I think it's because of the downside. I badly want to win tomorrow, but most people can get over and stomach a R32 loss to a solid P4 school. Getting upset by a 14 seed in the first round would've been rough.
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I think it's because of the downside. I badly want to win tomorrow, but most people can get over and stomach a R32 loss to a solid P4 school. Getting upset by a 14 seed in the first round would've been rough.
We are destined to play Sparty in the Sweet 16.
In looking at the box scores of all their Q1 games one thing that stands out is points in the paint. When they have the edge there, they usually do pretty well. If we make them shoot over the top of us, not get a lot of run outs, and we’re able to get it to the rim for buckets I like our chances a lot.
Here's a breakdown of their 7 players that play 20+minutes per game:
PG: Sean Pedulla (#3) 6'1" Senior - played 3 years at Virginia Tech - including playing ISU last year in the Nov tourney (17 pts, 5-7 3FG, 6 asts, 5 TOs). Leads them in pts and assists, makes the team go. Has made almost as many 3s this year as Curtis has. I think he's similar to Lipsey, not as good on defense, better outside shot.
SG: Jaylen Murray (#5) 5'11" Senior - played 2 years at St Peters, second year at Miss. Similar stats as Pedulla, not quite as many 3s per game.
SF: Matthew Murrell (#11) 6'4" Senior+ - fifth year at Miss, will be his 152nd game. Thick, strong off guard. Leading scorer the last 3 seasons, but the 4th option this year. Shot almost 40% last year from 3, under 30% this year. All three guards shoot 80% from the FT line.
PF: Dre Davis (#14) 6'5" Senior+ - played 2 years at Louisville, then 2 at Seton Hall. Not really a forward, but is big and strong at 220#. Can shoot a bit (34%) and is their best offensive rebounder. Will be a fascinating matchup with Jefferson.
C: Malik Dia (#0) 6'9" Junior - played 1 season at Vanderbilt, then 1 at Belmont. Big, strong post. Can step out and shoot, making 1 3FG per game (33%). Really their only post presence. Plays about 20min per game, can get into foul trouble.
6th man: Jaemyn Brakefield (#4) 6'8" Senior+ - 4th year at Miss after playing freshman year at Duke. Started last 3 years, then became 6th man this year - plays 23 minutes a game. Second leading scorer, 3rd in assists and rebounds. Not really a post, gives them a 5-out look when Dia goes out.
7th man: Devon Barnes (#7) 6'5" Senior - 2 years at Texas Southern, 1 at Sam Houston. Plays 20 min per game, averages 5pts & 3rb. Shooting only 21% from 3. Another strong, athletic piece that mainly plays defense.
Pedulla leads them in scoring at 15ppg, then the next 5 guys are between 10-11ppg. Very very balanced.
PG: Sean Pedulla (#3) 6'1" Senior - played 3 years at Virginia Tech - including playing ISU last year in the Nov tourney (17 pts, 5-7 3FG, 6 asts, 5 TOs). Leads them in pts and assists, makes the team go. Has made almost as many 3s this year as Curtis has. I think he's similar to Lipsey, not as good on defense, better outside shot.
SG: Jaylen Murray (#5) 5'11" Senior - played 2 years at St Peters, second year at Miss. Similar stats as Pedulla, not quite as many 3s per game.
SF: Matthew Murrell (#11) 6'4" Senior+ - fifth year at Miss, will be his 152nd game. Thick, strong off guard. Leading scorer the last 3 seasons, but the 4th option this year. Shot almost 40% last year from 3, under 30% this year. All three guards shoot 80% from the FT line.
PF: Dre Davis (#14) 6'5" Senior+ - played 2 years at Louisville, then 2 at Seton Hall. Not really a forward, but is big and strong at 220#. Can shoot a bit (34%) and is their best offensive rebounder. Will be a fascinating matchup with Jefferson.
C: Malik Dia (#0) 6'9" Junior - played 1 season at Vanderbilt, then 1 at Belmont. Big, strong post. Can step out and shoot, making 1 3FG per game (33%). Really their only post presence. Plays about 20min per game, can get into foul trouble.
6th man: Jaemyn Brakefield (#4) 6'8" Senior+ - 4th year at Miss after playing freshman year at Duke. Started last 3 years, then became 6th man this year - plays 23 minutes a game. Second leading scorer, 3rd in assists and rebounds. Not really a post, gives them a 5-out look when Dia goes out.
7th man: Devon Barnes (#7) 6'5" Senior - 2 years at Texas Southern, 1 at Sam Houston. Plays 20 min per game, averages 5pts & 3rb. Shooting only 21% from 3. Another strong, athletic piece that mainly plays defense.
Pedulla leads them in scoring at 15ppg, then the next 5 guys are between 10-11ppg. Very very balanced.
And Talen Horton-Tucker wasn’t tall but had great length
If this came from a Kentucky or Florida player I could respect it. Mississippi has forever been irrelevant to SEC basketball. Thanks for the bulletin board material though. I am sure that is not lost on our guys.
"iT jUsT mEaNs MoRe"
How's that working out so far with conference records in this tourney?
With the switch everything defense, that was the calling card of Beard and Mark Andrews in their time at Texas Tech. They typically played bigger, more physical guards and smaller, more athletic forwards. That resulted in five guys on the court at all times 6'6" - 6'8" who were all extremely physical players.
Ill be curious how that works with smaller guards. Id imagine if Beard was being honest he'd admit they dont currently have the personnel required to most effectively run that defense. I would think we regularly initiate our offense with Momcilovic or Jefferson screening Lipseys man and then posting up the smaller defender on the high block or elbow. Will be a fascinating chess match. Get their point guard matched up on Jefferson early and often see if we cant get him a couple early fouls.
Jeffersons passing ability, strength and guard like skills likely to cause them some serious headaches. I cant imagine theyve seen many players with a similar skill set all year.
Ill be curious how that works with smaller guards. Id imagine if Beard was being honest he'd admit they dont currently have the personnel required to most effectively run that defense. I would think we regularly initiate our offense with Momcilovic or Jefferson screening Lipseys man and then posting up the smaller defender on the high block or elbow. Will be a fascinating chess match. Get their point guard matched up on Jefferson early and often see if we cant get him a couple early fouls.
Jeffersons passing ability, strength and guard like skills likely to cause them some serious headaches. I cant imagine theyve seen many players with a similar skill set all year.
This is a good matchup for us with Momcilovic and Jefferson. If one or both are playing well tomorrow offensively we win this one (assuming our regular defensive performance)
This'd be a fine time for Milan to nab his 4th career 20+ point outing for the Cyclones.
I’m concerned but losing tomorrow vs losing to a 14 isn’t nearly as heartbreaking.
I heard him say that. I hope it's been repeated over and over and over again to our players.
