Hoops vs Illinois

[biggunsbob]

How is he in the act of shooting, and Jones wasn?t on all of his non calls. Such bullshit.

 

[thewolverines24]

That's the act of shooting. Ok

 

[biggunsbob]

Houstan is so soft on defense.

 

[thewolverines24]

Houstan is so soft on defense.

He's atrocious on D. There's no way around it at this point.

 

[biggunsbob]

Going to have to win the big ten Tournament make the ncaa this year. What a whiff in recruiting sadly after last season. I just don?t see it from this group of so called all Americans. Maybe they will get it going but I just don?t see enough scoring.

 

[thewolverines24]

Going to have to win the big ten Tournament make the ncaa this year. What a whiff in recruiting sadly after last season.

We aren't even going to make the NIT

 

[thewolverines24]

Houstan is 8/41 in the last 5 games. 19.5%. All while providing the worst defense you could ever hope for.

Pretty neat.

 

[biggunsbob]

Just don?t see many wins on the schedule.

 

[biggunsbob]

We aren't even going to make the NIT

It appears so

 

[biggunsbob]

Houstan is 8/41 in the last 5 games. 19.5%. All while providing the worst defense you could ever hope for.

Pretty neat.

Yeah. Open up his spot and slide him to the portal if he can?t figure it out by seasons end.

 

[biggunsbob]

Brooks is a shadow of last years Brooks.

 

[thewolverines24]

Brooks is a shadow of last years Brooks.

Not really his fault. He should be a complimentary piece on offense. He needs guys like Franz and Livers around him to open his game up. Too bad this team has no one that can do that.

 

[tomdalton22]

seems like everyone was in love with Howard after last year. Is the love affair over?

 

[UMRules06]

seems like everyone was in love with Howard after last year. Is the love affair over?

Nah not going to start turning on Howard yet. He just won the Big Ten title last season and damn near made the final 4.

The team just is not constructed very well. They lost a lot of key pieces and it seems their replacements either aren't ready yet (Houstan, Diabete), or just maybe aren't as talented overall. I think many upper tier coaches would have trouble keeping the ship pointed straight this season. I'm willing to give Howard the benefit of the doubt for now.

I am most disappointed in Dickinson. I think he has turned into a pouty, entitled player, who can't handle that his teammates aren't as good as he wants them to be. He has shown no resemblance of leadership on a team that desperately needs it.

 

[biggunsbob]

Nah not going to start turning on Howard yet. He just won the Big Ten title last season and damn near made the final 4.

The team just is not constructed very well. They lost a lot of key pieces and it seems their replacements either aren't ready yet (Houstan, Diabete), or just maybe aren't as talented overall. I think many upper tier coaches would have trouble keeping the ship pointed straight this season. I'm willing to give Howard the benefit of the doubt for now.

I am most disappointed in Dickinson. I think he has turned into a pouty, entitled player, who can't handle that his teammates aren't as good as he wants them to be. He has shown no resemblance of leadership on a team that desperately needs it.

How can the staff whiff so badly on these high recruits ? I mean none of the freshmen were ready for D1 basketball at the start of the season. I?m not giving up on Howard but he has to show some coaching chops with this bunch. They played lights out at Nebraska and have not been close to that level since. Hopefully when everyone is back they can find some form. I was encouraged by the effort at Illinois. Someone mentioned they played harder without Hunter in there. He has to get out of his own head and stat leading like you said.

 

[wlvrnstlr4life]

It's really absurd. If you would of predicted a 7-7 start to the season, I would, have laughed at you, smacked your mom, and told you to get the fuck outta here. This is absolutely crazy. No.1 class and this is the kind of season they come up with? It's beyond Wow.

 

[biggunsbob]

This team should be pressing and running. Just shows how entitled these kids feel now days. Out of shape. No clue on defense. Offensively challenged. Bufkin and Collins are same type of player.
Diabate is challenged Offensively and can't stay out foul trouble.
Sadly Jones isn't Smith. Hunter and John's Jr are a magic act that has disappeared. Brooks is lost. Houstan can't buy s bucket and is so bad on defense it's comical. Just a frustrating watch.

I'm still hoping they turn it around!