Shockers vs Rogers State (Exhibition)

[Dan]

Mills is just wrong about not needing a PG. I’m sure he’s downplaying it so the fans don’t go into panic mode, but his references to how NBA teams play are apples and oranges. NBA players are the elite of the elite. Many / most of the players have high level handles and distribution abilities. That’s not the case with college players. College teams need at least one elite ball handler on the floor.

[WstateU]

[asiseeit]

Didn't see the game but listened to most all of it. First, I was surprised that QB started. Even before the game I didn't have the same confidence as others we were going to be a good perimeter shooting team. Too many turnovers especially vs a DII team. Would like to see McBride play more. Was counting on a lot more from Germany and Abidde. Could be a long season if we can't shoot 3's or take care of the ball.

[WstateU]

[WstateU]

“Man look, I hear you... it's funny to me too, I mean it's strange... it's strange to me too, but we're talking about practice man, we're not even talking about the game... the actual game, when it matters... We're talking about practice.”

[pinstripers]

[Woodrow]

Overall I thought we played pretty well. First game of the year and a new system and new coach. Ballard looks healthy and I think he will be a force even against better teams. He obviously can dunk, but he made a twisting layup on an entry pass that showed me something. He also had 3 or 4 blocked shots and altered several others. Pohto looks better and I think he'll be good playing the 4. Beverly and Ridgnal will both be contributors. Bell and Rogers will be the key until Cortes becomes eligible assuming he does. Xavier looked much better than last year and Colby will be a good shooter based upon his past. Hopefully, Joy, Germany, and Abidde are better than they looked today.

[BAShocker]

With the new coach, new system (IB basically kept GM’s system), many new players, first home game this-n-that, it was about what I expected.

15 to 20 games in, I’ll expect a little more and believe we’ll see it.

Patience Luke.

[molly jabali]

Going to be a long season.

As the person on here whose opinion I value most, this worries me…. I trust your bb IQ greatly… maybe you will be surprised

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Wondering if Yanis Bamba will redshirt based on him playing the fewest minutes of any available player for WSU (even the walk-ons played more).

[shockerfan]

Wondering if Yanis Bamba will redshirt based on him playing the fewest minutes of any available player for WSU (even the walk-ons played more).

Mike said on the radio that he wasn't expected to play today because he was just coming back from a toe injury.

He may redshirt, but I wouldn't read too much into his minutes today.

[ShockerFever]

Only thing to be disappointed in is the crowd. Yeah, yeah....football Sunday....against a no name....blah blah. Perhaps we just aren't as diehard as we like to think we are. Even in the bad years I remember better crowds than today, even exhibition games.

But, winning solves that issue. So hopefully the winning comes sooner than later. But I dont expect much from this season.

I think you’re forgetting the biggest factor of all. 32 degrees out with a decent north wind and precipitation falling, the first type of weather of this kind this year.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Mike said on the radio that he wasn't expected to play today because he was just coming back from a toe injury.

He may redshirt, but I wouldn't read too much into his minutes today.

Thanks for clarifying. Missed that when I was listening!

[shockerfan]

I think you’re forgetting the biggest factor of all. 32 degrees out with a decent north wind and precipitation falling, the first type of weather of this kind this year.

Ummm....it's KANSAS.....should be used to that. Lol ***I say as I sit in Texas freezing my balls off at 45°**** LMAO

Nah I get it. Just hope everyone gives these guys a chance.

I also understand not wanting to pay as much as they were charging for an exhibition game. But I am assuming a LOT of season ticket holders werent in attendance and didnt give their tickets away. Or people didn't want them. Which is still kind of disappointing.

I just miss being able to go to every single game....good or bad. So it is saddening to see some take it for granted. Likely most of those aren't on this board though.

[1972Shocker]

Wondering if Yanis Bamba will redshirt based on him playing the fewest minutes of any available player for WSU (even the walk-ons played more).

With only 10 scholarship player available I doubt we will see Yanis redshirting.