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**shockrah** · February 21, 2019, 01:25 AM

Tried to post a photo of the "crowd" towards the end of the game. I failed, but not as miserably as the TU fans!

**wufan** · February 21, 2019, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by shockerfanmas View Post

Few thoughts as a just finished watching the game on DVR:

1. DD and SHJ were amazing tonight. When Samaje gets rid of that Coach Eck Juco street ball mentality and plays the way he was coached at East High, he is one of the best players in the conference, without a doubt.

2. Defensive rebounding was atrocious. Gotta get better on the boards.

3. Too many missed lay-ups, uncontested. IMO, 1 uncontested missed lay-up is 1 too many.

4. AAC officials as a whole are not good. We've had a few good ones this season. Pat Adams comes to mind and a few others. That being said, I've seen a lot worse.

5. The bigs aren't helping themselves by not understanding the principle of verticality and staying straight up. I agreed with several of the fouls in the post. I think things will be better in that department next season.

6. This team has the potential to go on a late season run and put themselves in position for the postseason. I think they have to win the AAC tournament to get an NCAA bid. The NIT is a possibility as is the CBI. It all comes down to consistency at this point. The schedule is favorable, but can this young team keep up the good play? I hope so.

On #5, we have a freshman, a JUCO, and a sophomore that came into the season with around 100 minutes. They’re all making freshman level mistakes on D, and it is as expected.

**FadedCrown** · February 21, 2019, 08:12 AM

Dexter Dennis is my favorite freshman, and he just cemented that in my mind.

**FadedCrown** · February 21, 2019, 08:32 AM

Sad news for those who care about our resume. Our beatdown of Tulsa will knock them out of the Top 75 in NET. We still won't have a Q1 win.

Better than losing though.

**Stickboy46** · February 21, 2019, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by FadedCrown View Post

Sad news for those who care about our resume. Our beatdown of Tulsa will knock them out of the Top 75 in NET. We still won't have a Q1 win.

Better than losing though.

Yes, but they still have time to move back into Q1. Along with Baylor and UCF.

**ShockRef** · February 21, 2019, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by shockerfanmas View Post

Few thoughts as a just finished watching the game on DVR:

1. DD and SHJ were amazing tonight. When Samaje gets rid of that Coach Eck Juco street ball mentality and plays the way he was coached at East High, he is one of the best players in the conference, without a doubt.

2. Defensive rebounding was atrocious. Gotta get better on the boards.

3. Too many missed lay-ups, uncontested. IMO, 1 uncontested missed lay-up is 1 too many.

4. AAC officials as a whole are not good. We've had a few good ones this season. Pat Adams comes to mind and a few others. That being said, I've seen a lot worse.

5. The bigs aren't helping themselves by not understanding the principle of verticality and staying straight up. I agreed with several of the fouls in the post. I think things will be better in that department next season.

6. This team has the potential to go on a late season run and put themselves in position for the postseason. I think they have to win the AAC tournament to get an NCAA bid. The NIT is a possibility as is the CBI. It all comes down to consistency at this point. The schedule is favorable, but can this young team keep up the good play? I hope so.

1) DD, totally agree. Has really developed over the year, especially his defense. SMJ... do not post after hitting the weed. It will cause you to post goofy ass comments.
SMJ had a good game - he did what he is capable of doing - hit open shots.
One of the best players in the league?
Apparently the witness protection program didn't pay for your satellite TV charges until last night.
2) Agree, just an off night in the paint.
3) also agree, must finish easy opportunities
4) No such thing as AAC or Valley officials. I've covered this 1000 times but some people either can't read or just dumb.
5) Agree again. they are learning and will get better. AM actually does a great job in this area. IPBC needs a bit of work.
6) Duh. The balance of the league schedule is in their favor and has been discussed at length. The improvement of the Frosh has been a big factor too.

That is all.

**Shocktoberfest** · February 21, 2019, 09:13 AM

Interesting tidbit about DD if it hasn't been talked about yet, is that he started last night. Apparently he had "taken himself" out of the starting lineup previously. If that's true, I'd say it is a very good sign that he is back in. This likely means dude is starting to feel it. He is getting some serious confidence. WATCH OUT! He has huge potential.

**pogo** · February 21, 2019, 09:26 AM

Hoping John Higgins gets a spot in the AAC tournament

**Power Outlet** · February 21, 2019, 09:28 AM

For those that were there : approx. how many Shockers fans were in attendance ? ( sorry if covered above)...

**molly jabali** · February 21, 2019, 09:30 AM

Again, the mystery of Frank Haith emerges....

**pinstripers** · February 21, 2019, 09:40 AM

1. Valley schools sold more tickets
2. I don't understand the "traveling" rule
3. everything looks better when you win
4. everything looks better when you shoot well
5. still wish we woulda got Jeriah Horne
6. everybody should have "sewer backup" on their homeowners
7. Torres is fun to watch sometimes
8. DD has a lot of upside
9. Frank Haith is overpaid
10. SHJ shot well, he makes most of the good shots he takes

**JVShocker** · February 21, 2019, 10:01 AM

Shocker basketball was fun to watch last night. 24 assists on 30 baskets. In the words of ShockRef "That is all.":poster_wsu:

**SHOXAAC** · February 21, 2019, 10:08 AM

Interesting conference schedule for us this year. We were behind the 8-ball early, playing the first 6 games vs. the top-6 teams in the conference. But in actuality, we drew overall a good conference schedule with this young team. The four teams we played only once (Houston, UCF, Temple, USF) were all upper-conference teams, going 1-3. All lower-conference teams we play twice, so far going 5-1 with 4 lower-conference team games to play. My point is with the circumstances around blending 9 new faces into the program this year, this schedule was about as good as we could have hoped for.

My realistic goal is to go 3-2 the rest of the way and win 1 AAC tourney game, which would make us 9-9 in conference, 17-15 overall, good enough for NIT play. I will take that. Pie in the sky thinking would see us go 4-1 the rest of the way and win 2 AAC games, which would make us 10-8 in conference, 19-14 overall, good enough for NIT play (home game). I will take that and run. I know some posters talk of getting hot and winning the AAC tourney. We just aren't that good for that kind of extended run...and I am ok with that. Exciting times for Shocker basketball!!!

**Stickboy46** · February 21, 2019, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by SHOXAAC View Post

Interesting conference schedule for us this year. We were behind the 8-ball early, playing the first 6 games vs. the top-6 teams in the conference. But in actuality, we drew overall a good conference schedule with this young team. The four teams we played only once (Houston, UCF, Temple, USF) were all upper-conference teams, going 1-3. All lower-conference teams we play twice, so far going 5-1 with 4 lower-conference team games to play. My point is with the circumstances around blending 9 new faces into the program this year, this schedule was about as good as we could have hoped for.

My realistic goal is to go 3-2 the rest of the way and win 1 AAC tourney game, which would make us 9-9 in conference, 17-15 overall, good enough for NIT play. I will take that. Pie in the sky thinking would see us go 4-1 the rest of the way and win 2 AAC games, which would make us 10-8 in conference, 19-14 overall, good enough for NIT play (home game). I will take that and run. I know some posters talk of getting hot and winning the AAC tourney. We just aren't that good for that kind of extended run...and I am ok with that. Exciting times for Shocker basketball!!!

There is a very real probability of going 5-0 the rest of the way. Memphis at home will be our toughest test. @SMU will be tough, but i think we can handle them. UCONN without Adams, ECU and @Tulane should be easily winnable.

That would be 11-7 and should be good enough for the 5 seed in the AAC tourney or possibly a 4 seed if UCF struggles with their extremely backloaded schedule. They are 9-3 and still have @Cincy, SMU, @USF, @Houston, Cincy, @Temple. They could go 2-4 there easily. We would have the tie breaker with them.

**newshock1234** · February 21, 2019, 10:21 AM

After last night win, we are in the top 100 in the NET rankings

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