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Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:13 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
Our size and length will make it difficult for teams to score on us. Niang hasn’t scratched the surface of how good he’s going to play. We have 3 players in Dent Ruzic and Niang who can do just about anything on both sides of the court. The basketball IQ is high on just about every player. Bashir and Clark are knock down shooters. Better they go through slump now. If this team is hitting 3’s they are unbeatable. And they play high energy defense no matter what the score is.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:23 pm to CrewsMissile3
This team’s size is going to get them a lot of free throws, they have got to get better that the line , nothing I hate more than losing a game because you didn’t make your free baskets
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:24 pm to mcspufftiger7
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Our size and length will make it difficult for teams to score on us. Niang hasn’t scratched the surface of how good he’s going to play. We have 3 players in Dent Ruzic and Niang who can do just about anything on both sides of the court. The basketball IQ is high on just about every player. Bashir and Clark are knock down shooters. Better they go through slump now. If this team is hitting 3’s they are unbeatable. And they play high energy defense no matter what the score is.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:24 pm to LSUtigerfan26
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I’m very interested to see this team have to play in the half-court more often on Saturday. They’ve been really good in transition but won’t have as many opportunities with Gonzaga making more baskets than the teams they’ve played so far. Excited to see how they handle the challenge
I suspect Wade is going to extend his defense and try to speed up Gonzaga early to get it into a more transition game. Gonzaga strength is its guard play though, so it will be interesting to see what style works. While LSU will want to play fast against most team this could be a game they flip to more of a half court game and try to use their size in the frontcourt. The problem is the other guards besides Dent will have to show more to unlock the frontcourt advantage in a half court game.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:43 pm to WaydownSouth
I got them at 25-7.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:00 pm to Alt26
quote:Gonzaga likes to run, aye?
I suspect Wade is going to extend his defense and try to speed up Gonzaga early to get it into a more transition game. Gonzaga strength is its guard play though, so it will be interesting to see what style works. While LSU will want to play fast against most team this could be a game they flip to more of a half court game and try to use their size in the frontcourt. The problem is the other guards besides Dent will have to show more to unlock the frontcourt advantage in a half court game.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 12:06 am to drizztiger
Just finished the Purdue vs Gonzaga game. The Zags have plenty of talent it’s going to be a real test.
This post was edited on 11/10/26 at 12:10 am
Posted on 11/10/26 at 12:24 am to CrewsMissile3
We have 3 players that will contend for conference honors - Dent, Niang, Ruzic. They're better than any players we've had in many years.
C - Dessert isn't as good as I was expecting. He's not very athletic but he provides the muscle. Ruzic, on the other hand, has been a revelation. He's the best player on the team, imo, because he does everything (except shooting) really really well. Athletic and smart. Desire to be great. Levy needs to get in shape before he plays more. Does wade put him in to get a last- second 3 off? Not like anyone's gonna block it.
PF - Mo is solid. More muscle inside and experience. Ruzic here too when he plays with Dessert.
SF - Niang is a beast! I think we're gonna learn that he can stroke the 3 too. No depth! This is where RJ Luis would have made a tremendous difference. I can see Bashir, Ruzic and maybe Mo here too. Niang will probably lead the team in minutes.
G - Interchangeable here except Bashir won't play point. Dent is awesome! Ugo brings the energy. Clark better find his shot or we're in trouble. Wish we had a taller pure scorer like a Cam Carter.
I'm no expert and I have no idea what other teams have; but I think we can make some noise, especially if we can continue to be a tough defensive team.
C - Dessert isn't as good as I was expecting. He's not very athletic but he provides the muscle. Ruzic, on the other hand, has been a revelation. He's the best player on the team, imo, because he does everything (except shooting) really really well. Athletic and smart. Desire to be great. Levy needs to get in shape before he plays more. Does wade put him in to get a last- second 3 off? Not like anyone's gonna block it.
PF - Mo is solid. More muscle inside and experience. Ruzic here too when he plays with Dessert.
SF - Niang is a beast! I think we're gonna learn that he can stroke the 3 too. No depth! This is where RJ Luis would have made a tremendous difference. I can see Bashir, Ruzic and maybe Mo here too. Niang will probably lead the team in minutes.
G - Interchangeable here except Bashir won't play point. Dent is awesome! Ugo brings the energy. Clark better find his shot or we're in trouble. Wish we had a taller pure scorer like a Cam Carter.
I'm no expert and I have no idea what other teams have; but I think we can make some noise, especially if we can continue to be a tough defensive team.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 12:28 am to Madking
We will lose at Gonzaga and at Houston. Each of them have more talent and superior coaching to us.
IF we can go 12-2 OOC, THAT would be very good, very good.
I do not have a feel for what the SEC is gonna be this season. It seems that Arkansas and Florida are going to be very strong and we, unfortunately, must play Arkie twice. I need to see Tennessee, Bama, Auburn, Ags, Mizzou, Vandy, and UK first. WW said that at least 8 SEC teams are far outspending us this season.
My hope is we can end up at 9-9 in conference. That would put us 21-11 and in good shape to make the Ty.
IF we can go 12-2 OOC, THAT would be very good, very good.
I do not have a feel for what the SEC is gonna be this season. It seems that Arkansas and Florida are going to be very strong and we, unfortunately, must play Arkie twice. I need to see Tennessee, Bama, Auburn, Ags, Mizzou, Vandy, and UK first. WW said that at least 8 SEC teams are far outspending us this season.
My hope is we can end up at 9-9 in conference. That would put us 21-11 and in good shape to make the Ty.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 1:52 am to CrewsMissile3
I am concerned that the shooters are bashir and Clark and outside of them the others are not dangerous enough outside to create space.
but the non-shooters like dioubate and niang are excellent effort defenders so on balance it may work really well.
niang is ferocious. he will shut down the opposing best player.
but the non-shooters like dioubate and niang are excellent effort defenders so on balance it may work really well.
niang is ferocious. he will shut down the opposing best player.
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