Triple Double Question

[wildcatbd21]

Usually when we have been looking at triple double possibilities with our past players, it is always a big with points, rebounds, and blocks. Last night, Murray came one assist shy of a triple double with points, rebounds, and assists. It was only a scrimmage against a clearly inferior team. But, could he possible pull this off in the season? We knew the scoring would be there. But he was active on the boards and showed good vision in finding open teammates in scoring position. He may be the player this year to flirt with and maybe get our triple double.

 

[jrpross]

Matt Jones said last night he thinks Murray gets one this year. I wouldn't be shocked if he did. He reminds me of Fitch the way he rebounds so strongly despite his size.

 

[JonathanW]

Could he? Sure.
Will he? I wouldn't bet on it.
The only triple double I'm aware of for UK, was Pts, Reb & Ast, by Chris Mills. And if I remember right, his rebound numbers were high for that game.

 

[UKhoopCat]

Murray is a "refuse to lose " kind of player. A perfect marriage playing for Cal. We saw how he responded in overtime for Canada, when he became their go-to guy to get the win. Averaging over 30 pts. a game against the best high school talent in the U.S. during the all-star games. Jamal is an elite talent. Let's enjoy the ride.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Could he? Sure.
Will he? I wouldn't bet on it.
The only triple double I'm aware of for UK, was Pts, Reb & Ast, by Chris Mills. And if I remember right, his rebound numbers were high for that game.

I don't think so...it was the assists that were higher than normal, if irc. I remember him getting quite a few double-doubles that year w/ points and rebounds

 

[EnglandWildcat]

If he had gotten it, would it have "counted" in the records since it was just an exhibition game? I was wondering that last night when they were discussing it.

I think he could, but Ottawa will be one of the "worst" teams we play this year. There won't be that many opportunities for him to rebound quite as much once we play bigger stronger teams. His best chance is in the non-conference against a small school. Let's hope he does it! It would be cool to see!

 

[jedcat]

He reminds me of Fitch the way he rebounds so strongly despite his size.

I was thinking of Fitch as a good comparison also.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

If he does it will be v podunk u.
Thats not a knock on Jam either .

 

[TeoJ]

It's only happened once kind of hard to compare.

 

[johnsonfr]

If he had gotten it, would it have "counted" in the records since it was just an exhibition game? I was wondering that last night when they were discussing it.

I think he could, but Ottawa will be one of the "worst" teams we play this year. There won't be that many opportunities for him to rebound quite as much once we play bigger stronger teams. His best chance is in the non-conference against a small school. Let's hope he does it! It would be cool to see!

It would not have counted

 

[wldctky]

Could he? Sure.
Will he? I wouldn't bet on it.
The only triple double I'm aware of for UK, was Pts, Reb & Ast, by Chris Mills. And if I remember right, his rebound numbers were high for that game.

I was at that game...it was against the Gators

 

[corypedia]

Possible, but the Assists will be tough. And while he was close against Ottawa, we aren't going to face that weak of competition during the year at any point.

Would love to see it though.

 

[JPScott]

I don't think so...it was the assists that were higher than normal, if irc. I remember him getting quite a few double-doubles that year w/ points and rebounds

Chris Mills averaged 2.875 assists/game and 8.65 rebounds/game so he definitely stretched the assists in the Austin Peay game.

Mills had 11 additional double-doubles beyond the triple-double.

List of UK triple and double-doubles sorted by player