Tulane at Wichita State Pregame Discussion 1-12-22

[wichshock65]

TULANE (6-7, 3-1 AAC) vs WICHITA STATE (9-5, 0-2 AAC)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 | 7:00 PM CT
WICHITA, KANSAS| CHARLES KOCH ARENA
TV: ESPN+
RADIO: KEYN 103.7 FM https://www.radio.com/keyn/listen
SERIES: WSU leads 6-0 (4-0 in Wichita)
LAST MEETING: March 03, 2021 in New Orleans (WSU, 78-70)

[Shocktoberfest]

This appears to be a "must win" kind of game. We really do need to get a W. It will be interesting to see how many butts are in the seats.

[SubGod22]

This one is hard. Part of me says we should win this; then the other part of me reminds myself that this team has played like dawgshit pretty much all season.

I like Hunter and think he's a fairly good coach. Tulane isn't the easiest of places to recruit to, but they've shown some improvement and from what I can recall, they play hard under him and they're going to give max effort.

I'm going to try and be positive and say we win this one.

The Fighting Hunter's - 62
The Lackluster Brown's - 65

Win or lose, I just want to see changes made. Be it the starters, the rotation, the offensive game plan (assuming we have one). Less dribbling. More passing. Better shots. Attack the ****ing basket more. Those things will make me at least a little happy.

[Shocktoberfest]

For the love of Pete can Monzi get some more playing time over the other guy?

[SubGod22]

How did I not know that Coach McCallum was Hunter's top assistant? He had a few nice teams in his time at Detroit. Not a bad 2nd chair.

[ShockerFever]

Well if there’s every a chance we lose for the first time ever to Tulane, this is it.

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Not feeling good about this one. Until HCIB decides he actually wants to make some adjustments (bother personnel and in game) the Shox will continue the slide.

[pinstripers]

https://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

bigger than us (go figger)

[JMAN_KC]

They have wins over Memphis and Cincy......don't see us winning this one either, sadly...

[AZ Shocker]

Tulane definitely trending up...good 'ole boys not so much. But this is an opponent I'm hoping to get one of our 4 conference wins this year. Might as well so...
Green Wave - 67
Good 'ole Boys - 68

[atlwsu]

For the love of Pete can Monzi get some more playing time over the other guy?

What are the PF's +/- for the year?

[1972Shocker]

https://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m...ketball/roster

bigger than us (go figger)

Not really. The 5 guys that play 75% of their minutes and provide 80% of the scxoring are as follows:

Jalen Cook 6-0 G Covid Freshman - Played at LSU last year. Averaging 19.4 PPG.
Jaylen Forbes 6-5 G Covid Sophomore - Played for Alabama 2 years ago. Averaging 15.1 PPG and 4.5 RPG
Kevin Cross 6-8, 240 F Covid Sophomore - Played for Nebraska 2 years ago. Averaging 14.3 PPG and 6.2 RPG
Sion James 6-5 G Covid Freshman - Averaging 7.2 PPG and 4.2 RPG
RJ McGee 6-5 G Covid Sophomore - Averaging 6.3 PPG and 3.2 RPG

The primary reserves are as follows: Scott Spencer Devon Baker Nobal Days, Jadan Coleman 6-4 G Covid Freshman, Tylan Pope
Scott Spencer 6-6 G Senior 2.8 PPG in 13.4 MPG - Played 2 years at Clemson and 2 years at LaSalle - Reportedly at Rival Top 150 out of HS
Devon Baker 6-2 G Covid Junior - 3.5 PPG in 13.2 MPG - Played the previous 3 years at UNC-Asheville
Nobal Days 6-9, 220 F Covid Sophomore - 0.9 PPG and 2.5 PPG in 11.5 MPG
Jadan Coleman 6-4 G Covid Freshman - 4.4 PPG in 10.6 MPG
Tylan Pope 6-6 F Covid RS Freshman - 2.6 PPG and 3.1 RPG - 9.7 MPG

I am really not seeing the size advantage. Perhaps Tulane having a bunch of 6-5 guards that can hound Tyson Etienne. Other than that not seeing it. Might be one game where the Shocks can actually match up size-wise at the 4 and 5.

[shockerfan]

I used to think we would win every game...even though I knew there would be losses. There just wasn't many games that I thought we would lose going in.

Now I go in thinking we lose just about every game. Even though I know that likely wont be the case either. Even with a decent record right now, I just never feel confident anymore.

I hate that feeling. Forgot what it felt like.

Right now, I think it's a better than 50% chance we lose to Tulane.

[ShockerFever]

We got a nice guy, players coach now just like everyone wanted. It’s all good.

[BostonWu]

I'd say this is a must win or else the first chance of implosion.