Wichita State vs Furman Paladins Pregame

[ShockerFever]

If SHJ and MM decide to "senior" it and try to do everything, we'll lose by 20+

[B1ShockFan]

I tend to agree, hope that is NOT what we see tonight.

[Dan]

it's a slippery slope. Sometimes they have to senior it because the rest of the team is freshmaning. Hopefully the rest of the guys are ready to play so the seniors don't have to play the savior role.

[wichshock65]

I think there is a good chance that tonight we see just how valuable AM is going to be for us the next two years. I predict a good night for him.

And as far as SHJ goes, doesn't he seem to have his best games against smaller opponents? Both of their guards are short than him. Juco ball may be just what the doctor ordered for this game.

[Kung Wu]

If SHJ and MM decide to "senior" it and try to do everything, we'll lose by 20+

They need to not senior it, but our freshmen need to not freshman it. Gonna need all cylinders firing from here on out.

[WstateU]

“Five players on the floor functioning as one single unit: team, team, team – no one more important than the other.” –Coach Norman Dale

[gman]

Furman fan here. I wanted to let you all know that it has been a pleasure to follow this board the last few days. It is so evident how knowledgeable and respectful you guys are toward each other and toward the Paladins. We are so excited to play a team like Wichita State, one that does it the right way, has a great coach and great fan base. You have much to be proud of. Wishing you guys the best, but hopefully come up at least a point short! Go Paladins!

[1972Shocker]

The mutual respect is not always evident. Occasionally, there is some less than friendly fire.

[1972Shocker]

"My team is on the floor." - Also Coach Norman Dale

I have to get my grandsons to watch this movie.

Somehow though I don't thing this strategy will be employed by Coach Marshall.

[WstateU]

Might be my all-time favorite 'feel good' sports movie... love everything about that movie.

Brian's Song is a close second.

[1972Shocker]

You have impeccable taste.

[Kung Wu]

Furman fan here. I wanted to let you all know that it has been a pleasure to follow this board the last few days. It is so evident how knowledgeable and respectful you guys are toward each other and toward the Paladins. We are so excited to play a team like Wichita State, one that does it the right way, has a great coach and great fan base. You have much to be proud of. Wishing you guys the best, but hopefully come up at least a point short! Go Paladins!

Welcome aboard Shockernet ... glad you found us!

[Shox The Revenant]

Their two biggest front court players are both 6'8" and 190 and 215 respectively. Both start and Rafferty being one of them. You can't help but notice our size difference down low and our depth. We go 6'9", 6'11" and 7'0" all 258 plus. Do we get them heavily involved to try and tire out their big men and get them in foul trouble? That makes a slower team on defense however and opens up their offense. On the other hand, we go big and they're a smaller team, will they tire us out with their quickness and speed? Man, what a tough game to game plan around.

[asiseeit]

Just be aware of the back doors ! They want to spread you way out, get you to over guard and
then back door you and they are very GOOD at it. Back off them ! I don't think we do and lose.

[Maizerunner08]

I think the key is defensive assignments. I feel like we should own the boards due to our size and athleticism.

[FlyingWheat]

Taylor just tweeted that we’re wearing the yellow jerseys. I feel much better about our chances.

[Dark Lord]

Let us take some souls tonight