Michigan State - Texas Tech
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Would like to see MSU rep the conference.
Having said that, TTU vs Virginia would be interesting. Top 2 defenses in the country.
Having said that, TTU vs Virginia would be interesting. Top 2 defenses in the country.
Wow, is TT tough defensively. You'd think Fran and many other coaches would get a clue.
Have you ever seen Garza or Kriener jump like Owens?
Tech is tough defensively. Move their feet well and anticipate well but when the ball goes inside they slap away like crazy. So far they are getting away with it. State looks terrible on offense. Too much standing around. They need to push the pace and prevent Tech from setting up defensively. Maybe run a spread for drive and kick
Yeah I'd almost rather see it as a fan of the game. Seriously might be scores in the 30s.
The shot blocker is a fraction of why they're great on defense.
The way they can double and recover without losing anyone is amazing.
They're doubles are fantastic, coming from the right place and time. MSu bigs cant see the guy they're leaving open.
Yeah the Hawks pretty much let him pitch a tent behind the zone and underneath the hoop. On top of that, due to rotations, Wieskamp ended up being forced to guard him a bunch. Not a recipe for success
Lol, I just posted the same thing.
Its brilliant to watch. They're so well coached.
It's actually a huge factor. MSU's posts won't challenge him.
He has 3 blocks already and forced a number of bad shots with his length.
MSU has needed Mcquaid and Winston carry them.
If you don't think the TTU athleticism difference is the primary factor then you aren't watching. Beard couldn't make Iowa's lineup defend like this.
It really makes it seem like they have 6 or 7 guys playing on D. It’s one thing to be quick enough to get a guy doubled up that quickly, it’s another to not give up an open man for him to outlet to because you recover so quickly.
Fraction.
Would make little difference if he could jump or not. Its icing on the cake.
It's all about their ability to double and pressure the ball.
Msu bigs aren't even turning to look at the basket on the majority of their touches. If they even get a touch.
Theres no lanes to pass or drive.
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Obviously the kid is talented so I’m not knocking his play in any way, but don’t you think Owens could have added a little more to his frame in 5 years of college ball? He is THIN!!
I’m pulling for MSU and the big10, but man Texas Tech looks good. MSU players huffing and puffing.
TT is totally outplaying an extremely talented MSU squad right now
Tech is doing to MSU what MSU has done to so many for years. Playing smothering defense and the refs are letting them play.
Spot on, easy to play unbelievable d when you can foul three times in one d possession and never get called for it. Lol
Perfect example right there. No shot blocker in the game.
Ward is doubled so well, he cant dribble and never even turns to see the basket. Almost throws it out of bounds.
By the time the time the ball gets to Mcquaid TT has everyone covered.
Ward is doubled so well, he cant dribble and never even turns to see the basket. Almost throws it out of bounds.
By the time the time the ball gets to Mcquaid TT has everyone covered.
No doubt TT is a great defensive team but the amount of swiping and reaching they get away with is amazing.
Hence a big part of the problem, the Hawks need some athletes.
If Beard can get them to Lubbock, no reason Fran can't get them to Iowa City.
