MBB Final: Louisiana 106, Centenary 55

[JMV JustMyView]

They finished 3rd seed. We made two miracle come backs against #2 WKU, and #1 GSU to cut the nets. GSU had more talent. This was the high point for Bob. Next season EP was a gone to the lottery I believe. GSU Princess returned to play for daddy’s sake. He was a NBA pick. Can’t recall if a lottery pick.

Hunter?

[CajunEXPRESS]

Yes

[Million$Mullet]

They finished 3rd seed. We made two miracle come backs against #2 WKU, and #1 GSU to cut the nets. GSU had more talent. This was the high point for Bob. Next season EP was a gone to the lottery I believe. GSU Princess returned to play for daddy’s sake. He was a NBA pick. Can’t recall if a lottery pick.

He wasn’t a lottery pick. The Celtics drafted him in the late first round.

[Cajunsmike]

Did they even win the conference. I am asking because I can't remember.

The 2014 team finished third in the league due to two regular season losses to Georgia State. Defeated Georgia State in OT during the conference tournament finals. One of my favorite players was actually MVP during that tourney. It was not Peyton or Long. That was Bryant Mbamalu. He was a guy no one thought we should have signed as a freshman and through hard work was able to improve greatly over his career. Made some cash playing overseas for a time.

[Cajunsmike]

Our whole plan relies on a legacy player, and hopefully a complete return of another legacy player. Brown & Julien.

No doubt Brown will be the focal point but the team won't have success unless others contribute. Point guards need to distribute the ball without turning it over, forwards need to help on the glass, wing guys need to knock down open perimeter shots, and the whole group needs to play "team defense". That means to communicate better than they sometimes did in the past. Jordan needs to pass the ball back out when doubled more effectively than in the past for this to work. The secret scrimmages and the Puerto Rico games indicated they can do all that at times. Can they do it consistently enough to win a title is something I can't answer. I recognize everything I said needs to be done is the blueprint for all teams. Regarding Kobe, he won't play until mid December but should be full go at conference time.

[zeppelincajun]

Mike is there any timeline for Richards’ return?

[CajunEXPRESS]

No doubt Brown will be the focal point but the team won't have success unless others contribute. Point guards need to distribute the ball without turning it over, forwards need to help on the glass, wing guys need to knock down open perimeter shots, and the whole group needs to play "team defense". That means to communicate better than they sometimes did in the past. Jordan needs to pass the ball back out when doubled more effectively than in the past for this to work. The secret scrimmages and the Puerto Rico games indicated they can do all that at times. Can they do it consistently enough to win a title is something I can't answer. I recognize everything I said needs to be done is the blueprint for all teams. Regarding Kobe, he won't play until mid December but should be full go at conference time.

I mean Mike it’s akin to Lamar and Ebron. Bo was the straw that stirred the drink, Ebron the ice. We lose Brown and I doubt we finish in top half.

[moorecajun]

If anyone goes up to Asheville, directly across the street from the game venue is this...https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basi...nce,_Asheville

It's worth a visit...

Wow, that is beautiful!

[JMV JustMyView]

I mean Mike it’s akin to Lamar and Ebron. Bo was the straw that stirred the drink, Ebron the ice. We lose Brown and I doubt we finish in top half.

At least we currently have two head coaches with winning percentage about 76%.

[moorecajun]

The 2014 team finished third in the league due to two regular season losses to Georgia State. Defeated Georgia State in OT during the conference tournament finals. One of my favorite players was actually MVP during that tourney. It was not Peyton or Long. That was Bryant Mbamalu. He was a guy no one thought we should have signed as a freshman and through hard work was able to improve greatly over his career. Made some cash playing overseas for a time.

Back to Bryant, didn't he score like 31 points in his final home game to join the 1000 point club? Yes indeed, he was a fun player to watch as he continued to work hard and get better.

[zephyr]

I'm starting to get really excited about this team. I was impressed with Fulks at the point and Lewis should help in the paint.

I'm going to temper my reactions to what I saw. First, we turned the ball over too much. I know this has been a problem in the preseason as Marlin talked about it in pregame. He wanted to see a 18/8 Turnover to assist ratio. We were at an 18/12 ratio. Doesn't seem to be a big difference but the competition matter. Some of the passes I saw by our guards were concerning since they are supposed to be the best decision makers and handlers.

I like some of the newcomers. Lewis will be steady and seems to be a smart player on the offensive end knowing where to position himself for rebounds and such. Issue is he plays under the rim and is a little undersized compared to what we've had on the court the last couple of years. I liked Fulks but he played out of control a lot. I love him if he settles down a bit as the year goes on.

I think Kobe Julien has a lot to do with how far we can go this year. We need to get a healthy Julien back for conference. I don't think I've ever seen or heard comments from Marlin so focused on winning a championship as I have this year. I like it. These are the comments you want to see coming from the most successful tenured coach in our league and with the best talent. We'll see if they can stay focused enough to do it.

[JMV JustMyView]

I'm going to temper my reactions to what I saw. First, we turned the ball over too much. I know this has been a problem in the preseason as Marlin talked about it in pregame. He wanted to see a 18/8 Turnover to assist ratio. We were at an 18/12 ratio. Doesn't seem to be a big difference but the competition matter. Some of the passes I saw by our guards were concerning since they are supposed to be the best decision makers and handlers.

I like some of the newcomers. Lewis will be steady and seems to be a smart player on the offensive end knowing where to position himself for rebounds and such. Issue is he plays under the rim and is a little undersized compared to what we've had on the court the last couple of years. I liked Fulks but he played out of control a lot. I love him if he settles down a bit as the year goes on.

I think Kobe Julien has a lot to do with how far we can go this year. We need to get a healthy Julien back for conference. I don't think I've ever seen or heard comments from Marlin so focused on winning a championship as I have this year. I like it. These are the comments you want to see coming from the most successful tenured coach in our league and with the best talent. We'll see if they can stay focused enough to do it.

Playing a better team might give a better indication of what this team can or can't do. To me it's still a little early after one game to predict how the season will go.