Jason

Cashmere is turning into a pretty good shooter.

UC put it to a decent Dayton team tonight.

That was an ugly second half. But it was nice to see them finish. This is the kind of game they lost last year. But I wouldn't recruit a point guard who can't shoot free throws.

Sean Kilpatrick is looking really good. They still don't know how to make a "last shot" though.

Nice article on Yancey Gates. Looks like he finally "gets it". He could push UC into the top half of the Big East. http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2010-10-28/cincinnatis-yancy-gates-turns-up-his-effort-and-energy

Where the hell has THIS team been all fucking year??? If they had played like this all season, they'd be in the NCAA.

POSTERIZED!!! Huge dunk by Lance!

Fucking pathetic.

Ibrahima Thomas is a turnover generating machine!!! On offense.

Nice follow up win for UC. Beating UConn wouldn't mean as much if they had lost to Rutgers.

[quote name='CTBengalsFan' date='30 December 2009 - 10:33 PM' timestamp='1262226798' post='849800'] BULLSHIT call. Way to decide a great game ref. If anything he got fouled 2 seconds earlier. But there was no foul on Edwards or Oriakhi. [b] It's a rugby match for 39 minutes and 59 seconds[/b] and he calls that. [/quote] Please, I saw plenty of touch fouls called against UC.

HUGE win tonight!! I thought they were going to blow it, but they held on. Will beating a top 10 get them ranked again???

Alright Mick, it's time to do something about the free throw shooting. It is costing us games. If it were me, I'd take 1 day a week where they do nothing but shoot free throws and run gassers. Repeat.

[quote name='IKOTA' date='11 December 2009 - 03:22 PM' timestamp='1260559346' post='840342'] Ibrahima Thomas will be eligible for the Crosstown Shootout. I think he'll get some minutes. He's been running with the starters in practice for close to a year now. I think he just has to get accustomed to the game again and he'll be a valuable player this year. Lance Stephenson is special.......Gates can be if he ever decides to turn up his intensity. He's like the most gentle giant I've ever seen. [b]Cashmere's getting his offensive rhythm.[/b] [/quote] I hope so, he has not impressed me at all so far.

I think Lance might officially be the star of the team now. Last night he lead them in points, assists, rebounds, steals, and "wow"s.

The difference between Mick and Bob Last night once UC got a big lead they got a little sloppy. Mick didn't seem to mind all that much. Bobby would have been pissed. I'd like to see a little more Bobby from Mick. Lance looks like it's finally coming together, he looked great last night even though he didn't score a whole lot. But Cashmere has not impressed me so far. Hopefully it's just rust.

[quote name='#22' date='30 November 2009 - 04:11 PM' timestamp='1259611866' post='835013'] ...though surely you've followed enough NCAA ball by this point to know that rankings before conference play are meaningless and will only make you feel worse when some unranked team comes in and knocks your team off. I mean, the fact that a team that went to the NIT last year was ranked in the top 5 before they even played someone this year is ridiculos. [/quote] I realize rankings right now don't mean much, but considering what this program has been through the bast 5 years, it's a positive step.

[quote name='Jason' date='24 November 2009 - 09:08 PM' timestamp='1259111285' post='832963'] If Cincy wins the Maui, they will have beaten 2 ranked teams, [b]will that be enough to get them ranked??[/b] [/quote] 22 in the AP, 24 in the USA Today!

[quote name='#22' date='26 November 2009 - 02:13 AM' timestamp='1259216039' post='833194'] That game should never have gone to overtime. Yancy was [i]clearly[/i] fouled. [/quote] Too true. But I want to know why Lance had the ball at the end of regulation? If I were Mick I would have had it in Deonta's hands.

[quote name='#22' date='24 November 2009 - 10:40 PM' timestamp='1259116809' post='832976'] Why did all of the great college basketball teams pass on the kid? Why were his only offers from FIU, UC, and a rebuilding Memphis team? [/quote] Kansas was after him for a while. But he had eligibility concerns, and they backed out.

If Cincy wins the Maui, they will have beaten 2 ranked teams, will that be enough to get them ranked??

[quote name='#22' date='05 November 2009 - 10:24 PM' timestamp='1257474292' post='823252'] or a complete bust who winds up in the back of several Clifton police cruisers. I'd say it's 50-50 at this point. [/quote] As long as he plays well who cares?

[quote name='#22' date='05 November 2009 - 08:14 PM' timestamp='1257466445' post='823228'] I know that I shouldn't come onto other fan's boards and start trouble, but I am really looking forward to seeing how Lance turns out. [/quote] He's gonna be a good one.

100% Eligible per ESPN.com!

Mike DeCourcy on Lance Stephenson: [quote][b]What's been the most impressive preseason showing so far?[/b] [b]DeCourcy[/b]: As far as what I've seen with my eyes, it's been [b]Cincinnati freshman Lance Stephenson[/b]. I watched him practice and scrimmage last week, and it's fairly obvious he is going to have a spectacular season. I sat next to a veteran NBA scout at the practice who was impressed with Stephenson's demeanor, body language and selfless play. That's because those issues were of concern when Stephenson arrived at Cincinnati from Brooklyn's Lincoln High. The scout compared him to Portland's Brandon Roy because, like Roy, Stephenson "can do it all," the scout said. While Stephenson comported himself properly, he tore up the gym like few players I've seen in a Division I practice. Every offensive possession was another opportunity to do something extraordinary. Stephenson is the most physically powerful wing to enter college basketball since – since – I'm sorry, but I can't remember a young wing with this degree of strength. He also is a better passer than most of the top freshman point guards. Stephenson should concentrate harder when taking open shots. He's great at making tough, guarded shots but tends to lose focus when presented a wide-open jumper. Right now, there aren't many more negatives. [b]Some of my competitors were debating Wednesday on Twitter who will be the top five college freshmen this season. Nobody mentioned Stephenson. They will be regretting that, soon.[/b] [/quote] Hurry up already NCAA and rule him eligible. I'm getting sick of them fucking around and waiting until 2 days after the last minute to rule on our players!