solo shooting well. Ross had great game. Smith did well with extended minutes. Reed with very nice game. I was impressed with Mullins looking to pass more. He also knocked one Xavier on his butt in the backcourt with aggressive pick. Not much to criticize.
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How about Mullins shooting 1-6 from 3?
 
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Gutter King said:
Not many things change the momentum than a pick six hammer. Feels like we need that.

The inbound with 4 seconds left in the first half: you're dang right the refs would have sent them to the FT line for any reason possible. Ross played that perfectly. +2 Uconn.

We just need more winning plays like that, and he's starting to pile em up.
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Ross is playing like how Dan Hurley has been saying he can the past two years....in the last two weeks.
 
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Gutter King said:
Not many things change the momentum than a pick six hammer. Feels like we need that.

The inbound with 4 seconds left in the first half: you're dang right the refs would have sent them to the FT line for any reason possible. Ross played that perfectly. +2 Uconn.

We just need more winning plays like that, and he's starting to pile em up.
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100% - why we can’t not continue to find the dogged athlete that can make special defensive plays. Hurley keeps talking about shooters and offense but it’s this kind of profile that ignites kill shots and energizes a team. It’s teams that can create offense off defense that are often the most dangerous.
 
Donyell 360 said:
I am worried about Mullins shot. We are running out of runway for him to take off. I'm beginning to think we have already seen his best game. Even at his reduced contribution he is still a weapon. He can score in multiple ways, not just a shooter. Would like to see him get to the line a little. Check that, I would like to see any of us get to the line. It is just not a strength of this team, although they shot their free throws well tonight so there is that.
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Mullins 3 point shot has been off the last two games but tonight he took the ball to the basket effectively and had 3 rebounds, 3 nice assists and 3 blocks. Good all around. If the law of averages apply he’s got some good 3 point shooting nights coming.
 
jorge34 said:
Mullins was better on defense. He’s still going to be overmatched at times due to his slight build, but it was more than acceptable. Not worried about his shot, it will come back around soon.

9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists 3 steals for Ross was tremendous.

Opening of the second half was putrid. Don’t think they can address the turnover issue, but they have to limit them.

The lapses in defensive effort can be addressed, and must. I think Hurley was making that point by who he pulled early in the second half.

Overall, encouraging
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Nice game - we’ve beat this bad team up 3x. Are able to over power them as they have zilch inside. I’m not getting over confident off this one.
 
campcalhoun2009 said:
I can’t wait until we never have to play a Big East game again.

This conference is such a joke.

Xavier was in the bonus in the 2H with 14 min left. In the double bonus with 11 min left. They shot 14FTs before we shot 1 in the 2H.

They shot 20 more FTs than us in a blowout. This is disgusting.

Can’t wait to not be associated with catholic schools from fly over country.
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I don’t understand how they can call such divergent games from one half to the next. Either let them play, or don’t, but be consistent both halves. That’s not a hard ask
 
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Drfla said:
Mullins 3 point shot has been off the last two games but tonight he took the ball to the basket effectively and had 3 rebounds, 3 nice assists and 3 blocks. Good all around. If the law of averages apply he’s got some good 3 point shooting nights coming.
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I hope you are right but like I said he is running out of time fast.
 
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IMO, we should run offense through Reed to start each half instead of jacking quick threes. Establish the paint first. He’s stronger, more patient, and his decision-making has really improved lately if the shot isn’t there, he kicks it out and keeps things moving.
Inside out sets the tone and creates better looks.
 
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HCCForever said:
Good to see Solo shooting well. Ross had great game. Smith did well with extended minutes. Reed with very nice game. I was impressed with Mullins looking to pass more. He also knocked one Xavier on his butt in the backcourt with aggressive pick. Not much to criticize.
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Solo shot well?
 
aceboon said:
How is Gus Johnson not even 60 yet but deteriorating at a rapid pace while Raftery is 82 but still sharp? Gus used to be one of my favorite play by play callers during his CBS era and has a long list of classic calls, but he is unlistenable now and turned into some zany cartoon character.
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He got even worse for the Georgetown-Villanova game. Corrected himself 4 times in the first 4 minutes calling the wrong player's name on a shot or basket. It's not like he hasn't called games with both teams this season.
 
RuffRuff said:
100% - why we can’t not continue to find the dogged athlete that can make special defensive plays. Hurley keeps talking about shooters and offense but it’s this kind of profile that ignites kill shots and energizes a team. It’s teams that can create offense off defense that are often the most dangerous.
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Baseline for Ross is 20 min a game. That is truly our only path forward...thankfully that has been made easier with the JStew injury. As you mentioned, the atheticism is what matters here. They all don't have to be...but you need a Castle and an AJax.
 
Good bounceback game. Nice to see Smith play a good game as we needed him in the first half with Demary with 2 quick fouls. Our bench all played great and nice to see Ross with 3 poster dunks. Now the competition level will go a lot higher with Villlanova(I'm not giving and Ed Cooley coached team any chance LOL!) and St. John's/Seton Hall winner. Let's see what we are really made of this year.
 
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HooperScooper said:
He got even worse for the Georgetown-Villanova game. Corrected himself 4 times in the first 4 minutes calling the wrong player's name on a shot or basket. It's not like he hasn't called games with both teams this season.
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He is impossible to listen to. All shtick. Very little knowledge. Comes off as arrogant imho
 
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