EternalOptimist

He's struggled for sure, but the word is he is a good shooter. It cant be easy to get a feel if he only gets in for a minute, then get pulled. The subbing is terrible. Let him get a run.

I don't disagree with this - as a matter of fact, I totally agree. That said, the Hockey program is a high major D1 program, so comparing hockey to basketball is apples to oranges. I believe they have redone the locker rooms a few years ago. The film room is new and so is the snack area. On my wish list is an actual player development coach. Someone that is available for individual player skills. To my knowledge, the players practice and lift weights (they do have a strength coach), but I don't think they have a skills coach that would work with players 1-1 or in small groups to help refine skills. I'm sure there are some NCAA rules about how much time staff can spend with players, but I know other programs have coaches like this.

I'm curious as to what steps administration could/should take to help build this program?

Tough to win with 23 turnovers and 0-18 from 3.

Good to get that 1st win. I think the secret is to play all our games during the day with the high pitched piercing screams of elementary kids. It's fun, but it's a different kind of loud.

I think he was out due to the hard hit to the head he took last game. He didn't play after that, and I didn't even see him on the bench last night, but he could have been at the end.

It sounds like Micah still struggling with a back injury. I think that is why we saw Karson play - which in my opinion is a bad decision to pull his red-shirt, he didn't look ready. Guga had decent stats at the end of the game, but his 1st half numbers were not there - hopefully he gets more consistent. I am still a believer of pulling that defending big out of the lane to open up the driving lanes. Without Jones, we did it more often, and I think uncovered more opportunities for the drive. We need our big to hit a few 3s though - we didn't get that last night, but from what I hear, bothun can shoot the ball, so hopefully with some more minutes more will fall.

I'm trying to find some positive in that 1st half. The only thing I can find is according to the stats, we only have 7 turnovers. I think that's very generous of the stat keeper, but its an improvement from the other day

We are on pace to give up 112 points... defense is bad, and offense is bad. Tough to watch

To me is looks like they are struggling offensively to get good shots (27 turnovers is an indicator they are having some issues). A lot of the 3s are either at the end of the shot clock, or look like they are relieved there is no pressure so they take the shot. We also miss a TON of post attempts.

Well - they must have played together at some point. I do know they know each other well.

Heh... I don't know Wes personally, but why would Chavez wait this long to renew? I can kind of buy into the idea that he didn't want to pull the plug last year with all the other coaching changes, but he is either going to renew, or not renew. Waiting only means there may be some contingent in his head, like possibly having a good year. OR... he has begun his search already.

Were they actually AAU teammates or did the Curtis twins and A3 play a year ahead of Moore. They all played for the same AAU organization, but I don't think they played on the same team. To my knowledge, A3 and Moore play the same position.

It might be... and I certainly could be wrong. I agree that both of them (as well as A3) have a lot of growing to do. But that said, the coaches seem very high on them, so they will get ample opportunity to figure a few things out. Here is how it plays out: 1) UND finishes 7th-9th and possibly loses a play-in game (which I think is very probable) 2) Coach doesn't get a renewed contract - UND AD takes some time to get someone causes uncertainty 3) Several guys leave due to being out of eligibility 4) Several others leave to make more $$ 5) A few leave because they are not playing 6) Everyone in their circle has told them how great they are and it's someone else to blame for the losing, they could shine elsewhere 7) They will get offered more $ than UND will be able to give them to convince them to stay. Again - this is baseless, and has no factual info in it - just my opinion and prediction.

For this year... my hunch is with the $$ around, you may see these guys and the twins bolt after this year.

I don't know what he got from X, but the sum floated was close to $700k. My guess is the broken toe has something to do with him not playing, much like BJ Omot, injuries have hampered his progress.

27% shooting with 18.5% from 3 along 27 turnovers. It's a miracle the game wasnt a 30pt blowout. This one was ugly.

Showing some grit! Hope this is something to build on. The freshman show some great things, but they are still freshman. Went down 12 with 3 freshman in. Pulled them out and we grinded our way back. Greyson is the real deal.

I like this lineup and you are onto something in my opinion. If you look at this lineup, and our team, our strength is dribble penetration. What you have here 1-4 is a solid dribble penetration lineup. Uelmen and Anderson can shoot, and so can Kraft which goes well with dribble penetration. IF Jones can truly control the paint and the boards and be strong, he can be a decent big. Unfortunately, he hasn't done that consistently. He also has slow feet on defense and a tendency to foul (been in foul trouble or fouled out most games). In addition, neither Guga or Jones have exactly cleaned up the glass, so we don't have that going for us (our defense contributes a little to this as well). I don't see Guga, Bothun, or Erikson in an 8 man rotation, but I would really like to see us change up our big man philosophy as an experiment. Build off our strength, and get our big out of the lane offensively and allow the others to do what they do best - drive or drive and kick. So find your best shooting big (Guga, Bothun, or Erikson) and let them pull the big out of the lane - if the big doesn't leave - let them take the open 3. I've been waiting for this to happen, and at times the big leaves the paint to set a screen, but quickly returns - get him out of there - unless Jones is going to control the paint and the ball flows through him.

HA - some AAU clubs have a track record of getting kids "offers" from big time programs. These offers are not legit offers. He played for an AAU club that is notorious for it. Of course I could be wrong and he actually visited Baylor, Illinois, Gophers, and UND and said - I think UND the best choice. You be the judge.

12 pts last night

Good summary - I think we will see some lineup changes. Not only for the reason you mentioned, but per "sources" (GoodGood should love that), stomach illness has affected several. Not sure who will come out of it in time, or who might yet come down with it, but it's a bummer for sure.

I think Tsotne Tsartsidze plays somewhere in Europe

That's a great summary, and spot on. The frontcourt is a question. From what I've seen - and it's just my opinion. Jones is the biggest body we have. He can bang around in the paint, but lacks shooting ability, and is quite slow on his feet. Guga, is a tweener - he doesn't really shoot very well, and had ok size and strength. I haven't really seen him post up with authority yet. Both Jones and Guga seem to struggle with fouls. Bothun doesn't have the size to bang with other solid bigs (he is listed at 220 lbs). In the limited time he has gotten, it seems like he has decent footwork and can put the ball on the floor if needed. He also hit a few threes last year, and one in a previous game - the word is he is a decent shooter. Erickson is closer to Jones in my opinion, other than Erickson is a little better shooter - not great, but better than Jones. My guess is we will see a revolving door of frontcourt guys for a while. Again - only my opinion, but this team seems to have a makeup to drive and shoot. Greyson, the Curtis Twins, A3, Anderson, and King all seem to be most comfortable trying to get the the basket. Kraft is a shooter (others shoot as well). I guess I'd like to see us play to that and use a frontcourt that has the ability to drag the opposing big out of the paint. We don't seem to have anyone that is going to dominate the paint, so try and get a big who can hit a 3 here and there, and make a pass from the perimeter to drag that opposing big out to open the lane for others to drive. If the help comes - kick to a shooter. Again - just my opinion

This is a neat idea... Predictions on # of attendees?