Men’s hoops - Am I the only one that was impressed?

[Seinfeld]

A few things stood out to me

1) First and foremost, we were down 3 key players from our rotation, including our best player, yet we maintained a 20-pt lead for half the game

2) It’s easy to assume that defense is going to be a Jans staple, but I still wanted to see it with my own eyes, and yep… still there. I don’t know how he gets these kids to buy in to it because some of the top coaches in the world can’t even do it, but it’s obvious to me that you don’t play for him if you don’t bring defensive intensity

3) Ok, the offense was rough for much of the game, but that run at the end of the first half was something we never saw last season. If we can manage a 10-0 or 15-4 type run at least once in a game, look out, because this team is going to be tough to come back on from double digits

 

[dawgstudent]

The amount of switching they do on defense is unbelievable. Bell was a hoss down low and looked like he had some offensive skills.

 

[ckDOG]

I was and I'm pretty thrilled to have what appears to be a very competitive MSU team to get behind. We all need that right now.

 

[RockyDog]

I was impressed with the depth and that the scoring came from different places. I’m ok if Jeffries doesn’t take a shot during the game if we can get points elsewhere. Last year we couldn’t.

id like to see Hubbard and Taylor find their stroke against some scrub teams and get their confidence going. But Hubbard did do some good things yesterday. If he, Fort, Davis, and Shak can handle the guard spots then just use Taylor at the 2 or a mismatch 3 to get him some open looks as a spot shooter. Maybe he was just nervous but it doesn’t look like he is much of a shot creator. Hubbard showed more flashes of that.

Cam is just a stud. Let him bang the other team into submission and get his dirty baskets. I was impressed with Bell’s footwork and presence down low. He is not just a guy that gets putback buckets on offensive boards.

 

[thekimmer]

Very impressed. Time will tell.

 

[OG Goat Holder]

We did what we are supposed to do vs. a P5 team that lost everybody. Beat them down easily, even if not perfect. So yeah, impressed for sure.

 

[LordMcBuckethead]

I am excited. Loved watching them get out there. We need an offensive personality when we hit those 8 minute stretches where we look lost. We should be able to do one hand signal to the team to switch our focus to the big man on offense or something.

They shouldn't look to pass the ball to DJ when the shot clock is below 8 seconds. Air ball city.

 

[horshack.sixpack]

A few things stood out to me

1) First and foremost, we were down 3 key players from our rotation, including our best player, yet we maintained a 20-pt lead for half the game

2) It’s easy to assume that defense is going to be a Jans staple, but I still wanted to see it with my own eyes, and yep… still there. I don’t know how he gets these kids to buy in to it because some of the top coaches in the world can’t even do it, but it’s obvious to me that you don’t play for him if you don’t bring defensive intensity

3) Ok, the offense was rough for much of the game, but that run at the end of the first half was something we never saw last season. If we can manage a 10-0 or 15-4 type run at least once in a game, look out, because this team is going to be tough to come back on from double digits

Didn't get to watch but a little bit early game. Defense looked like what you'd expect from Jans. Offense looked to be focused on 3 pointers with limited success. Ball movement was solid. Outcome wise, yes. Solid outing.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

The amount of switching they do on defense is unbelievable. Bell was a hoss down low and looked like he had some offensive skills.

I'd love to see Bell, Tolu, and Cam on the floor together a time or two. That would give me nightmares if I was on the opposing team and was hoping to go anywhere near the basket or get a rebound at some point in the ballgame.

 

[drexeldog23]

we got the "not too impressed" thread and the "am i the only one that was impressed" thread... i think im going to hang out here

 

[Baddog11]

yes I was impressed.

 

[mstateglfr]

Really happy to see a couple of the new guys are good enough to step in and be effective.

 

[Dawgzilla2]

I bought in last night. I was nervous at the start when they were clanging 3 pt. attempt and missing free throws. That got resolved pretty quickly, though.

 

[HailStout]

Seriously? Did you even watch the last 15 minutes?

 

[Guy From Gulfport]

I'm not prescient, or have a great knowledge of basketball. But I reserved a room in Glendale, AZ from 4/5-4/9.

 

[L4Dawg]

I didn't watch it, but I do know it is NOT permissible to think positive thoughts of any kind about any sport at MSU at the moment.

 

[60sdog]

No you were not. I was elated that we have the same defensive energy, along with better offense!

 

[OopsICroomedmypants]

I know enough about basketball to know Chris Jans is a great motivator and coach. The way he gets those guys to play defense is amazing down to each man. He's mastered the art of being aggressive without fouling, which is unbelievable for today's players.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Men’s hoops - Am I the only one that was impressed?

Yes. Well, you and the drunk comment crew batstool had doing the game.