WSU vs Michigan State

[wusphlash]

Willis kept leaving bridges open. At least 3 threes were just not guarding close enough

Willis did it, McDuffie did it and at least twice Landry sank so far in there was no possible way to get back out to the three point line.

[Stickboy46]

I have gone from pessimistic to a fan of DS BUT CF is still my starting
PG for sure unless they move him to the two guard and LS to the three.
Brown down regardless - he should be tenth man and have to earn his
time on the court again. Same for RK. If only DW played better defense.
SM, RK and ZB totally ineffective today. None are playing angry and
until they do they should sit. Above all I hope AR is okay. We need him.

I'm not against CF at all, but Smith brings energy that Frankamp doesn't.

[William]

Gregg needs a point to attack and conner can't, this has got to be smiths team.

smith
conner
Reaves
Markis
Nurger

Willis, Shaq, Kelly for the bigs bench

Shamet, Brown for the littles

[Owp99]

I'm fine with our starting lineup being Smith, Shamet, McDuffie, Willis, Nurger.

CF is fine, but he's not a leader. Smith rallied this team late to make it a game. Shaq has been nonexistent. I don't think Nurger has had an off game. Willis can be a monster down low. RK and ZB were horrendous.

I would prefer this starting lineup too, and I think it would be good to have a guy like Rauno to stretch the court, giving guys likes Landry, Daishon and MM more room to attack the basket

[ShockRef]

If his injury isn't serious, whatever medical attention is available should be administered to AR. Get him back on the court!

He is the epitome of a team player - they are a better team when he is on the floor, cause he makes his teammates better.

There just aren't many guys around who have that ability.

That is all.

[Stickboy46]

Gregg needs a point to attack and conner can't, this has got to be smiths team.

smith
conner
Reaves
Markis
Nurger

Willis, Shaq, Kelly for the bigs bench

Shamet, Brown for the littles

I can't bench Shamet. He's not afraid. Frankamp appears afraid. Solid, but not making things happen

[ARShocker]

So you don't think it's an injury that needs surgery??

That would be GREAT news if so!!

It may. But if it's the same as all his others, it's not an immediate necessity. He can play through them and have the surgery at the end of the year again. He has already had it come out this year during practice. He needed surgery on his left arm for a year and a half. He finished his junior season, played AAU, and then played his entire senior year. He will just have to deal with the pain and possibility of it coming out. He's capable of playing if that's what they decide they want him to do

[im4wsu]

I would prefer this starting lineup too, and I think it would be good to have a guy like Rauno to stretch the court, giving guys likes Landry, Daishon and MM more room to attack the basket

Morris might gain something by seeing how the game is being officiated and not up against a real fresh opponent right off the bat, too.

[ShockerPhi]

Reaves is my guy so I'm biased. But they put him in down 15. Down 1 when he got hurt.

He will be fine. Probably will sit a week or so. This is something he will just have to deal with. It sucks but it's part of it. His joints are just too flexible. Appreciate you guys caring for him. He will be back. Gonna have a huge career in Wichita

This gives me immense hope since you know him best. I'd be psyched to see him playing again in a week or two. That kid is special.

[SHOCKvalue]

Are you saying it might be bare in front of him?

AR is pretty clearly the #2 guy at the SG spot, right? Is Shamet going to play 40 minutes a game, or are DS or CF going to slide over as a SG to become the smallest 1-2 combo in D1?

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question.

[wusphlash]

Sounds like AR will be okay according to Gregg. Shoulder issues just something he has to deal with.

[SHOCKvalue]

Sounds like AR will be okay according to Gregg. Shoulder issues just something he has to deal with.

Best news this week.

[William]

to me its smith and AR for sure, decide between conner and Shamet, neither at the point.

[IdahoShocker]

In the post game interview HCGM said all starting positions are wide open. They are going back and will evaluate all the film. He said "maybe Smith should be my starting PG." ALso said both CF and LS have lost their confidence and need to get it back. He called out Morris and Willis for both making dumb plays. For the 2nd half he simplified the offense and took out the plays theye couldn't seem to execute.

[Aargh]

In the post game with Kennedy, Marshall sounded like AR's injury would be something they would have to expect from time to time. Didn't sound like anything major.

Sounds like his shoulder popped out and they popped it back in.