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  1. MELOKEITH

    Louisville Postgame Thoughts

    I will take into account the thin bench tonight - no Carey, presumably Hima simply unable to contribute/play?, Q fouls out in limited minutes, not sure why Cuffe didn't get more run? Dudes were tired. Some big plays made throughout - Bell with some good defense, JT with some FT's and big...
  2. MELOKEITH

    Chris Bell..

    I wish we would not high screen with Maliq. We are not hitting him on the roll. He ends up out of prime rebounding/dunking position and it brings the opposing big into the lane, clogging up any drive space the screen would have potentially created. If he "pops" he's not a threat to shoot...
  3. MELOKEITH

    Chris Bell..

    Bell needs a veteran mentor. The whole team does. Unfortunately, that person doesn't exist. Cripe, Benny was the elder on the team - he was leading, but not in the right direction, by all accounts. The fellas are just too immature. The worst thing is, I don't think they see their own...
  4. MELOKEITH

    NC State Postgame Thoughts

    Also, the switch to zone for a couple of possessions at the end was a good idea to slow them down at least a little - then back to man to end it
  5. MELOKEITH

    NC State Postgame Thoughts

    Not a news flash, as it's been a point that's been beat to death, but a locked in Benny is impressive. His athleticism is off the charts. On that alley-oop he finished he was head at or above rim on a super quick jump.
  6. MELOKEITH

    View from Cameron

    Well said - also, when your teammate makes a mistake, no need to let your body language change so much or keep you from getting back on defense. Leadership is more apparent and more necessary when things are going wrong than when they're going right. Love this team - I think this is one of the...
  7. MELOKEITH

    Jesse Edwards in portal and transfers to WVU

    re-reading Scott11's post regarding more NIL $ - I'm wondering if he was replying to the Dickinson comment and meant Dickinson not Jesse
  8. MELOKEITH

    Remember JB’s transition game the first 30 years give or take?

    yes - the glory days of runnin', gunnin', and jumping out the gym... alley oops galore gotta be an attractive style for recruiting too - and darn sure fun to watch
  9. MELOKEITH

    Kansas State

    That was a fun team to watch today. Nowell played with the energy and quickness of a young man with the court vision and craftiness of a veteran or ahem "old guy." (not to mention the onions he showed by hitting tough shots and his free throws down the stretch).
  10. MELOKEITH

    Watch Party

    In 2003 I was teaching in Durham, NC - tobacco road. Nearly 50/50 split Duke & Carolina in the area with a few NC State fans smattered in. It would be impossible to describe the satisfaction I felt rocking my 'Cuse gear. My mother-in-law had sent me the life size Carmelo from the Post Standard...
  11. MELOKEITH

    Watch Party

    Wow. Thank you so much for sharing that.
  12. MELOKEITH

    Postgame Thoughts… NC State

    Another poor showing by refs overall. A lot of no calls that went State's way in the first half. Refs missed an obvious goal tend as well. Then they start calling weird fouls on players going straight up or not even moving. I think the crappy officiating balanced out over the course of the...
  13. MELOKEITH

    Such an odd game

    I always assume that teams roll the ball up the court to maintain the full shot clock against the zone. It takes time to shift the zone to get an open look (when the zone is working well). One thing that surprised me was MacLeod dunked with some authority, which I guess I don't always expect...
  14. MELOKEITH

    You never know who you are going to meet in the Mountains

    Is this special code that only pay side folks get? Intrigued enough to perhaps consider subscribing (with auto pay turned off though)
  15. MELOKEITH

    Sure

    Wish he would tell Benny, "go out there use your athleticism and energy and do what you do. Play hard and don't worry about mistakes. If you make a mistake, make up for it with hustle."
  16. MELOKEITH

    I thought Cole was upset at the end of the game. He went to say

    Hey - did y'all notice (and sorry if already mentioned) when Cole went to shoot his free throws at the end of the game he went and got a towel to wipe/dry his hands and gave a wink to someone (bench maybe?) like, I've got this. Then he nails both. I loved that swagger. That's the attitude you...
  17. MELOKEITH

    Notre Dame post game

    my favorite part (besides the win itself) was seeing AG cheering the team on from the sidelines - stood the whole time and had the biggest smile welcoming the guys that were on the court when they came in at timeout. Character matters. Next game it may be him that gets the glory. So good to...
  18. MELOKEITH

    JB on ESPN's Get up! this morning around 9:40

    yup - they just said he's coming up next! LGO!
  19. MELOKEITH

    If you could have a player alum give a locker room speech

    Great question. Someone the youngsters are familiar with seems important, so maybe Melo or Grant. Otherwise, DC. What player do y'all think hated to lose more than anyone else? (Devo? Gmac? Pearl? DC? someone else?)
  20. MELOKEITH

    Harper is Auburns Flynn

    amazing what having a handle and speed can do edited to add - and cajones
  21. MELOKEITH

    Am I idiotic for wanting Zion to play?

    I am glad it is just a sprain and that he will be ok. I'm split, personally on wanting him to play. I don't think anyone has ever felt sorry for us when someone was out, and we've never had a roster full of burger boys. I'm happy for Marek if Zion does not play as he probably just healed up from...
  22. MELOKEITH

    Holy

    prayers to all involved
  23. MELOKEITH

    Thoughts on Jalen?

    Telling him not to shoot (or saying 'he hasn't figured out yet that he can't shoot' or something to that effect in a presser) is counter productive mentally - particularly when he came in as a scorer. Intended message was "we need you to handle the ball, get others involved, attack the rim and...
  24. MELOKEITH

    STOP THE PRESSES - ZION HURT

    that shoe falling apart had to have contributed to the injury - watching the replay the left leg can't stop due to shoe blow out causing right leg to move awkwardly If serious injury, what a bad look for Nike
  25. MELOKEITH

    STOP THE PRESSES - ZION HURT

    Does Zion have a deal lined up with Under Armour or something?
  26. MELOKEITH

    Dolomite is a rock

    would love to see the +/- for both he and Buddy Also, his energy is contagious and when PC comes back in for MD, he seems to play more aggressively
  27. MELOKEITH

    STOP THE PRESSES - ZION HURT

    to the locker room... I'm no doctor, but he was walking "ok"
  28. MELOKEITH

    Brisset

    That block off the Pitt dude's forehead was awesome.
  29. MELOKEITH

    David Sills V

    Did anyone else think it odd (especially after he was complaining about wanting the ball) that when he caught that one pass toward the end of the game inside the red zone he kind of gave up and went out of bounds? I was expecting him to desperately try to get into the end zone as they still had...
  30. MELOKEITH

    How we know we're back!

    My son, when looking at the tv and the score says, "whoa - it's weird seeing a number for a ranking next to Syracuse." Suddenly realized that it's the first time in his life that has happened - he'll be 14 soon. It was a crazy realization. (It's actually been 17 years, right?)
  31. MELOKEITH

    Dungey.....

    totally theoretically speaking here - I wonder how would he be as a linebacker (has the motor/aggression and the strength maybe) Just crazy talk here (don't mind me)
  32. MELOKEITH

    PAY THAT MAN HIS MONEY!!!

    Yes. 100% Yes. Pay him and keep him here.
  33. MELOKEITH

    Moyer sighting

    I really wish things had worked out here for Moyer. He was true to the Orange when the sky was falling. I'll be cheering for him. I know he'll be successful.
  34. MELOKEITH

    OT - Patreon Billing again for Otto's World...

    As others have said, the minimum is now $3. Only will be charged if there is content (Francis will be handling that). I would guess that if you got charged $1 (as I did) you should either up it to $3 to get the podcast or cancel so as not to be paying $1 for nothing. Go 'Cuse!
  35. MELOKEITH

    Ok

    LOVE Dean's podcasts - I had been waiting impatiently for this one, and it did make me feel better. I hope OB stays and has has an epic season next year. I would like to talk about more of the content, but as Cooper said, you need to support the man and listen yourself. If you don't subscribe...
  36. MELOKEITH

    Last team in right now

    Holy bleep. Awful
  37. MELOKEITH

    Season w/Thorpe and Thompson

    TT would have at least been an improvement in the pick and roll or pick and pop. Could catch the ball and shoot. In my opinion that was our biggest issue on offense. Nobody ever really had to respect that high screen which is the only true offensive play we run. I’m of the opinion in the...
  38. MELOKEITH

    My Interview With SU Commit Brycen Goodine

    Great interview. Thank you! Also nice to hear how GMAC is getting some things accomplished!
  39. MELOKEITH

    Francis new podcast

    Great stuff. I'm in. Thank you Francis.
  40. MELOKEITH

    Boeheim's Army vs Team Fancy Game Thread...

    One thing that surprised me was that Gillon had trouble even getting it up the court. We know his height limits his defense at the top of the zone and ability (or is it willingness) to feed the post. However, I would have thought his speed and quickness would allow him to get it past half...
  41. MELOKEITH

    Boeheim's Army vs Team Fancy Game Thread...

    impressed with Triche and Riley
  42. MELOKEITH

    Class of 2017 SG/SF Jordan Tucker (NY / GA) Leaving Duke to Butler

    I've been lurking and have nothing to add, but I just wanted to officially (for posterity's sake) be a part of this thread, so... Let's Go Orange!
  43. MELOKEITH

    Assistant Coach and Lydon

    Hey has Moten been mentioned? He has some connections doesn't he?
  44. MELOKEITH

    Assistant Coach and Lydon

    If Devo and Wellman are already on staff, what advantage would it pose (the team/JB) to "promote" them - they're already here. Sliding down the bench is a nice thank you, but unless a new title means one of them is suddenly a power recruiter, I don't see how that can happen - not now. For...
  45. MELOKEITH

    Assistant Coach Possibilities

    The value of the basketball program to the University and community cannot be measured - show someone the money!
  46. MELOKEITH

    Assistant Coach Possibilities

    pipe dream (mentioned in jest in the 3 pm presser thread) that would never happen, but Jay Bilas. He and JB have good relationship, he seems to hate the NCAA almost as much as JB, could coach the big men, handle legal concerns, and would make a helluva impression in a recruit's house. On a...
  47. MELOKEITH

    Presser at 3 today

    of course (will bring along Dick Vitale as a hype man)
  48. MELOKEITH

    Presser at 3 today

    New Assistant coach, "Jay Bilas." - will handle all legal matters dealing with NCAA - will head up recruiting efforts - will coach the big men as well
  49. MELOKEITH

    Big announcement at 1 pm today: Hop to Washington

    If true, then this could help recruiting. I'm not sure if it helps the x's and o's... that's a different story. JB has earned the right to leave when HE wants to, however it feels like it is time for a change. Hop has been loyal and is such a positive person (from what I've seen in person...
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