Game 29: GMU (18-10 / 7-8) vs Duquesne (17-11 / 7-8) on Saturday, March 2, at 2:00 PM.

[tblack33]

To score 14 points in the first six minutes then 37 in the remaining 34 minutes is equally bad coaching and execution. Maddox was the only player to hit a 3 today, absolute bone headed turnovers from multiple starters in crunch time, and we seem to consistently give up offensive boards at the worst possible time. This team has backslid so far from January, it makes me wonder how much our powder puff OOC covered up the glaring faults in this roster.

 

[DRK331]

Not having Keyshawn Hall today really hurt

 

[Patriotsince81]

Billups, I love your passion, energy, and defense. Your offense and free throw shooting? Not so much. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Newton, you make great plays and look like Sir Isaac, then you turn around and make plays like Wayne. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Ball, be aggressive son! When the ball falls right in front of you just grab the damn thing! Do I want you back next year. Yes! Learn and grow.
Baraka, do I want you back next year? Absolutely. Work on two things, your left hand and take 1,000 3's a day. Right now everyone knows they can back off you and play the drive. Become a 3 point threat and the skies the limit.
Maddox, do I want you back? Absolutely! You're a senior, take ownership of the team and make it yours.
Polite and Henry, thanks for your service but it's time for you to look for other opportunities. We've done nothing with you. We're 33-31 with you on the roster.
Hall, TONS of rumors flying around EBA today. Time will tell. If you played as hard and as smart as others you'd truly be a keeper.
Haynes, I sure hope you're ready next year. You seem like a good teammate.
Wood and Kelly, well you're both gone next year anyway so my thoughts don't matter.

I gave up on moral victories a long time ago. Pleased with the EFFORT today but that's about it. So freaking tired of being irrelevant. Need immediate help from the incoming freshman and the portal although I HATE that damn thing. Lots of work to do in Fairfax. Feel my criticisms are unwarranted? Keep reading....

Number of A10 regular season championships since joining? ZERO
Number of A10 top 4 finishes resulting in a double bye? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Semifinal appearances? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Final appearances? ZERO
Number of NCAA appearances? ZERO.
Number of NIT appearances? ZERO.
Overall A10 regular season record? 73-100
Overall A10 tourney record? 5-9

 

[mkaufman1]

Billups, I love your passion, energy, and defense. Your offense and free throw shooting? Not so much. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Newton, you make great plays and look like Sir Isaac, then you turn around and make plates like Wayne. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Ball, be aggressive son! When the ball falls right in front of you just grab the damn thing! Do I want you back next year. Yes! Learn and grow.
Baraka, do I want you back next year? Absolutely. Work on two things, your left hand and take 1,000 3's a day. Right now everyone knows they can back off you and play the drive. Become a 3 point threat and the skies the limit.
Maddox, do I want you back? Absolutely! You're a senior, take ownership of the team and make it yours.
Polite and Henry, thanks for your service but it's time for you to look for other opportunities. We've done nothing with you. We're 33-31 with you on the roster.
Hall, TONS of rumors flying around EBA today. Time will tell. If you played as hard and as smart as others you'd truly be a keeper.
Haynes, I sure hope you're ready next year. You seem like a good teammate.
Wood and Kelly, well you're both gone next year anyway so my thoughts don't matter.

I gave up on moral victories a long time ago. Pleased with the EFFORT today but that's about it. So freaking tired of being irrelevant. Need immediate help from the incoming freshman and the portal although I HATE that damn thing. Lots of work to do in Fairfax. Feel my criticisms are unwarranted? Keep reading....

Number of A10 regular season championships since joining? ZERO
Number of A10 top 4 finishes resulting in a double bye? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Semifinal appearances? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Final appearances? ZERO
Number of NCAA appearances? ZERO.
Number of NIT appearances? ZERO.
Overall A10 regular season record? 73-100
Overall A10 tourney record? 5-9

This is so spot on it’s not even funny. Especially the bottom.

 

[EXpatriot13]

Hall, TONS of rumors flying around EBA today.

Hmm….

 

[psyclone]

Agree on Ball. Surprised a post player is so bad with free throws.

Really?? My sense it that it's a relatively rare big guy that shoots fts well. Kelley is above average, I think, and while Malik's % is slightly better than prior seasons, he still is poor from the line.

 

[GMU79]

Billups, I love your passion, energy, and defense. Your offense and free throw shooting? Not so much. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Newton, you make great plays and look like Sir Isaac, then you turn around and make plates like Wayne. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Ball, be aggressive son! When the ball falls right in front of you just grab the damn thing! Do I want you back next year. Yes! Learn and grow.
Baraka, do I want you back next year? Absolutely. Work on two things, your left hand and take 1,000 3's a day. Right now everyone knows they can back off you and play the drive. Become a 3 point threat and the skies the limit.
Maddox, do I want you back? Absolutely! You're a senior, take ownership of the team and make it yours.
Polite and Henry, thanks for your service but it's time for you to look for other opportunities. We've done nothing with you. We're 33-31 with you on the roster.
Hall, TONS of rumors flying around EBA today. Time will tell. If you played as hard and as smart as others you'd truly be a keeper.
Haynes, I sure hope you're ready next year. You seem like a good teammate.
Wood and Kelly, well you're both gone next year anyway so my thoughts don't matter.

I gave up on moral victories a long time ago. Pleased with the EFFORT today but that's about it. So freaking tired of being irrelevant. Need immediate help from the incoming freshman and the portal although I HATE that damn thing. Lots of work to do in Fairfax. Feel my criticisms are unwarranted? Keep reading....

Number of A10 regular season championships since joining? ZERO
Number of A10 top 4 finishes resulting in a double bye? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Semifinal appearances? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Final appearances? ZERO
Number of NCAA appearances? ZERO.
Number of NIT appearances? ZERO.
Overall A10 regular season record? 73-100
Overall A10 tourney record? 5-9

Rumors such as?

 

[DRK331]

Billups, I love your passion, energy, and defense. Your offense and free throw shooting? Not so much. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Newton, you make great plays and look like Sir Isaac, then you turn around and make plays like Wayne. Do I want you back next year? On the fence.
Ball, be aggressive son! When the ball falls right in front of you just grab the damn thing! Do I want you back next year. Yes! Learn and grow.
Baraka, do I want you back next year? Absolutely. Work on two things, your left hand and take 1,000 3's a day. Right now everyone knows they can back off you and play the drive. Become a 3 point threat and the skies the limit.
Maddox, do I want you back? Absolutely! You're a senior, take ownership of the team and make it yours.
Polite and Henry, thanks for your service but it's time for you to look for other opportunities. We've done nothing with you. We're 33-31 with you on the roster.
Hall, TONS of rumors flying around EBA today. Time will tell. If you played as hard and as smart as others you'd truly be a keeper.
Haynes, I sure hope you're ready next year. You seem like a good teammate.
Wood and Kelly, well you're both gone next year anyway so my thoughts don't matter.

I gave up on moral victories a long time ago. Pleased with the EFFORT today but that's about it. So freaking tired of being irrelevant. Need immediate help from the incoming freshman and the portal although I HATE that damn thing. Lots of work to do in Fairfax. Feel my criticisms are unwarranted? Keep reading....

Number of A10 regular season championships since joining? ZERO
Number of A10 top 4 finishes resulting in a double bye? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Semifinal appearances? ZERO
Number of A10 Tourney Final appearances? ZERO
Number of NCAA appearances? ZERO.
Number of NIT appearances? ZERO.
Overall A10 regular season record? 73-100
Overall A10 tourney record? 5-9

What rumors about Keyshawn Hall are you talking about?

 

[Patriotsince81]

Rumors such as?

Not going to repeat because they're just that. Rumors.

 

[GMU79]

Not going to repeat because they're just that. Rumors.

Okay. Cool.

 

[GSII]

I don't mind Malik and Ronnie coming back. They are loyal good kids.

 

[ProfessorCFK]

Was booing the refs enthusiastically as they left the court and one of them literally turned to me and blew me a kiss. One of the odder fan/ref interactions I've ever had, and just shows they are aware of how badly they mucked up this game.

 

[EXpatriot13]

Not going to repeat because they're just that. Rumors.

Let’s hope they’re “just rumors”.

 

[hoopsjunkie75]

Malik is a keeper, no matter what. He is one of the most passionate teammates around. He has given us plenty of good minutes. I know he had some clunky moments this season, especially after his personal issues occurred, but he belongs here.

Polite, though? I agree that he needs to find a new home for his last year. He's maxxed out on his growth and what he has the ability to contribute.

 

[GSII]

Rumors about Hall? You can guess what they might be....

1. DNP today. Ankle....could be true. High Probability.

2. Some other school called to offer him double and he doesn't want to play here anymore so he quit the team. Also high probability.

If #2 is true, I don't see how its a good look to quit on your team. I don't think Hall would do that but its possible he is getting bad advice too.

Just hope our NIL is smart enough to do July to July payments.

 

[psyclone]

Post-game:

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Men's basketball post game press conference vs. Duquesne, 3/02/24

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[JimP]

That baby crawling competition during halftime was bizarre. If it's a sign of the times, it's definitely not a good sign.

Lol - I love baby crawling competitions. Had trouble getting into the game itself sitting here at home. Another season going nowhere fast.

 

[JimP]

Rumors about Hall? You can guess what they might be....

1. DNP today. Ankle....could be true. High Probability.

2. Some other school called to offer him double and he doesn't want to play here anymore so he quit the team. Also high probability.

If #2 is true, I don't see how its a good look to quit on your team. I don't think Hall would do that but its possible he is getting bad advice too.

Just hope our NIL is smart enough to do July to July payments.

I thought I saw Hall on the bench...

 

[mkaufman1]

I thought I saw Hall on the bench...

Hall was on the bench today.

 

[GSII]

I thought I saw Hall on the bench...

He was. And these are just guesses as to what the rumors could be.