Well, for one thing, UCA can flat shoot the three. They were amazing.
I would think it would be difficult for them to repeat their shooting performance against ASU. If they do, ASU could be in trouble.

On our side, the cream is starting to rise to the top. It's pretty obvious that two W's (White and Woods) = W (Win). They could be our best inside twosome ever. And throw in Marius Hill, and we're looking pretty good. Dillard and Reid had an abysmal shooting day but we know they can normally shoot the ball. And J.T. Thomas is really coming on, pleasantly surprising me. Josh Hagins is instant energy, and can make things happen when he comes into the games.

Devonte didn't play the second half of the last game, and was in warmups tonight. I was told that Joe Kleine told the Tip In Club that he has a hip pointer injury. It occurred in the first half of the last game, which is why he hasn't played since. Joe also said that Gus and Mariek want more playing time, but since White, Woods and Hill are playing so well, it's difficult for them to get any more time.

Jerron Washington got a few minutes today, but Andre Brown didn't play again. He has only played three minutes this year so I guess he's not redshirting. I thought he might help us this year. All in all I'm pleased with our progress. Need to shore up our three point defense, but in all fairness, some of those were just great shots that UCA was hitting. Maybe the most fun team to watch we've had in quite awhile. Still not a great crowd, but seemingly by far the best we've had so far. I would guess we broke the 1000 mark for the first time this season.

We see that Davonte and James Reid playing time was to much, Josh need to start and Coach Kliene if full of S***

Since Devonte hasn't played in a game and a half due to an injury, it's difficult to say he's playing too much. At this point in time, I'm assuming the coaches are playing the people that are performing the best, both in practice and the game, and who they feel have the best chance to help the team win. I agree that Josh is an outstanding talent, and he'll play starter minutes when the games really count. Reid is a pretty solid player. He lacks a little quickness on defense, but I'm confident, knowing his history, and from glimpses in a few of the earlier game, he can shoot the rock. And he does some little things well. He rebounds reasonably well, is always around loose balls and is savvy enough to get to them and start the break. From your previous posts, it's obvious you really have a lot of respect for Mariek. He obviously passes the eye test, but so far this year, at least in the coach's eyes, he hasn't done things as well as the others who are getting most of the playing time. If he has what it takes to get more minutes, he'll eventually get them.
And he might be a year early. His time might just be the next couple of seasons. He'll get physically stronger, and when James leaves, he's the obvious player to get first shot at starting. Just my observations. I could be all wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. I'll readily admit J.T. has the real goods. I hadn't seen him enough to know, but the way he's performing, he's earning his playing time. I love Devonte and think he has proven he's a winner, and should also get good playing time. In fact, J.T. has shown me he could be effective at the two guard as well as the point, and there will probably be times when he and Devonte are in the lineup at the same time. I think they did use that combination a little bit in one of the games. This next game should be a really good test for us. In the past, Mo State has pretty well manhandled us in Springfield. Let's see how the guys do this year. If we could win, which is certainly possible, then I think we'll really know we have a good chance this year. And if we lose, well it won't be the end of the world. 80% of all college games are won by the home team. Go Trojans!

(11-30-2014 09:53 AM)outsideualr Wrote:  Since Devonte hasn't played in a game and a half due to an injury, it's difficult to say he's playing too much. At this point in time, I'm assuming the coaches are playing the people that are performing the best, both in practice and the game, and who they feel have the best chance to help the team win. I agree that Josh is an outstanding talent, and he'll play starter minutes when the games really count. Reid is a pretty solid player. He lacks a little quickness on defense, but I'm confident, knowing his history, and from glimpses in a few of the earlier game, he can shoot the rock. And he does some little things well. He rebounds reasonably well, is always around loose balls and is savvy enough to get to them and start the break. From your previous posts, it's obvious you really have a lot of respect for Mariek. He obviously passes the eye test, but so far this year, at least in the coach's eyes, he hasn't done things as well as the others who are getting most of the playing time. If he has what it takes to get more minutes, he'll eventually get them.
And he might be a year early. His time might just be the next couple of seasons. He'll get physically stronger, and when James leaves, he's the obvious player to get first shot at starting. Just my observations. I could be all wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. I'll readily admit J.T. has the real goods. I hadn't seen him enough to know, but the way he's performing, he's earning his playing time. I love Devonte and think he has proven he's a winner, and should also get good playing time. In fact, J.T. has shown me he could be effective at the two guard as well as the point, and there will probably be times when he and Devonte are in the lineup at the same time. I think they did use that combination a little bit in one of the games. This next game should be a really good test for us. In the past, Mo State has pretty well manhandled us in Springfield. Let's see how the guys do this year. If we could win, which is certainly possible, then I think we'll really know we have a good chance this year. And if we lose, well it won't be the end of the world. 80% of all college games are won by the home team. Go Trojans!

That's the way I look at the MoState game. If we win the outlook for the rest of the season looks extremely bright. A loss, on the road, to a team picked 3rd in the MoValley doesn't mean we won't be good. MoSt is likely better than any team in the Belt with the possible exception of GaSt, and GaSt would definitely be the underdog in Springfield.

Josh will get starter minutes, but I REALLY like him coming off the bench just because of the energy he injects into the game.