Games of Interest (11/20-11/24)

[Kung Wu]

In the 5th game (where he didn't put up 29) he put up 32. Aces also have a freshman PG that averages double digit points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds.

Whoa.

[Dave Stalwart]

Did they replace Colt Ryan with someone better?

[WuDrWu]

Did they replace Colt Ryan with someone better?

Pretty much. I loved Ballentine last year, but he just had to play behind Colt. He's a stronger, more well rounded version of Colt. In other words, good.

[wufan]

Did they replace Colt Ryan with someone better?

Maybe. Balentine was a good not great freshman last year. I haven't seen him play this year. Marty Simmons boy is a freshman forward averaging double digits as well. No post depth or defense in Evansville, but they can score. They've played a moderate schedule but will be tested at Indiana on Tuesday.

[jocoshock]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/23/oral-roberts-loses-sophomore-guard-obi-egemano-to-torn-acl/

Oral Roberts loses their leading offensive player for the year.

[KC Shox]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspor...o-to-torn-acl/

Oral Roberts loses their leading offensive player for the year.

Well that sucks for us. One less team that could potentially help the ole RPI. Doubtful ORU will do much now.

[CBB_Fan]

Evansville won again against a bad DIII team 9something to 6something. They're website site is so bad you can't even read the pdf stats. I loathe the Valley.

That being said, I realize it's been mostly against terrible competition, but Evansville is putting up stats that make Creighton jealous. DJ Ballentine scored 29 points for the 4th time in 5 games (I think it was intentional tonight). They are shooting nearly 60% AS A TEAM from the field and over 50% AS A TEAM from 3 and almost 80% from the line. Those are incredible numbers against 1 road apple, but they've done it over 5 games and I don't care who you're playing, that's impressive.

New foul rules may help Evansville more than any other team in the Valley. I think they'll end up in the 4-6 range along with MSU and Bradley, but if they can keep that type of production up they may end up winning a few games they shouldn't and finishing higher.

[WSUwatcher]

so Gibbs actually is projected to graduate in this decade?

The good news is that Gibbs already has tenure at Creighton. The bad news is that professors aren't allowed to play.

In all seriousness, Gibbs is a terrific player and a huge asset for the Blueboys, and I've been waiting for him to leave for so long that now that's he's finally finishing up, they've had time to move to a whole separate league.

[ShockTalk]

Western Kentucky is leading Samford by 1 with 2 minutes remaining in the game.

Rostov has had a disaster of a game. 0 points, 2 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls in 10 minutes.

It's those damn WSU refs!

[ShockerFever]

Well that sucks for us. One less team that could potentially help the ole RPI. Doubtful ORU will do much now.

Not to mention that it's really gonna hurt your "ORU over WSU" prediction.

[ShockerFever]

I'm not sold on EU yet. I've heard this tune before. They've played defenses 8th grade basketball teams could play against.

Let's see how well they fare on the road in Bloomington next week.

[wufan]

I'm not sold on EU yet. I've heard this tune before. They've played defenses 8th grade basketball teams could play against.

Let's see how well they fare on the road in Bloomington next week.

I wouldn't call their schedule good, but both Mercer and Valpo (7 and 8 point wins respectively) are projected to have a better RPI at the end of the year than Tulsa and Western Kentucky. They have played "moderate" competition and teams they SHOULD beat. Indiana will be quite telling if the Aces are for real.

[Anthroshock]

Nah, he's going straight to emeritus status.

Douchebag Emeritus?

(late reply but I can't stand that kid)

[KC Shox]

Not to mention that it's really gonna hurt your "ORU over WSU" prediction.

What? Hmmmm, I don't recall ever making that this year. Oh wait, you're assuming that's what I'll do. Well fella, since you missed my comment to WuDr, I've predicted non con losses to TN, St. Lou, Bama and BYU.

[The Mad Hatter]

Davidson trails #19 New Mexico 32-28 with two and half minutes to go in the first half.

The game is on ESPNU for those interested.