2019-20 Schedule Thread

[PDGL Hoops]

I got the game vs ODU that I've been asking for, but not in the way I was asking for it:
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1141375487526219776

Very winnable game for the Patriots. ODU lost A LOT of scoring to graduation and are bringing in JUCO transfers to try to get things back on track.

 

[Five Two]

https://twitter.com/JoeWright2020/status/1141412984260108289
The nice thing is, regardless of the outcome, we'll play either Nebraska or Washington St the next game.

 

[Five Two]

A10 pairings announced:
https://gomason.com/news/2019/6/20/mens-basketball-2019-20-a-10-home-away-opponents-announced.aspx

 

[patriotchild]

All things considered, I think our A10 slate is again favorable for this team.

At home against tougher opponents that we play only once may help.
Dayton
URI
SLU
St. Joes - should be a W

Home and home
GW should be 2 Ws
Probably two Ls against vcu
Given or history with umass 2 squeaker Ws
Possible split with Bona

Winnable road games
Fordham
Duquesne
La Salle
Davidson likely an L

Still don’t see more than 10 Ws though and 10 is likely a stretch. Would have to take 6-8 of the single home and road games sweep GW and umass. And then pray for splits against vcu and bona.

 

[GMUgemini]

I see somewhere between 9 and 12 (9-10
Most likely and 11-12 if this team finally starts defending their home court the way they are supposed to).

 

[Mason2005]

Playing the tougher teams at home looks like an advantage but we play like shit at home......

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[rf1]

Home and home partners (that account for ten games) with George Washington, Massachusetts, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, vcu does not provide for many quality win opportunities.

 

[GMUgemini]

Home and home partners (that account for ten games) with George Washington, Massachusetts, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, vcu does not provide for many quality win opportunities.

vcu might be too 25 all season and Richmond might be a lot better than we expect. The Bonnie’s will battle for top 5.

 

[jessej]

https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2019/06/17/college-basketball-2019-2020-preseason-top-25/
#7 Maryland
#23 vcu
#25 Davidson

 

[Five Two]

wins or not, we can't afford not to play GW, vcu and Richmond at home given the slight bump in tickets we typically see from these games.

 

[GSII]

wins or not, we can't afford not to play GW, vcu and Richmond at home given the slight bump in tickets we typically see from these games.

Hopefully non mason fans dont get seats behind bench.

 

[GMU1983]

Jon Rothstein‏Verified account@JonRothstein 4m4 minutes ago

Source: George Mason will host Longwood on November 8th as part of its 19-20 non-conference schedule.

 

[Falco]

Opening the season againts Navy on Nov 5th

 

[Pikapppatri8]

All things considered, I think our A10 slate is again favorable for this team.

At home against tougher opponents that we play only once may help.
Dayton
URI
SLU
St. Joes - should be a W

Home and home
GW should be 2 Ws
Probably two Ls against vcu
Given or history with umass 2 squeaker Ws
Possible split with Bona

Winnable road games
Fordham
Duquesne
La Salle
Davidson likely an L

Still don’t see more than 10 Ws though and 10 is likely a stretch. Would have to take 6-8 of the single home and road games sweep GW and umass. And then pray for splits against vcu and bona.

I wouldn't assume two losses against vcu.

 

[Mason2005]

I question if this team can score over 60pts a game. I assume Miller will hit a sophomore slump. The 3pt line will also be extended further this season and most of these guys struggle from the OG line already. Thoughts?

Assumed averages:
Kier - 14
Green - 8
Boyd - 6
Calixte - 3
Miller - 7
Mar - 7
Hartwell - 4
AJ - 6
JDS - 3

Oduro, Daddy, Xavier - 0


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[GMUgemini]

I question if this team can score over 60pts a game. I assume Miller will hit a sophomore slump. The 3pt line will also be extended further this season and most of these guys struggle from the OG line already. Thoughts?

Assumed averages:
Kier - 14
Green - 8
Boyd - 6
Calixte - 3
Miller - 7
Mar - 7
Hartwell - 4
AJ - 6
JDS - 3

Oduro, Daddy, Xavier - 0


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Doubt Boyd, Calixte, and Miller’s average PPG will be so low. I suspect Greene will be over 10 as well. Hartwell will also be higher than 4 ppg. And there is no way Johnson doesn’t see the floor or score any points.

I have no idea what is going to happen with Mar, AJ, or JDS.

 

[GSII]

They will score more than 60. Question is, will they allow more than 80.

 

[GMUgemini]

They will score more than 60. Question is, will they allow more than 80.

You don't think we'll be better defensively? Otis and Reuter were the two weakest links on defense and they are both gone.

 

[GSII]

Reuter did direct verbally where guys should be. I dont see his girth being replaced which helped at times. Our post defense was bad with him. Now it's even worse. And skinnier.

PG close to wash. Slight edge to Hartwell as he is pretty quick at ju.ping lanes and getting out to run than OTis was. Still small though.

 

[GMUgemini]

Reuter did direct verbally where guys should be. I dont see his girth being replaced which helped at times. Our post defense was bad with him. Now it's even worse. And skinnier.

PG close to wash. Slight edge to Hartwell as he is pretty quick at ju.ping lanes and getting out to run than OTis was. Still small though.

I really feel like Xavier or Greene are going to run point. Also think Miller and Mar will start together. We’ll be much longer with either of those lineups (6’2, 6’4, 6’6, 6’7, 6’8). Greene, Kier, Miller, Mar, Calixte would be a damn good defensive team. The question is, will it be a trash offensive team?