Final: Louisiana 77 Arkansas State 83

[billbeck451]

what is going on with basketball, i haven't seen any updates in a while

[zephyr]

what is going on with basketball, i haven't seen any updates in a while

Both teams are leading their divisions. We had a nice discussion on the TxSt game threads from this weekend.

[JayWalker]

Men have won five in a row. Women have won six in a row.

[moorecajun]

They are both on the "plus"; Friday at 6, Saturday at 4. give them a watch but plan on watching the entire game. They still make mistakes that drive you crazy but they make up for them!

GEAUX CAJUNS!

[ragin50]

They are both on the "plus"; Friday at 6, Saturday at 4. give them a watch but plan on watching the entire game. They still make mistakes that drive you crazy but they make up for them!

GEAUX CAJUNS!

I wish the games weren't at the same time.

[Cajunsmike]

what is going on with basketball, i haven't seen any updates in a while

Men are 13 and 4 with 7 and 3 conference record. They have won 5 consecutive conference games, three on the road. Most encouraging is that they have found a way to pull out several down to the wire victories. While some decry the poll, the Athletic Department is highlighting the fact they are up to No. 15 in the latest mid major poll. We are only playing West teams this year due to Covid. We play the same opponent twice over one weekend. The Texas State Game 2 ended with one of the most improbable victorious endings in Cajun history. There is a video of it in one of the other threads. Coach Marlin missed the two games at Texas STate due to Covid. He is scheduled to return to practice today and is planning to make the trip for the two games to Arkansas State this weekend. In preparation for the games at Texas State, long time assistant Neil Hardin led practice as he had scouting responsibilities for that opponent. During the games, 2nd year assistant Brock Morris acted as head coach. He was probably chosen for that role due to the one year he was head coach while at Daytona State Junior College in Florida. The fact that he recruited six of the nine players in the rotation may have been a factor in that decision. Regardless of the reason things were decided, the entire staff received compliments for the way things were handled in the absence of the head coach by many. Speaking of the trip to Arkansas State, the 7 plus hour bus trip to Jonesboro begins tomorrow. Not the most ideal trip for a few guys battling the normal bumps and bruises at this stage. I just finished listening to an interview Director of Basketball Operations Mike Murphy had with Kevin Foote on 103.7. Mike has been the main public spokesman for the program while Coach Marlin has been out. Mike emphasized the fact that the staff tries to get the team to focus on the upcoming Friday game. They don't even think about the Saturday game until after Friday. Logic is you can't sweep without winning Game 1. Hope that gives you a little background with what is happening with men's basketball. Having games only on the weekend may be a reason you missed some of what is happening in that sport.

[Hatch]

Great synopsis of what has been happening recently. One thing I will add is Coach Marlin returned to practice today and tweeted that Kobe Julien had returned to practice as well. I don’t know if we will see him in a game soon and if so it will probably only be in small spurts but it is good to see him back on the court again.

[cajuns80]

Great synopsis of what has been happening recently. One thing I will add is Coach Marlin returned to practice today and tweeted that Kobe Julien had returned to practice as well. I don’t know if we will see him in a game soon and if so it will probably only be in small spurts but it is good to see him back on the court again.

I'd think its best if he just sits it out this year. He has had a tough tough 2 years and I would hate for something to happen because he tried pushing on a return to the court for a couple of games. But the decision is entirely Kobe's so if he wants to go, I'm good with it.

[Million$Mullet]

The men’s team is making me eat my words. It hasn’t always been pretty but they are getting the job done. I hope they continue to do so. I love being wrong.

[RaginDave]

The men’s team is making me eat my words. It hasn’t always been pretty but they are getting the job done. I hope they continue to do so. I love being wrong.

And if we get Julien back, even if it is for limited playing time, this team could be even better. He would just add some quality depth for 5-10 minutes a game.