Missouri Game thread 11/17/2016

[mumuskie87]

Up 5 and MU goes on 7 point run...X has not been able to hit the 3 point shot when needed. Time out tied with 17.8 to go with MU having the ball. This is when X needs to show the D.

Similar to the Lehigh game. Got to be better at finishing games
But it's a W

[N67ER]

JP's savviness in calling the TO with 1.7 (...2.8) to go, along with his quick touch pass to Edmond, outstanding contributions which will never be reflected in a box score.

The touch pass was pure beauty! Why, however, with so little time left did Phillips try to intercept and so clearly foul Sumner? That was not smart basketball.

How about the foul on Gaston (his 5th) late in the game. Did Missouri's big man not travel about 4 feet and into him! Refs really missed that one.

We really could use Miles to steady the 3 point shooting. And Gates could sure help on both ends of the court!!!

[muskieman]

Offensive rebounding was big for X
I love JP's hustle on chasing down o-boards.

I love JPs overall game....smart time out, great touch pass, rebounding, and steals... Let's keep playing him.

[Gorilla '69]

Does Mack have a 1.7 second play...should have 2.8 seconds

Does he have a 12+!seconds shot. That "play" at the end of regulation was horrible!! How many times has that happened?
Sorry if this has been discussed but I went right to the end of this post

[Shadow]

The announcer had said a pro coach (don't remember which one) was present at the game today. Wonder if that had something to do with the play of our "stars"?

[olsingledigit]

Offensive rebounding was big for X
I love JP's hustle on chasing down o-boards.

I love JPs overall game....smart time out, great touch pass, rebounding, and steals... Let's keep playing him.

JP is the glue for this team. He is a better player than he gets credit for. Wonder who will sit when Kaiser gets back? Maybe Kaiser.

[Anti-Homer]

The announcer had said a pro coach (don't remember which one) was present at the game today. Wonder if that had something to do with the play of our "stars"?

Just watched the "Dvred" version. Agree with the fact that Tre in particular seems to be playing to impress the scouts. The inexplicable shot towards the end of the half, and the multiple step back long jumpers will help keep long shot dogs like Missouri in games they don't belong in. The 2-22 shooting from 3 point land is a product of taking a lot of bad 3s. X must have taken about ten 25 footers, some very early in the shot clock. Pretty undisciplined offense. X wouldn't have survived against 300 other D-1 teams. Thank God they played the Tigers.

On the good side, the post guys played solidly. Granted Missouri didn't have big bodies to compete, but they did what they should against smaller post men: They dominated them. Really like what I see from Bernard so far. He is lessening the sting of losing Davis, particularly the way he defends.

Edmund Sumner is so talented, but he still has a very glaring deficit, as was seen on the Nat'l stage against Wisconsin, and against Missouri today. He does not have a good outside shot, and his most effective option is driving to the hole. However, when the defense has a chance to set up, it is a low percentage one, even with 13 seconds to play. Missouri played pack line against him on the last play in regulation, and Sumner had no chance but to hurl up a desperation trey. X needs to learn how to use him as a decoy.

[muskieman]

The announcer had said a pro coach (don't remember which one) was present at the game today. Wonder if that had something to do with the play of our "stars"?

Just watched the "Dvred" version. Agree with the fact that Tre in particular seems to be playing to impress the scouts. The inexplicable shot towards the end of the half, and the multiple step back long jumpers will help keep long shot dogs like Missouri in games they don't belong in. The 2-22 shooting from 3 point land is a product of taking a lot of bad 3s. X must have taken about ten 25 footers, some very early in the shot clock. Pretty undisciplined offense. X wouldn't have survived against 300 other D-1 teams. Thank God they played the Tigers.

On the good side, the post guys played solidly. Granted Missouri didn't have big bodies to compete, but they did what they should against smaller post men: They dominated them. Really like what I see from Bernard so far. He is lessening the sting of losing Davis, particularly the way he defends.

Edmund Sumner is so talented, but he still has a very glaring deficit, as was seen on the Nat'l stage against Wisconsin, and against Missouri today. He does not have a good outside shot, and his most effective option is driving to the hole. However, when the defense has a chance to set up, it is a low percentage one, even with 13 seconds to play. Missouri played pack line against him on the last play in regulation, and Sumner had no chance but to hurl up a desperation trey. X needs to learn how to use him as a decoy.

the three point shot was certainly not dropping and without Ed and JP's O today X goes down. They need to get it together for tomorrow's 1:30 game if they want to beat Clemson. X has the better back court overall, they also had the edge today, but played like Iowa had the better point guard. Clemson also has a decent big guy so our bigs will be getting a good test. Clemson can score so X needs no dry spells and please cut down on the TIs and fouls.
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[kyzrex]

Clemson is BIG in almost every position. Many experienced transfers with talent. I don't think it will be an easy game for X.

[Theology73]

No game will be easy if the poor shooting continues. Let's hope shots fall today.