Slim Shady nickname is almost to on point but works.
COLUMN: A massive analysis on the MBB roster following opener
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For the most part a good game for the guys. TL looked very sharp, and had a few nice passes. Defense in general was good, but this team still gives up a lot of wide open 3s from the corners. Omaha was just trying too hard to be physical out there and the refs were having none of it last night. He will probably do a lot better in the Big 12 games where they let guys beat on each other. Several of the new guys impressed with their shooting and handles. This has the chance to be a very good team.
I think this comment is really smart and shouldn't be overlooked.
I saw the same thing from Ward. I remember a sequence where Ward blocked a shot and stole the ball back-to-back. That's glue type stuff, that's winning basketball.
Ward just looks like a guy that is super athletic, but never really played basketball before. Love the hustle. Maybe he will surprise me and score 12 in the next game.
I think this is a great point. Younger team = higher ceiling. Also the fact that we were rotating guys a lot more last night, likely trying to figure out the chemistry of the team in a live game atmosphere. Whereas last year's IUPUI game was pretty much our guys firing on all cylinders right from the beginning.
This makes me feel a little better about the results and conference play next year.
Exceeding expectations rankings. I missed the first few minutes.
1. Gilbert. Good hustle, offense, defense. Seemed like the go-to guy/alpha dog.
2. King. Seemed very comfortable fighting in the trenches.
3. Tamin. Very low key, but efficient. Good decisions.
4. Milan. great 3 point shooting. not sure if he can move well to defend and create shots.
5. Ward. Not spectacular, but solid.
6. Watson. Has high upside. Can rotate and play multiple roles. 6th man .
7. Rob. made some tough shots. missed some easy free throws.
8. CuJo. Mediocre game.
9. Pav. Seemed like he had rudimentary skills passing, dribbling, shooting, but low confidence.
10. Fish. Seemed like Niang in year 1. Needs to work hard to make an impact.
11. Omaha. Underachieved IMO. Discombobulated. Bigs take a while to adapt.
1. Gilbert. Good hustle, offense, defense. Seemed like the go-to guy/alpha dog.
2. King. Seemed very comfortable fighting in the trenches.
3. Tamin. Very low key, but efficient. Good decisions.
4. Milan. great 3 point shooting. not sure if he can move well to defend and create shots.
5. Ward. Not spectacular, but solid.
6. Watson. Has high upside. Can rotate and play multiple roles. 6th man .
7. Rob. made some tough shots. missed some easy free throws.
8. CuJo. Mediocre game.
9. Pav. Seemed like he had rudimentary skills passing, dribbling, shooting, but low confidence.
10. Fish. Seemed like Niang in year 1. Needs to work hard to make an impact.
11. Omaha. Underachieved IMO. Discombobulated. Bigs take a while to adapt.
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The game, condensed into an hour and fifteen minutes...
You could really see the potential at the end of last year. He had one game where he was cleaning up the o glass and playing helacious help defense. He just needs to play smart and keep himself out of foul trouble.
Ward is probably one of the clearest cases where you shouldn't look at the box score to judge his play. He factors in to a lot of missed shots, even when he doesn't get a block, and those types of things aren't counted toward his stats, even if they matter immensely.
I am shocked how many people missed that.
It's awesome to see the multiple ball handlers, scoring options and ways of creating offense, the depth, the defensive versatility, the length and athleticism.
And yet at some point nothing will be working, things will be breaking down, and Tamin will take control. He's the glue and doesn't seem to mind allowing others to shine, but he'll be there.
And yet at some point nothing will be working, things will be breaking down, and Tamin will take control. He's the glue and doesn't seem to mind allowing others to shine, but he'll be there.
I'm not sure Milan has a good nickname yet. I believe he is largely going to be known in Ames and Iowa State as Milan. And that's as good a name as any!
Like TJ said, they were taking away the lob and some other things that he is good at. If we keep punishing teams in other ways, that will open up.
That’s where TJ can press even more and bring in fresh legs and keep pressure on! Should be fun to watch how he keeps them all fairly happy
Milan will be fine creating his own shot. Haven’t seen his fall away jump shot from the inside the paint yet but we will!
I'm fairly confident that TJ will use them exactly like that. Hit the floor giving everything you've got, and sub frequently to keep everyone fresh.
