Duke pregame

[Dane96]

Not a horrid half...what I expected...kids are enjoying it.

 

Len Elmore pointing out one of UA's major problems. Honestly...about 8 of the 25 point lead is because UA is letting Duke players attack the ball on passes...not meeting the ball.

 

This has been an "all year" problem for the Danes. I think we have played well tonight...but he makes a great point...and hopefully it is something good to take away for the rest of the year.

[Clickclack]

Absolutelly right....it's very obvious once he started pointing it out. It's something you don't hear from Rodger or even think about if you are new to college basketball! Way to many TO's allot of which could have been avoided if only our players ran towards the pass.

[GreatDanes06]

Lillis has not looked good...way off

 

He is defending at least a 2nd or 3rd team All-American.

 

I meant of the offensive side...turnovers and missed lay-ups. However, yes I agree, this isn't exactly the game to be pointing out flaws.

[GreatDanes06]

'96 and bosy right on target. The biggest threat to this team is themselves...its a Brown philosophy and quote we hear all the time.

[Clickclack]

Lillis has not looked good...way off

 

He is defending at least a 2nd or 3rd team All-American.

 

I meant of the offensive side...turnovers and missed lay-ups. However, yes I agree, this isn't exactly the game to be pointing out flaws.

 

Right you are GD, every criticism should be made with a grain of salt. The pressure is tremendous off the inbounds...ironically thats not where the TO's are happening. This game will only make us stronger. Love the play of both Ambrose and Martin, both under control and are obviously the future back court for our Danes.

[GreatDanes06]

bosiy, I know you will agree with this idea...

 

Usually when UA shoots 43% from the field, we are winning...hahaha

[haggyland]

UA outrebounding Duke 15-13.

Now to hack Duke every time they take a three because it is almost guaranteed that the ball will go in.

[Dane96]

Lillis has not looked good...way off

 

He is defending at least a 2nd or 3rd team All-American.

 

I meant of the offensive side...turnovers and missed lay-ups. However, yes I agree, this isn't exactly the game to be pointing out flaws.

 

Right you are GD, every criticism should be made with a grain of salt. The pressure is tremendous off the inbounds...ironically thats not where the TO's are happening. This game will only make us stronger. Love the play of both Ambrose and Martin, both under control and are obviously the future back court for our Danes.

 

 

CONNELLY LOOKS ATHLETIC...and is 6 and 5 right now.....NICE!

 

The three frosh are playing well. I suspect Raffa will play a lot of the 1 and 2....but Martin IS OUR POINT GUARD. The kid is a dish first kid...and that is great. I think all three frosh are playing a good game...Al has 2 and 2 (emphatic were one board and his bucket) and with time they will all be special. This is a game for them to play and play hard-- They have nothing to lose...only to learn.

 

We have bright future with these three...the three coming in...and hopefully a medially healthy Billy Allen.

 

 

I think four years ago, all three frosh would see more time...but we dont need that anymore. I think Will is seeing these kids grow and is giving them more time as they EARN it.

[GreatDanes06]

just so we all know, going into this game, UA had the best 3-point defense in the AE, holding opponents to 25.5% shooting. That's 6% point lower then the #2 team Boston

[Clickclack]

Conelly's midrange game is scary freaking good. When did that improvement happen?

[Dane96]

Conelly's midrange game is scary freaking good. When did that improvement happen?

 

 

Always had it.

[Dane96]

Anone see that Turley move that didnt go in? Wow...it was nice.

[haggyland]

Nice low post move by Turley, even if he did not convert.

 

As for Connelly, his jump shot is a thing of beauty.

[olddog71]

With 3½ minutes gone in the second half, UA has outscored Duke. Maybe the only time in the game when we can claim such a distinction. I'll take it.

[Dane96]

Honestly...Duke is one of the top 5 shooting teams I have seen in years. Albany gets to within 23...boom...Paulus. It is unfreaking real.

 

If Albany plays with this intensity in the AE...I am not too worried. This is the best intensity we have played with all freaking year--- for a full 40.