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[VObserver]

I only caught the last 8 minutes when I got home. We look pretty athletic. Not sure who can fill the gant roll or a number of guys that collectively can.

With this group I would play aggresive defense and push the ball up the floor. Other than being bigger, and a better shooter, I cant tell you how much Wilson reminds me of Elfrid as a freshman. Really good perimiter defender, great hands, great court awareness and vision, high basketball IQ, and unselfish.

[Cajunsmike]

So what's the word on smith? Will be available to play Saturday?
Also I am curious if he is a rim protector because it doesn't look like that is part of doudou's game

Smith is much more of a true inside player than Gueye. No idea when doctors will clear him. He looked fine on bench tonight. My main concern is too many turnovers but that was better in second half. Rebounding was something Cajuns dominated in second half after so so in first. I thought defense was fine all night and I expected that to be improved. Shooting was OK but still too many opportunities to finish at rim were missed. Johnson shoots better outside than near basket.
FT shooting was also good. Agree best player in Game was Wilson but all 5 freshman had their moments. Need to cut turnovers down against better competition is main takeaway.

[Million$Mullet]

They play good team defense but the rebounding is pretty bad. A lot of raw talent out there. Mylik Wilson will be a serious problem by the time he leaves. He will be the starting point regardless of Wesley’s injury.

[VObserver]

Julian and Johnson are really nice looking freshmen as well, and with Dou Guey, they give us a really nice, if smallish, front court.

I thougnt every newcomer played at least pretty well.

If I were coaching this team, I would be really tempted to go all Nolan Richardson, and run the 40 minutes of hell system.

[cajuns80]

So what's the word on smith? Will be available to play Saturday?
Also I am curious if he is a rim protector because it doesn't look like that is part of doudou's game

Don’t think he’s playing for a couple of weeks.

[Boomer]

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Wrist bands are for donors above a certain level. The area is next to where the Cajuns come onto the court. What you get there is a more complete selection of adult beverages than at the traditional concession stands. Also, about 20 minutes before tip, a staff member gives a scouting report on that night's opponent. You have to wear the wrist band in order to get into the area.

.......Thanks.....did it!

[facelessjonmoon]

From what ii saw tonight he needs to run the point all the time; keep Russell at 2, and let Wilson create open looks for Ced.

This right here. Let Wilson penetrate and kick it out to Ced for open looks.

Old news, but Ced is an elite shooter. Silky smooth stroke

[facelessjonmoon]

With this group I would play aggresive defense and push the ball up the floor. Other than being bigger, and a better shooter, I cant tell you how much Wilson reminds me of Elfrid as a freshman. Really good perimiter defender, great hands, great court awareness and vision, high basketball IQ, and unselfish.

In addition to these things, Wilson’s ability to penetrate is the biggest similarity to Payton that I saw. Quick first step and acceleration with the ball.

[VObserver]

Wilson is a great kid, as well. I have worked a lot in Rayville the last year or so, and everyone I talked to talked about his academics and character when i asked about his basketball.

[Boomer]

Wilson is a great kid, as well. I have worked a lot in Rayville the last year or so, and everyone I talked to talked about his academics and character when i asked about his basketball.

....Kinda upbeat about what I saw...glad some saw more penetrating ability than I on Wilson.....thought we leave Russel at pt.......liked some of the new guys....why can’t we ever get a big guy? Looked at Lafayette and legs were thick but why can’t we get upper body bulk....he still can’t control rebounds because of lack of strength......said last night by accident RUSSEL or WILSON needs to quarterback this team! Lol