Game thread

[RUPete]

Just got back also. The allley-oop by Baker almost caused me a heart attack.

Yes- it was a freshman moment. He did knock down four key FT. I think he'll be fine over time.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

How does that help this season?

Go back and read the previous message I was replying to and let me know if you have any more stupid responses.

 

[RUPete]

And UK is trying to stave off their own WTF game.

 

[RUJMM78]

Woeful performance

Its a reality check for those fans predicting NCAA and NIT bids for this season.Zone defense will be seen many games against Rutgers.Number 1 for Central Connecticut is a player/shooter that Rutgers needs .

No one but Williams is hitting 3's. Geo baker is like 0-15 on 3's

Baker is supposed to be the best shooter on the team.I think Kiss is the best shooter but he can't play until next season.

 

[RUJMM78]

Aside from Williams the team played about eight good minutes today. Gotta do better against Cleveland State on Tuesday.

The team was sleep walking at the beginning of the game.Thank goodness Williams played because this game had all the makings of a embarrassing loss which was too frequent in past seasons.

 

[RUSCFORMERLYRULOU]

Its a reality check for those fans predicting NCAA and NIT bids for this season.Zone defense will be seen many games against Rutgers.Number 1 for Central Connecticut is a player/shooter that Rutgers needs .

Baker is supposed to be the best shooter on the team.I think Kiss is the best shooter but he can't play until next season.

Stop. It’s a WTF game. That’s all. Let’s see where we stand January 1.

 

[RUJMM78]

This teams needs less Ball Movement, less Player Movement and more standing around.

This team needs shooters .Every season mediocre opponents have 1-2 players that can put the ball in the basket on a consistent basis like # 1 today.

 

[MV9000]

A lot of bunnies didnt land. The open shots and drives were there.

Williams continues to impress and is VERY prepared for his senior year. Freeman and Sanders couldnt hit tonight but that happens. Rather get these out the way early.

 

[rudad02]

Was really looking for a good year from our guys, but have to say "that was awful". Onward & upward!

 

[TobyTyler1]

In the first half looked like they had never seen a zone before

 

[cubuffsdoug_rivals]

No ****. I was just making a point and added that in.

Was it meant for you. I was adding on to what you were saying. It was for others that live and die by Kem Pom.

 

[linzalonic]

Nothing is “wrong” with him. Geo baker isn’t ready to play 25 minutes at this level. A lot of folks mis-anointed him savior like.

I didnt think he was Jeff Greer.

But everyone assured me he was a massive upgrade over Nigel Johnson.

That's because he is. There's much more to the game than shooting. Geo defends aggressively, is all over the passing lanes, passes well & looks for teammates. His 4 steals were huge, as were his 4 assists and 4 clutch FT's.

Nigel had some good scoring games but repeatedly fell asleep on defense, shot FT's poorly and was bad for team chemistry (from Pike's own mouth).

Geo earned a starting job as a freshman. Shooting can develop over time. Court savvy, unselfishness & hustle not as much.

 

[TobyTyler1]

Freeman struggling against a bigger front court.

Certainly didn't see any evidence of improved face to basket play. He was aggressive trying to get inside early on, missed couple in traffic. In second half he did manage to work in his patented fake one way/spin move turnover the other way .

 

[4theknights]

I was at game and scratch my head with Corey. He played a nice game vs St john's and even last year played better vs BIG opponents. Baker will be fine... he'll start shooting the ball and his court vision will make easy baskets for his mates. Our defense let us down today its that simple. We have alot cleaning up to do...Monday practice will be tough and should be.

 

[bac2therac]

Corey seems to not bring against inferior competition..thinks he is the best on the court and can do what he pleases, today he wasnt even the third best player on the court

 

[ScarletDave]

I have to wonder if they accidentally over-inflated the ball or something. CCSU hit many "swish" 3's, but for us, every ball that hit the rim bounced out. Ones that were half-way down. And Corey's that looked like it was falling in the hoop, landed on the back of the rim, and seemed to stop at the hoop turn right and fall off after 5 seconds. Sometimes there's a lid on the rim for some reason. We'll get over it. That said, need more defense effort on Tuesday. Did not have our rebounding on game tonight.

 

[RU MAN]

Was it meant for you. I was adding on to what you were saying. It was for others that live and die by Kem Pom.

Sorry. I misunderstood.