Captain Kangaroo

I would say our W-L speaks more to the level of our competition. And the fact that the majority of the team is playing very well. If Diggs and Evan were starting, our record would be identical. Giving Betancourt 3 minutes is just enough time for him to get a couple turnovers, and dig us into a hole that, thankfully, we've had sufficient time to rise above. Start him and Ibitayo vs. Iowa State or Oregon State, and the hole may be more difficult to overcome. Against Bethune Cookman, give him his 10 minutes and rest the better players a bit. In Hawaii, 10 minutes of Deji isn't in our best interest. No one suggested McAdams get "serious minutes" at the PG. Except you. But I would contend giving Betancourt's 3-5 minutes to McAdams would save us 2-3 turnovers, and give us some assists and points, rather than the goose eggs we're presently posting. I would give my left nut for pedestrian point guard play like Dials, Middleton, McNees or Roberts offered. It is light years ahead of what we presently have. Hell, right now I'd kill for Ali Kart. Dambrot's played mad scientist a little with the line up thus far, and given a extra long leash for mistakes to some, but the season starts Sunday. I expect the non-producers will start seeing more pine time, and the Top 8-9 guys will log the key minutes. Audition time is over.

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You'd think that teams like UCLA, Arizona, Stanford and Arizona State would fare "ok" if you dropped them in the MAC for a season. But who knows... I guess we'll know for sure when a middle-of-the-PAC Oregon State faces the perennial MAC champ on a neutral court this Sunday night.

I would say - "There's "suck," and then there's "SUCK." Suck is 61.8% from the FT line for a guard. SUCK is 31.8%. And we're in mid-December. It isn't like he's 1-3 on November 13th. I would contend McAdams isn't playing the 1 or 2 because his best attribute is his catch-and-shoot, 3-point ability. Personally, I think he's a much better 1 or 2 than Ibitayo or Betancourt. But KD is trying whatever is possible to not waste McAdams primary strength. If Betancourt moves any closer down the bench towards the orange Igloo cooler, it wouldn't surprise me to see McAdams get a little PT at the point. Hopefully is doesn't come to that scenario, and Evans and Diggs can handle it.

I think 8 serviceable minutes against Bethune-Cookman, and 4-5 minutes against a decent team is what he merits. I agree placing Ibitayo and Betancourt on the court at the same time is, at-best 4-on-5. And often 3-on-5. I'm guessing Iowa State and Oregon State's guards would make them look a lot worse than Detroit's did. And Detroit exposed them pretty badly.

It wasn't to be... Too bad...it was a good opportunity for a marquee MAC win.

Down to 31.8% for Ibitayo. It was interesting when KD put Deji in towards the end of the game, the Detroit players immediately fouled him. When you're losing late, fouling a 31.8% FT shooter is as good as getting a turnover. He did hold his 3-pt percentage steady at 50%. He's proven he can provide 8-or-so serviceable minutes, but not in the final 5 minutes of a game.

Great second half by the Zips tonight. Great first half by Tree to keep us within striking distance. Even down by 9 at the half, I figured we'd win. But by 19?! Off to see how we fare against the big boys...

The reason might be

Oregon State is playing Towson on Sirius radio tonight, if anyone is interested. If no one is interested, they're still on Sirius. I caught the pregame and the Beavers are all looking forward to the Hawaii trip. They expect multiple wins.

That, I'd buy.

Nope. Their undefeated record is as factual as you can get. No illusion.

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So who would be a great pick? A sure-fire pick at #7 that you would be excited and optimistic about?

Interesting...or horrific...to watch tonight will be Ibitayo and CB's free throw shooting. Ibitayo is 33% from the FT line...but 50% from 3-point land. Betancourt is a sizzling 50% from the charity stripe. No wonder they both miss, or pass out of open layups...they're afraid if they get fouled they might go to the line. D1 guards simply cannot shoot 50% or less from the free throw line. Shaq could hit 50%.

December 7th.

En Fuego Agua.

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I think you watched a different game than everyone else.

I think watching Malone play Bethune-Cookman would have been fun. The only interesting things I observed from this game were - 1.) I want to see if Ibitayo can perform against upper-tier competition. He's now proven he can provide serviceable minutes against lower-level teams. And that is a noteworthy step forward. Let's see how he does in the next two games. 2.) Diggs remains our most creative passer. If he could trade his high-dribble cuts to the basket...which always get stolen...for a few assists...I think he's still our best PG option. If he still wants to play the isolation guy at the top of the key, then forget it. Put him at the wing. 3.) Evans is playing with some confidence. His 3 stroke looks better and better every game. If he can simply manage the game at point guard, and hit his open looks, we can run a decent offense. 4.) How about the girl in the 6 inch heels and size 0 skirt behind the B-C bench? Nice warm up for tonight's game. ORU will be a good barometer of our 2013-14 potential. A win by 7+ would bode well for the future.

Hopefully it helps his Tree fro shooting.

I love this kid. I can't believe he doesn't have a D1-A offer yet. Great feet, great arm, winner...what else do you need?

Exhibition games, yes. "Real" games, no. Once you log 1 minute in a real game there is no turning back. Barring injury. No gray area.

I agree. Toledo is very solid too. The Decade of the Cupcake may be nearing an end?

Hey, I don't make the rules. Receding hairline is, by definition, Sherman Hemsley. It's the "Look-alike Law."