WSU Versus UNLV Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[Dave Stalwart]

I guess it all gets figured out on Wednesday. Good luck.

That's why they play the games. I look forward to hearing your post-game take on things whether it be the "see I told you your team sucks" in the event of a win or the classic no-show ever again in the event of a loss...

[Shockeriffic]

The answer would be because he's on a team that's had a top 15 recruiting class in each of the last 3 years.

Christian Wood - Declared for the draft. Went undrafted.
Kendall Smith - Transferred to Cal St. Northridge
Rashad Vaughn - Drafted 17th this year.
Goodluck Okonoboh - Just decided to transfer

That's over half the top 100 guys from the last three years. Why do those recruiting rankings matter now?

[Sinistral]

You would be wise to back away from this. Basketball isn't all about how athletic you are, but that's the discussion. You look foolish arguing this. I was trying to help you out, but if you want to keep at it, it's all yours.

I shall. But if your trying to tell me UNLV can jump higher and that's alone is how they are more athletic than you should zip it and walk away too. If we are talking about athleticism, give me more than vertical. That's my point, you know it. I've seen a center eat up rebound with sheer vertical, and I've seen a few guards push the ball, and a couple crazy dunks. Ok shut-case their more athletic. Gimme' a break, I don't need your help getting out of a completely valid argument that not even yourself can elaborate.

[ShockdaWorld]

I guess it all gets figured out on Wednesday. Good luck.

Will you be back when UNLV doesn't run the Shocks out of their own building Wednesday night?

[ShockdaWorld]

Why do I feel like rebel lover isn't the only non Shocker fan nozzle that showed up tonight?

[Gator 82]

Rebel Lover does not speak for nor is he reminiscent of most of us Rebel fans. He loves to troll on rival message boards just to get a response. He knows this game is going to be a huge challenge for us and not at as easy as he describes. There are mismatches all over the place on both team. I don't dare make a prediction in this game except that it's gonna be a good one.

[SB Shock]

The Nevada beat writer said before the season he had this game as a loss. He said that if Fred was out he had Nevada as a slight favorite, but if Fred comes back WSU wins. He didn't even know about CF being possibly available.

[Stickboy46]

The Nevada beat writer said before the season he had this game as a loss. He said that if Fred was out he had Nevada as a slight favorite, but if Fred comes back WSU wins. He didn't even know about CF being possibly available.

Though UNLV is playing quite a bit better than most expected

[ShockdaWorld]

Rebel Lover does not speak for nor is he reminiscent of most of us Rebel fans. He loves to troll on rival message boards just to get a response. He knows this game is going to be a huge challenge for us and not at as easy as he describes. There are mismatches all over the place on both team. I don't dare make a prediction in this game except that it's gonna be a good one.

Most of us are smart enough to know he's not a good representation of all UNLV fans. We have a lot of those guys around here that cheer for the school we beat to get into the Sweet 16 last year. I've talked to several UNLV fans, and we've all come to the same conclusion, that it will be a good game, and will be determined by whichever team comes out most ready to play.

[ShockerFever]

That's why they play the games. I look forward to hearing your post-game take on things whether it be the "see I told you your team sucks" in the event of a win or the classic no-show ever again in the event of a loss...

Oh, you'll get classic alright. He's about as classic and predictable as they come.

[fairbanksfan]

This Vegas resident will side with the home team. We have the better coach and TEAM.

[DJShocker10]

Allow me to make an excuse for our resident Rebel troll. He is a little out of it due to a "routine" exam involving a q-tip and his urethra. It's a very common exam in the Vegas area, and one of the few in which it seems he has achieved positive marks.

All joking aside, I think this will be a very tough matchup on both sides. I rarely make predictions and I will keep it that way, but I hope our Shocks come out on top and that UNLV continues on to have a great season with minimal injury issues.

[wu_shizzle]

@rebel lover: if you came here for a scouting report, here you go:

[ShoxRoxMySox]

I watched both teams play. Both would have destroyed any shocker team ever. Basketball was different in that era. That's not meant to be a knock on your team.

My prediction for Wednesdays game is that the Rebs press a lot and cause turnovers. The Rebs interior passing is very good, and it helps that our big men can shoot from 15-17 ft as well as complete well timed passes to the wings when the defense gets sucked in. If we have to we'll start attacking the paint with our guards to draw fouls. McCaw is longer and much more athletic than either of your guards - and he is a mismatch for your forwards. I can't deny the experience and toughness Baker And VanVleet bring will pose a difficult challenge. Nwamu is built like a linebacker, but moves like a guard - He and Seegears would be challenged by Baker/VanVeleet at full strength but that doesn't seem to be the case. On top of that - Our second line is good enough to start for most programs, From the last 3 games the shockers played it looked like your second team was still pretty green. There will be no let up in intensity from the Rebs.

Rebs win 80-74, but don't worry too much. It won't be a bad loss for you.

Well this is entertaining. Would beat any shocker team ever huh? If you're in town Wednesday look into the rafters cause there's a few proven NBA players on a loaded team that would disagree.

The turnover aspect is off base if Fred is healthy, but that remains to be seen. While everything else seems trollish, it's not crazy. I do think you're forgetting that CKA arena is going to be a big factor for the Shocks.

Either way, the game will be fun but excuse me because I have to go brew a pot of coffee after reading all of your entertainment... Too early for that ****.

[WuDrWu]

Didn't UNLV bring a ranked team full of NBA prospects into the Chuck 4 years ago, carrying a win over the #1 team in the country, and get dusted right back to the desert?

And that WSU team wasn't yet angry.


Coaching matters.