Last time I checked
The sky was not falling, I make this statement despite a KC Star reporters view of Mizzou basketball thus far. The Tigers have scored 68, 59 and 55 points in the team’s first three games, they are winners in two of the three. Sunday afternoon they face Oregon State as they continue play in the Paradise Jam Tournament. I hate to make excuses ahead of a game but here goes,
No Jontay Porter, ACL & MCL injury
A transfer (Mark Smith) and freshman (Torrence Watson) in the starting lineup
Freshmen and sophomores playing the bulk of reserve minutes
The sky was not falling, I make this statement despite a KC Star reporters view of Mizzou basketball thus far. The Tigers have scored 68, 59 and 55 points in the team’s first three games, they are winners in two of the three. Sunday afternoon they face Oregon State as they continue play in the Paradise Jam Tournament. I hate to make excuses ahead of a game but here goes,
No Jontay Porter, ACL & MCL injury
A transfer (Mark Smith) and freshman (Torrence Watson) in the starting lineup
Freshmen and sophomores playing the bulk of reserve minutes
Remember I informed you except for senior Kevin Puryear this
is a freshman- sophomore dominated Mizzou team.
There is little “veteran”
leadership to lean on, this Mizzou team must become skilled at the college game
while playing it. I’d be less than
honest if I informed you, I’m unconcerned about wins and losses. Mizzou Nation must relax and take a deep breath,
this version is going to experience growing pains. Hopefully by early January we’ll have a
better view of their direction.
A chip off the old
block
According to Dictionary.com the definition for the heading is, “An expression used of people who closely resemble their parents in some way.” We could easily make the statement about Bol Bol except he might be better than his parent. His dad the late Manute Bol played in the NBA for several seasons, he was primarily a specialist. The son is an all-around athlete.
According to Dictionary.com the definition for the heading is, “An expression used of people who closely resemble their parents in some way.” We could easily make the statement about Bol Bol except he might be better than his parent. His dad the late Manute Bol played in the NBA for several seasons, he was primarily a specialist. The son is an all-around athlete.
Bol’s physical numbers are close to his dad, he weighs 232
pounds his dad was 201. As for height
Bol is 7 feet 3 inches his dad stood 7 feet 7 inches, wingspan for the son is 7
feet 3 and Manute was 8 feet 6 inches. These
represent collegiate numbers for Bol after just a few games, 18.8 points and
10.5 rebounds a game. Bol had a 26-point 9 rebound game versus Syracuse,
included were 4 blocked shots. In fact,
in his first four college games his lowest block shot total is the 3 he registered
against Portland State.
“The Honeymooners”
There once existed a 1950’s television series with the above title. Hollywood ever attempting to be innovated released a movie in 2005 with the same title and family dynamics. The two couples in the series and movie were not newlyweds but dealt with the issues of marriage in a comedic manner. The honeymoon between the Sixers and Jimmy Butler is far more serious since he’s been inserted into the lineup via trade. Butler’s said, “So much more fun playing with the 76ers.” This might be true for the shooting guard but I’m unsure about Ben Simmons.
There once existed a 1950’s television series with the above title. Hollywood ever attempting to be innovated released a movie in 2005 with the same title and family dynamics. The two couples in the series and movie were not newlyweds but dealt with the issues of marriage in a comedic manner. The honeymoon between the Sixers and Jimmy Butler is far more serious since he’s been inserted into the lineup via trade. Butler’s said, “So much more fun playing with the 76ers.” This might be true for the shooting guard but I’m unsure about Ben Simmons.
Keep in mind I’ve yet to see a Sixer game since Butler’s
arrival however I’m always checking the box scores. The team doesn’t depend on Simmons to score
however it appears his numbers (scoring & assists) have dwindled since
Butler’s arrival. Is this just part of
Simmons effort to immerse Butler into the team’s offense or is there another
issue we are unable to observe? Just in
case you are curious I’ve adopted the Sixers as my Eastern Conference
team. I will root for them in all
instances except when they face my Lakers.
Re-load
Ever wonder how Duke basketball continues to win, they have one of the all-time best coaches in history in coach K. The second is the ability of this coach and his staff to continuous ability to recruit superior basketball talent. The Class of 2019 might not be as impressive as 2018 but those committed thus far appear talented. The Rivals 25th and 41st prospects have committed to Duke.
Ever wonder how Duke basketball continues to win, they have one of the all-time best coaches in history in coach K. The second is the ability of this coach and his staff to continuous ability to recruit superior basketball talent. The Class of 2019 might not be as impressive as 2018 but those committed thus far appear talented. The Rivals 25th and 41st prospects have committed to Duke.
Wendell Moore 6-foot 4-inch 214-pound guard 5-stars
Boogie Ellis 6-foot 2-inch 165-pound guard 4-stars
Perhaps just as noteworthy Duke has adjusted its recruiting
toward one and done prospects.
