Men’s Basketball vs VCU Open Thread

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Day 3 from Maui after a blowout of Chaminade. Chaminade beat Cal by 24 in the earlier game. Very important they win today to help our NCAA resume. Game starts at 5 on ESPN 2. Go Blue!!
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Baffin

November 22nd, 2017 at 6:52 PM ^

Actually the real miss was Quentin Goodin, who is averaging over 6 ast/g at Xavier.

IIRC, JB slow-played Goodin because he wanted Winston, then after Goodin committed to Xavier, switched his sights to Simpson bc Winston wasn't coming here. While I feel good about the 2018 class, it's amazing how many gettable players with amazing upside (incl. freak athletes like Cain and Goodin) were passed over from 2014-17. 

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YaterSalad

November 22nd, 2017 at 6:39 PM ^

I am worried about this team ... 1) Lack a floor general. This 3-headed monster at PG looks disjointed. 2) We struggle to hit foul shots. Teske, Matthews, Moe (still early this season) are all laying bricks at the charity stripe. 3) We seem a little WEAK inside. Lacking the gritty rebound, important put-back, or finishing through the foul. I have faith in JB. I think they’ll improve as the season goes on. But right now I see PAIN when we play UNC and a rough go in the B1G. Hoping these kids get in sync soon.

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