***Official Texas/ISU Postgame Thread***

[theyork]

Korie looked like a completely different player. We're going to go as far as he'll take us - he's the key.

Getting pretty excited about this team, they've got what it takes.

i haven't watched every game this season, but i remember him looking terrible early on at times. if our guys could finish, he could have had 5 more assists today easy. every now and then, he still has a tendency to dribble too much and get picked. had it not been for a kick call, it would have happened near the end of the game. lucky call.

[Dryburn]

This is a good team now.......it could be a great team by March!

5 Turnovers today............5!

Texas lead the country in 3 point defense percentage.......ISU shot over 17 percent above the percentage Texas normally allows.

This team has a chance now to win a few in a row here and really build some confidence in league play. If they do that.......they will be very good by March.

[MilehighClone]

top 5 what? rebounding?

No. All around best players. And as as another posted, Niang will be in that group as well. I like that kind of spacing....

[theyork]

He and Niang have potential to be some of my favorite all time players. I love what they bring to ISU bball!

to an untrained eye (like mine) niang doesn't even look that good. then you look at his stat line game in and game out and get blown away. just does everything well and seemingly effortless. i remember watching his highlight video and thinking "meh".

and that is why am neither a coach or a talent scout because i clearly have no idea what to look for.

[Mr Janny]

That whole ESPNU broadcast was an ISU stroke fest.

yeah, it's safe to say that they liked Ames, ISU, Hilton, Coach Fred, Tyrus, Georges, and Melvin.

...oh, and also Myck Kabongo

[marothisu]

to an untrained eye (like mine) niang doesn't even look that good. then you look at his stat line game in and game out and get blown away. just does everything well and seemingly effortless. i remember watching his highlight video and thinking "meh".

and that is why am neither a coach or a talent scout because i clearly have no idea what to look for.

He's a very good player. He's just not flashy/very fast which is why you might not notice it. The guy's fundamentals are definitely above a freshman's though. Very, very good player. There's a reason why he won his team's MVP award over #1 national recruit Nerlens Noel (on Kentucky).

[theyork]

This is a good team now.......it could be a great team by March!

5 Turnovers today............5!

Texas lead the country in 3 point defense percentage.......ISU shot over 17 percent above the percentage Texas normally allows.

This team has a chance now to win a few in a row here and really build some confidence in league play. If they do that.......they will be very good by March.

i don't think they are lacking in that department. just need a little more luck on their side and avoid another fluke loss like at ku.

[acgclone]

That whole ESPNU broadcast was an ISU stroke fest.

That was awesome. I hope Bob V does 5 games per year for us in the future

[im4cyclones]

Tyrus is one of my all-time favorites. Love his hustle and fearlessness. Plus he heats up in a hurry from outside.

[theyork]

No. All around best players. And as as another posted, Niang will be in that group as well. I like that kind of spacing....

that would be an elite group. who is your current top 5?

[stevefrench]

Melvin Ejim!

that's all I have to say. I could not be more impressed with that guys game right now.

[klamath632]

Can we stop saying the sky is falling after an OT loss at Kansas now?

Nobody said the sky was falling. Derp.

[theyork]

3pt fg%

texas 22.2%
isu 42.3%

we actually got outrebounded today which was surprising. only by one though. we were better in literally every other stat though.

[klamath632]

Also, I was thinking this during the Kansas game, and after seeing today I'm still thinking it. It scares me to be thinking it, because I know its way too early, especially after the non-conference performances.

This team's play the last two games reminds me of the 2000 squad in conference play. Those guys went at the other team in a fearless manner, aggressive, strong fundamental basketball, and they weren't afraid to shoot from anywhere on the court if they were open. I know we don't have Tinsley and Fizer, but the results on the court are similar. The only difference is the 2000 guys closed out the game at Kansas.

[danrog]

3pt fg%

texas 22.2%
isu 42.3%

we actually got outrebounded today which was surprising. only by one though. we were better in literally every other stat though.

Yeah, I thought we struggled a bit on the defensive rebounding a bit. Bigger bodies pushing Ejim around a bit.