Wichita State vs. #11 Houston Game Thread 1-6-21

[shocktown]

RC4 was guarding Grimes, hmm. Don’t get that one.

Tough matchup for the frosh and he got schooled. During one stretch mid second half Monzy was trying to guard Jareau at the same time and they both got worked. My thought was what did the bench expect.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Re read what I said. Not what I said.

Ah I see now. Glad you're not as down on the team as I first thought. My bad.

[TheShocktocles]

That’s when the ride turned. He’s got too much shoot in him and not enough pass.

Blind man can see it. It would be different if he could shoot. But he is shooting 66% from the free throw line. Fuk that. And do not get me started on this 3 point percentage. I do not know what he is doing in practice but he needs to spend extra hours shooting. When Dexter and TE are the focus of other teams he needs to carry his dam weight.

I am disgusted with Tre Wade. Cant rebound, can't shoot and the basketball IQ of a box of rocks. MU didn't even show up tonight. I know Houston is ranked but we could of beat them if we just had a little more basketball IQ and made open shots.

[BAShocker]

Our run at the end of the 1st half was with Bilau on the court. He didn’t sniff the court the rest of the game.

[Stickboy46]

Definitely a post made in the moment. Probably true. Think 7th is insanely low though.

We are likely top 3 this year based on the way teams are playing currently

[Maizerunner08]

I think you are right...next year.

Definitely a post made in the moment. Probably true. Think 7th is insanely low though.

[DJShocker10]

Anyone see any reason why we moved DD off Grimes in the second half? Seemed like we had a pretty good thing going there. But what do I know? I can’t be too upset with this outcome, but that game was extremely winnable. Oh well.

[shockersx]

I feel really pissed about how we lost. The game was ours to win if we just had more discipline, took better shots and better care of the ball. I know the difference in rebounds is pretty small, but think about how many offensive rebounds we gave up. It’s just infuriating to think about.

With all that said..... the more rational side of me is thinking more positively. We were never out of the game, and probably even played our best 25 minutes of basketball this year. All the talent is there, the right pieces are there. We just have to put together a full 40 minutes. We can compete with anybody, we just need to finish the job

[BAShocker]

Our month of January schedule is brutal. See how we are in February.

[Shockadaisical]

Mo Udeze - zero points, 4 fouls, 3 rebounds. Impressive. If this team had some consistent production at the 5 spot, man what a difference that could make.

[Maizerunner08]

I feel much more hopeful about this team than I did about last seasons. The team literally gave up last year.

[SubGod22]

Well we’ve heard a lot of complimentary comments regarding IBs’s handling of his players, allowing them a lot of freedom in making plays. I’ve heard a couple of comments on SNet regarding Alterique Gilbert being selfish.

Question: Is it freedom to make plays or selfishness?

Either way, much of it is stupid. He's not a good enough outside shooter to shoot as much as he does. He's much better breaking things down and getting in the paint. However, sometimes he decides that's what he's going to do and sticks with it no matter what, which leads to over dribbling and typically turnovers. He needs to play smarter and pick his spots.

[NCAABound]

We use our full lineup in the first half. Why not continue to use them throughout the 2nd half? Especially when AG and MU were terrible?

Edit...and i can add TW

[ShockerExpress]

Houston handed us our worst lost in 17 years last season and you think this team, that competed all game and lost by 7, looked worse?!?

Re read what I said. Not what I said.

[SHOXAAC]

We can win this league

I think you are right...next year.