Louisiana vs Pepperdine

[SlappyCajun]

And, stAte.

[RaginDave]

Mind you, Kadavion Evans has not really played yet and he might be the best of the youngsters, if he could stay healthy.

He did. As he gets more and more healthy and more playing time, he is going to help this team down the stretch. I like the way Marlin is working him in slowly to get his feet under him.

[CajunAmos]

He did. As he gets more and more healthy and more playing time, he is going to help this team down the stretch. I like the way Marlin is working him in slowly to get his feet under him.

Don't know if it was working him in slowly or that he was finally cleared to fully participate.

[Boomer]

Don't know if it was working him in slowly or that he was finally cleared to fully participate.

---One of the big guys ---Plaisance or the the princess needs to step up and give us 2-5 minutes off the bench and particularly if we get in to some foul trouble---they have shown some glimpses at times but they have to kick it up!!!

[Boomer]

---One of the big guys ---Plaisance or the the princess needs to step up and give us 2-5 minutes off the bench and particularly if we get in to some foul trouble---they have shown some glimpses at times but they have to kick it up!!!

---What we be our starting freshmen team----lost my program!!!

[ULGrad@HOU]

Let's revisit this in late February. Pepperdine was suppose to be a good test, but were without 2 starters. But at the same time, take away a cold shooting from outside night, this team beats Georgia in Athens.

We're deep enough talent wise to survive injuries like Pepperdine. At the same time, there is only one basketball and five spots on the floor. Up to the staff to hold this together another two months.

ULAR and UTA are our future bell weathers.

You are right, no reason to base too much on the season as a whole at this point. We shall see.

[CajunAmos]

---What we be our starting freshmen team----lost my program!!!

Translation?

[Crawfish]

If you notice, he was replying to his own post. Since he was apparently talking to himself, I guess he knew WTH he was talking about.

Translation?

[CajunAlum10]

Anyone notice that Pepperdine beat Little Rock earlier this season 67-66?

[Just1More]

You are right, no reason to base too much on the season as a whole at this point. We shall see.

It's probably too early to make prognostications... but I like the team. And as for your question... I think Marlin has not really changed his recruiting style. I think he both refused to accept certain athletes that won't follow his system (not allowing head cases to pollute the team)... and it's been difficult to get that system fully stocked with team oriented players.

[zephyr]

I was impressed with Jay Wright. He's matured. At UNO, I could tell he was dying to fire 3s every time he handled the ball. And it made sense to pull UNO out to defend. But against Pepperdine, he was much more selective. And his hustle on defense is outstanding. Much appreciated Mr. Wright. I like this team. The new blood is making for really nice floor chemistry.

Don't forget about his leadership. He has a presence on the court that fires the other guys up and makes them accountable. He's definitely played with a different passion this year and its contagious.

[zephyr]

The FG percentage is misleading (which is why I gave an A+ in transition). In the half court set, we are still finding ourselves. We have a tendency to over pass at times, which makes for several clumsy possessions. We were sloppy at times. Careless turnovers.

By no means am I complaining. This is part of young team growing pains. I'm thrilled that we can play so/so and win games big (hit our average again last night of 90 ppg).

Definitely. UNO was successful because they limited our transition scoring opportunities. They got 3 guys back all game to stop it and we struggled in those sets. When we are getting turnovers and into quick offensive sets, we are deadly. Teams in conference are going to slow us down without a doubt so it will be interesting to see how our half court offense evolves.