Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 28, 2014 6:58pm
Is Russel a one and doner? This guy is the real fucking deal.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 28, 2014 7:06pm
Seems to be how it's trending. But maybe with this draft class he will stay another year. Not sure what next year's looks like though.Pick6;1679271 wrote:Is Russel a one and doner? This guy is the real fucking deal.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Nov 28, 2014 7:13pm
James Madison is a decent team. What I saw, OSU had some holes in their zone, but it's not a terrible performance.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 11:20am
Many consider James Madison an NCAA team this year. I am no lover of the zone at all. But Matta is committed to playing it 100% of time this year. OSU is a long and athletic team and he likes what he sees with that and a zone. We'll see how it plays out. Most teams have a hole somewhere in a zone. I just hate the availability of open 3pts shots.Azubuike24;1679279 wrote:James Madison is a decent team. What I saw, OSU had some holes in their zone, but it's not a terrible performance.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 11:21am
OSU is @ Louisville tonite. Big game. Like to see they hang with the Cardinals. Not sure they are quite ready to though at this point. Good measuring stick at this point in the season.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 11:22am
Possibly. I think 2yrs. But yes, he is the read deal. We'll see how he handles the pressure of playing in his home town tonite against Louisville.Pick6;1679271 wrote:Is Russel a one and doner? This guy is the real fucking deal.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 2, 2014 11:27am
I think, before we try to decide how great he is and how quick he's going to be gone, it'll be important to see how he does against quality competition on a regular basis. I mean, so far he's dominated against some lesser teams, but in their only larger-conference opponent, he struggled a good bit with Marquette. Tonight, against UNC and in the B1G (as well as the postseason) will determine how long he stays -- not how well he does out-talenting scrubs from Sacred Heart or Campbell.centralbucksfan;1681081 wrote:Possibly. I think 2yrs. But yes, he is the read deal. We'll see how he handles the pressure of playing in his home town tonite against Louisville.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 2, 2014 11:39am
He has the size, for a 2G...which is almost as important as skill at this time in their development when talking NBA. It seems the 6'-6'3 two-guards are looked at as "small". But, the 6'4-6'whatever guys have the size.
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 1:07pm
Dont' disagree with this at all. That being said, if you have seen the kid play, he has the skills, size, athleticism..the potential, he has the "it" factor. And thats all the NBA cares about. He also has a great feel for the game. In a preseason closed scrimmage, he lit up West Virginia with NBA scouts there. They were very high on him after that. Certainly hope he sticks around longer than 1yr or even 2. But he has the potential, no question about it.Heretic;1681089 wrote:I think, before we try to decide how great he is and how quick he's going to be gone, it'll be important to see how he does against quality competition on a regular basis. I mean, so far he's dominated against some lesser teams, but in their only larger-conference opponent, he struggled a good bit with Marquette. Tonight, against UNC and in the B1G (as well as the postseason) will determine how long he stays -- not how well he does out-talenting scrubs from Sacred Heart or Campbell.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 2, 2014 2:57pm
Can't wait for this game tonight, and I don't even expect OSU to win. Like cbf said, this will be a great measuring stick, and it will be interesting to see how the freshman react to the pressure and the crowd. This will probably be the toughest venue OSU will play in all year.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Dec 2, 2014 4:17pm
I think osu could win, but I think they could also get blown out.
I just wanna see where osu is at.
I just wanna see where osu is at.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 2, 2014 4:36pm
Louisville is not very good offensively. Getting turnovers and points in transition will be key for the Bucks.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 2, 2014 4:38pm
Yeah, from what I read, Louisville has more turnovers than assists so far, so they must not be that good at moving the ball around and getting good shots. The issue will be Ohio State doing just that themselves, as the Cards are very good defensively and will make it tougher on them to score than anyone they've played so far. Anything they can do fast break will be a big help.se-alum;1681258 wrote:Louisville is not very good offensively. Getting turnovers and points in transition will be key for the Bucks.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 2, 2014 7:30pm
Just found out I'm going to the game tonight. Leaving Cincinnati now, hopefully the Buckeyes don't get killed tonight!
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 7:52pm
Key for this game, is keeping UL in check as far as allowing them to make scoring runs and get the crowd going. They do this off of their defense. OSU can't turn the ball over and must hang close in the rebounding. If they don't, this could be a double digit game. If they do, OSU will hang around and give themselves a chance.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 2, 2014 8:15pm
The key will be what the refs allow them to get away with at home, defensively.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 2, 2014 8:19pm
lol at cbf
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 8:44pm
Uh, ok. Thanks for the insight...vball10set;1681343 wrote:lol at cbf
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Dec 2, 2014 8:46pm
UL will get home cooking. No question. That's the way it is on the road and to win, you have to overcome that. Harrell is a beast..would love to see him get into foul trouble. OSU is not a physical team so he is a complete mismatch.Laley23;1681338 wrote:The key will be what the refs allow them to get away with at home, defensively.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 2, 2014 9:02pm
Well, yeah, everyone will get calls in college basketball at home. But, what I meant, is how the game is overall called. If they are allowed to hand check and slow the guards (Scott) down while running the court etc. Those aren't really home or away calls, simply how the game itself is called. 75% of the time, Louisville/VCU/others are allowed to do it...and that's when they are at their best. When it's called properly, those teams struggle.centralbucksfan;1681351 wrote:UL will get home cooking. No question. That's the way it is on the road and to win, you have to overcome that. Harrell is a beast..would love to see him get into foul trouble. OSU is not a physical team so he is a complete mismatch.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Dec 2, 2014 9:40pm
Two observations already...Amir still sucks, and we'll get zero breaks from the refs tonight--nada!!!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 2, 2014 9:44pm
A little jittery, just need to come down.
And yes, Amir is pillow soft.
And yes, Amir is pillow soft.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Dec 2, 2014 9:45pm
This game has been awful so far. Good god looks like me out there
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 2, 2014 9:46pm
Karl Hess AND Brian Dorsey??
Yikes.
Yikes.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Dec 2, 2014 9:50pm
2nd missed dunk. Fuck.