Official: Wichita State vs USC Game Thread

[WuDrWu]

Big Bush was solid yesterday. Wish he would have finished that one pick and slip though.

Looking forward to seeing these guys battle today. I think we're sitting on a good game (although admittedly if you're outside our fan nation, there is NO reason to believe that's the case) and will play our most complete game so far this year.

[Dan]

I expected us to lose yesterday and thought it would be worse than it was. I was pleased with how our team played given the circumstances. Huge improvement from the underclassmen compared to the Tulsa and even ESU game. The first 5-10 minutes notwithstanding, it seemed we started playing more as a team instead of standing around waiting for Ron to do something. As others have said, Fred would've been a big difference maker. Not only his ability to score, but everyone goes back to the normal roles and the overall production improves. As sloppy as parts of the game seemed, our guys played hard and I think it did a lot for the team confidence. Looking forward to see how we rebound today.

[WillieJeffJeffries]

This was one of the most aggravating Thanksgivings ever. USC is not good. They'll finish 9th or 10th in the PAC 12. Our perimeter defense continues to suck. Another wide open shootaround for the opposing team. Just horrible, horrible defense. That, even without FVV, is unforgivable.

Our offense is ragged and lost, as to be expected. Just a lot of bad shots and horrible empty possessions. We just have no flow on offense. Again, with as many minutes as the youngins are getting, I can understand it. Baker just has to force everything now. Nothing ever is easy coming to him and he still nearly willed the team to victory. McDuffie continues to impress me on the offensive end. He has no handles but he's a stud. We just saw a sample. His defense lets a lot to be desired though.

When you have JRS and Ty Taylor getting significant minutes in the backcourt, it's just gonna be really hard to win meaningful basketball games. At full strength and with a little bit of outside D, we beat USC by 20.

Grady looked soft as hell today. Forced some bad shots also. Of course he wasn't getting many touches like he should have been so he was probably frustrated.

The amount of careless turnovers was the most frustrating aspect of all. Just totally not something we're used to seeing for the last 5 years.

Boatright will go 1 for 13 tomorrow. Watch.

We would've gotten drilled by Xavier so maybe we can get a confidence booster against Bama. They, like USC, are also not good.

It was a fun 42 straight weeks in the rankings. Hopefully we see you again soon.

You are wrong about USC, they will finish in top half of the Pac 12...book it

[ShockerFever]

You are wrong about USC, they will finish in top half of the Pac 12...book it

Just look Marshall was gone to Tuscaloosa? You booked that one too I believe.

[shockerfanmas]

You are wrong about USC, they will finish in top half of the Pac 12...book it

I wouldn't be surprised, based on the fact that the Pac 12 is pretty weak so far from what I've seen.