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Preview: LSU (6-2) @ Texas Tech (7-3) - Wednesday 8pm - ESPNU
Posted on 12/17/13 at 8:53 am
Posted on 12/17/13 at 8:53 am
Who: Texas Tech Red Raiders. Coached by Tubby Smith in the Big 12 Conference
When: Wednesday, December 18th - 8PM
Where: United Spirit Arena (15,098 - 29th NCAA)
How: ESPNU (TV), 98.1 (Radio), ESPN3.com (Stream)
LSU hits the road to start a critical week for the Tigers. After sleepwalking through their weekend contest versus UL-Monroe, LSU takes on Big 12 foe, Texas Tech. Coached by legendary Kentucky head man, Tubby Smith, the Red Raiders are a team on the rise. They are currently 6-0 at home and will be a formidable opponent for LSU.
They will likely try and slow the game down. They average a possession length of 18.3 seconds per possession to LSU's 16.0 seconds. Their three losses came to #1 Arizona, #27 Pittsburgh, and Alabama.
Texas Tech will play 3 forwards most of the game, similar to LSU. They like to score in the paint and dedicate a large portion of the offense to driving to the hoop. They are 291st in assists per fieldgoal really giving you an idea of the nature of their offense. Even more, they score 63% of their points from two point shots, which is 5th highest in the NCAA.
They bring a 7 footer (Dejan Kravic) off the bench. He will be the first 7 footer LSU has faced this season. He isn't a major scoring threat, but it will be interesting to see how Johnny O'Bryant reacts to a taller defender.
While this would not be a signature win, losing this road test would be very detrimental to LSU's postseason aspirations. Even as improved as they have been this year, they are likely to be a Big12 bottom dweller. It will also be another good test to see how the young LSU players react to a road game environment.
ESPN BPI:
ESPN Released their first BPI (Basketball Power Index) this morning and LSU comes in at 19th. While BPI isn't an official measurement used by the selection committee, it takes into account scoring margin (diminishing returns for blowouts), pace of game, location, Strength of schedule, and they de-weight games with key players missing.
It's good to see that LSU's work thus far haven't gone unnoticed by this Power Index.
Prediction:
LSU 70, Texas Tech 60
When: Wednesday, December 18th - 8PM
Where: United Spirit Arena (15,098 - 29th NCAA)
How: ESPNU (TV), 98.1 (Radio), ESPN3.com (Stream)
LSU hits the road to start a critical week for the Tigers. After sleepwalking through their weekend contest versus UL-Monroe, LSU takes on Big 12 foe, Texas Tech. Coached by legendary Kentucky head man, Tubby Smith, the Red Raiders are a team on the rise. They are currently 6-0 at home and will be a formidable opponent for LSU.
They will likely try and slow the game down. They average a possession length of 18.3 seconds per possession to LSU's 16.0 seconds. Their three losses came to #1 Arizona, #27 Pittsburgh, and Alabama.
Texas Tech will play 3 forwards most of the game, similar to LSU. They like to score in the paint and dedicate a large portion of the offense to driving to the hoop. They are 291st in assists per fieldgoal really giving you an idea of the nature of their offense. Even more, they score 63% of their points from two point shots, which is 5th highest in the NCAA.
They bring a 7 footer (Dejan Kravic) off the bench. He will be the first 7 footer LSU has faced this season. He isn't a major scoring threat, but it will be interesting to see how Johnny O'Bryant reacts to a taller defender.
While this would not be a signature win, losing this road test would be very detrimental to LSU's postseason aspirations. Even as improved as they have been this year, they are likely to be a Big12 bottom dweller. It will also be another good test to see how the young LSU players react to a road game environment.
ESPN BPI:
ESPN Released their first BPI (Basketball Power Index) this morning and LSU comes in at 19th. While BPI isn't an official measurement used by the selection committee, it takes into account scoring margin (diminishing returns for blowouts), pace of game, location, Strength of schedule, and they de-weight games with key players missing.
It's good to see that LSU's work thus far haven't gone unnoticed by this Power Index.
Prediction:
LSU 70, Texas Tech 60
This post was edited on 12/18/13 at 9:33 pm
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Posted on 12/17/13 at 5:26 pm to SouthOfSouth
I can fap to this
Posted on 12/17/13 at 5:43 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
ESPN Released their first BPI (Basketball Power Index)
I hope this is nothing like their lame QBR stat.
FYI, LSU -3.5 in this one…Vegas expecting a tight one
Posted on 12/17/13 at 6:35 pm to SouthOfSouth
Posted on 12/17/13 at 7:37 pm to LSUzealot
Tough to win on the road in CBB.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 7:37 pm to SouthOfSouth
Coleman expected to get the start over Martin against a taller TTU lineup?
Posted on 12/17/13 at 8:15 pm to thunderbird1100
It will be interesting to see our coach go up against Tubby Smith with this gang of LSU players.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 8:43 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
He isn't a major scoring threat, but it will be interesting to see how Johnny O'Bryant reacts to a taller defender.
Sounds exactly like a former Tiger who used to be in the band... I'm sure JOBIII is used to competing against this type of player as he practiced against one everyday last season.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 8:52 pm to SouthOfSouth
Hell yeah, didn't expect us to be that high in BPI. Hopefully we can play at a high level once again and get the W tomorrow night in Lubbock.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 9:01 pm to Walter White
Posted on 12/17/13 at 9:42 pm to SouthOfSouth
LSU 69
Texas Rec 60
Texas Rec 60
Posted on 12/17/13 at 10:08 pm to Ignignot
LSU 81, Texas Tech 72.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 10:15 pm to SouthOfSouth
Lubbock is not an easy place to win...in any sport.
However, our depth should be the key factor and expecting a bigger performance from JOB after a flat ULM game.
Tigers 79
Red Raiders 74
However, our depth should be the key factor and expecting a bigger performance from JOB after a flat ULM game.
Tigers 79
Red Raiders 74
Posted on 12/17/13 at 10:44 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
Preview: LSU (stacked) @ Texas Tech (fricked) - Wednesday 8pm - ESPNU
Posted on 12/17/13 at 11:48 pm to SouthOfSouth
We really need a good game from Andre and JOB. With all the influx of newcomers they are still the heart and soul of the team. If Hickey has a good game that will be whipped cream on the pie but I don't think he is as important as the first two.
Andre has to hit the three's and Johnny has to work and score inside without a lot of turnovers. If we get that inside/outside going then it will mean more opportunities for the rest of the guys. Mickey will be able to clean up the garbage and Coleman will be wide open for jumpers.
Andre has to hit the three's and Johnny has to work and score inside without a lot of turnovers. If we get that inside/outside going then it will mean more opportunities for the rest of the guys. Mickey will be able to clean up the garbage and Coleman will be wide open for jumpers.
Posted on 12/17/13 at 11:53 pm to SouthOfSouth
LSU 77
Tech 61
It's a win-win situation for me either way but I think the Tigers pull away with ease in the 2nd Half.
Tech 61
It's a win-win situation for me either way but I think the Tigers pull away with ease in the 2nd Half.
This post was edited on 12/17/13 at 11:55 pm
Posted on 12/17/13 at 11:57 pm to SouthOfSouth
LSU 66
TTU 62
TTU 62
Posted on 12/18/13 at 1:01 am to aslavey
LSU-83
TTU-74
TTU-74
Posted on 12/18/13 at 6:58 am to Zee Nuts
How much will the tech crowd play in the game? Not a typical basketball powerhouse and right before Christmas, could the game's timing help us out from that viewpoint?
Posted on 12/18/13 at 7:22 am to Tom Bronco
quote:
Andre has to hit the three's and Johnny has to work and score inside without a lot of turnovers. If we get that inside/outside going then it will mean more opportunities for the rest of the guys. Mickey will be able to clean up the garbage and Coleman will be wide open for jumpers.
This sums up what we need tonight perfectly. We need Johnny to be effective with his offensive moves & passes tonight. If he is, then we'll run away with this one.
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