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It sounds like you have a decision to make on which side or who you choose to sit with. You can’t split the middle of the fence. -
No problem for me as I will be cheering on the Shockers. I am just thankful AR found a home at OU and that Coach LK has no problem with playing the Shockers.Originally posted by Shockm View PostComment
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I know there are a few on here who pulled a 180 with Reaves, but I’ve always liked the kid. Seemed to be gritty, and I’m a big fan of grit. I really wish he’d stayed at WSU, but DD face guarding Austin would be a sight to see. Hell, lets make him the first player to somehow have a negative scoring number. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want him to torch the chickens for 60 points en route to a season sweep of the mythical birds.Once a Shocker, Always a Shocker-- RIP Guy Alang-Ntang
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Austin was the kind of player that fits in perfectly at WSU. And he would have had a great career here.
But....
We got guys."When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Better have some sugar and water too, or else your lemonade will suck!Comment
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I don't have a single thing against the young man. All of us had relationships, both personal and professional, that haven't worked out. Every time there is a split, there doesn't have to be a bad guy. If AR would have finished his career here, I am sure every one of us would have would have been ecstatic every time he launched a 3 or took a charge. He represented Wichita State very well, and have not heard of one negative comment being made since his departure. I wish him a great career, and success in life....but I'll be cheering for the Shocks when OU comes to town!Comment
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I was a huge fan of Austin while he Shocked too, but I think he kind of blindsided us when he left. That's the reason I'd love to see Dex shut him down. I want to see him do well also, just not against our guys. At least Coach M will know who to press and trap at the end of a one possession game....amirite???lol...too soon??Comment
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I agree. Nothing wrong with liking former players as long as it doesn’t cross the line on who one cheers on in the final analysis.
I don’t want to relitigate it again but Austin was was a really good guy and player who from my understanding just showed his immaturity (goes two ways by the way) in a decision or maybe more that he made. I wish him well in everything except when he opposes the Shockers.Comment
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Living in jOklahoma, I'm sure I'll get to hear plenty about Austin Leaves. I just hope they call him "Wichita State Transfer Austin Leaves" his entire OU career like they did for Frankamp from wherever he transferred from.Last edited by shockrah; July 3, 2019, 12:55 AM.Rip em up, Tear em up, Give em HELL Shockers!Comment
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Reaves was damaged goods both years he was here. WSU found a surgeon that is probably better than any doctor Reaves could (or would) have found on his own. When he finally got in a position to have a healthy year, he left, and took a year off that he really needed.
With Shamet going to the NBA, Reaves leaving was incredibly damaging to the program, and Reaves had to have known that. I have to temper my support for former players who have damaged the program.The future's so bright - I gotta wear shades.
We like to cut down nets and get sized for championship rings.Comment
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WAY-TOO-EARLY (Big 12) POWER RANKINGS - NBC Sports
By Travis Hines
Posted: 07/02/19, 9:40 AM EDT
https://collegebasketball.nbcsports....t-back-on-top/
"...7. OKLAHOMA: Losing Christian James is going to put pressure on Brady Manek to step up offensively while Kristian Doolittle should take a step in his development as well. Wichita State transfer Austin Reaves’ ability to stretch defenses will be huge....
9. OKLAHOMA STATE: Mike Boynton has done an admirable job with a tough situation in Stillwater. Isaac Likekele is drawing strong reviews with Team USA’s U19 squad and both Lindy Waters and Cam McGriff are proven Big 12 players, but there are too many question marks here to feel strongly about the Cowboys breaking through.
10. WEST VIRGINIA: It’s not particularly hard to see this ranking prove to be considerably off given what we’ve seen Bob Huggins transform some rosters into, but last year was such a debacle that it’s difficult to peg the Mountaineers making a major move up the standings...."Comment
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Maybe AR knew he needed to take a year off and was committed to taking a year off and knew that Landry was leaving and the sentiment would be that AR should not take the year off for the benefit of the team.Originally posted by Aargh View Post"I not sure that I've ever been around a more competitive player or young man than Fred VanVleet. I like to win more than 99.9% of the people in this world, but he may top me." -- Gregg Marshall 12/23/13 :peaceful:
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Remember when Nancy Pelosi said about Obamacare:
"We have to pass it, to find out what's in it".
A physician called into a radio show and said:
"That's the definition of a stool sample."Comment
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I wish him luck, but he was a Benedict Arnold. Not that he left, it was the way he left.Comment
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I do know the supposed reason why he left. Not buying it though.Comment
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Who cares about Ausin? TEDDY BUCKETS is gone!!!Kung Wu say, man who read woman like book, prefer braille!Comment
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Someone needs to make 8 straight 3's in a half this year. I guess 7 would do, with an asterisk pointing out the longer distance 3 point line imposed by the NCAA this year.Rip em up, Tear em up, Give em HELL Shockers!Comment
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There have been measures taken by the NCAA to gauge the success of such a change in recent years. In the 2018 and 2019 NIT Tournament, one of many experimental rules was the deepening of the 3-point line to the international distance. Results from the 2019 NIT experiment showed teams took more 3-point shots and shot a slightly lower percentage compared to their regular-season averages.
The NCAA piloted the idea of extending the 3-point line during the NIT this past season, and the results came in as expected:
2019 NIT
Teams averaged 23.1 attempts from behind the arc
Teams shot for 33% from the 3-point line
2018-19 regular season
Teams averaged 22.8 attempts from behind the arc
Teams shot for 35.2% from the 3-point line
In conclusion, moving the 3-point line creates more space for attackers allowing them to drive to the rim with more ease. Also, 3-point shots become more challenging opening more doors to other ways of scoring. For reference, the NBA 3-point line ranges from 22 feet in the corners out to 23 feet, 9 inches.
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