Bear Down Wildcats

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:Geez enfuego what a troll you are now....smh. If you are going to act like a dbag, go play on your own site.

Usually I like having fans of other sites over here (even you)....and the KU scout site is huge and I have a lot of admiration for the amount of traffic....but if you are just looking to pick fights over things like this post, GTFO and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

PS. I'd likely get banned for posting something obnoxious like this over at your site.....

PSS. I would agree though that Justin Simon is a stretch as he bolted long ago and we had time to prepare for that but the other 3 were definitely unexpected losses.

midnightx wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:Pinder's minutes in general are going to take a hit with each wing who returns.

He really is quite terrible. He is a body and allows for others to get some quick rest, but he is a liability. Is there a layup he has not missed yet this season?

Catintheheat wrote:The is a really fun team to watch. One of my favorite teams ever. They play with intensity overall and on both sides of the ball. And the overall teamwork is the best I've seen in ages. It's a very intelligent basketball team.

Alieberman wrote:

Catintheheat wrote:The is a really fun team to watch. One of my favorite teams ever. They play with intensity overall and on both sides of the ball. And the overall teamwork is the best I've seen in ages. It's a very intelligent basketball team.

100% agree.

I really, really like the guys on this team.

Harvey Specter wrote: I'd say Ferguson is a stretch, too...

Player                          Team    Games   Min     PTS
Terrance Ferguson       Adelaide 36ers  17      17.68   5.35

FGM     FGA     FG%     2PM     2PA     2P%
1.94    4.94    39.3    1       2.47    40.5

3PM     3PA     3P%     FTM     FTA     FT%
0.94    2.47    38.1    0.53    0.88    60.2

OR      DR      TR      AS      TO      ST      BL      PFS
0.59    0.76    1.35    0.82    1.18    0.12    0.35    1.71

RichardCranium wrote:

Harvey Specter wrote: I'd say Ferguson is a stretch, too...

Since he ain't a Cat he doesn't rate his own thread so I was looking around for a decent place to put this. Just thought folks might be interested in an update.

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Player                          Team    Games   Min     PTS
Terrance Ferguson       Adelaide 36ers  17      17.68   5.35

FGM     FGA     FG%     2PM     2PA     2P%
1.94    4.94    39.3    1       2.47    40.5

3PM     3PA     3P%     FTM     FTA     FT%
0.94    2.47    38.1    0.53    0.88    60.2

OR      DR      TR      AS      TO      ST      BL      PFS
0.59    0.76    1.35    0.82    1.18    0.12    0.35    1.71

Hope that came out readable.

Adelaide is currently in first place in the NBL; 1.5 games in front of Melbourne United and Illawarra Hawks.

I cannot figure out if Ferguson is a regular starter or not. I think not but I'm not sure; a little over 17 minutes per game doesn't sound like starters minutes to me. I do know that he didn't start in the first 5 or 6 games and was in fact struggling to get playing time at all.

Recent Adelaide newspaper article: Adelaide 36ers’ Terrance Ferguson gamble paying off with NBA scouts sizing up NBL talent

There is a highlight package on that article that shows Ferguson with a dunk (at number 1) that the announcers think qualifies him for a first round draft spot. I thought the alley oop off the halfcourt out-of-bounds throw-in was better, but what do I know?

rgdeuce wrote:Ahem.

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Really not rocket science either way. I think its time for enfuego to have his bags packed. Dude brings nothing to the table but consistent and ineffective trolling.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:2 games into this Pac season, we've swept a road series, which we only did once last year. We were only 4-5 in conference on the road.

We get Zo back...I feel pretty good about this. Despite the fact it's a down year and I should probably just accept that.

Main Event wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:Ahem.

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Really not rocket science either way. I think its time for enfuego to have his bags packed. Dude brings nothing to the table but consistent and ineffective trolling.

EastCoastCat wrote:I love how our box score reads the past few games and the distribution of our scoring.

We actually have more offensive weapons than I thought we would have at this point and if AT returns he can just blend in without feeling the pressure of being the man.

Defense and Rebounding still needs a little more work but given CSM's track record he always finds a way to get that fixed.

Things are progressing nicely for this team and historically it has always been in our best interest to be under the radar.

gumby wrote:We've yet to give up 70 points. (Chico and The Man had 70 in exhibition). Need more zone! So stubborn!

gumby wrote:True, but also holding teams to low percentages, especially in the last six games.

Overall, we shoot 47.6 ... foes, 38.6.

Threes, 38.4 ... foes, 29.3 (psst! Now 3rd in conference in 3 pt shooting).

Ever our FT defense is stellar: 62 percent.

Arizona and Cal are the leaders on D, thus far. I find that remarkable with three freshmen starting and/or getting big minutes.

UAEebs86 wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:2 games into this Pac season, we've swept a road series, which we only did once last year. We were only 4-5 in conference on the road.

We get Zo back...I feel pretty good about this. Despite the fact it's a down year and I should probably just accept that.

Embrace the bubble.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

gumby wrote:True, but also holding teams to low percentages, especially in the last six games.

Overall, we shoot 47.6 ... foes, 38.6.

Threes, 38.4 ... foes, 29.3 (psst! Now 3rd in conference in 3 pt shooting).

Ever our FT defense is stellar: 62 percent.

Arizona and Cal are the leaders on D, thus far. I find that remarkable with three freshmen starting and/or getting big minutes.

I think the Trier situation could have a major silver lining. Kobi and Rawle have really answered the bell when they were needed. They'll be vets come March.

I didn't mean to take away from our D. I'm completely on board with the idea that this has been a really masterful job by Miller in producing some really great cohesion given the youth and turnover in our roster. I think we are a good defensive team that could be more than just good by the end of the year.

The pace comment was just a footnote, and not meant in any way to take away from what has happened with this team so far, which has been as good as we could reasonably have asked for. Let UCLA and Oregon carry the hype while we just handle business and develop.

Chicat wrote:

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

gumby wrote:True, but also holding teams to low percentages, especially in the last six games.

Overall, we shoot 47.6 ... foes, 38.6.

Threes, 38.4 ... foes, 29.3 (psst! Now 3rd in conference in 3 pt shooting).

Ever our FT defense is stellar: 62 percent.

Arizona and Cal are the leaders on D, thus far. I find that remarkable with three freshmen starting and/or getting big minutes.

I think the Trier situation could have a major silver lining. Kobi and Rawle have really answered the bell when they were needed. They'll be vets come March.

I didn't mean to take away from our D. I'm completely on board with the idea that this has been a really masterful job by Miller in producing some really great cohesion given the youth and turnover in our roster. I think we are a good defensive team that could be more than just good by the end of the year.

The pace comment was just a footnote, and not meant in any way to take away from what has happened with this team so far, which has been as good as we could reasonably have asked for. Let UCLA and Oregon carry the hype while we just handle business and develop.

According to KenPom we are 26th in AdjO and 9th in AdjD. 14th overall. Pretty damn good.

Beachcat97 wrote:We'll know more about this AZ team the weekend of 1/19-1/21.

rgdeuce wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:We'll know more about this AZ team the weekend of 1/19-1/21.

Obviously would be nice to do well then, but I wouldnt be too concerned if the results dont go our way. Got a whole month plus to get PJCs legs under him and Trier meshed w the team, if he returns.

CalStateTempe wrote:Question...If Alford get to the FF before Miller, how did he do it? and What does that say about the CATS/Miller?

Certainly not trying to stir the pot, although it may come off like it, I'm just genuinely interested/concerned that Alford would be able to accomplish this feat despite being a mediocre coach and recruiter.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: Where are the Bruins on a year in year out basis?

Year in, year out, we are a top ten program. We class last year as a disappointment, but it's basically reflective of the better results Alford has had in Westwood. Miller is a top five coach nationally when you factor in age and expected longevity, maybe top three.

HiCat wrote:17 Arizona

Record: 13-2

http://collegebasketball.ap.org/poll" target="_blank

CalStateTempe wrote:Never want to wish injury on a player, but for once, rather then the CATS, couldn't UCLA's dream season suffer a catastrophic season injury a'la BASH in 2014.

That was the year we were gonna cut nets.

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:...Damn, I really miss seeing what a healthy Ray Smith would have meant to this team.

Beachcat97 wrote:

Bangkok Wildcat wrote:...Damn, I really miss seeing what a healthy Ray Smith would have meant to this team.

Yep. Or an eligible Trier.

azcat49 wrote:What more do you need to know? UCLAis a definate FF team and even if we got beat by 20 it would not be an indicator of what we could do in March.

CalStateTempe wrote:Question...If Alford get to the FF before Miller, how did he do it? and What does that say about the CATS/Miller?

Certainly not trying to stir the pot, although it may come off like it, I'm just genuinely interested/concerned that Alford would be able to accomplish this feat despite being a mediocre coach and recruiter.

rgdeuce wrote:

azcat49 wrote:What more do you need to know? UCLAis a definate FF team and even if we got beat by 20 it would not be an indicator of what we could do in March.

Their offense is killer, but I wouldnt be so sure about that until they show they can defend better.

Spaceman Spiff wrote:

rgdeuce wrote:

Beachcat97 wrote:We'll know more about this AZ team the weekend of 1/19-1/21.

Obviously would be nice to do well then, but I wouldnt be too concerned if the results dont go our way. Got a whole month plus to get PJCs legs under him and Trier meshed w the team, if he returns.

Heck, I'd argue we know more about this team every single game.

We have great potential when Trier returns. Big games (and UCLA is a big game) take a back seat to the process. Also, this team has responded to every challenge put in front of it. There's no reason to think we'll stop now.

CalStateTempe wrote:Question...If Alford get to the FF before Miller, how did he do it? and What does that say about the CATS/Miller?

Certainly not trying to stir the pot, although it may come off like it, I'm just genuinely interested/concerned that Alford would be able to accomplish this feat despite being a mediocre coach and recruiter.

gumby wrote:

CalStateTempe wrote:Question...If Alford get to the FF before Miller, how did he do it? and What does that say about the CATS/Miller?

Certainly not trying to stir the pot, although it may come off like it, I'm just genuinely interested/concerned that Alford would be able to accomplish this feat despite being a mediocre coach and recruiter.

Well, he isn't mediocre at either one of those things. That aside, Harrick, Frieder/Fisher got there before Lute. Didn’t make me think they were better.

It happens.

Spaceman Spiff wrote: I think he's recruited above mediocre at UCLA.