24/25 Big 12 Basketball

[Bison]

On 10/30/2024 at 12:27 PM, Pelado said:

And, sadly, it looks like they've decided not to televise the game.  Will apparently have to get my fix with YouTube highlights.

The expected backups for CU played a lot on ESPN+ against a D3 school.  Sounds like it might be your starters having one final tune up before the season opener so they wouldn't want to show anything at this point I guess.

[Pelado]

On 10/30/2024 at 12:54 PM, Bison said:

The expected backups for CU played a lot on ESPN+ against a D3 school.  Sounds like it might be your starters having one final tune up before the season opener so they wouldn't want to show anything at this point I guess.

Possibly good for preventing future opponents from game planning, but bad for us out-of-state fans.

[Bison]

On 10/30/2024 at 2:12 PM, Pelado said:

Possibly good for preventing future opponents from game planning, but bad for us out-of-state fans.

 

Understood...I'm getting itchy for basketball and Monday can't come fast enough.

[azgreg]

Nice start for the conference tonight going 11-0 including a UCF upset of #13 TAMU. Last up is Baylor with a tough one against Gonzaga.

[Hashbrowns]

On 11/4/2024 at 8:56 PM, azgreg said:

Last up is Baylor with a tough one against Gonzaga.

Zags by damn near 40 (101-63) 

Joe Few (GU coach’s kid) got posterized about as bad as I’ve ever seen in last two minutes, lol.

[Chile_Ute]

I know it was only Alcorn St but Utah is definitely longer and quicker than before.  Lot of new faces.  Not sure what to make of it but it was not a frustrating game to watch.

[RSF]

On 11/4/2024 at 10:56 PM, azgreg said:

Nice start for the conference tonight going 11-0 including a UCF upset of #13 TAMU. Last up is Baylor with a tough one against Gonzaga.

I wish I could say that Baylor getting the shit kicked out of them was disappointing at least from a conference perspective.

 

 

But that would be a lie....

[Pelado]

On 11/5/2024 at 1:08 PM, RSF said:

I wish I could say that Baylor getting the shit kicked out of them was disappointing at least from a conference perspective.

 

 

But that would be a lie....

Good on you for being honest.  In the words of the poet, William Joel, "Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue."

[Pelado]

BYU opened their season last night against Central Arkansas.  Russian newcomer Egor Demin started at point guard and broke a school record for most assists in a freshman debut.  He posted a double double (18 points, 11 assists), leading the team in both points and assists.  He also added 4 rebounds and 4 steals.  Shot over 50% from the field (including from 3).  Dude is really good.

Kanon Catchings (former Purdue commit) is a quick, smooth shooter.  And he can really elevate.  He finished with 17 points, 3 blocks, 3 rebounds, and a steal.

The third-leading scorer was returner Ritchie Saunders with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.

Serbian Mihailo Boskovic played well, too.

The most disappointing player last night was Dawson Baker, who didn't get to play much last season because of injury.  In 17 minutes, he was 0-6 from 3, 0-1 from 2, and 1-2 from the free throw line for a total of 1 point.  No rebounds, no steals, no blocks, and 1 assist.

[Bison]

@SWspartan this is the B12 basketball thread. 👍

 

Northern Colorado gave CU all they could handle which CU won in 2 OT.  Not bad for a CU team that is replacing all five starters and a few top backups.  Two manageable games before going to Maui to face Michigan State.

[Pelado]

UC Riverside made a game of it against BYU.  They shot the ball really well, especially from the free throw line (in stark contrast to the Cougs).  Happy to get the win.

[SWspartan]

Mountaineers looked pretty good in their win over UMass last night. WVU is now 2-0. 👊

[Lobonado]

Hurts to see Toppin dominate games now. TT will get all the credit for "developing" him and sending him to the NBA. Grant McCasland is a great coach, but UNM gave him the chance to star. Yes, I'm still bitter.

[azgreg]

Arizona with a nice 102-44 win over Old Dominion. Up next is Friday at Wisconsin and Duke following Friday.

[azgreg]

Arizona at Wisconsin Friday night. Should be a good one.

[utenation]

On 11/5/2024 at 11:47 AM, Chile_Ute said:

I know it was only Alcorn St but Utah is definitely longer and quicker than before.  Lot of new faces.  Not sure what to make of it but it was not a frustrating game to watch.

Lol. You are a brave man to even consider buying Utah stock chile.   I’m not even going to do a game break down until we play some meat on the schedule. 
 

Craig Smith’s wet noodle defensive scheme just scares me too much to call my stock broker. 

[Chile_Ute]

On 11/13/2024 at 6:42 PM, utenation said:

Lol. You are a brave man to even consider buying Utah stock chile.   I’m not even going to do a game break down until we play some meat on the schedule. 
 

Craig Smith’s wet noodle defensive scheme just scares me too much to call my stock broker. 

The defense is better…but without 3 of 4 big men.  Not sold but they shift and transition better than the past 3 years.  More perimeter shooters (competent).  I’m not calling more wins, but I think they are more athletic/competitive.

Im just ready to shift my disappointment to a new sport.

[utenation]

On 11/13/2024 at 6:57 PM, Chile_Ute said:

Im just ready to shift my disappointment to a new sport.

Now that’s funny.  I’m sure at some point I’ll be selling some Red Kool Aid this year only to be left holding my Johnson by season’s end. 

[Chile_Ute]

On 11/13/2024 at 7:52 PM, utenation said:

Now that’s funny.  I’m sure at some point I’ll be selling some Red Kool Aid this year only to be left holding my Johnson by season’s end. 

I don’t know what to expect but there is great movement and sharing to the ball.  Their D is better than a long while which doesn’t say much.  3 games in I’m looking forward to the season.  I said earlier, if we aren’t last it will be a successful season.  Love the Mongolian point guard.

[Bison]

Buffs do what they were expected to do with CSU-Fullerton and Harvard.  Now the next game will be in Maui against Michigan State.  After the tourney in Maui, the Buffs have four more games (including a home game against CSU) before Big 12 play starts.