row_33 Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 1 minute ago, plenzmd1 said: That was a beat down from the tip. And Tech only had 8 guys dressed, some pressure could have really worn on them. Seems half the games I watch in NCAA one team shows up with 7 players. Kansas tried to go with 6 at Kentucky 1 Quote
transplantbillsfan Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Honestly why even tune into SU regular season basketball games? Syracuse just needs to get into the NCAA Tournament in whatever fashion. At that point they're going to make their inevitable "improbable" run to the Sweet 16 or beyond. I think Boeheim is very transparent about his general regular season complacency and his players are a reflection of that. Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 27, 2019 Posted January 27, 2019 Wow...Kudos to Buzz, and what he’s done with that Hokies team. They play a tenacious and physical brand of pressure man defense. Also, Cuse isn’t going to beat too many teams that shoot 75% from 3 point range. Tech happens to have 3 sharp shooters, and even their mediocre shooters were burying shots from NBA range. That said, I thought JB actually made some nice adjustments at the half. Extended the zone, and started to attack the rim with Battle and Brissett rather than chuck 3’s. Had the Hokies on the ropes for a bit. Unfortunately, it was not Syracuse’s night and Tech was fantastic. Clearly that fan base is stoked up, and the house was rockin. Good for them. I still think we’re much better than we played last night. Go ? Quote
The Poojer Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Wow...Kudos to Buzz, and what he’s done with that Hokies team. They play a tenacious and physical brand of pressure man defense. Also, Cuse isn’t going to beat too many teams that shoot 75% from 3 point range. Tech happens to have 3 sharp shooters, and even their mediocre shooters were burying shots from NBA range. That said, I thought JB actually made some nice adjustments at the half. Extended the zone, and started to attack the rim with Battle and Brissett rather than chuck 3’s. Had the Hokies on the ropes for a bit. Unfortunately, it was not Syracuse’s night and Tech was fantastic. Clearly that fan base is stoked up, and the house was rockin. Good for them. I still think we’re much better than we played last night. Go ? He's one of those coaches that I really like watching. He seems to be a really good basketball coach. Regardless, having been in Richmond for 25 years. F the Chokies, even if they did B word slap our orange butts 1 Quote
row_33 Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 ACC update: Duke started out 16-2 at South Bend before I deleted the recording Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Appears to be our last shot at a legit 2019 center. If we don’t land Wahab, probably bring in a JuCo kid or a grad transfer. 1 Quote
The Poojer Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Are you hearing any chatter from your sources? I'd be surprised if he picks one of the other schools Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Are you hearing any chatter from your sources? I'd be surprised if he picks one of the other schools Last I heard he was a Pitt lean. I’ll send some texts... 1 Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 For the first time in forever, both of my “sources” have no clue about Qudus Wahad. Said he and his camp are holding their cards very close to their vest. My one guy who communicates with the coaches almost daily said “It looks like Georgetown, but it could be Georgetown, Pitt or Syracuse.” Said that Stewart picking UW put Syracuse back in play (obviously). The most interesting part of our text exchange was learning that the coaching staff views Wahab as a very similar prospect as current ‘19 commit John Bol Ajak. Both viewed as “4 year projects.” FWIW....I’ll post if I learn anything else between now and tomorrow at 4:00. Quote
nemhoff Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Be nice to get a serviceable center that can catch the ball, and is at least a minimal threat on the pick and roll. Defenses completely ignore Chukwu when he rolls 1 Quote
The Poojer Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 Yeah, Ajok plays in the next town over from me, West Chester, PA, he seems to be injury prone, plus he's only been playing organized for a couple few years, plays for a dynamite program, but he seems like another Chukuwu/Sidibe player, both effective at times, but never really consistently dominant 20 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: For the first time in forever, both of my “sources” have no clue about Qudus Wahad. Said he and his camp are holding their cards very close to their vest. My one guy who communicates with the coaches almost daily said “It looks like Georgetown, but it could be Georgetown, Pitt or Syracuse.” Said that Stewart picking UW put Syracuse back in play (obviously). The most interesting part of our text exchange was learning that the coaching staff views Wahab as a very similar prospect as current ‘19 commit John Bol Ajak. Both viewed as “4 year projects.” FWIW....I’ll post if I learn anything else between now and tomorrow at 4:00. Quote
Buffalo716 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Posted January 30, 2019 Let’s go Orange! bounce back game tonight! Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Wahad picks Georgetown. So ***** him for the rest of his playing career, eh? I hate Georgetown. 2 Quote
The Poojer Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Wahad picks Georgetown. So ***** him for the rest of his playing career, eh? I hate Georgetown. What a douchebag Quote
Bray Wyatt Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Battle had a great game tonight and Boeheim seems to be getting more comfortable which is much needed 22 minutes ago, The Poojer said: What a douchebag Well I did hear his mom’s a hoya Quote
plenzmd1 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 well, not sure if this helps..BUt Va Tech is beating NC State 47-24...and there is 2 minutes left. 24 points with a shot clock!!!! Quote
Buffalo716 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Posted February 3, 2019 Good win orange! way to bounce back after a slow start in the second Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 3, 2019 Posted February 3, 2019 Good win. 7-2 in the ACC with some key wins. I love when JB runs Tyus at PG and Buddy at SG. I think we will see more and more of this, as Howard has been wildly inconsistent. Chukwu with a pretty good game too which is a bonus. Defense really taking shape. Quote
row_33 Posted February 3, 2019 Posted February 3, 2019 21 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: well, not sure if this helps..BUt Va Tech is beating NC State 47-24...and there is 2 minutes left. 24 points with a shot clock!!!! It’s like when the banner shows a score of 82-13 and then I see it’s NCAAW hoops Quote
eball Posted February 4, 2019 Posted February 4, 2019 Even though there is a lot of basketball left I feel like UVA/Dook/UNC are locks for the top three spots based upon how all are playing. I just don't see Louisville/Cuse/VA Tech breaking that trifecta but the battle for 4th is important, to avoid playing that extra game in the ACC tourney. I've talked to a lot of people about the pros/cons of conference tournaments and it's no joke that a lengthy conference tournament run can zap a team going into the big dance the following week. When a coach like Roy Williams says he's not crazy about conference tournaments he's not just blowing smoke. Quote
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