Game thread for DePaul vs. Northwestern
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In the NU latino community he is know as “La bomba”. Because every time he gets in the paint he explodes
Good start on defense. Buie trying to shoot himself into the game, but otherwise the offense is moving well. MN making the most of his height.
Why does DePaul flop like that?
Because the refs have rewarded them handsomely for it. They've gotten several "3 free throw" fouls in every game I've watched with them.
Glad to see the refs finally nailed them for it.
Because the refs have rewarded them handsomely for it. They've gotten several "3 free throw" fouls in every game I've watched with them.
Glad to see the refs finally nailed them for it.
After seeing two minutes of Hunger making the catch and finishing, closing on the baseline, setting strong screens, and boxing out, I’ve got no need to see Verhoeven, except in the case of foul trouble. He is what he is. Let’s see if we underestimated Hunger like we did Pardon (and Nicholson).
My opinion is unchanged after Hunger’s too-aggressive attempt to cut off the entry pass.
My opinion is unchanged after Hunger’s too-aggressive attempt to cut off the entry pass.
Verhooven moves well and is a decent defender. I understand why Nicholson was eased into the starting lineup. Just glad he’s starting now.
Good half for everyone except Buie.
Mistakes here and there but Audige was superb.
That Buie drive and lob to Nicholson is there if he does it on purpose.
Great to see Hunger on the court too.
Mistakes here and there but Audige was superb.
That Buie drive and lob to Nicholson is there if he does it on purpose.
Great to see Hunger on the court too.
At the half - 'Cats doing a cover band version of "The Sky Team" with 5 blocks at the half. Would love to see the squad be more efficient in the offensive set. DePaul sagged and dared NU to hit 3s, and they did. Now they're trying to cover the arc, and that has opened up inside looks. DePaul hasn't shown they can take anything away, so the 'Cats just need to close on those closer 2s.
Very much impressed with the defensive intensity - they've already forced 10 TOs, and many more deflections which they were unlucky not to turn into a few more transition fast breaks.
Very much impressed with the defensive intensity - they've already forced 10 TOs, and many more deflections which they were unlucky not to turn into a few more transition fast breaks.
Yeah, but you’ve gotta be standing in the right spot. He’s getting to that right spot. He’s moving well. Good player.
The first two minutes of the 2nd half was that beautiful fleeting experience of where the "idea" of Chase Audige actually manifested itself to be the "Best Case" Chase. (Actually, he's been terrific all game, but he was just a one-man wrecking crew on those three possessions.)
The pull up three was bad, but he made up for it with the turnaround jumper and the steal and layup. His intensity this game is great.
Wildcats off to a strong start in the 2nd half. Nice look so far. I’ll be interested to see how they compete against other BT after their initial win against MSU on the road.
I’m no basketball expert, but I think opening the second half with a 27-6 run is a solid strategy for winning basketball games.
I don't know why coaches don't employ this strategy more often! That and the Touchdown Play in football.
Barney wants to take his man to the hoop... but he has been turning it over trying to force passes and telegraphing them.
Hunger can play.... some opportunities at the 4 are warranted. Would have liked to see him with Verhoeven today after the game was locked up. We don't need him so much at the 5 and Nicholson and Verhoeven can't play the 4.
I'll try to paraphrase using my less than excellent memory...
"Big shout out to Coach Lowery for the improvement in our defense - he's got us doing a bunch of things that we never did these last few years..."
I think he’s ok. He’s not glib but there are far worse out there behind the mic.
At least he’s familiar with NU’s game, first names notwithstanding.
At least he’s familiar with NU’s game, first names notwithstanding.