Closest comp for SLU that UM has faced this year would be...

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

I don't think we've played against any fat centers with rec specs and brutal tattoos that they call Milk Chamberlain and play like a diet version of Jokic

By the time the game starts the closest comp will be the 96 Chicago Bulls lol. They have some Nebraska/Iowa in them but I’m not sure there is a perfect comp. They play spread/5 out and a lot of motion and cutting. I don’t think their pick/roll game is as much a feature as Purdue, who is elite at that. But eye discipline and passing lane integrity will be KEY.

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

Highly efficient offense that’s pretty much a read and react system…lots of cuts, paint touches and kick out threes…Nebraska is a decent comp but not on the defensive end

openroad2950 said:

I don't think we've played against any fat centers with rec specs and brutal tattoos that they call Milk Chamberlain and play like a diet version of Jokic

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

Thought I heard the announcer say that Kenpom ranks SLU as having the "closest average distance to the basket" for all two point shots. Meaning they cut to the basket and get dunks and layups. Given our team is susceptible to ball fakes and back door cuts, I think this might be a high scoring game -- hopefully we can score more.

For once I would like to see us go at a guy. Avila has no shot against any of our 3 bigs. Let’s get him in foul trouble early. No way can he hold off any of those guys from establishing position in the post, run with them up the court, cover them in the post, etc. get him in foul trouble and then hit the boards hard.

openroad2950 said:

I don't think we've played against any fat centers with rec specs and brutal tattoos that they call Milk Chamberlain and play like a diet version of Jokic

Fat Miles Teller

CH99 said:

Thought I heard the announcer say that Kenpom ranks SLU as having the "closest average distance to the basket" for all two point shots. Meaning they cut to the basket and get dunks and layups. Given our team is susceptible to ball fakes and back door cuts, I think this might be a high scoring game -- hopefully we can score more.

They’re also one of the top 3PT% teams. Interesting contrast.

This is why I was kinda mad we didn’t get to face Nebraska fully healthy because Mast is easily the best comparison to Avila in the big ten.

Honestly not sure if we have seen a team like them. Healthy Nebraska would have been the closest thing offensively, defensively they have similar principles to us although they have not seen a team that dominates the interior like we do.

Dee05hoop said:

Highly efficient offense that’s pretty much a read and react system…lots of cuts, paint touches and kick out threes…Nebraska is a decent comp but not on the defensive end

They also like to get it out quick on the fast break (similar to MSU) but they’re looking for quick hitter threes. That’s what I took from last nights game. Also I think it’s important to note that Georgia’s defense is terrible and has been all season

Dee05hoop said:

Highly efficient offense that’s pretty much a read and react system…lots of cuts, paint touches and kick out threes…Nebraska is a decent comp but not on the defensive end

I don’t really see the Nebraska comp, st louis is high paced and runs read react stuff(they are similar to us). It’s not set heavy like hoiberg. Love schertz as a coach though, he’s the next big thing in college hoops.

CH99 said:

Thought I heard the announcer say that Kenpom ranks SLU as having the "closest average distance to the basket" for all two point shots. Meaning they cut to the basket and get dunks and layups. Given our team is susceptible to ball fakes and back door cuts, I think this might be a high scoring game -- hopefully we can score more.

This is exactly what I saw in their game last night vs. Georgia. Wide open guys slashing to the basket for uncontested lay ups. Georgia couldn't figure it out.

GOBlueM said:

For once I would like to see us go at a guy. Avila has no shot against any of our 3 bigs. Let’s get him in foul trouble early. No way can he hold off any of those guys from establishing position in the post, run with them up the court, cover them in the post, etc. get him in foul trouble and then hit the boards hard.

They have made a concerted effort at times to go to the bigs but teams have also been packing the D inside. expect SLU to help or scrap down on the bigs and to be aggressive in looking to strip the ball. I can’t see them leaving Avila in an island with Mara too often. And when they do, Avila will likely just play sound D as opposed to fouling.

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

Duke

GOBlueM said:

For once I would like to see us go at a guy. Avila has no shot against any of our 3 bigs. Let’s get him in foul trouble early. No way can he hold off any of those guys from establishing position in the post, run with them up the court, cover them in the post, etc. get him in foul trouble and then hit the boards hard.

This was my first thought. I didn’t watch a ton of the game but from what I did see, I kinda expect him to foul out in the first half

ceej said:

Duke

SLU is the 19th fastest team in the country in terms of tempo. Duke is 287th.

acousticmike80 said:

By the time the game starts the closest comp will be the 96 Chicago Bulls lol. They have some Nebraska/Iowa in them but I’m not sure there is a perfect comp. They play spread/5 out and a lot of motion and cutting. I don’t think their pick/roll game is as much a feature as Purdue, who is elite at that. But eye discipline and passing lane integrity will be KEY.

Hahaha, this made me spit my coffee out.

RyRyBlue said:

Hahaha, this made me spit my coffee out.

😎

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

UGA is 90th in defense on KenPom. Michigan is 2nd. SLU is 43rd in offense on KenPom. I’m not worried about SLU. They have not played a team in the same stratosphere as Michigan.

a battle between the #10 and #11 ranked offenses in D1.......gonna be interesting.

No comp out there. Shoot 40% from 3 and a top 20 pace, yet are a team in the 30s in metrics.

Aside from Georgia, I'd say these are St. Louis's most impressive performances. They went 1-2 against Dayton, btw. [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Opponent (Date)[/TD] [TD]KenPom Rank[/TD] [TD]Adjusted Offense[/TD] [TD]Adjusted Defense[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Santa Clara (Nov 27)[/TD] [TD]#35[/TD] [TD]#23[/TD] [TD]#82[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]@ VCU (Jan 7)[/TD] [TD]#45[/TD] [TD]#35[/TD] [TD]#4[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Dayton (Jan 30)[/TD] [TD]#82[/TD] [TD]#66[/TD] [TD]#202[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]George Washington (Jan 27)[/TD] [TD]#80[/TD] [TD]#51[/TD] [TD]#147[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

JAYSS said:

who? I haven't seen much of SLU. Judging from what portions of the game I saw last night, I'm thinking a more athletic version of Nebraska maybe (?) Although it doesn't seem as though they are nearly as dependent on 3-pt shooting (or maybe it was just because they seemed to get whatever they wanted to against UGA so they didn't need to settle for three's).

They did this while not playing one ranked team all year... I respect them. However, they aren't the Celtics and this kid isn't Larry Bird.