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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 19:57:55 GMT -6
The big question now is how long Ben and Chuck are out.
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Post by wildbill on Dec 29, 2023 19:58:44 GMT -6
We better hope Big Ben and (at.least or) CB3 play Wednesday night in Terre Haute. I think the Sycamores are really good, probably a better team than Cincinnati.
If we have to go there with the firepower we used tonight, we'll lose by 30, 35 points.
Fingers crossed the boys heal up quickly.
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Post by lawrencevgibson on Dec 29, 2023 19:59:16 GMT -6
Cold shooting killed us. I still believe it was a winnable game. Hopefully BHum and CB3 heal up fast.
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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 20:00:44 GMT -6
Between Cam and Bobo maybe 5 made treys all season to date. Surprisingly they have made 17 combined. I was surprised as well. Their shooting percentages are not good though. Cam entered tonight 10-40 from three and Gage 7-30. Both were 0-2 each tonight. gopurpleaces.com/documents/2023/12/20/UEMBBStats.pdf
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Post by bballjunkie on Dec 29, 2023 20:01:49 GMT -6
What a stupid shot Haffner just took, then a dumb foul. Put in Bobe over him...geez.... Haffner's shooting mechanics look bad this season.....he is having trouble getting separation from his defender so he is not able to get many set shots. He does not square his shoulders well when shooting off the dribble or when shooting off cutting actions.
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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 20:09:04 GMT -6
- We were outrebounded by 20 (49-29).
- UC had 18 offensive rebounds to our 5.
- UC had 12 threes to our 3.
- 17-6 on second chance points in UC's favor.
- Zero fast break points for us (but only five for UC).
- We did outscore them 28-26 in the paint.
- Only 18 points for us in the second half. After being up 40-32 at the break, UC outscored us 44-18 in the second half.
That is how you lose 76-58.
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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 20:16:08 GMT -6
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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 20:20:15 GMT -6
UC plays at BYU next (and then hosts Texas after that) as they open Big 12 play. Will definitely be interested in how those games go. I think BYU likely wins by double digits against UC.
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Post by austinace on Dec 29, 2023 20:24:06 GMT -6
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Post by ncace on Dec 29, 2023 20:32:58 GMT -6
This one would have been very close if we’d had Ben and Chuck. Between them, we lose grit, the 3 ball, and rebounding with Ben, and we fall short on spark and athleticism with Chuck out. To compete consistently with teams like Cincy, and for that matter, ISUb, Drake, and Mo. St., you need a complete team. Other guys may WANT to step up, but unfortunately, the talent gap was obvious, especially shooting from 3 and on the glass.
Brings back memories of the DJ/Iggy era. If both of them were out for the same game, the Aces shortfall would have been just as obvious.
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Post by ibleedpurple on Dec 29, 2023 20:42:30 GMT -6
We played a great first half. Need to think about that as we continue to work to improve. Really need Ben and Chuck back asap or it will be very tough to score the basketball.
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Post by indymoon on Dec 29, 2023 21:10:04 GMT -6
How many baseline buckets did the Aces score in 1st half? The color announcer even made a comment about that. I think some of that was due to UC zone in 1st half but regardless those didn’t exist in 2nd half.
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Post by aceshigh on Dec 29, 2023 21:22:42 GMT -6
What a stupid shot Haffner just took, then a dumb foul. Put in Bobe over him...geez.... Haffner's shooting mechanics look bad this season.....he is having trouble getting separation from his defender so he is not able to get many set shots. He does not square his shoulders well when shooting off the dribble or when shooting off cutting actions. Thats the difference in where he was and where he is. The level of defense he is seeing at UE is stronger and quicker than at Eastern. Maybe he will improve over time and his mechanics will get better. As a non-player or coach just from watching the game over the many years I watch Cam’s shot when there is a good camera angle and I can usually tell if it’s a hit or miss. Also while his baseline cuts have been productive he only gets about two until the defense adjusts and his size and lack of quickness and athleticism shuts him down. Nice kid but he is usually overmatched at this level.
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Post by aceshigh on Dec 29, 2023 21:39:45 GMT -6
UE also showed that if we can keep hitting the recruiting trail and bring in better players what the Aces can be. It would have been nice to see what impact Hummer and CB3 would have had if they had played. We would have been much better with them and what benefit comes with additional quality players. When you have players playing out of position or affecting the efficiency of the substitution patterns you are walking a thin line. Cincy adjusted at the half and we didn’t have the guns available to counter. ISU blue is going to be a real challenge. Hopefully our two missing in action will be back then.
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Post by E-Villan on Dec 29, 2023 22:14:51 GMT -6
Already? He had it out at 3:00 PM this afternoon..lol
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