Game 14, 2019-20: at Saint Louis (1/5)

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by inthescoop » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:22 pm

Quick thoughts on Dibaji: I thought that the coaching staff had no game plan for him in Game 1. He was not in game shape and mostly stood outside the 3 point arc and chucked up shots when he was left open. I think at that point the other team wanted him to take 3’s. It was poor pregame execution by the coaching staff trying to get Dibaji used to the team flow and pace of the game; it seemed forced.

Also, at his size, he should have more of a presence around the paint as well, can’t depend on 3s.

And TruBluMaroon is right, fans were overhyping him without seeing him play. That’s hard to argue. But, it’s also human nature to do that right?

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Post by capezona » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:25 pm

^^ :D :D
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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by inthescoop » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:26 pm

Tre Mitchell is outplaying Hasahn French, who was a top 100 recruit that chose Saint Louis over UMass. Also played his high school ball in Springfield, Mass. That’s a nice sight to see.

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Post by UMassHoops » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:27 pm

Couple quick observations:

1) umass came out cool and composed to start the 2H, credit to the staff and players
2) great St. Louis crowd, hope we see a full building at umass someday soon
3) we are really lucky to have gotten Tre Mitchell, he is a program anchor, playing g French a senior Mano a Mano.
4) love what I’m seeing from Sean East. 4 years of him and Tre will be fun.
5) here is where we hope all the tough losses non con pay off with us learning g how to finish. We can win this thing!

Go UMass!

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by Jackson96 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:30 pm

Almost in the penalty here. Gonna have to hit some free throws.
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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by Jackson96 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:35 pm

Welp SLU has upped the defense and the bakery is back open for some hot, fresh turnovers.
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Post by JoleonLescottsHair » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:37 pm

...starting to fall apart. Fuck. Why can’t we ever enjoy a little happiness?

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Post by inthescoop » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:38 pm

Aaaaaaaaand it’s all Saint Louis now. You have to go to the ball, can’t wait for it to come to you. No adjustment again, dribbling down the court with the same press breaker every single time.

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by UMassHoops » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:39 pm

JoleonLescottsHair wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:37 pm ...starting to fall apart. Fuck. Why can’t we ever enjoy a little happiness?
I should have known not to post something optimistic...

Kolton come to the ball, you just sat and waited for it!!! That’s something you learn to do in grade school

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by UMassHoops » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:40 pm

inthescoop wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:38 pm Aaaaaaaaand it’s all Saint Louis now. You have to go to the ball, can’t wait for it to come to you. No adjustment again, dribbling down the court with the same press breaker every single time.
We crossed posts.. that was really bad play by Kolton. Doesnt take skill anyone can do it.

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by Jackson96 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:43 pm

18-2 run here in just under four minutes.
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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by UMassHoops » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:54 pm

I don’t want to become a ref cryer but come on French initiated all contact and Tre goes straight vertical. NOT A FOUL.

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Post by UMassHoops » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:57 pm

Time for junior Carl Pierre to assert himself. Cmon UMass!

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by Berkman » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:01 pm

Making a heck of a run to come back into this game. Just got to make a couple of more consistent plays.

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Re: Game 14. 2019-2020 SLU 1/5/20

Post by capezona » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:05 pm

Carl has to take more than 8 shots in a game.

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