MBB Final: Louisiana 115, Savannah State 82

[Turbine]

Pay attention to 4pm interest in basketball.

Same thing happens with 4pm football.

[CajunJeaux]

Russell can straight stroke it

[ZoomZoom]

We played down to the competition today. Sloppy fouls. Felt bad for Justin Miller, had a horrific stretch shooting the ball. Personally, felt he was trying too hard. Talent upgrade is obvious.

[Hatch]

Russell can straight stroke it

After stats get updated tonight he will probably be top 5 in the NCAA in 3PFG made.

[Cajunsmike]

After stats get updated tonight he will probably be top 5 in the NCAA in 3PFG made.

I believe Russell has made 15 three point shots through three games. Very early prediction to make for someone to make of a pure freshman follows. He may set the all time Cajun record for made three pointers in his career. I believe Sydney Grider still has that record despite only playing two years as he was a JC transfer. As far as today's game goes, it was disappointing to see the opponent once again have success with dribble penetration to the basket. However that was somewhat by design today as the game plan was to run the opponent off the three point line. Give the team credit in that regard as Savannah State shot only 17 three pointers and they are usually over 40 three point attempts in a game. 20 turnovers is too many but at times they were very effective in running the offense as most of the made threes were wide open looks and Stroman had 11 assists from the point guard spot. The team had 30 assists overall which is a very encouraging statistic as that indicates there are no "me" guys on the squad.

[Hatch]

I believe Russell has made 15 three point shots through three games. Very early prediction to make for someone to make of a pure freshman follows. He may set the all time Cajun record for made three pointers in his career. I believe Sydney Grider still has that record despite only playing two years as he was a JC transfer. As far as today's game goes, it was disappointing to see the opponent once again have success with dribble penetration to the basket. However that was somewhat by design today as the game plan was to run the opponent off the three point line. Give the team credit in that regard as Savannah State shot only 17 three pointers and they are usually over 40 three point attempts in a game. 20 turnovers is too many but at times they were very effective in running the offense as most of the made threes were wide open looks and Stroman had 11 assists from the point guard spot. The team had 30 assists overall which is a very encouraging statistic as that indicates there are no "me" guys on the squad.

I want to see this kid stick around for 4 years and see what he can do to the record books.

[MountainDew]

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Same thing happens with 4pm football.

Wasn’t this game scheduled for 4 pm because the Cajuns had a plane to catch? I could be wrong but I believe I read/heard that somewhere.

[ZoomZoom]

Wasn’t this game scheduled for 4 pm because the Cajuns had a plane to catch? I could be wrong but I believe I read/heard that somewhere.

Yes. Buses and escorts were parked and waiting at Cajun Field at end of basketball game.

[Cajunsmike]

Wasn't this game scheduled for 4 pm because the Cajuns had a plane to catch? I could be wrong but I believe I read/heard that somewhere.

Team has to be at the New Orleans airport at 4:30 AM tomorrow in order to catch their flight to the Cayman Islands. That is one reason today's game was early.

[CajunT]

I believe Russell has made 15 three point shots through three games. Very early prediction to make for someone to make of a pure freshman follows. He may set the all time Cajun record for made three pointers in his career. I believe Sydney Grider still has that record despite only playing two years as he was a JC transfer. As far as today's game goes, it was disappointing to see the opponent once again have success with dribble penetration to the basket. However that was somewhat by design today as the game plan was to run the opponent off the three point line. Give the team credit in that regard as Savannah State shot only 17 three pointers and they are usually over 40 three point attempts in a game. 20 turnovers is too many but at times they were very effective in running the offense as most of the made threes were wide open looks and Stroman had 11 assists from the point guard spot. The team had 30 assists overall which is a very encouraging statistic as that indicates there are no "me" guys on the squad.

Agree Mike too many TO's , especially 9 between your PG's Stroman and Hardy. Still allowing too much dribble penetration on defense as well. Otherwise, talent is there, even with Stove sitting out.

[Cajunsmike]

Agree Mike too many TO's , especially 9 between your PG's Stroman and Hardy. Still allowing too much dribble penetration on defense as well. Otherwise, talent is there, even with Stove sitting out.

Yes the turnovers and guys getting to rim too easily need to be addressed. Coach Marlin said that in the post game interview. Still the main goal of the game plan defensively was to limit the three pointers by Savannah State and that was accomplished. In fact the success they had running the opponent off the three point line was the main factor in this game. I don't remember 30 assists in one game in a long time so that was a positive as well.

[Hark Mudspeth]

Pay attention to 4pm interest in basketball.

Same thing happens with 4pm football.

Today was a work day for most, tomorrow is not