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Michael Ruzic

Posted on 11/14/26 at 4:55 pm
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
72910 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 4:55 pm
12 points on 4 of 7 shooting
12 boards, 7 offensive
2 blocks

In just 21 minutes, dude was playing unconscious late in 2nd half

He struggled early on in the game but really settled in as the 2nd half went on

Give it up for dioubate having 6 offensive boards as well

These guys were dogs in 2nd half against the tallest team we'll play this year. Gonzaga just put 6'10+ guy after guy in there and we out physical'd them when it mattered
This post was edited on 11/14/26 at 4:58 pm
Posted by PaintCompany
Springfield
Member since Aug 2022
1146 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:02 pm to
Will be an all American
Posted by JayVegas702
Las Vegas
Member since Oct 2025
2004 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:03 pm to
Crazy he still can get so much better. He's outstanding though
Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
11580 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:05 pm to
If this kid comes back, we will be in the preseason national title conversation next season
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
292726 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:06 pm to
He looked out of place in the 1H, but you could tell he wasn’t scared. He definitely adjusted to the gameplay in the 2H
Posted by Sissidog02
Member since Jan 2020
7704 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:07 pm to
And a freshman to go along with
WILL “THE GENERAL” WADE’s
NUMBER ONE RECRUITING CLASS
I hope that crow is the favorite meal of the soon to be Wade hating crickets on the Rant (Oh you know who you are)
Posted by Big4SALTbro
Member since Jun 2019
27607 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:07 pm to
Once he settled in he was so good
Posted by TheChosenOne
Member since Dec 2005
18940 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:10 pm to
Obviously Bashir went unconscious down the stretch, but the game really flipped when Ruzic started asserting himself down low and attacking the ball on rebounds.
Posted by Manswers
Michigan
Member since Feb 2009
3810 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:10 pm to
quote:

He looked out of place in the 1H, but you could tell he wasn’t scared. He definitely adjusted to the gameplay in the 2H


In the first half and mid-way through the second, I did not think we would be able to win. I thought Gonzaga's bigs were going to be too much but Ruzic really upped his game. Rucik, Dent, Clark, and Bashir really showed character. The whole team did, really, but those 4 were simply great.
Posted by MrKnowItAll
Strop City
Member since Mar 2007
7109 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:10 pm to
White boy has skills
Posted by TigerBite
Dallas
Member since Feb 2004
2792 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:12 pm to
quote:

He looked out of place in the 1H, but you could tell he wasn’t scared. He definitely adjusted to the gameplay in the 2H


Early on he tried to go at the Gonzaga length and that was a poor idea. Crashing the boards and pulling up for the mid-range was key. Had a massive block as well that was key to the run.
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
27604 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:14 pm to
The even better news is Ruzic barely did anything until late in the game (when he came up big with some points, rebounds and his D) and he will be one of our best players. Also, Niang only scored 1 point. Clark made some huge 3s and played well too. Bashir is just an awesome 3 point shooter. So nice to have some long-distance shooters again.

Ruzic has awesome potential though. He even got a 3 down the stretch. He can do it all.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
176516 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:16 pm to
Yea Ruzic had a strong second half
Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
33353 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:19 pm to
He’s the best pro prospect on that team

Said it 2 weeks ago
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
27604 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:24 pm to
quote:

He’s the best pro prospect on that team

Said it 2 weeks ago

No doubt. Today wasn't his best game, but you don't see 7 footers that move like that with that kind of touch.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
38932 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:26 pm to
:Russian accent:

Croat is good Slav
Posted by PuddinAF
Member since Jul 2022
29 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:28 pm to
We gotta stay humble and focused. Celebrate on the long flight home, and Monday it’s back to work.
Posted by Jest a game
Member since Aug 2024
3191 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:29 pm to
Needs to start. But dummy don't see it
This post was edited on 11/14/26 at 5:32 pm
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
72910 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:31 pm to
Niang is not a stat sheet stuffer but his defense is game changing

Just for reference when he went out in 2nd half with 4th foul, Gonzaga scored 22 points in the 8 minutes he was out

In the last 4.5 minutes they scored 5 with him on the floor
This post was edited on 11/14/26 at 5:41 pm
Posted by TigerBite
Dallas
Member since Feb 2004
2792 posts
Posted on 11/14/26 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

We gotta stay humble and focused. Celebrate on the long flight home, and Monday it’s back to work.


Nah, we need to party like rockstars that WW is MF'n back and we got a massive win. I'm going to enjoy it.
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