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Yall better get on the GG train. Start him.

It’s a much better sign to look at the team and find out why it hasn’t quite clicked yet vs looking at the team and seeing we don’t have the talent to compete. Basketball is also a game of matchups. I think our size should hold up in the B1G over the course of a season. Also, that’s two straight games with good defense. Don’t forget we’re playing good defense.

I watched the whole replay. Two things: Griffiths should have been on the court for the last 5 minutes. The more I watch him the more I like. I’d start him over Meah and have Berke start at the 5. He creates all sorts of problems that don’t show up on the stat sheet with his length and speed. He’s smart, unselfish, and helps the offense flow. He also has a good understanding of pro spacing. BC’s run to get back in the game was with him on the bench. His closeouts on defense are really good and he’s capable of switching everything. He also led our team in assists playing 13 minutes. I love Sam but he’s not a PG and GG deserved Sam’s minutes last night. I like Berke a lot. He’s smart, skilled, and tough. We need to give him a ton of reps as the 5 in the half court because he has the passing ability to get it done in Mast’s role. They also need to green light him from 3 and live with the results. He’s a good player. Juwan started being Juwan more this game. Good to see. Brice forced it but also played really well alongside Griffiths. They are a problem together. Worster was terrible offensively but he’s a great defender. I guess this week is layup practice. Wtf.

Watched the highlights. Rollie looks outstanding on defense and very, very good on offense. He’s an awesome pickup. I’m gonna guess our energy guys are Gary and Morgan. For those of you who have seen Morgan play, is it fair to say his presence was missed today? Is Berke out of shape or do we want his playing weight up for the B1G? His body type looks very different that UCLA, but I liked his rebounding and skill. Lots of upside there. We definitely have some pieces and a lot of flexibility for our potential lineups.

It’s nice to think that we have a good enough roster that “First Four Out” from Lunardi projections is now bulletin board material. I really think our group is the conference dark horse to win the thing. There’s no reason we won’t be better than last season from a talent perspective. I expect we’ll spend some time this season ranked.

He is really, really good. All around game, high IQ, scores at all three levels, very good passer, loves defense. Effort kid to boot. 6’7” ish with a Bryce level ability to handle. Absolutely love this get.

Love seeing Allick as a GA working w Meah. Meah looks like he's been in the weight room too. Gentle giant. Gotta get him mean on the court. Love this pickup.

I was thinking about Big3 also but I’m guessing FIBA hates Ice Cube. 3x3 is exhausting due to the continuous play so I get needing to have current pros. It sure seems like a prerequisite would be being at least 6’6” (able to switch screens), have a decent jumper, and be very physical. Gotta be some college players graduating or low salaried Euro pros that would love to travel the world playing 3x3 full time and have a chance to be an Olympian. Something about it feels very exclusive and weird right now but I could be wrong.

I understand the FIBA points have to be acquired in prior years so pro contracts prevent a lot of good players from doing FIBA 3x3 but there’s gotta be better players than this available. It feels weird having these guys represent us in basketball in any form. I wonder if it will be addressed.

He would be a 3v3 old man game nightmare. He’d just dogwalk everyone to the rim with all that space.

Yeah he’ll go to the league. Roby esque athleticism with range. I think Fred will develop him really well. That was nuts.

Oh he’s way different. Very rare personality. This is gonna be a fun run with him.

Both Roby and Bryce are tweeners but Roby can guard a decent range of NBA players. Bryce needs to watch film of Trey.

Anyone notice Kevin Cross’ PERFECT GAME? Of course it was perfect.

I think Lance Jeter might be a decent comparison. Probably a little better passer but definitely a similar bully build getting to the rim.

Oh yeah I forgot about both of them actually thanks. I'd think if not LA, Lebron would probably follow him to Dallas or Cleveland, maybe Miami. But I'm guessing Lakers 2nd round with the 55th to make sure Lebron ends his career there. That's huge $$ for LA whether they win or lose. Bronny is easily the most interesting story in the draft IMO since Lebron opted out. It would be very cool to see them play together even if only a few minutes. It might be the one time it ever happens.

I think it’s the opposite. Whoever drafts him is trying to lure his dad to their organization. I’m guessing the Lakers take him in the 2nd round and LBJ retires a Laker. Only other team Bronny worked out for was Phoenix, so you could see LBJ with KD, Booker, Ayton, CP3. Mavs are also rumored as it’s totally something Mark Cuban would try.

Wild to have a NC contender coach leave after losing by 1 in the title to the most bitter rival possible. Trev is going to have his hands full in the SEC. It’s a different planet in many ways.

I’m in the camp that we are legit conference contenders given how crazy this transfer upgrade has been. Outside we’re an eternal darkhorse but I really don’t think the staff and players feel that way at all.

This rules!

A zillion percent. I’m using my eyes. Watched a couple games. The kid can move really well at 6’9”. He works better in our defensive system for sure, but he’s not some flat footed liability. Far from it. Any defensive coach worth their salt can work with what he brings. That was the scout on him from Europe as well—very high defensive ceiling because of his feet.

Great get and fans will love this kid’s motor. He is very similar to Gary in being a special perimeter defender for his size and he has elite speed for a big. Should be elite in rotations. He’s a little light but a very physical player. Offensively he’s solid as well—pretty versatile. Good high release. His weight prevents him from being a great rebounder but he’s not bad there either. He 100% fills the 4 spot for depth. It’s gonna suck to be the opposing team’s 4 and think you are getting a break with Gary on the bench only to bring in another dog to fight you. We’ll be relentless at that spot. Love this pickup. I think we get that win we all have been waiting for next season. I’ve never made that prediction before. It’s a hell of a roster.

Ding ding ding. We have lots of loot left and several personnel options.

If the ship gets taken down by apathy, Nebraska will be literally the last place to sink. I do think what you describe will happen in other places, but highly doubt it happens here. As a result, I’m guessing we’ll continue to see more improvement in sports across the board (we already are) and it will feed the fuel even more. Without NIL and now this, I think Nebraska was done for. Now fans and their pockets are literally competing with other fans’ pockets. We will likely win that battle 95% of the time. NIL, from a competitive standpoint, is the best thing that’s happened to Husker sports this century. We were dead in the water. Go constitution.

This won’t be the lineup but: Brice 6’7” GG 6’8” Gary 6’7” Morgan 6’10” Meah 7’1” Just once I want to see this monstrosity.