UConn Game Thread

[loca2874]

Net rankings haven’t come out yet but we have an early game. Apparently there was a hockey game and the floor wasn’t put down till this morning so the team didn’t get a practice in like they usually do. They only get the shoot around today.

GO TU!!!

 

[Gold*]

I know the east coast is far ahead of us, but this dress like a blue chair thing seems more pronounced there than it is in Tulsa. Maybe some UCONN fans can explain this fashion trend.

 

[Gold*]

People showed up. Did they run out of clams or something? I didn’t think UCONN fans would show up to watch lowly Tulsa.

We’re playing our game. Getting the ball inside and getting fouled. UCONN fouls too much.

 

[loca2874]

Defense is holding so far. Had the one gaffe for bouknight but not bad. Igbanu or igbagnu (for the announcer) is getting physical

 

[Gold*]

Good to get Booknight out.

 

[Gold*]

A couple of crap calls by same official.

 

[Gold*]

Naismith is crying in heaven. 18 total points 10 minutes in.

They should eliminate the three point line if both teams can’t score 40 in a half. Get rid of shot clock and half court line after that.

 

[HuffyCane]

Looks good so far. Running around a little too much before giving up those threes. That could catch up with us.

 

[Gold*]

Reggie doesn’t want to miss another road trip.

 

[loca2874]

REGGIE!!!!!!

 

[Gold*]

Looks good so far. Running around a little too much before giving up those threes. That could catch up with us.

I’d rather have Joiner out there for defense. Hill is nice but isn’t quite there. I don’t like defense will Hill and Korita our there together. We had guys waiting to check in a long time.

 

[Gold*]

I know better basketball minds disagree and results today aren’t good, but I’m OK with Ugboh playing. There’s a Maldonado/ Poindexter vibe to his game.

 

[loca2874]

Brandon is real quiet right now

 

[Gold*]

Not getting any space, but Rachal comes in in spurts. They know that we need turnovers to score. They are taking good care of the ball.

 

[TU 1978]

Well, it sounds like there are drunk fans singing in the broadcast already.

 

[noble cane]

I know better basketball minds disagree and results today aren’t good, but I’m OK with Ugboh playing. There’s a Maldonado/ Poindexter vibe to his game.

Every team needs a goon/enforcer.. i like his physical game.

 

[JaniSWFC]

UConn is 2nd in the nation in blocks per game, we can't keep just throwing everything up there on them.

 

[Henry Kendall]

If we continue to stay cold from outside, this will be a long game.

 

[Gold*]

If we continue to stay cold from outside, this will be a long game.

I think we are taking mostly good shots. I’m as proud of the last couple of minutes of anything we’ve done this year. Can’t believe Martins missed the free throws.

 

[Henry Kendall]

When I see Hurley, I first want to adjust his glasses, then punch him in the face.

 

[Gold*]

Did I just see Calhoun on the baseline? If we pull this off with him watching, that will leave a mark.

 

[I.I.]

On airplane. Send updates. Thanks

 

[Henry Kendall]

28-23 good guys at half.

 

[Gold*]

On airplane. Send updates. Thanks

I actually thought we played as well as we have all year in a tough environment. There were a couple of stretches of very smart basketball. Joiner, Igbanu, and Jackson are giving them problems. Rachal hasn’t scored.

Also, we have no one in foul trouble, which is huge. They have a couple of guys with two.

Igbanu is getting triple teamed and sometimes making it. Horne doing well ok.

Both teams are scoring off defensive mistakes. Jackson went for a steal and defense disintegrated on last UCONN basket. Conversely, Joiner dunked out of an Igbanu triple team. It was beautiful. Joiner is coming on.

We started Korita. Not a fan.

Reggie Jones gave us good minutes and was in at end of half.

Vital hasn’t scored and neither has Rachal. Booknight got two early fouls.

 

[I.I.]

This should be Rashal’s half.

 

[Henry Kendall]

Surprisingly, we are +2 on rebounds. Also we are 7-11 on FTs, they are 1-3. We need to continue to get them in some foul trouble.

 

[Gold*]

Surprisingly, we are +2 on rebounds. Also we are 7-11 on FTs, they are 1-3. We need to continue to get them in some foul trouble.

I would not have guessed that. They had taken so many more shots than us at one point.

 

[Henry Kendall]

This should be Rashal’s half.

This. It’s time for Brandon to step up.

 

[nevadanatural]

Our only failing so far is turnovers. We hang onto the ball and we’ve got a much bigger lead at half.

 

[Henry Kendall]

Our only failing so far is turnovers. We hang onto the ball and we’ve got a much bigger lead at half.

Both teams have six turnovers. We started off poorly in that department, but did not have a turnover in the last eight minutes of the first half.

 

[Gold*]

Three fouls on Booknight. Huge.

 

[Henry Kendall]

Three fouls on Booknight. Yuge.

FIFY

 

[loca2874]

Three fouls on Booknight. Huge.

Now let’s crush their little melons

 

[Henry Kendall]

Joiner is a man.

 

[loca2874]

Very sloppy out of that timeout korita and rachal

 

[Gold*]

Very sloppy out of that timeout korita and rachal

Rachal should have shot it. Korita has to be better with the ball than that. There’s no other reason he plays.

 

[Henry Kendall]

Couldn’t stand the TV broadcast announcers, have Bruce and JR on. JR is really coming into his own as a color commentator, very good insight.

 

[HuffyCane]

Goomba on the color commentary needs to put the cold cut sandwich down and wipe the oil and vinegar off his chin.

 

[nevadanatural]

I hope the refs don’t get together and say “well UConn isn’t getting it done, we’ll have to take over”.

 

[noble cane]

I think i saw Calhoun just touch the side of his nose and nod at the official..