Massachusetts (12/17/22)

[Green Otaku]

9 minutes ago, CMJ said:

We DID NOT LOSE the first game.  Jesus, it's a good thing I'm not a moderator because at this point that would be an automatic ban.

[MeanMag]

26 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

We are 3-22 from three. Just terrible. Free throws are great, but it’s not sustainable ball to bank on 25 points from the line.

I looked at the stat line at the end of the game and could not fathom... 4-24 from 3. UMass was 0-10.

Bizarre

[Andrew]

2 minutes ago, MeanMag said:

I looked at the stat line at the end of the game and could not fathom... 4-24 from 3. UMass was 0-10.

Bizarre

And more Bizarre free throws turned the tide! 

[Green Otaku]

This and the GCU/UTA will really help our team on away games in conference. You need to build up that tough away game mentality, and even better when you can build up your confidence with wins. 

[GMG_Dallas]

15 minutes ago, CMJ said:

We DID NOT LOSE the first game.  Jesus, it's a good thing I'm not a moderator because at this point that would be an automatic ban.

For NET purposes, we neither won nor lost. It actually never happened. What game?

[Green Otaku]

1 hour ago, outoftown said:

Can I say that Sissoko was in there for 2 minutes only, but I thought he did well and I wouldn't mind seeing him for 2-5 more minutes

Agreed. He looks like a beast and has a smooth shot, if we can get 5-6 points a game out of him we'd be in a really good place. Would like to see him more as well as Christian Moore, who's looked great the few minutes we've seen him. 

[Wookies]

Damn I love this team.

[akriesman]

This team is really good.......again.    Mac just keeps plugging and playing different guys every season and it works.

The man is special and I hope he is here for a long, long time (wishful thinking ?).

[Andrew]

28 minutes ago, akriesman said:

This team is really good.......again.    Mac just keeps plugging and playing different guys every season and it works.

The man is special and I hope he is here for a long, long time (wishful thinking ?).

I would much rather throw money at him than NIl money at football players, but that’s just me. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Andrew

[UNTLifer]

2 hours ago, chrisfisher said:

Any idea on why Chris Morgan never plays? I've really looked forward to watching him play since he joined the team. 

Talent issue

[cousin oliver]

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by DoctorJ » Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:41 pm

We were outplayed by a lot. They are a rock solid squad that is currently playing well.

They actually only had two players in double figures. We turned the ball over too much and they capitalized. Our backup pointguards are going to have to improve as the season progresses. Right now they should expect to be outclassed against most A10 teams. Getting a healthy Noah back is going to be critical to our success in conference.

Even with Noah, we probably would have lost this game. Our shooting guards didn't offer any offense today. WTF with TJ?? At this stage, we should expect more from him. I wonder if he is fully healthy.

We were ineffective at the 5. Kante and Wildens both having an off day on the same day is Achilles heel number two.

I'm not going bridge jumping, yet, but Frank has issues to deal with and none of them are names Brandon.

Still learning by losing...

Refuse To Lose!!!

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Link to more umASS talk on UNT game:  https://www.umasshoops.com/newboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16826&start=105

Edited December 17, 2022 by cousin oliver

[cousin oliver]

16 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

1 hour ago, outoftown said:

Can I say that Sissoko was in there for 2 minutes only, but I thought he did well and I wouldn't mind seeing him for 2-5 more minutes

Sissoko needs more minutes!  He also has a good free throw stroke. 

[Matt from A700]

1 minute ago, L Ron Studdard said:

2nd half was 40-18 Mean Green.

And 12 unanswered to end the game!

[greenminer]

14 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Talent issue

Just a hunch, but I think Matt stone being on the court is really good evidence that Grant will give you PT if he likes your effort.

[Jonnyeagle]

9 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Just a hunch, but I think Matt stone being on the court is really good evidence that Grant will give you PT if he likes your effort.

No, effort is not enough. Stone had a decent day but he has been a major liability for most of the season.  Stone belongs on the bench and should only be playing if one of our better guards gets in foul trouble.

[akriesman]

30 minutes ago, Andrew said:

I would much rather throw Monday at him than NIl money at football players, but that’s just me. 

I laughed at first and they went....huh.     Throwing money at Grant is a near sure thing.    It's not like he is recruiting superior talent.  He just recruits guys that fit his system and play hard.    Those guys have not been part of a NIL bidding war.    

I just hope Grant is super happy here.  It would help to pack the pit more.    

I will say this though.    If Grant moves on, I do feel that Ross Hodge could keep this roll going.  The system is working consistently and Hodge is a big part of that.

Edited December 17, 2022 by akriesman

[MeanMag]

35 minutes ago, Andrew said:

I would much rather throw money at him than NIl money at football players, but that’s just me. 

Porque no los dos?

[Matt from A700]

36 minutes ago, cousin oliver said:

Link to more umASS talk on UNT game:  https://www.umasshoops.com/newboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16826&start=105

At least they beat us in number of pages of forum discussion?

[South Texas Green]

Great road win! That 2nd half clamp down was awesome. 

Edited December 18, 2022 by South Texas Green

[greenminer]

2 hours ago, cousin oliver said:

Link to more umASS talk on UNT game:  https://www.umasshoops.com/newboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=16826&start=105

Wow.  5 pages into that thread before you see tipoff/game talk.

[greenminer]

https://umassathletics.com/news/2022/12/17/mens-basketball-umass-falls-to-north-texas-at-hall-of-fame-classic-62-44.aspx

[Matt from A700]

4 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Wow.  5 pages into that thread before you see tipoff/game talk.

We need to step our game up.

[greenminer]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401485370

[greenminer]

This may be nitpick, but I really wish Huntsberry would embrace his talent more.  His ability to beat his guy off the dribble and penetrate is something we sorely need.  I feel like I don't see enough, could be wrong.

Having someone that can do that can offset a bad shooting night.  Not hitting threes? Penetrate and draw the foul.  A couple times tonight I saw him pull back for a mid range jumper (missed), and I'm thinking "why not finish that under the basket and get the contact?"

If we don't have that, and Abou continues to struggle, this offense seems limited or out of sync.  Borderline miserable to watch.

[Andrew]

2 hours ago, Jonnyeagle said:

No, effort is not enough. Stone had a decent day but he has been a major liability for most of the season.  Stone belongs on the bench and should only be playing if one of our better guards gets in foul trouble.

Who is starting on his place?