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[CrimsonCats]

Not a super high level of competition tonight, but quite a lot to like for a season opener. I was probably most impressed that our guards seem ahead of schedule defensively. They were active and disruptive for almost the entire night and didn’t get caught out of position very often.

At least in the short term until we can get our centers healthy or eligible, rebounding is probably going to be the biggest concern, and tonight’s performance didn’t really do a lot to alleviate that, but at least the stretches where we struggled a bit on the glass didn’t seem to be from a lack of effort. Pretty encouraging start overall.

 

[Fox2monk]

She's the only women's HC name I even know lol I think the LSU coach is a blonde woman, but I couldn't tell you her name.

Kim Mulkey just cause I looked it up lol. I don’t like Staley she’s very smug.

 

[The_Answer1313]

I’m not just looking at the first game though. It’s abundantly clear that:

1) he’s going to be a 30% three-point shooter at best
2) he’s prone to play hero ball
3) while he has plenty of energy and stamina, he doesn’t have quickness and can’t get by his man in a half court set

Dilly and Shepherd are far better shooters and seem to be better at getting others involved. They also play great defense.

I feel like most highly rated players are prone to number 2 tho. And while that could possibly be an issue, there's also a scenario where it's needed someone take over a game and who knows maybe he does that and wins games for us.

It's early tho. I'd give it some time before judging. We've had some pretty good freshman that have had rough starts as well.

 

[bbncal02]

I’m not just looking at the first game though. It’s abundantly clear that:

1) he’s going to be a 30% three-point shooter at best
2) he’s prone to play hero ball
3) while he has plenty of energy and stamina, he doesn’t have quickness and can’t get by his man in a half court set

Dilly and Shepherd are far better shooters and seem to be better at getting others involved. They also play great defense.

DJ had FOUR assists tonight. Our asst leader was Tre with FIVE.

So, point 2 is shot.

 

[bbncal02]

I feel like most highly rated players are prone to number 2 tho. And while that could possibly be an issue, there's also a scenario where it's needed someone take over a game and who knows maybe he does that and wins games for us.

It's early tho. I'd give it some time before judging. We've had some pretty good freshman that have had rough starts as well.

His second point doesn't even have basis in fact, at least tonight. He had four assists, right behind Mitchell's 5.

 

[BlueCephus]

It’s spelled CATS denim vest, go back to the James Madison board where you talk crap about our CATS.

He started the game thread three hours early and hasn’t been seen since. Don’t let this happen again.

 

[Fox2monk]

Izzo always has Michigan State start out so slow.

 

[phyrekat]

Very pleased with the second half performance and the overall defense. Still like to complain about the little things (hoping they don't become big things).
I DO like my team ( and will like it even better if we get some rim protectors able to play)

 

[Fox2monk]

Michigan state is 1/17 from 3 lol. Starting to get a small lead tho.

 

[DSGTCAT28]

They literally made it last year

You sure about that?

 

[Klix]

 

[gharding07]

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Jumping and shooting you say!?? Hmm....

 

[bbncal02]

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So Adou with a concussion? Ok. Hope he gets some rest and is ready to go Friday.

 

[Fox2monk]

So Adou with a concussion? Ok. Hope he gets some rest and is ready to go Friday.

Sounds like a mild one possibly.

 

[Fox2monk]

James Madison won’t go away. Keeps hitting huge shots. They can’t get a stop though.

 

[bbncal02]

James Madison won’t go away. Keeps hitting huge shots. They can’t get a stop though.

I mean....it was 76 degrees today......felt like March. lol

 

[Fox2monk]

If Michigan State is a legit top 4 team I like our chances this year.

 

[Fox2monk]

I mean....it was 76 degrees today......felt like March. lol

Felt so good tonight, it was like a perfect 62 degrees.

 

[bbncal02]

Are we back? I know it's one game. But man, it feels good.

 

[Fox2monk]

OT in East Lansing.

 

[Fox2monk]

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Are we back? I know it's one game. But man, it feels good.

I like hearing it, it’s been since 2020 where we had really good vibes. Oscars first year when healthy had some nice months but this team feels like Cal’s OG squads of having fun.

 

[gharding07]

James Madison won’t go away. Keeps hitting huge shots. They can’t get a stop though.

OT!

 

[bbncal02]

Don't look now. Tie game at MSU.

 

[bbncal02]

OT!

It's a little Madness in November. Perfect way to start the season (glad it isn't our game though lol)

 

[bbncal02]

I like hearing it, it’s been since 2020 where we had really good vibes. Oscars first year when healthy had some nice months but this team feels like Cal’s OG squads of having fun.

This group genuinely likes each other. No drama so far.....and I don't think there will be. Hate to say it but Wheeler may have been a locker room issue.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

If Michigan State is a legit top 4 team I like our chances this year.

Something tells me they're not

 

[MidseasonTweak]

This group genuinely likes each other. No drama so far.....and I don't think there will be. Hate to say it but Wheeler may have been a locker room issue.

He had a short fuse

 

[gharding07]

Shout out to Bam tonight! Triple double! Suck it Lakers..

 

[bbncal02]

He had a short fuse

Is.....is that double entendre?

 

[Fox2monk]

James Madison is making plays.

 

[MidseasonTweak]

Is.....is that double entendre?

It is

 

[Fox2monk]

This group genuinely likes each other. No drama so far.....and I don't think there will be. Hate to say it but Wheeler may have been a locker room issue.

No doubt he was, anybody who pouts and quits late season like that has to be.

 

[bbncal02]

No doubt he was, anybody who pouts and quits late season like that has to be.

Disappointing too. I liked him for the most part.

 

[Fox2monk]

Tyson Walker needs an ice bath, his back has to be sore from carrying Michigan State all game.

 

[Fox2monk]

James Madison with the dagger! Up 4 with 8 seconds left. This feels like a first round game for real. Last ranked team they beat was Cal in 1992 lol. This will be only their second all time win.

 

[bbncal02]

Tyson Walker needs an ice bath, his back has to be sore from carrying Michigan State all game.

Wish we got them next week. But no......Duke will destroy them.

 

[Fox2monk]

Wish we got them next week. But no......Duke will destroy them.

Seems we always have the rotation of Kansas and Duke when they are stacked and blow our chance to beat State even when we are better. I miss beating Kansas by 100

 

[bbncal02]

Welcome to the new age.....the new age.

Kenpom:
OkSt: 68
Ab. Christine: 170

 

[bbncal02]

Final from Breslin Center:

James Madison: 79
MSU: 76

MSU was ranked #4. O-VER-RA-TED!

 

[bbncal02]

Handful of P5 teams going down tonight.