UNLV2001 Posted November 29 Author Posted November 29 https://lasvegassun.com/news/2024/nov/28/unlv-basketball-out-toughed-by-no-25-mississippi-s/ UNLV basketball 'out-toughed' by No. 25 Mississippi State UNLV coach Kevin Kruger was definitive when asked what made the difference in the 22-point loss. “Offensive rebounds,” Kruger said. “We couldn’t secure enough of them.” Jalen Hill led UNLV with five rebounds, and the senior forward agreed with his coach’s assessment. “They out-rebounded us,” Hill said. “They out-toughed us. Every loose ball was theirs. I think that was the major key, and they won that battle.” UNLV’s rebounding issues were exacerbated by the early exit of Jeremiah “Bear” Cherry. The junior center left the game with a back injury early in the second half and did not return. Kruger said UNLV will have to “figure it out” if Cherry is unable to play on Friday. Regardless of who is on the court for that game, Hill wants his team to be exponentially more physical when fighting for rebounds. “We’ve got to know when the shot goes up, we’ve got to go hit,” Hill said.
RebelTexan Posted November 30 Posted November 30 This looks like a different team today. I like the effort so far. Rebounding is night and day from yesterday.
B_Lootz Posted November 30 Posted November 30 Turnovers were not good the first 8 min but we’ve settled down and are playing really well the past few min.
B_Lootz Posted November 30 Posted November 30 We’re playing harder but can’t seem to keep from tripping ourselves up it seems. Giving up loose balls and rebounds for second chance points.. blowing rebounds on missed FT attempts.
SDSUfan Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 5:26 PM, B_Lootz said: We’re playing harder but can’t seem to keep from tripping ourselves up it seems. Giving up loose balls and rebounds for second chance points.. blowing rebounds on missed FT attempts. First look at your team. Bigs have a chance to be good but are not playing with instinct. Defense will need to step up the effort. NW's guards can be exploited but you're not challenging them. 1
Rebelcuff Posted November 30 Posted November 30 Same old horrible perimeter defense plus DJ playing hero ball. Kevin should of never taken the job. Should be coaching NAU. Now he will be a lifetime assistant starting next year.
ph90702 Posted November 30 Posted November 30 In each of the last three games, we have allowed our opponents to rebound 40+% of their misses. 1
Rebelcuff Posted November 30 Posted November 30 Which one of Lon's friends is going to hire Kevin next year? My bet is Altman at Oregon. 1 1 1
B_Lootz Posted November 30 Posted November 30 0-3 in our chances for resume-enhancing wins in the OOC. Two more chances left at Creighton and Dayton and we probably get run out of the gym in both of those contests. 1 1
ph90702 Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:02 PM, Rebelcuff said: Which one of Lon's friends is going to hire Kevin next year? My bet is Altman at Oregon. I could totally see Kevin Kruger saving face and leaving for an assistant job. And then UNLVRebelGrl will blame the fans. 1 1
ph90702 Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:05 PM, B_Lootz said: 0-3 in our chances for resume-enhancing wins in the OOC. Two more chances left at Creighton and Dayton and we probably get run out of the gym in both of those contests. This isn’t rocket science. Hire a real fucking coach! 1
jdgaucho Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:02 PM, Rebelcuff said: Which one of Lon's friends is going to hire Kevin next year? My bet is Altman at Oregon. Watch as he pulls a Dan Monson and wins the conference tournament. Because March 1
4UNLV Posted November 30 Posted November 30 As bad as we’ve been for the last decade and still ‘UNLV is the best brand in the MW’. Yet here we are. 😳 1
SDSUfan Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:10 PM, 4UNLV said: As bad as we’ve been for the last decade and still ‘UNLV is the best brand in the MW’. Yet here we are. 😳 LOL
Rebelcuff Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 9:06 PM, jdgaucho said: Watch as he pulls a Dan Monson and wins the conference tournament. Because March If this was last years team maybe. This team is much worse. They will have to win 4 games.
4UNLV Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:14 PM, SDSUfan said: LOL That was the tv guys that said that after the game. 2
ph90702 Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:06 PM, jdgaucho said: Watch as he pulls a Dan Monson and wins the conference tournament. Because March He should still be fired anyways. 1
VincentVegaBond Posted November 30 Posted November 30 On 11/29/2024 at 6:10 PM, 4UNLV said: As bad as we’ve been for the last decade and still ‘UNLV is the best brand in the MW’. Yet here we are. 😳 That's not saying much. The new MW is on par with titan conferences like the Big Sky and Summit League. 1 1
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