Providence game thread

[Aargh]

Udeze has a +/- of +16

[ShockerPrez]

Started playing with some energy.

Maybe they stopped trying to think so much.

[Stickboy46]

From 25% from 3 game one to 70% this half. Up and down year is correct lol

[Walker]

I think McDuffie and SHJ being in control, not trying to do too much, just do the little things is the difference. It's helping keep the young guys under control, helping keep their confidence up so they play with passion and intensity. Great first half.

[Singeril]

So, there's no reason why this can't be kept up and built upon. This half was the new foundation to build upon. Don't go back and build from any other foundation.

[Teddy Graham]

Wow - so many things to be jacked up about:
- SHJ hit shots and didn't force them.
- Markis didn't take a single jumpshot off the dribble. He was cold at first but took great shots. That is the most encouraging part of the half. He did the things that he does best.
- Udeze was a man - love his physicality.
- Ricky looked confident.
- ES is a killer - doesn't force shots and so mature

This team is going to be up and down. Their D and rebounding must get better, but the sell out and as they play more D1 games those will come.

[Stickboy46]

Confidence is going to be huge this year.

[wichshock65]

Could it be because the gym is mostly empty? I hope what SHJ last year isn't contagious.

[shoxlax]

I think McDuffie and SHJ being in control, not trying to do too much, just do the little things is the difference. It's helping keep the young guys under control, helping keep their confidence up so they play with passion and intensity. Great first half.

Exactly, between the two of them I saw one bad shot.

[Walker]

That was the difference tonight. Friars are wet behind the ears like us but they’re going to be damn good. What a win for our guys!

[RoyalShock]

From the Its-Super-Early-In-The-Game department, SIU leads Kentucky 13-5.

[Shocker Mama]

I had a terrible feeling when I turned on the radio on the way home and it was 11-3. So much better than LA Tech. At least so far.

[pinstripers]

I am shocked

[RoyalShock]

3 careless turnovers already. We can't gift away the ball so much.

[RoyalShock]

Liking what I see from Udeze!

[ShockerPrez]

Cmon Shox