I give a lot of credit to Toledo. I know they aren't a good defensive team, but I really don't think they were leaving us wide open or giving us easy buckets much. Offensively they swished a lot of tough shots, seemingly every time we drew even or about even. It was really frustrating.
The jump ball call at the end was terrible. That was our ball and a timeout. I'm angry we were deprived of our chance at a buzzer beater there.
Crowd was pretty shitty for a big game on national TV. Student section getting worse as the season goes on. Take out the Brazilians and the football players and it was extremely paltry.
Credit Searls for what he does, but he is in over his head in this prominent role. He can get a few nice finishes every game, but he is not a natural rebounder and is not quick enough on defense.
It is clear Boals really does not like AJB's defense considering he subs him out at the end of the game any chance he gets to make a switch as the opponent has the ball. On the flipside he really likes Elliott's defense as he is the one he usually puts in for him.
Elliott has great rebounding ability for a guard and plays versatile defense. He definitely has some reckless drives to the hoop, probably moves he could execute in high school but he just gets eaten up. He will learn on this and get better. I think he is a well rounded excellent player.
Great game from JP & AJB of course. Flying down the court and getting to the rim effectively. And did a great job taking care of the basketball overall.
The disappearance of Sheldon's shot can not be overstated. This is yet another game where the outcome could have been different if he hit 1 or 2. I agree this is some mechanical stuff going on with his bottom half that needs to be addressed in practice. Reef's mid-range jumpers were not falling which was also big.
A win at Miami could make up for this. I know Miami has looked good this year but I still say the jury is out on them and our banged up Bobcats winning in Oxford may not be as far fetched as it seems right now.