billikenbill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Wish we had Enes Kanter, "The Bull from Istanbul." That's a good big. The Int'ls have cut the lead to nine at the half. Kanter and Tristan Thompson, a Texas signee, are the only threats for the Int'ls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenbill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Int'ls have cut it to two. Looks like Loe is the last big off the bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Game is finally on FS Midwest. USA leads 55-54. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moytoy12 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Loe is a bust! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenbill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Loe in for the final 2:44 of the third quarter. Int'ls have made a great comeback in the third quarter, up 12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenbill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Loe tries to drive baseline but has his shot blocked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Since I've been watching, Loe missed a 3-pointer, grabbed a rebound and just got swatted on a drive to the basket. When I talked to the World Team coach the other day, he said Loe's biggest adjustment in college basketball would be going up against bigger/stronger guys who are more athletic. That's pretty much the entire USA team right now, so its not surprising he is struggling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I've heard that Jason Cadee of Australia, former teammate of Cody Ellis and Christian Salecich, will sign a pro contract after playing in the Nike Hoop Summit. I was told that SLU was trying to place him in a junior college in the US -- he wouldn't qualify academically for D-1 right away -- with the possibility of recruiting him down the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Majerus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I've heard that Jason Cadee of Australia, former teammate of Cody Ellis and Christian Salecich, will sign a pro contract after playing in the Nike Hoop Summit. I was told that SLU was trying to place him in a junior college in the US -- he wouldn't qualify academically for D-1 right away -- with the possibility of recruiting him down the road. The Chinese point guard could help our team more than Loe...for the moment. We need to hire a Turkish coach... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The Chinese point guard could help our team more than Loe...for the moment. We need to hire a Turkish coach... REALLY impressed with that kid in the few minutes I've been watching. I love watching pass-first point guards who put their teammates in position for easy baskets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Majerus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The Chinese point guard could help our team more than Loe...for the moment. We need to hire a Turkish coach... The international coach could help us on breaking the press. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianstl Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Barnes is going to dominate next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianstl Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 i guess PJ is reading my post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Majerus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Barnes is going to dominate next year. The "bruise brothers" - I love it - great announcers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billikenbill Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 US wins 101-97. Uh, unimpressive outing by Mr. Loe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Josh Harrellson should have fun defending Enes Kanter in practice every day next year. Kanter looks like everything I've heard and read about him. He is a beast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 US wins 101-97. Uh, unimpressive outing by Mr. Loe. Agree, but Loe will be fine. The next time he faces any of those US guys will be in the NCAA tournament. This should be a good learning experience for him and should push him to get bigger and stronger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slufan13 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 US wins 101-97. Uh, unimpressive outing by Mr. Loe. True, but he's still gotta be pretty good if he was named to the team. Plus, he still got a lot of experience with the practices and he also got a little taste of what he's gonna be up against, and he knows he needs to work hard at it this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Majerus Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 US wins 101-97. Uh, unimpressive outing by Mr. Loe. Definitely not a go-to guy at this level, at the moment, but let's let the master teach and see how it goes. Certainly not a stiff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quality Is Job 1 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Robert Loe didn't stand out at all and showed nothing that he belongs on the floor with McDonald's all-Americans. Based on this ONE exhibition, I don't see how we can expect him to come in and start and be a top-four scorer. I do believe, though, that he'll fit into the Coach Majerus's system better than he fit into tonight's game. He doesn't seem like a seven-footer at all, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doowop Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Just hope that RM or one of his assistant coaches are at the game to watch over our prized recruit. Don't want one of the sleazy programs like UK coming in the last minute and trying to steal him. Can't wait until national signing date and we get a letter of intent in hand. Kentucky doesn't want Loe. The guy they have set a Nike Hoop Summit scoring record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillikenReport Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Loe will be fine. A lot of good college basketball programs wanted him and couldn't get him. Don't completely discount the kid after he failed to show much in that game, going up against guys who will likely be in the NBA in two or three years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doowop Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 For all you guys who were so high on Loe without seeing him play and yet told me he would be a program changer and definitely start immediately, what do you think now? He has a bit of a way to go and is not at as high a level as of now as are McCall and Evans. Maybe this type of game is not good for him. He may be better suited for a more structured style of play. Coach RM will make him better. Just how much better remains to be seen. Pracices against WR and others will be a big benefit to him. Like Billiken Report said, he will be alright, eventually. Evans is going to have to be a strong rebounder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Majerus Magic Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 LOL its an exhibition. He will be a Billiken Hall of Famer. Mark it down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doowop Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 LOL its an exhibition. He will be a Billiken Hall of Famer. Mark it down. I'm holding you to that. April 11, 2010 Majerus stated that Rob Loe will be a Billiken hall of famer. We shall revisit this in four years. I'm all for him being one of the all time greats. Being good enough to help us not only go to the NCAA tournament but win some games, will be pleasing to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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