Nova Thoughts

[tower912]

1.  There is a reason Nova has the record they do.   There is a reason they are a likely #1 seed.   They are that good.   Quicker at every position.
2.  They clearly had a great scout against MU.   They were beating MU to their offensive spots.  They would not let MU get the ball where they wanted and anticipated every pass.  
3.  And when they rain 3's.......  Just sick.  
4.   MU looked  2 steps slow all game.   Part of it is that Nova is quicker.   Part of it is that MU did not play its bench enough in a blowout and had a short turnaround.   But most of it was Nova.
5.  I really hope the young guys were paying attention.   Now they know what elite looks like.   Now they know what they have to work to become.  
6.  MU's zone at the beginning should have been more effective, theoretically.   But then the avalanche started.  
7.  As good as Derrick was last night, he was totally outclassed today.   He was slow with his passes, Nova  closed fast.
8.  But he wasn't alone.
9.  That is that.   Thank you, seniors.    On to next year.    

[willie warrior]

10. the second leading scorer on the team is benched the last 15 minutes of the game. WTF, Wojo???

[GGGG]

10. the second leading scorer on the team is benched the last 15 minutes of the game. WTF, Wojo???

Clearly the difference in the outcome.

[nyg]

Fischer (2 rebounds), Duane, JJJ and Cohen need more bulk.  Hope the strength coach can put some muscle on those guys in next 7 months. 

[brewcity77]

Nova also isn't going anywhere. Archie, Hart, Ennis, and Ochefu are all back along with 5-star recruit Jalen Brunson. After some bumps in the road, Jay Wright really has that program humming.

[GoldenZebra]

10. the second leading scorer on the team is benched the last 15 minutes of the game. WTF, Wojo???

Who cares. The game was done in the first half...

[ASMU]

If it were a fight, they would've stopped it.

[NCMUFan]

On to next year.

[ecompt]

Nova also isn't going anywhere. Archie, Hart, Ennis, and Ochefu are all back along with 5-star recruit Jalen Brunson. After some bumps in the road, Jay Wright really has that program humming.

Not sold yet until Wright does something in the Dance.

[GGGG]

Not sold yet until Wright does something in the Dance.

He's gone to a Final Four.

[AZWarrior]

Matt V Tweet:  Duane Wilson sat much of the 2nd half due to sprained left wrist last night. Had it in a soft cast after the game. Tried to go today.

[tower912]

Willie shot down again. 

[willie warrior]

Clearly the difference in the outcome.

So what is that point? No difference in outcome but why did the rest of the guys play? Clearly a difference in the outcome? When you are only on pace to score 40, you need some firepower in there. Wojo has a long way to go as a game coach.

[GGGG]

So what is that point? No difference in outcome but why did the rest of the guys play? Clearly a difference in the outcome? When you are only on pace to score 40, you need some firepower in there. Wojo has a long way to go as a game coach.

HE WAS HURT! 

Jesus...read the thread before you respond.

[willie warrior]

Ok My bad. That says a lot about Fox's broadcasting, as nobody said anything during the game. They obviously did not know or did not try to find anything out.

[BossplayaOtto]

Matt V Tweet:  Duane Wilson sat much of the 2nd half due to sprained left wrist last night. Had it in a soft cast after the game. Tried to go today.

Undoubtedly due to the collision with sideline advertising banner yesterday. that was vicious.

[tower912]

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400768417

I don't remember when I have seen this.   Leading scorer, tied for lead in rebounds, huge lead in assists, 9 turnovers.    Way to go out in style, Derrick.  

[LAZER]

Nova also isn't going anywhere. Archie, Hart, Ennis, and Ochefu are all back along with 5-star recruit Jalen Brunson. After some bumps in the road, Jay Wright really has that program humming.

I hate saying this since I consider them a rival, but Nova is really the program I hope MU becomes.

[frozena pizza]

I hate saying this since I consider them a rival, but Nova is really the program I hope MU becomes.

I think so too.  Just glad this season is mercifully over, although I will miss Carlino.

[connie]

Well boys and girls, it has been a long year.  A few highs, a number of lows, but two in a row to close things out before losing to a much stronger team.

All in all a lot less than I hoped for, but only a little less than I expected.  Unlike the dark days of yore when piano keys tinkled in the background as we slunk away in what I can only describe as a form of beaten down acceptance of a disappointing performance I do have hope.  It is clear this coaching staff is not at all satisfied with the way this team played and has been hard at work to change that.  That gives hope.

See you in the fall!

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Matt V Tweet:  Duane Wilson sat much of the 2nd half due to sprained left wrist last night. Had it in a soft cast after the game. Tried to go today.

Is this the new walking boot?

[naginiF]

Ok My bad. That says a lot about Fox's broadcasting, as nobody said anything during the game. They obviously did not know or did not try to find anything out.

And therefore we should assume incompetence?

[T-Bone]

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=400768417

I don't remember when I have seen this.   Leading scorer, tied for lead in rebounds, huge lead in assists, 9 turnovers.    Way to go out in style, Derrick.  

If it hadn't already happened, I'm guessing Ners' head is exploding again. 

Glad he went out and fought.  Had been killing his FT average the last 3 games. 

[ecompt]

He's gone to a Final Four.

True, but with the talent he has had he should be better than 13-11 in postseason.

[Dawson Rental]

No need to arrange for a long lunch on a Wednesday or Thursday during the first week of the NCAA tournament.