(03-13-2023 08:13 AM)tigerlands Wrote:  Correct. FAU first and worry about Purdue later. But still have the staff prepping for possible Purdue matchup.

FAU has a 7-1 center who can score, so maybe its a similar matchup and gameplan.

(03-13-2023 08:23 AM)SeñorTiger Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Ya, you have to give respect to a team that has won over 30 games in a season. Mediocre teams do not do that in any conference. They will be a tough matchup but we will presumably have the two best players on the court with Davis and Williams and they have been red hot.

When you're 31-3, losing is something that almost never happens. It akin to trying to beat an undefeated fighter. They don't really know how to lose yet so its a much tougher out.

As Elliot Perry used to say, confidence is the key. 31-3 teams are supremely confident even when behind.

(03-12-2023 06:55 PM)holyterror Wrote:  Play like we have played the last 2 games and we’ll beat them AND Purdue.

This exactly...gotta keep our foot on the gas all this weekend.

(03-13-2023 08:50 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 08:13 AM)tigerlands Wrote:  Correct. FAU first and worry about Purdue later. But still have the staff prepping for possible Purdue matchup.

FAU has a 7-1 center who can score, so maybe its a similar matchup and gameplan.

Yeah, I didn't know that. Maybe you are correct about similar game plan.

Tigers finish #25 in CBS Top 25 and 1. FAU is #22.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basket...ournament/

(03-13-2023 10:53 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  Tigers finish #25 in CBS Top 25 and 1. FAU is #22.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basket...ournament/

We finished 15 in RPI, 16 in Torvik T-Rank, 17 in Massey composite, 19 in Kenpom, 23 in NET, and 29 in BPI (what a joke)

This is a top 25 team.

Heard they were the best 3 point shooting team in the field on the radio earlier. Of course they are

Nice article (not behind pay wall) about FAU:

https://bustingbrackets.com/2023/01/17/f...-surprise/

"FAU’s style - Florida Atlantic’s success doesn’t come from talent. They don’t have a unique defensive system. They simply play their game and don’t let the way other teams play deter them. FAU’s offense typically contains four guards and one big between Vladislav Goldin and Giancarlo Rosado. All of their guards are good shooters and capable playmakers as well. Goldin and Rosado will set a ton of ball screens and they’ll also utilize a lot of dribble handoffs. The two actions allow for the guards to operate in a ton of open space. The other perimeter players do a nice job of filling the open spot and Goldin especially does a nice job rolling to the rim off of the ball screen. This system has led to FAU having a top-30 offense in the country this season."

Basically, FAU does not have a star or stand-out player. Owls typically have 4 guards and 1 big on the floor. As stated in above article, bigs are Vladislav Goldin (7'1) and Giancarlo Rosado (6'8). FAU has a very young team, with 4 freshmen, 6 sophomores, 3 juniors, and 1 senior.

Owls rank 204th in adjusted tempo. Basically they play a below-average tempo. they did compete well with UAB, who has a high paced style - 18th in adjusted tempo. FAU prides themselves in off-ball movement and unselfishness. In a 247 interview* FAU Coach May said, “We’re not selling a vision, we’re selling a style of play,” May continued, “I think players who enjoy passing, enjoy cutting, they enjoy playing in unison with four other players, I think they’re naturally attracted to us. And we’re attracted to them.”

Common opponent: Ole Miss
Nov 11: FAU 67 - Ole Miss 80
Dec 3: Memphis 68- Ole Miss 67

Owls vs NCAAT teams:
12/21 vs 16-seed Northen KY: FAU 67 - Norse 52

It is not yet confirmed whether or not anyone playing for FAU has bigger nuts than ALo.

* https://247sports.com/college/florida-at...204842498/

(03-13-2023 11:54 AM)Eagleonpar Wrote:  Heard they were the best 3 point shooting team in the field on the radio earlier. Of course they are

Per Game Stats

Total
GP MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TO FG% FT% 3P%
32 25.2 13.5 5.2 1.5 1.5 0.1 1.8 50.0 84.3 39.3 Johnell Davis G
31 25.6 13.2 5.4 1.5 1.1 0.2 1.6 44.1 79.1 36.9 Alijah Martin G
34 20.7 10.6 6.4 0.4 0.4 1.2 1.4 64.3 60.2 0.0 Vladislav Goldin C
33 23.8 9.1 4.1 2.5 0.8 0.0 1.1 46.3 65.9 41.4 Nicholas Boyd G
32 22.0 8.9 2.4 1.8 0.7 0.1 1.1 41.1 73.3 34.9 Michael Forrest G
34 24.5 7.1 2.5 2.2 0.9 0.1 1.7 41.3 67.5 38.8 Bryan Greenlee G
34 16.8 5.6 3.6 1.4 0.4 0.4 1.0 61.0 74.6 0.0 Giancarlo Rosado F
34 15.7 5.1 2.0 0.7 0.5 0.0 0.3 39.4 66.7 33.6 Brandon Weatherspoon G
33 23.2 4.8 2.5 2.5 0.5 0.0 1.0 34.2 79.3 33.3 Jalen Gaffney G
18 5.7 3.4 1.8 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.5 64.1 75.0 54.5 Tre Carroll F
25 5.5 1.8 1.6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 61.5 55.0 100.0 Isaiah Gaines F
21 3.3 0.8 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 53.8 40.0 0.0 Brenen Lorient F
14 2.9 0.5 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.1 25.0 0.0 14.3 Alejandro Ralat G
34 78.8 38.7 14.6 6.8 2.5 11.8 47.2 71.6 37.2 TEAM

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket.../_/id/2226

Looks like a great 3-pt shooting team. Not a great FT shooting team.

(03-13-2023 11:54 AM)Eagleonpar Wrote:  Heard they were the best 3 point shooting team in the field on the radio earlier. Of course they are

Let's see how good they are under full court pressure and getting run to death.

(03-13-2023 07:00 PM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 11:54 AM)Eagleonpar Wrote:  Heard they were the best 3 point shooting team in the field on the radio earlier. Of course they are

Let's see how good they are under full court pressure and getting run to death.

It’s a team we won’t really be able to run to death. They play 4 guards and go 9 deep before the minutes drop off. As far as handling the press I don’t know

In think we’re in good shape because Lunardi just picked us to lose and everyone knows he can’t find his ass with both hands!

(03-12-2023 06:37 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Memphis wins by 10+

Yea they lost by double digits to Ole Miss, I think that Net thing is fools gold.

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Pastner won 30 games in CUSA with Memphis...

(03-13-2023 07:52 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Pastner won 30 games in CUSA with Memphis...

And he had a good record against Louisville.

(03-13-2023 07:52 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Pastner won 30 games in CUSA with Memphis...

now THATS an intersting thought...

Penny's Tigers vs Pastner's Tigers circa 2013

going into the NCAA tourney they/we were 30-4 (16-0) with Adonis, Joe Jackson, Chris Crawford, Shaq Goodwin, etc.

(03-12-2023 07:07 PM)DoomHaynesJr Wrote:  

(03-12-2023 06:55 PM)holyterror Wrote:  They beat Florida but lost to Ole Miss.
I predict Deandre has a big game.
Play like we have played the last 2 games and we’ll beat them AND Purdue.

Lost to Ole Miss by 13 points

2nd game of the season. We lost to St Louis. Both teams much different

(03-13-2023 09:50 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 07:52 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Pastner won 30 games in CUSA with Memphis...

now THATS an intersting thought...

Penny's Tigers vs Pastner's Tigers circa 2013

going into the NCAA tourney they/we were 30-4 (16-0) with Adonis, Joe Jackson, Chris Crawford, Shaq Goodwin, etc.

Joe vs KD
Shaq vs Dre
Pastner vs Penny

Down to 2.

I expected it to move the other way

(03-14-2023 11:37 AM)Tigerspartan Wrote:  Down to 2.

I expected it to move the other way

Money coming in on MEMPHIS.