Author Topic: Real basketball meat to chew on (Read 12353 times)

renocat · « **on:** September 29, 2014, 10:58:47 PM »

Just read an article at www.sbnation.com/college-basketball. It gives a super promising analysis for the upcoming year. "Could be Weber's best team since Dee Ford". Hope you read this.

Spracne · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:04:29 PM »

When I read this post pre-edit, I thought it was the perfect post. I...I was wrong.

renocat · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:15:37 PM »

http://preview.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/college-basketball-countdown-no-28-kansas-state/ar-BB6rfXD

"There's such a tradition at Kansas State. I think we've been able to re-energize it," Weber said. "My biggest goal is to keep it going and take another step. Do we have the talent and athleticism to make a nice run, go deep in the tournament? You bet. I feel deep down like we'll be really good."

"I think we'll be one of the better defensive teams in the Big 12 and in the country," Weber said. "We have to do what we do well and that's guard people. That's how we'll win close games."

puniraptor · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:18:34 PM »

i'm getting the feeling that our guy reno loves oscar even more than he hates libs

Tobias · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:21:05 PM »

i am glad our new stud was able to rescue us from the sleepy and forgettable frank martin era and really light a fire under our collective asses

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:27:57 PM »

We are going to be so salty this year. Good chance of wining 28+ while playing in the deepest league in America.

Catchacold · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:33:47 PM »

edwards' vertical goes up every time. 36, then 42, now 46.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:49:55 PM »

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Offense was another issue (ranking eighth of 12 teams in the Big 12 and 223rd in the nation)

Solid fact checking.

CHONGS · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2014, 02:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on September 30, 2014, 02:49:55 PM

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Offense was another issue (ranking eighth of 12 teams in the Big 12 and 223rd in the nation)

Solid fact checking.

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2013-14 IN REVIEW: 20-13 overall, 10-8 (fifth in the Big 12), lost in third round of NCAA tournament to Kentucky.

super solid

uncle clean jeans · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:09:36 PM »

223rd in the nation tho
maybe we'll move up into the higher 100s this season?

Winters · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:11:38 PM »

Quote from: renocat on September 30, 2014, 02:15:37 PM

http://preview.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/college-basketball-countdown-no-28-kansas-state/ar-BB6rfXD

"There's such a tradition at Kansas State. I think we've been able to re-energize it," Weber said.

What a dickhead but #gocats

chuckjames · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:16:43 PM »

Quote from: Winters on September 30, 2014, 03:11:38 PM

Quote from: renocat on September 30, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
http://preview.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/college-basketball-countdown-no-28-kansas-state/ar-BB6rfXD

"There's such a tradition at Kansas State. I think we've been able to re-energize it," Weber said.
What a dickhead but #gocats

Im actually kinda worried about our ability to shoot. Seems like Foster is the only proven shooter on the team.

pissclams · « **Reply #12 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:19:39 PM »

Quote from: chuckjames on September 30, 2014, 03:16:43 PM

Quote from: Winters on September 30, 2014, 03:11:38 PM
Quote from: renocat on September 30, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
http://preview.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/college-basketball-countdown-no-28-kansas-state/ar-BB6rfXD

"There's such a tradition at Kansas State. I think we've been able to re-energize it," Weber said.
What a dickhead but #gocats

Im actually kinda worried about our ability to shoot. Seems like Foster is the only proven shooter on the team.

i wouldn't worry about that. everyone kinda shoots about the same.

Gooch · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:27:19 PM »

No Sprads so addition by subtraction.

Spracne · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:28:53 PM »

Quote from: Gooch on September 30, 2014, 03:27:19 PM

No Sprads so addition by subtraction.

Will is a good shooter.

Gooch · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:34:59 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on September 30, 2014, 03:28:53 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 30, 2014, 03:27:19 PM
No Sprads so addition by subtraction.

Will is was (allegedly) a good shooter.

Tobias · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:35:33 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on September 30, 2014, 03:28:53 PM

Will is a good shooter.

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2014, 03:38:37 PM »

The way I look at it, is that Will and Shane equated to one effective scorer for the team last year because of their inconsistencies. So they get replaced by Edwards as a whole and we still get to add Hurt. All other positions improve with the off season and experience.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2014, 05:43:41 PM »

Quote from: Winters on September 30, 2014, 03:11:38 PM

Quote from: renocat on September 30, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
http://preview.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/college-basketball-countdown-no-28-kansas-state/ar-BB6rfXD

"There's such a tradition at Kansas State. I think we've been able to re-energize it," Weber said.
What a dickhead but #gocats

Let's be honest. Nobody here gave a crap about basketball before oscar came on board and now he's got you guys all pumped up and ready to pop. I mean the change in fan interest and passion for the go purple cats men's hooping team is night and day. oscar has delivered one and all. That's not even taking into account the vastly increased exposure in the national media JUST LIKE THIS ARTICLE RIGHT HERE.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2014, 05:48:08 PM »

Winters may be the king, but oscar is the pope. #popetrumpsking

Winters · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2014, 05:52:13 PM »

Quote from: Mr Bread on September 30, 2014, 05:48:08 PM

Winters may be the king, but oscar is the pope. #popetrumpsking

You got me, Bread! You got me..

uncle clean jeans · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2014, 09:02:30 PM »

Quote from: Mixed-Nutz on September 30, 2014, 03:38:37 PM

The way I look at it, is that Will and Shane equated to one effective scorer for the team last year because of their inconsistencies. So they get replaced by Edwards as a whole and we still get to add Hurt. All other positions improve with the off season and experience.

Did you ever notice that when Shane was on we won, and when he wasn't we sucked? Everyone ready to pop their dick off over this team and we don't have a forward capable of shooting a three (Wesley against OU excluded). oscar's comments setting this squad up to underachieve

renocat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2014, 04:35:05 PM »

I am not worried about 3 point shooting or rebounding this year. Marcus, Nigel, Tre, Edwards and Hurt should be fair 3 point shooters; even Wes can make them occasionally. Rebounding should be improved with the addition of Hurt, Bolden, and Malek – they give us more height and fresh bodies to have a high rebounding effort for the entire game. Our depth should allow us to keep fresh legs in the game at all times and keep the intensity of play going all game. My biggest concern is free throw shooting. We have to improve it would be interesting to know how many points we lost last year on missed free throws and the opportunity to shoot bonus free throws. The transition game should be better also Edwards, Nigel, Marcus, Jevon, Malek, Bolden, and Wes should run the floor well. Nino, DJamer and Gip will provide the muscle underneath the basket.

Mr Bread · « **Reply #23 on:** October 01, 2014, 04:41:46 PM »

Yeah Hurt is going to be nomnomnoming those threeballs all season, son. Green light!

8manpick · « **Reply #24 on:** October 01, 2014, 07:06:13 PM »

Quote from: renocat on October 01, 2014, 04:35:05 PM

I am not worried about 3 point shooting or rebounding this year. Marcus, Nigel, Tre, Edwards and Hurt should be fair 3 point shooters; even Wes can make them occasionally. Rebounding should be improved with the addition of Hurt, Bolden, and Malek – they give us more height and fresh bodies to have a high rebounding effort for the entire game. Our depth should allow us to keep fresh legs in the game at all times and keep the intensity of play going all game. My biggest concern is free throw shooting. We have to improve it would be interesting to know how many points we lost last year on missed free throws and the opportunity to shoot bonus free throws. The transition game should be better also Edwards, Nigel, Marcus, Jevon, Malek, Bolden, and Wes should run the floor well. Nino, DJamer and Gip will provide the muscle underneath the basket.

If your biggest concern is free throw shooting, then that is all we need to know about your basketball acumen