I can't believe that it's been a year since I last stopped by your basketball forum. First off, nice win in Stillwater earlier this year. I never understood why we had your number for so many years. You've had some great teams during that long run. And the last few years...we have had Ford, so it was just a matter of time.
Last year, my guys did not need a win to get into the NCAA tournament. Which was a good thing, as playing @ISU is tough enough on any given night, but on senior night it is extra tough.
Fast forward to the OSU implosion that is this season. Despite what the talking heads say, I don't think OSU is in the NCAA tournament as of yet. I still think we need at least one more win this season, and probably some at the Big 12 tournament. It just so happens that the win we need will have to come @ISU on senior night for the second year in a row. Sonofa. Thank for nothing, scheduling folks. Where's a nice game against TCU when you need one, eh?
One thing I like about watching ISU play is the great ball movement and how many of your points come off of assists. The last I saw, you guys led the league in assists by a pretty fair amount. On the other side, we are in the bottom half in assists. In our last meeting, you had 22 assists to our 11. We have way too many isolation plays that result in high percentage (at least in Smart's mind) turnaround 3 point attempts from 25'.
I don't know what to expect this Saturday. Will Ejim go for 40+? Will our 6th straight year of having a sub-6' player who never met a three point shot he didn't like pay dividends?
You all must be very pleased with The Mayor as your coach, yes? He's had two straight solid NCAA tournament runs, and has ISU in great position for another good crack at it. It's been FIVE years since we saw the 2nd weekend of the NCAA tournament. Good grief.
In any case, I look forward to the game on Saturday. It just so happens that I am looking forward to it with my eyes behind my hands while squinting a bit. Good luck and go Pokes!
Last year, my guys did not need a win to get into the NCAA tournament. Which was a good thing, as playing @ISU is tough enough on any given night, but on senior night it is extra tough.
Fast forward to the OSU implosion that is this season. Despite what the talking heads say, I don't think OSU is in the NCAA tournament as of yet. I still think we need at least one more win this season, and probably some at the Big 12 tournament. It just so happens that the win we need will have to come @ISU on senior night for the second year in a row. Sonofa. Thank for nothing, scheduling folks. Where's a nice game against TCU when you need one, eh?
One thing I like about watching ISU play is the great ball movement and how many of your points come off of assists. The last I saw, you guys led the league in assists by a pretty fair amount. On the other side, we are in the bottom half in assists. In our last meeting, you had 22 assists to our 11. We have way too many isolation plays that result in high percentage (at least in Smart's mind) turnaround 3 point attempts from 25'.
I don't know what to expect this Saturday. Will Ejim go for 40+? Will our 6th straight year of having a sub-6' player who never met a three point shot he didn't like pay dividends?
You all must be very pleased with The Mayor as your coach, yes? He's had two straight solid NCAA tournament runs, and has ISU in great position for another good crack at it. It's been FIVE years since we saw the 2nd weekend of the NCAA tournament. Good grief.
In any case, I look forward to the game on Saturday. It just so happens that I am looking forward to it with my eyes behind my hands while squinting a bit. Good luck and go Pokes!
