@BeddieKU23 Great analysis. I see 6 starters and 6 bench players on the list. When all 6 starters are healthy, who will be on the bench to start the game? Yes Bill, we know, starting doesn't matter. But it does to some.
All the bench players are also important pieces the rest of the season, depending on the game. I don't remember having that many players in one season that seemed critical, and arguably should be part of the rotation. It will be fun to see how it all plays out.
@BShark said in Post WV game thoughts:
The point being made is that even when he wasn't scoring he was still by far our best post player because of defense.
And even when he isn't playing well, his mere presence changes how the other team plays offense. "KU is better with McCormack on the floor."
Even when he is fumbling around and looking like a doofus, our team is better with him in the game.
"The numbers were already screaming that McCormack was the clear choice to take over starters’ minutes at the 5 spot, even if he can be maddening to watch at times."
@BShark said in Post WV game thoughts:
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article257306702.html ↗
"KU allowed an opponent-adjusted team defensive efficiency of 85.8 points per 100 possessions with McCormack on the court, compared to 99.9 for Lightfoot"
Great article, thanks. Anybody who is down on Dave should read it.
The gist is that what most of us see in Dave is pretty superficial. That Bayesian index (which I haven't looked into) suggests our team is better when Dave plays, even before yesterday. Just like Coach Self has been saying.
@BShark said in Post WV game thoughts:
Also, apparently the 2nd best offensive rebounder in the country according to kenpom.
Somebody yesterday said Dave's 10 offensive rebounds were the most for any KU player since Jeff Graves in 2003. Pretty astounding.
@Marco Remy's a good player. You can't blame Dave and Julien (before today) on Remy. It's just coincidence they finally clicked when he sat due to injury. We're a better team when Remy is healthy. We'll be even better when he starts scoring more, like Bill has been asking him to.
@Jethro Apparently there are a lot of rumors on twitter that Remy and Self don't get along, and that's why he's not playing. People are speculating he may leave. I think it's crap.
Bill got a little testy in the postgame interview today when asked about Remy. "On this particular situation, I actually know a helluva-fucking lot more than — excuse my language — some other people out there." That's rare. He usually keeps his cool, and rarely swears in public. I think he's just fed up with the unfounded rumors.
We're getting outrebounded 11-5. Harris is our top rebounder so far. That says something.
@DanR It certainly has to hit the rim to be counted as a shot. But for timing, I think it's based on when the shot leaves the hand.
@DanR It left his hand on time, though. That's what counts.
@jayballer67 Not done, just his knee is still a problem.
@BShark Your prediction, or did you read that somewhere? Certainly plausible, just curious.
@rockchalkwyo I was intrigued when KJ subbed in for Mitch at the end of such a tight game. Indeed, that shows KJ has earned Self's trust. It doesn't matter who starts the game (according to Self), but when the game is on the line, it sure matters who ends it.
Wow
KJ in for Mitch.
@DanR Yea, you wouldn't think so, since you have 9 others. But it can be debilitating.
@DanR Wow, thanks. Remy clearly needed to rest that knee. What's up with Zach?
I just got here, missed the first half. Didn't realize Bobby would play tonight. That's exciting.
Bobby!
THere's one.
@Marco Zach should be aware he has a lot of potential, but still has a lot to learn.
@KirkIsMyHinrich with 4 fouls he has to be careful.
They needed to have a conference with the whole TT team to explain. Sorry guys.
Foul
Weak foul, but I'll take it.
@approxinfinity Wouldn't explain defensive rebounding.
@BShark said in Red Raiders:
@Kcmatt7 said in Red Raiders:
The types of looks we’ve got we should be shooting 50% from deep. Hope some regression to the mean happens here
Yeah weird game, JWill has half the makes.
But only 1 board. Weird.
@approxinfinity Should be Remy (3 fouls in 5 minutes) or CB (2 pts and 3 turnovers), but clearly not.
Tough means not soft. Win while playing ugly. I think we had some long discussions a few years ago about playing ugly. I'm not sure how to quantify any of these classic Self phrases, but they are all related. Can you be tough when your team is pretty, or just ugly?
@Kcmatt7 said in Marcus Carr:
@BShark said in Marcus Carr:
He played for them today so this might be bogus.
I can’t remember the last time I saw someone actually leave mid season. At least a starter on a good team
LaGerald Vick?
We have been good this year about getting out to fast starts. It's been a relief, actually, and refreshing to play well at the beginning of games. Yesterday we didn't have Remy, and we started slow. Is he the reason we've been able to start most games so well this year? Playing fast with intensity?
JCL is 5-6 from 3. Rest of the team is 3-17.
Missing bunnies to build up our rebounding numbers.
@wissox said in Harvard Game Cancelled:
I think Nevada beat us 20 years or go or so.
December 2005, we lost by 2. Nick Fazekas scored 35 against us.
I thought he meant it punishes our own athletes, who don't get to compete.
Dammit!
Flop
Nice start
Zach isn't a point guard.
What did Bill do?
Second half is tied.
@stoptheflop Could be a nail-biter if he doesn't ;)
@DanR I've been trying to figure that out, from Baylor. King McClure?
Think Bill's getting pissed yet?
Nice save
Nice pass
Harris has 3 steals in 4 minutes. Pretty good rate.
He has 31. Hit him in the face again.
@wissox Ref flopped.
Anderson pushed off.