levon1975 wrote:

Neither of these games will be easy to win.  Based upon my observation of the last two games,  this team would need to take some significant steps forward to win either of these two games.  I haven't seen the sense of urgency needed to win at this level.  They don't seem to be willing to make the physical and mental sacrifices needed.  SFU as always will come at them hard knowing they lack experience, and if they don't match that intensity they will be embarrassed.

Just like 2 years ago at the Palumbo, a 67-52 loss to the Red Flash. SFU was 9-17 from the 3 against the Bonnies. They could surpass that against Ferry's pack line defensive scheme, which will give up some really open looks.

Last edited by PhoenixRising2 (11/15/2016 1:31 pm)

levon1975 wrote:

What was the final in the SFU v SBU game?

Bonnies won by like ten. They will both be difficult games, but they are both teams that will not have the talent that the Dukes do. It's time to start showing some growth as a team.

Any and all games will be tough for this team, it's not so much about who the opponents are, but who the Dukes are at this juncture.  There is not much in the way of upperclassman to lay it out for the newbies.  I don't think they realize how tough you need to be as a team to win games at this level.

Does anyone remember us playing this many games in such a short amount of time in past seasons? 5 games in 10 days by my count.

We're not really this bad.

Well, Castro has clearly taken the team on his shoulders.  Makes me feel good for him, and I'll gladly eat a ton of crow if he performs like this.  

Also, is it weird to anyone else that Ray keeps getting the names wrong while Jarret corrects him constantly?  Usually it's the other way around.  

 

Simms wrote:

Well, Castro has clearly taken the team on his shoulders.  Makes me feel good for him, and I'll gladly eat a ton of crow if he performs like this.  

Also, is it weird to anyone else that Ray keeps getting the names wrong while Jarret corrects him constantly?  Usually it's the other way around.  

 

I noticed that! I believe he called I. Mike "mike McGhee" at one point

So what's gotten into Castro tonight, huh?

Invisible fouls are keeping this game close.

Like predicted it looks like this team is way more well rounded with each night having other members go off. 
Where was mike lewis tonight?
When will Josh Steel come back?
No mins for JRob?

Looks like we aren't as good at rebounding as we were last year and of course can still use work on defense but I do feel like this team will get better over time. 

Wow fantastic effort tonight. Castro, smith, mike, and sanders were all great. Also, it wasn't in the recruiting profiles, but littleson is a really solid defender.

Wow, Rene Castro reminded me of Jeep Kelly as he shifted gears on drives to the basket and hit flat footed three's ( B B style) all that was missing was Jeeps sound effects as Castro changed speeds, circle dribbled and TOOK THE GAME OVER, great comeback from an awful first 15 min for the Dukes.

After watching these guys click, I think I know why they are getting the playing time while others sit.

Also, Saunders is really coming along.......