Khatmandude Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Pretty sure Gaines transferred. Oh snap, completely forgot about Gaines transferring to N. Texas. You're absolutely right. Jamaree Strickland's NCAA case is still ongoing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 It sucks that UC is not in the Big East anymore. When they were I got to see almost every game. Now I am seeing about half of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Jay Bilas has UC 19th in his "poll". http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10251804/arizona-wildcats-top-jay-bilas-ranking-68-best-teams-college-basketball Cincinnati can defend and rebound, but scoring has been an issue. However, Mick Cronin has Sean Kilpatrick outside and an improving Justin Jackson inside, and he is going to Jackson more and more. That's a good plan, because Jackson is delivering. The win at Memphis was impressive, as was the back-street brawl victory over Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden. Cincinnati is a good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 BIG win tonight at Louisville! They about gave me heart attack blowing another big lead on the road, but those kids are tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 :headbang: NICE win! Never easy @ Louisville but they got it done. Big for Kilpatrick, Jackson and Rubles. Heart. This team has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 :headbang: Exciting game! Big win! Looks like a team to reckon with. Dan Hoard @Dan_Hoard 9m Radio hilites of #Bearcats 69-66 win at Louisville courtesy of @IMGAudio #BearcatsVoice http://ow.ly/t8jpR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 UC's 3 best wins this year so far are all away from home. Pitt in MSG @Memphis @Louisville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 That was a hell of a win the other night.. Bearcats are rolling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 That was a quick first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think SK has more turnovers than he does points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Really? You are going to lose to USF at home after winning in Louisville??? Wake up guys. You have a shot at the top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Huge emotional letdown today...BUT.....SK was sick as shit, didn't practice at all yesterday, as well as coming off of an emotional win at Louisville, this game had all the signs of a close game....especially vs S.F. who matches up with UC very well and as a result of SF's length, UC is unable to do a few things they like to do. I knew today was going to be close.....there were too many factors pointing that way. Good win though, UC is likely in the top 10 next week. Some tough games coming up as well......vs UCONN, at SMU who is a very good team coached by a HoF coach. That's UC's first loss in conference play IMO....at SMU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think they might be a little over-ranked right now, but I love it none the less. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2014/poll/1 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 7 in both polls! http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yeah, definitely too high as their offense is too inconsistent but it's nice to be there.... If Shaq Thomas can assert himself and provide another consistent scoring threat, this team could be very dangerous. Just need more consistent scoring threats besides SK and JJ down low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Getting J Lawrence back will help with depth if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Getting J Lawrence back will help with depth if nothing else. He's very close....has looked very good in personal workouts he's doing. Definitely can provide JJ and Rubles a break, which would be welcomed. Add his skillset, which is impressive, and he can make a positive impact in games as well if he can get his conditioning down. That's going to be the hardest thing for him IMO....getting his wind. It worries me how injury prone he is though....all throughout his HS career and now his freshman year in college.....injury riddled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 He's very close....has looked very good in personal workouts he's doing. Definitely can provide JJ and Rubles a break, which would be welcomed. Add his skillset, which is impressive, and he can make a positive impact in games as well if he can get his conditioning down. That's going to be the hardest thing for him IMO....getting his wind. It worries me how injury prone he is though....all throughout his HS career and now his freshman year in college.....injury riddled. Who would you say his "upside" compares to? He was one of the top rated recruits in the country, but did not play as much as the other top 25 recruits have, even when he was healthy. If I did not know, I never would have guessed he was rated as highly as he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Good question....not quite sure. He has much better handles than he's gotten to display, he has a very nice jumper and some good low post moves but am at a loss for a comparable player. He grew 2 inches unexpectedly and kind of moved into a low post player role vs a do it all kind of guy he was thought to be when being recruited in HS. As far as not playing as much as other highly rated recruits.....again, due to injury. He's been hurt every year. He was finding a nice role on the team then suddenly his foot gives him issues...bone spurs.....and had to essentially rest his foot for the past month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Who would you say his "upside" compares to? He was one of the top rated recruits in the country, but did not play as much as the other top 25 recruits have, even when he was healthy. If I did not know, I never would have guessed he was rated as highly as he was. How about Rashard Lewis? Maybe that's the best comparison as of right now.....though more athletic than Lewis. Luckily, we should see him vs UConn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Come on, you can NOT leave these guys open!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Troy has been a turnover machine tonight. Bad call, but good foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 If they lose tonight it will be free throws that killed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice win. 15 in a row. SMU is undefeated at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khatmandude Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Caupain has been a turnover machine the last 4 or 5 games. He's scored in the red all those games.....with barely any positive plays to speak of. Seems overwhelmed which is surprising. Could have hit the wall but he's 18 yrs old. There are really no walls when you're that young. I think this game at SMU is going to be the first conference loss....they're a tough, talented team who has been playing lights out. Coached by a HoF coach who is bringing in strong recruits, highly rated guys. Combine that with UC playing Thursday night, having to travel in these conditions.....sets up perfectly for a tough game. I hope I'm wrong, but I don;t think I am....we will see tonight at 7:30. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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