Kennesaw State (4-7) vs. Nebraska (5-7) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

4 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

This mf'ers aren't even calling the game live from PBA. They are remote! Wow! 

Any time ESPN does a game they are not on site.

 

[thrasher31]

Keisei is so fun

[brfrad]

We are 8 - 12 from the floor in the 2nd half, 5 - 6 from 3, and 1 - 2 from the line.

[HuskerFever]

Doc on the sideline in his green sweatshirt looking like:

 

[MichHusker]

Nice to be making shots but defense has left alot to be desired this 2nd half

[brfrad]

Verge trying for the quadruple double.  13 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 6 turnovers.

[basketballjones]

Watching Bryce McGowens just getting flown by and pushed around by Kennesaw State guys, is…. Something

[basketballjones]

4 minutes ago, MichHusker said:

Nice to be making shots but defense has left alot to be desired this 2nd half

The defense? They gave up 34 at the half. 51 at the 10m mark. That’s 17 a “quarter.”

Edited December 23, 2021 by basketballjones

[Omahusker]

So we are a good shooting team after all! 

[busticket]

2 minutes ago, basketballjones said:

Watching Bryce McGowens just getting flown by and pushed around by Kennesaw State guys, is…. Something

Glad to see he still feels he has the green light on 27 foot threes early in the shot clock…

[HuskerFever]

Is it bad that I'm still convinced Verge made a really bad shot attempt and not an assist over to a teammate to make the easy basket?

[Nebrasketball1979]

2 minutes ago, basketballjones said:

Watching Bryce McGowens just getting flown by and pushed around by Kennesaw State guys, is…. Something

It's all about effort and "want to".  He locked in for a bit in th first half and it's understandable that a true freshmen has eased up a bit in the second half with a large lead.  Certainly some teaching moments in film study!

[Bugeaters1]

 

[tcp]

glad huskers found a team they could beat. also fortunate ksu jr. about as committed to defense as NU is. 

 

i'm pretty sure that's going to change shortly. still, enjoying this one. it might be a bit before the next. 

[basketballjones]

Bryce McGowens just has, zero interest, in playing team basketball. All about him. 

[MichHusker]

10 minutes ago, basketballjones said:

The defense? They gave up 34 at the half. 51 at the 10m mark. That’s 17 a “quarter.”

Not a fan of blow bys and wide open shots. Last 10 minutes of 1st half were solid. Kennesaw has missed some looks

[Bugeaters1]

Geez swallow the whistles and get the game over.

 

[Ron Mexico]

In FH's system are there no screens or cutting to the basket?

Dribble around the perimeter and get pushed farther behind the 3pt line.

[Ron Mexico]

it's a win.

[Red Don]

Final Stats:

 

[royalfan]

On 12/22/2021 at 7:38 PM, Ron Mexico said:

This mf'ers aren't even calling the game live from PBA. They are remote! Wow! 

Not exactly a new concept in the covid era.  They were remote for the NC st. game also which was a much bigger one than this.  

[Red Don]

 

[Red Don]

Post-game Press Conference:
Verge & Lat for the first 6:30, then blank until the 8:15 mark when Coach Hoiberg takes the podium.

Important to get the win, seeing shots falling, helps build confidence over the break.
Attributes better play to practice & preparation, been tough practices.
Getting pulled Definitely gets players' attention.
Learning, going through Adversity.
No one has given up on the team. Team goals are still attainable.

Coach Hoiberg.
Had 2 days of good practice. Players didn't take Film Session (criticisms) personally. Verge set the tone early (other than the first few minutes), good ball movement & making the simple play. 20 Assists a big improvement. Derrick & Eduardo good play-makers, when they get the ball good things tend to happen. Real tough grind coming up - have to continue to improve and get better. Test will be when we hit the rough patches that we know are coming up. If we play like today we have a chance. Said Wilhelm Briedenback had successful surgery (in LA), expects to have him back ready to go next season, but didn't elaborate on the injury excpet to characterize it as a 'knee.'