UNLV Game Thread

[Shockers5150]

That was a good win last night. Nice to know that if the shots aren't falling, this team can win with defense and rebounding. Not a big surprise based on the last several years. I'm looking forward to going to the game on Saturday. I think the offense will take off.

[ShockerFever]

Ugliest win I've seen in some time, but a very important one. I have a feeling WSU is going to go off on Saturday, with 3's falling from the sky. No way will they shoot 50% from the line again.

Reminded me of the Bama game last year, except we lead from start to finish. Nice to get a game like that out of our system and still get the W.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

It's nice to have those scorers but we didn't win because we shot better we won because we had significantly more possessions than UNLV. We came up with a lot of loose balls, offensive rebounds, etc. led by Evan. Don't discount his important contributions.

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[ShoxRoxMySox]

Props to those of you at CKA last night!

"It was crazy," said Zimmerman, who shot four of six from the field and totaled six rebounds and four turnovers. "It's a crazy place to play."

Coach Rice said "There is not a tougher place to play in the country than Wichita. The experience of playing in a game like this is going to serve us extremely well going forward."

[pie n eye]

I love ugly wins. Anyone who has ever played or watched a significant amount of basketball knows that shots aren't always going to fall. The important thing is that we got quality looks. The shots will fall eventually.

The D, rebounding, and effort were great. Those are the things we can control night in and night out. Shooting will come and go. If we control those three things we'll be in games even if our shooting is off. When it's on you get games like against Pitt, @CU, UNLV at home, etc.

[Shockers5150]

Props to those of you at CKA last night!

"It was crazy," said Zimmerman, who shot four of six from the field and totaled six rebounds and four turnovers. "It's a crazy place to play."

Coach Rice said "There is not a tougher place to play in the country than Wichita. The experience of playing in a game like this is going to serve us extremely well going forward."

Those are great quotes.

[pinstripers]

1. Zimmerman is crazy talented, but kind of a whiney lil b!tch in spots.

2. Didn't care for the officiating, very uneven.

3. Best press we will see all year.

4. If you were there in person, Wessel's value sparkled like a diamond up a goat's azz.

5. HCGM loves those kind od games more than I do.

6. Kelly has slid down the pecking order a bunch, huh?

7. Monday night I shall call in and pose the free throw question.

8. Every time I see Fred go to the rack, I swear he can't do that again.

9. Baker really doesn't have to score to have a fantastic game.

10. Just slam the damn thing two-handed!!

[WuShock16]

Late in the game, there was a WSU inbound play under the UNLV basket. The ball was thrown to halfcourt, and I could have sworn it was going to be stolen by a UNLV defender. Evan went out and somehow came up with it. I was yelling to my buddies, "That was Evan's football defensive back background right there!"

[Dan]

Our bigs, especially Nurger and Wamukota, have got to get stronger with the ball when they get a pass under the basket. Go up with authority and slam that thing through. Guys that tall shouldn't be going for the soft bank off the glass.

[Stickboy46]

Late in the game, there was a WSU inbound play under the UNLV basket. The ball was thrown to halfcourt, and I could have sworn it was going to be stolen by a UNLV defender. Evan went out and somehow came up with it. I was yelling to my buddies, "That was Evan's football defensive back background right there!"

There were multiple bad passes that were saved by Evan throughout the game. He gets his hands on it and the defenders just bounce off.

[Stickboy46]

Our bigs, especially Nurger and Wamukota, have got to get stronger with the ball when they get a pass under the basket. Go up with authority and slam that thing through. Guys that tall shouldn't be going for the soft bank off the glass.

Especially on fast break opportunities. We missed 6 to 10 easy points off our big men double pumping a 3 on 2 fast break opportunity then getting clobbered by the 2nd guy.

[Stickboy46]

1. Zimmerman is crazy talented, but kind of a whiney lil b!tch in spots.

2. Didn't care for the officiating, very uneven.

3. Best press we will see all year.

4. If you were there in person, Wessel's value sparkled like a diamond up a goat's azz.

5. HCGM loves those kind od games more than I do.

6. Kelly has slid down the pecking order a bunch, huh?

7. Monday night I shall call in and pose the free throw question.

8. Every time I see Fred go to the rack, I swear he can't do that again.

9. Baker really doesn't have to score to have a fantastic game.

10. Just slam the damn thing two-handed!!

Zimmerman is crazy talented, but he floated at the top of the key alot. He never really established himself down low like a 7 footer should.

[_kai_]

UNLV couldn't fight back from getting slobberknockered in the first 15 minutes of the game. They couldn't break down our D, chose horrible shots, missed those horrible shots, and got out hustled, out rebounded, and the crowd came to play.

Zimmerman is a hell of a player. Imagine how good the Shockers would be with a 7 footer like that?

Wamu reminded me of a Tekele a bit.

[1972Shocker]

Our bigs, especially Nurger and Wamukota, have got to get stronger with the ball when they get a pass under the basket. Go up with authority and slam that thing through. Guys that tall shouldn't be going for the soft bank off the glass.

Rauno simply is not strong. He probably could really have benefited from a redshirt. However, I am wondering if he just doesn't have the genetics to be much more than what he is in terms of strength. That doesn't mean he can't develop into a decent finesse player, but doesn't seem like he will ever be one to overpower anyone.

BushWhacker is certainly athletic enough but he is just not an instinctual player. Seems to me like he has to think his way through plays instead of just reacting to what is presented to him. What we really need from Bush is some quality defense and rim protection.

In any case at this point they have to be part of our center by committee group at least until Anton can get back (if he gets back).

[1972Shocker]

Late in the game, there was a WSU inbound play under the UNLV basket. The ball was thrown to halfcourt, and I could have sworn it was going to be stolen by a UNLV defender. Evan went out and somehow came up with it. I was yelling to my buddies, "That was Evan's football defensive back background right there!"

I essentially made the same comment. That was an outstanding play. A possession saved for sure.