BYU Hoops 2014-2015

[Goatnapper'96]

I am not sure I watched the same game as GN or Commando.

I didn't see a single post move from our bigs down low. In fact I think I remember 2-3 entry passes that were immediately kicked out. Neilson looked ok against 6'7 competition. Nixon I was not impressed with in high school but he did prove he is good enough to play D-II ball. Toolson has an effortless shot that will help this team. Haws is a beast and he does it quietly. Fischer is fun to watch but turns it over way to much. The PG situation is a huge concern. The fact that Rose has been giving Bartley PG minutes scares the hell out of me.

I was pretty clear that we have no post offense. I still think Neilson will be a good player, even a very good player by the time he is a junior, and I was pleasantly surprised by Dalton Nixon. PG situation is not a huge concern unless Collinsworth doesn't return.

[Donuthole]

PG situation is not a huge concern unless Collinsworth doesn't return.

This is the part where Jacob reminds you that Collinsworth is a PF.

[Goatnapper'96]

This is the part where Jacob reminds you that Collinsworth is a PF.

I still think we were at our best when we played small ball with KC at the 4 in the early part of last year. But then Matty fell apart and it is all water under the bridge.

[SCcoug]

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Rose would like to get Corbin Kaufusi "a lot of minutes" v. SPU Saturday. CK sat out with a breathing issue last week; full practice today.

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Ryan Andrus sat out today after getting clocked in practice earlier this week; will see doctor tonight. Rose hopes to have him on Saturday.

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Rose hopes to have Nate Austin (back) taking part in full practices next week; would like to get him some minutes v. Long Beach State.

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Rose on Chatman health woes:"It has been tough for him. It’s just one of those things...it hasn’t gone as either of us has wanted it to go.”

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Things aren't looking that great for rookie Jordan Chatman right now; left leg now bothering him after off-season procedure on right knee.

Greg Wrubell @gregwrubell ·
Dave Rose, post-practice, on the return of @bigrussia5 Saturday v SPU: "He won't play a lot, but he'll play, and that will get him started."

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[Topper]

The loss of Aytes is greatly concerning.

It will be interesting how Rose juggles this team. A lot of players but apparently no low post scorers.

[frank ryan]

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That's nice to see Kaufusi might play

[Topper]

Kaufusi runs well and might be able to add some defense. Hard to say much else in light of competition. Hwat and Winder look good. Nice to see KC on the floor.

[Blueintheface]

Kaufusi runs well and might be able to add some defense. Hard to say much else in light of competition. Hwat and Winder look good. Nice to see KC on the floor.

I liked Fischer's confidence. It was just Haws taking charge.

[TripletDaddy]

Did Luke score any points tonight?

[Clark Addison]

BYU Hoops 2014-2015

Did Luke score any points tonight?

He started the game and did not miss a shot!

[Topper]

I did not see the first half. How many balls did he deflect?

[CardiacCoug]

Too bad that the game against Long Beach State on Friday is so damn early, 5 PM. Anybody know why it's so early? Is that the only time slot BYUTV would give us?

[SCcoug]

Too bad that the game against Long Beach State on Friday is so damn early, 5 PM. Anybody know why it's so early? Is that the only time slot BYUTV would give us?

I know they have a home game the next day.

[jay santos]

This team is going to be interesting.

I think the starting lineup I like best is:

KC
Winder
Haws
Austin
Kaufusi

with Fishcher as a sixth man getting starters minutes, Bartley and Ellis contributing but with fewer minutes, Nixon backing up Austin, and Austin/Worthington backing up the 5.

I like Fischer, but I think putting KC, Fischer, and Haws on the court together is going to be too weak defensively.

I really like Kaufusi. By the end of the season, I think he could be as good or better than Mika. Not as experienced or strong, but a little longer and quicker on his feet.

Inside, we improve from last year. Kaufusi nearly makes up for the loss of Mika, and the added depth of Nixon, Austin, and maybe Aytes makes this group better.

The guards: if KC can stay healthy and play strong (big if--i'm worried), the addition of Fischer makes up for loss of Carlino. I see us just as good at the guard line as last year.

Depends on how this team comes together, but I expect to be better than last year and maybe an expectation of a tourney win out of this bunch.

[Blueintheface]

I don't see it that way but I hope you're right. I think we are going to really, really struggle defensively (and that's saying something). I see us taking a temporary step backwards this year but I'm still bullish on our future.