I had forgotten about him. He’s starting at LSU and averaging 7/7 a game. I didn’t expect him to play like that at that level.

I was just checking the roster for the Pioneers. Kind of an interesting mix. 7 kids from CA, a couple for TN, a couple from AZ, one from Austrialia (va Orange Coast College) and an mixture of other states. A couple don't have a hometown listed, which makes me remember my wasted youth watching professional wrestling on Channel 40 with the masked wrestlers hailing from 'Parts Unknown'.

I’d kill for an Abedayo!

During the broadcast. They mentioned ISU opened big sky play vs sac so I thought I’d check on the final four bound hornets. Currently sitting at 4-7 with 3 D2 wins and another against perennial powerhouse Presbyterian. They play CSUN tonight. Hopefully Dr Shaq can get their ship pointed in the right direction cuz they’ve run out of D2 schools

it would amazing if Noudjihidi could provide some solid defensive minutes to spell Niko. Last year, I thought Borra would be back to be that guy, but never recovered physically.

Yesterday, he were getting beat inside by guys without a ton of size - just physically willed their way to the hoop. I think that’s why we were so successful in the paint offensively - they didn’t have run protectors like we’ve seen from teams like Oregon and Colorado (even Seattle)

I was very impressed with Franklin. For a player who has had almost zero playing time, he was confident and in control. Got to the bucket very well.

We could use that boost in confidence with Omar and Stokes. Both are talented, but they don’t seem very confident right now. Stokes could really help with points around the bucket, Omar from the outside.

I fear our Achille’s heel with be lack of depth at the center spot. We give up too many second chance points in the paint, especially with Niko on thd bench

Some big buckets and good defense (and sideshow Bob coming back down to earth) snd we put away a really nice win!

Their 11-23 from the Arc got them back in. They got a frosh with zero 3’s and he is 3-3. 84-78 4:22 to go.

Officiating in the second half has been really tight. Rocek is gone

Offense has slowed down alot in second half - I think they are clogging the middle snd not respecting our deep shooting. Still up 12 with 12 to go

Up 50-35 at the half. 2-10 from 3 ( both by Chappell),; decent shooting there are we would really be in good shape. Most aggressive I’ve seen us on offense getting good shots in the paint. 9-10 from FT and 3-10 turnover difference is the story of the half.

38-29 with 3:30 in half. Playing well except for 3 pointers (2-11). Les has played 11 guys so far; Franklin gave them a nice spark. Plating much more aggressive.

just heard a holding call on Josh Gale - kind of forgot he was playing for Montana.

I think the bottom 3 will remain that way throughout the season, snd sneaking into the top 4 will be very difficult.

I booked a room in Henderson so I would to hate to have to cancel if we somehow slipped into that bottom 3!

This would be a big victory - Les didn’t schedule easy coming out of finals so it would be great to salvage one win before the tuneup next Sunday vs Pacific Union.

we had a pretty good angle on the play (and could see the replays on radio broadcasts screens) and that was bad, especially given the circumstances. On radio Les said maybe they could have fouled earlier to take away any chance of a call like that but you don’t want to give them too much time to set up. Radio guys were stunned. BLUEGoldAg was beside himself!

As AgAlum pointed out, make FTs and we win. And second chance points killed us, especially after a really good defensive effort.

my 92-year old mom was down Sunday for an early Christmas with grandkids and asked ‘what does this 6-7 thing mean?’

‘It doesn’t mean anything, gramma’

‘Yes, but, what does it mean?’

This went on for about 10 minutes.

Unfortunately, we’re going up against the 68 Ventures Bowl tonight and that will put a dent in attendance!

thanks. I thought I heard that the most of the grad transfers didn’t but maybe because they didn’t finish their degree until end of spring.

I don’t think transfers are allowed to participate in spring ball, but that may have been with the later portal dates. Maybe it was just the grad transfers who couldn’t since they can only enroll in the fall?

Oddsmakers have us an underdogs from 2.5 to 4.5 points. The one i read that had us at 4.5 underdog had their best bet as take Seattle and give the points -> they were stressing our last game as a strong reason for that.

We'll be there tonight; not expecting a big crowd.