NORTH TEXAS (7-5, 0-0) at WICHITA STATE (8-5, 0-0) Game Thread

[SubGod22]

As much as I hate to say it, start Cortes over Bell and that’s not saying a lot.

At this point I say start Joy. At least he's young and has upside

[TrackSuitAndTie]

At this point I say start Joy. At least he's young and has upside

It's kind of wild we never see Joy or Jacob Germany considering neither are in a redshirt situation. Even Ike Abidde has been mostly glued to the bench after a strong start to the year.

[Singeril]

I really want to like HCPM—but that was not a well coached game.

[Dan]

Bell is just hurting this team, IMO. He doesn’t pass the ball and when he does he throws it to the ankles. He forces way too many shots. I’m just over watching him run this team into the ground so he can get his points.

[Blackmag]

We’re a terrible ball handling team and that really affects shooting and running a smooth offense. We suck at setting good screens and cutting hard off screens. We just half ass it. Starts with the coach and the players need to be held accountable.

[pinstripers]

Pregame, MK suggested might see changes in starting lineup. Also said we'd have to defend the 3. Mills never thought of that. Shoulda tuned in.

[forevershockerfan]

32-20 points in the paint deficit was unacceptable. N. Texas schooled us all night on both sides of the court.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Bell is just hurting this team, IMO. He doesn’t pass the ball and when he does he throws it to the ankles. He forces way too many shots. I’m just over watching him run this team into the ground so he can get his points.

I like Bell as a local guy and appreciate that he has improved since last season, but Bell wouldn't see more than 10 minutes a game on a team with guard depth like North Texas.

[Shoxxxx]

So sorry Shockernet for cursing this season with my
Max Abmas trolling this offseason.

1. This team just isn’t very skillful.

2. HCPM’s CARE factor is complete bullshit at this point. Only guys that care are Colby and Dalen. I’m just going to stop caring so much - how about that for care factor?

3. Why TF does it take us being down 15+ with 5 minutes left to play to show some full court pressure? These are college athletes, let em run. Harlond and Bijan have showed they can force some turnovers.

4. Paul Mills’ help-the-helper defense with this team
is terrible.

5. Paul Mills’ offense with this team has a strong resemblance to last year.

6. Kenny Pohto is terrible. Get him out.

Hoping for some improvement this year. Don’t know what to expect. Hopefully HCPM doesn’t lose this team, guess we’ll see.

[Shockerlady]

My point is with no NIL this is the caliber of players we will always have.

[SubGod22]

It's kind of wild we never see Joy or Jacob Germany considering neither are in a redshirt situation. Even Ike Abidde has been mostly glued to the bench after a strong start to the year.

And Joy played well when given the chance. Don't know why he was rewarded with being exiled to the end of the bench.

Abidde should also play more for development purposes.

Germany is just a warm body.

[shockerfan]

My point is with no NIL this is the caliber of players we will always have.

Well then....I will take whatever NIL UNT has right now I guess.....lol

I still don't think that is a good enough excuse.

[Stickboy46]

If we don't pull off a win at Temple, it's extremely likely we will go 50+ days with our only win being a 1 pt home win vs a valley team

[asiseeit]

Guess I'll have to be the first one to say it............Mills is not the answer. I have seen pick up teams play together better than we did tonight. Several analysts have pointed out we need to play through KP. See any of that tonight? Mills does not know how to use him. Don't blame KP on his numbers blame how he is being used in the offense. If I was Mills there are only three players I'd like to keep for next year. Rogers, I guess, QB and KP. Build around those three and encourage the rest to find a D2 home somewhere. Hit the portal HARD. Having said that they still have to coach to their players strengths instead of the coach's preferred style. It's not working for this group of players. I'm ready to see Mcbride get some minutes and Germany.

[shockerfan]

If we don't pull off a win at Temple, it's extremely likely we will go 50+ days with our only win being a 1 pt home win vs a valley team

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