WSU vs. Dayton Game Thread.

[grudkin]

Speaking of Shamet, he showed one of VanVleet's change-of-pace, stop-and-go drives that gave him an uncontested layup tonight. I don't think Shamet's redshirt year was wasted in any way, shape, or form. I think we're going to have a 6'4" PG working on Fred's elusive moves for the next couple of years.

That move was so sweet.

[WheatShock]

Not looking at the stats, but thought Rauno was really solid today. Excellent post D, especially in the 2nd half, and just a strong presence in the paint. Zach Brown was nails with some HUGE shots. Landry had a rough first half - looked like a freshman a lot - but settled in and was Landry in the 2nd half. Nothing pretty, but so much toughness.

I thought the turning point of the game was Rauno's dunk off of an offensive board. It just felt like the momentum was with us after that.

[ShockingButTrue]

Landry should be able to get to the rim at will vs UK. They don't seem good at cutting off the drive.

That would be a difference maker. It was tonight in the second half.

[GottliebHater]

Speaking of Shamet, he showed one of VanVleet's change-of-pace, stop-and-go drives that gave him an uncontested layup tonight. I don't think Shamet's redshirt year was wasted in any way, shape, or form. I think we're going to have a 6'4" PG working on Fred's elusive moves for the next couple of years.

When I watch Shamet handle the ball, drive, pass, or shoot jumpers, there is one word that repeatedly comes into my head, 'smooth'. Am I the only one continually impressed with how well he can handle the ball? I know he had a few rough moments tonight, but man, he is going to become so great. With his size, hops, natural shooting ability etc., I have no idea what the limit is for his potential. Maybe my favorite current Shocker.

[WstateU]

NKU making UK work.

[Blackmag]

Great win out of the gate for the Shocks. Shook off a little rust and first game tightness. We needed a grind it out game like this and Dayton delivered. They were a tough out, but our guys came through and found a way to pull it out. Hats off to Brown and also Nurger and Kelly. They help steady the ship when Shaq was battling foul trouble and Willis was bothered by Daytons size and quickness. Actually think Willis will match up better against Kentucky. As will Shaq. Look for Conner to have a bounce back game, the big 3 he hit will get him rolling Sunday. Limit our turnovers and I like our chances, we're no Northern Kentucky.

[asiseeit]

By the way, I didn't start drinking til the second half. Just don't have the stamina I used to.

Me too. I knew I could not sustain my normal pace so I started at the start of the
2nd half figuring if we won I'd celebrate with more after the game. It's now 11:07
and I have a terrible headache and a $$ golf game early in the morning. Time for
bed. BTW, great team win, defense, and rebounding effort. Dayton was TOUGH !

[Metalkatz]

can someone plz point me in the direction of the postgame press conference for both Dayton and wsu? NCAA has a youtube page and that how I watched the pregame press conference but so far today its like they are putting up random press conferences....

[shockerfan]

can someone plz point me in the direction of the postgame press conference for both Dayton and wsu? NCAA has a youtube page and that how I watched the pregame press conference but so far today its like they are putting up random press conferences....

https://youtu.be/_htoSxQmqtw

[Dan]

Dayton defense was phenomenal. We were double and triple teamed with every movement of the ball. They pressured the perimeter at least 6-8' past the arc and covered Conner like a wet blanket. They clearly were not going to let Shamet and Frankamp beat them. Luckily for us, you can't really gameplan against a talented bench that goes 10 deep. I figured some of the "other guys" were going to have to step up, you just never know who that will be. Hats off of Downtown Brown, Junkyard Dog Rashard and Big Nurge! I don't think we'll see another defense like that but we are going to have to have big games from our tops guys to win the next level games. Can't wait for the rematch.

[forevershockerfan]

I am still so thankful Kelly hit that tough shot at the end of the first half. Mr. Brown hit some sweet shots and always plays the D. How about Nurger taking it to the rack for the thunder dunk? It takes big plays such as these to beat an excellent and a Senior experienced hard nose team like Dayton. What a game and a nice win for the Shocks.

[AndShock]

https://youtu.be/_htoSxQmqtw

Archie and Sean are great. They are very easy to root for. I hate that we've had to knock them out in the first round in back-to-back years.

[another shocker]

dayton played defense out of their ass/minds.

[Shoxfan11]

This is the smoothest freaking play I've seen in a while: https://youtu.be/a7XvQ8iBCTQ?t=110

[Speed]

I loved that coach a knowledge that Dayton received an unfair draw.We know we did as we well and won a battle.