Reinert310 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I know somebody already posted a link to this article earlier today, but does this top paragraph give anyone else a half-chub...or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: Ouch I'd take that. It might bring our average margin of victory down to single digits, but heck that'd be ok Reinert310 and Quality Is Job 1 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, HoosierPal said: Ouch Quite the resume builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinert310 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 For anyone who’s interested, Lunardi released his newest Bracketology today. He has the Billikens as an 11-seed in “Region 2” facing Louisville in the 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU_Nick Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just so I am on record. I think Yuri has the ability to greatly increase his Free throw shooting. It would not shock me to see him shoot at a 75% clip. French on the other hand I would be shocked to see him climb to even 55%. I feel like it is just one of those things that we need to learn to live with. French cant be on the floor in the close game at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, SLU_Nick said: Just so I am on record. I think Yuri has the ability to greatly increase his Free throw shooting. It would not shock me to see him shoot at a 75% clip. French on the other hand I would be shocked to see him climb to even 55%. I feel like it is just one of those things that we need to learn to live with. French cant be on the floor in the close game at the end. In high school, Yuri shot over 70% from the line and Thatch shot about 80%. It's just a matter of time before their college percentages improve. slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, SLU_Nick said: Just so I am on record. I think Yuri has the ability to greatly increase his Free throw shooting. It would not shock me to see him shoot at a 75% clip. French on the other hand I would be shocked to see him climb to even 55%. I feel like it is just one of those things that we need to learn to live with. French cant be on the floor in the close game at the end. -I hope that is a motivating factor for him to cure his FT ills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocktoweraccords2004 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Empty stands could mean better ft across the ncaa SLU_Nick and wgstl like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLU_Nick Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Cowboy said: -I hope that is a motivating factor for him to cure his FT ills I do not question his motivation. Sometimes is it just hard for someone who has superior strength to calm everything down and become consistent at free throws. I actually think Ford is taking the right approach. Just do our best with no pressure and let the consequences play out. I do not think French obsessing about Free throws is good for the team in the long run. He is our Ben Wallace. Just keep dunking on everyone and grabbing boards slufanskip likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 It's worth noting Linssen shot .699 from the FT line last season, which is basically the national average (right around 70% in recent years). Bell was .638 from the line last season in 58 attempts. I think we'll see increases in both percentage and makes from him. So even if French doesn't improve, we have the ability to substitute strategically down the stretch without sacrificing size - and with more experience behind him this season. Over his career, French has been in the game on some crucial late offensive in-bounds plays when he should've been sitting. SLU_Nick likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Slu Minnesota to play dec 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUMedBilliken15 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 SLU to play Evansville on 12/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUMedBilliken15 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) REPOSTING WITH UPDATED INFO: Below is what I have compiled for the 2020 nonconference schedule: 11/25: SIU-E (Billiken Classic MTE) 11/28: LSU (Billiken Classic MTE) 12/5: Arkansas Pine Bluff 12/8: Central Arkansas (source: https://ucasports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball) 12/12: Evansville (source: https://gopurpleaces.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2020-21) 12/15: Indiana State (source: https://gosycamores.com/news/2020/9/28/sycamore-basketball-adds-saint-louis-to-2020-21-slate-lose-dayton-due-to-covid-19-changes.aspx) 12/20: Minnesota (source: https://gophersports.com/news/2020/11/18/mens-basketball-gopher-basketball-announces-2020-21-schedule.aspx) 12/23: UMKC (source: https://kcroos.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule) That leaves us with 1-2 possible additional games to fill for the nonconference schedule. Anyone have any insights into the remaining schedule? Edited November 21, 2020 by SLUMedBilliken15 Even more updated intelligence DOC likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Guy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Fan Guy thinks he remembers hearing about BC unless that was pushed back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinert310 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Fan Guy said: Fan Guy thinks he remembers hearing about BC unless that was pushed back. I believe it was moved back to next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, SLUMedBilliken15 said: REPOSTING WITH UPDATED INFO: Below is what I have compiled for the 2020 nonconference schedule: 11/25: Northern Iowa cancelled 11/25-11/27: 1-2 Golden Window MTE opponents (Nebraska, W. Kentucky, San Francisco, or Nevada) 11/28: LSU 12/8: Central Arkansas (source: https://ucasports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball) 12/12: Evansville (source: https://gopurpleaces.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2020-21) 12/15: Indiana State (source: https://gosycamores.com/news/2020/9/28/sycamore-basketball-adds-saint-louis-to-2020-21-slate-lose-dayton-due-to-covid-19-changes.aspx) 12/20: Minnesota (source: https://gophersports.com/news/2020/11/18/mens-basketball-gopher-basketball-announces-2020-21-schedule.aspx) Date unknown: UMKC That leaves us with 1-2 possible additional games to fill for the nonconference schedule. Anyone have any insights into the remaining schedule? I would think that’s all. Only thing is figuring out 2 or 3 in Lincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, wgstl said: I would think that’s all. Only thing is figuring out 2 or 3 in Lincoln No SIU Carbondale? Jeesh, that ought to be doable. It's a bus ride. Even though we despise them almost as much as Mizzery can't we call up Mo State and arrange a game? It's not like anyone has a full schedule. bauman likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SluSignGuy Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, SLUMedBilliken15 said: REPOSTING WITH UPDATED INFO: Below is what I have compiled for the 2020 nonconference schedule: 11/25: Northern Iowa cancelled 11/25-11/27: 1-2 Golden Window MTE opponents (Nebraska, W. Kentucky, San Francisco, or Nevada) 11/28: LSU 12/8: Central Arkansas (source: https://ucasports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball) 12/12: Evansville (source: https://gopurpleaces.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2020-21) 12/15: Indiana State (source: https://gosycamores.com/news/2020/9/28/sycamore-basketball-adds-saint-louis-to-2020-21-slate-lose-dayton-due-to-covid-19-changes.aspx) 12/20: Minnesota (source: https://gophersports.com/news/2020/11/18/mens-basketball-gopher-basketball-announces-2020-21-schedule.aspx) Date unknown: UMKC That leaves us with 1-2 possible additional games to fill for the nonconference schedule. Anyone have any insights into the remaining schedule? Thanks for putting this together. It should now be on the front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, slu72 said: No SIU Carbondale? Jeesh, that ought to be doable. It's a bus ride. Even though we despise them almost as much as Mizzery can't we call up Mo State and arrange a game? It's not like anyone has a full schedule. Looking at most schools who have shown their schedule, most seem to be right around the 6 mark in OOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I wouldn't expect more than one additional buy game to be announced, based on other teams' schedules. I also wouldn't be surprised if this is it. As the schedule stands now, we have a 10-day gap between LSU and Central Arkansas, and another 10-day gap between Minnesota and Duquesne. Those will be painful. I really hope at least one of them gets filled with another game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Pistol said: I wouldn't expect more than one additional buy game to be announced, based on other teams' schedules. I also wouldn't be surprised if this is it. As the schedule stands now, we have a 10-day gap between LSU and Central Arkansas, and another 10-day gap between Minnesota and Duquesne. Those will be painful. I really hope at least one of them gets filled with another game. Per Stu, they may have an A10 game between LSU and Central Arkansas. Pistol likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickThePick Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hashan French's FT percentage by year 2017 - 36.4% 2018 - 34.9% 2019 - 32.9% I will set the number at 38% for this season. Is he O/U that number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniceMenace Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 16 hours ago, slu72 said: No SIU Carbondale? Jeesh, that ought to be doable. It's a bus ride. Even though we despise them almost as much as Mizzery can't we call up Mo State and arrange a game? It's not like anyone has a full schedule. That, plus a third game in Nebraska...got to level the playing field..if you’re the LSU coach do you want to play your third game in four days, against SLU, while SLU has played just one in that timespan? Nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Guy Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, VeniceMenace said: That, plus a third game in Nebraska...got to level the playing field..if you’re the LSU coach do you want to play your third game in four days, against SLU, while SLU has played just one in that timespan? Nuts. Fan guy looked back into the post history and it appears SLU is still supposed to play Boston College. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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