Game 1: University of Pennsylvania, Tuesday, November 6th, 7 PM, ESPN+

[JBiggs]

Looks like we've opened -5.0, O/U 148.

 

[FreeGunston12]

Looks like we've opened -5.0, O/U 148.

Take the under.

 

[jessej]

Penn BSE Class of 82 here
some of the Glory years;
also Hopkins PhD. Class of 95

GMU by 1
in Double OT

 

[MasonFanatic]

Bill Rohland interview with Dave Paulsen (audio) -
https://soundcloud.com/radiobill-380887310/dave-paulsen-preseason

 

[Washingtonian]

Game notes:
https://gomason.com/documents/2018/11/4//MASON_mbb_notes_Penn110618.pdf?id=6748

Mar, Kier, Otis, Greene and Reuter starting.

 

[Washingtonian]

Justin Bour will be in attendance tonight.
https://slackiebrown.com/mlb-star-justin-bour-will-be-at-george-mason-basketball-opener/

 

[dr. gunnie]

I would love to hear Dave's answer on why Greene gets the nod over Grayer.

 

[PDGL Hoops]

Mason 66
Penn 62

 

[NewPatriot]

But it will still be a little bit of an ugly win.

But just like a 2:00 AM thick chick on the weekend - its better than going home cold and alone.

Read this with your best Rodney Dangerfield impression.

 

[NewPatriot]

Can someone tell me which radio station carries Mason ball? I used to listen to games on (am 1220 or 1260?) back in the day but too much static.

 

[sleeperpick]

I would love to hear Dave's answer on why Greene gets the nod over Grayer.

need to hear it as a fan because I don't get it. I would rather have JDS start as a freshman over Javon....

 

[masonjoe]

I would love to hear Dave's answer on why Greene gets the nod over Grayer.

Didn't Grayer threaten to leave the team at the end of last season when him and his dad were complaining about playing time?

 

[Mason2005]

Didn't Grayer threaten to leave the team at the end of last season when him and his dad were complaining about playing time?

Yeah something did leak out about that. If he wants more playing time he should stop traveling. He gets called for at least 2 travels bc he moves before the dribble.

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[EXpatriot13]

I would love to hear Dave's answer on why Greene gets the nod over Grayer.

I'd imagine they're just trying to ease Grayer back into everything coming off the surgery in the off season. It's a long season, no need to throw him back in the fire right away. I'm sure he'll still log a healthy # of minutes, regardless.

 

[dr. gunnie]

need to hear it as a fan because I don't get it. I would rather have JDS start as a freshman over Javon....

I'm not as down on Greene as some others are - I think at minimum he is probably an improvement on the defensive end over Grayer.

I just think it's a little strange when you have a 1,000 point scorer, a multi-year returning starter on the bench for his senior season. I've seen others speculate that's it's because of the injury or it's to get him back into shape. 1) Dave said Grayer was 100% in the interview with Rohland yesterday, so I don't think it's that, and 2) the same people say they are going to get the same amount of minutes so it doesn't matter (which maybe true), but then why make the switch if the minutes are going to be the same? The risk doesn't seem worth the reward (Grayer checking out, being unhappy, becoming a negative in the locker room - which may not be the case at all, just speculation).

I'm not saying it's the wrong move, I just want to know why the move is taking place. Maybe Greene outworked Grayer, maybe Greene is better, maybe Grayer isn't conditioned yet, maybe with Reuter the staff feels we don't need the rebounding Grayer brings over Greene and wants a more perimeter type player... all valid reasons, would just be nice to hear what the reasoning is, that's all.

 

[GreenLantern]

Penn BSE Class of 82 here
some of the Glory years;
also Hopkins PhD. Class of 95

GMU by 1
in Double OT

A man of good taste!

 

[JBiggs]

I find that very odd too. Could also be academic or disciplinary, I suppose. Considering we're undersized as is, I would much prefer Jaire in the starting lineup. Not to mention his proven rebounding, 3 point shooting ability, experience, and cohesion playing alongside Otis and the starting unit. Bizarre.

Did he play in the exhibition? I didn't get a chance to watch it.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Did he play in the exhibition? I didn't get a chance to watch it.

Yes, but Javon started.

 

[PoorManProfit]

Giving 5 pts. against a NCAAT team that returns four starters? No thank you.

Penn 76
G Mas 71

 

[mason89]

I'm not as down on Greene as some others are - I think at minimum he is probably an improvement on the defensive end over Grayer.

I just think it's a little strange when you have a 1,000 point scorer, a multi-year returning starter on the bench for his senior season. I've seen others speculate that's it's because of the injury or it's to get him back into shape. 1) Dave said Grayer was 100% in the interview with Rohland yesterday, so I don't think it's that, and 2) the same people say they are going to get the same amount of minutes so it doesn't matter (which maybe true), but then why make the switch if the minutes are going to be the same? The risk doesn't seem worth the reward (Grayer checking out, being unhappy, becoming a negative in the locker room - which may not be the case at all, just speculation).

I'm not saying it's the wrong move, I just want to know why the move is taking place. Maybe Greene outworked Grayer, maybe Greene is better, maybe Grayer isn't conditioned yet, maybe with Reuter the staff feels we don't need the rebounding Grayer brings over Greene and wants a more perimeter type player... all valid reasons, would just be nice to hear what the reasoning is, that's all.

It could be to pair Jaire up with Calixte as the first off the bench to replace Reuter and Greene since Coach P said Reuter's conditioning isn't there yet. This would also help balance the rebounding lost when Reuter sits.