A quick look at SIU-E

[VirginiaWildcat]

Per their website:

http://www.siuecougars.com/sports/m-baskbl/2015-16/files/1516g8.pdf

 

[pschatz25]

Scrolling down to near the bottom on kenpom.com you'll find SIUe at #327, slightly above other upcoming opponents Chicago State (#338) and MVSU (#348).

 

[VirginiaWildcat]

That's a good thing. We need some games where BMac's and Demps' legs can rest some. Hopefully we make it happen. The B1G slate is such a grind.

 

[chicagocatfan24]

That's a good thing. We need some games where BMac's and Demps' legs can rest some. Hopefully we make it happen. The B1G slate is such a grind.

I think this is vastly overrated. They're 21ish years old and pretty much in their peak physical conditions. I don't think them playing 25 minutes these next few games instead of 35 has any difference on if they will "wear down" over the course of the B1G season.

I think the main reason BMac slowed down last year had more to do with a ten game B1G skid and being mentally worn out. Could be completely wrong, but that's how I see it

 

[NJCat83588]

I think the main reason BMac slowed down last year had more to do with a ten game B1G skid and being mentally worn out. Could be completely wrong, but that's how I see it

He has said that he was sick down the stretch and that is why he wore down. NU won 4 out of 5 after the 10 game skid so it is hard to see how that could be the cause.......

 

[ToledoCat]

Would like to see Ash and Lindsey get some more minutes. Tre amd MaC get a lot of PT - sometimes you bcan lead from the bench

 

[chicagocatfan24]

Yes, forgot he had gotten sick. That obviously completely saps all energy.