Postgame Thoughts….NC State

[JDubbin]

I thought Joe looked faster/quicker, more direct & more confident handling the ball tonight… it was enjoyable.

Haha in the 2nd half when Buddy waived off help bringing up the ball & proceeded to get immediately stripped on a crossover in the back court was… something…

Great game! We’re cooking offensively over the last couple. Cole playing well makes a world of difference - that tough contested wing 3 to push the lead back to 4 is the exact shot he missed a few times in close games previously.

This team is different than the great athletic defensive, slog to 45 point Syracuse teams in the the early/mid 2010’s (which had a great success I may add).

 

[Cowtown]

Modern ball old man

I miss all those "these refs suck" posts.

 

[NineOneSeven]

All 5 starters rebounded - from Cole’s 8, Jesse and Jimmy each with 6, Buddy 5 and Girard 4.

When we shift the defense to have Buddy around the foul line, it helps with rebounding too as it keeps a guard closer to the rim.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I miss all those "these refs suck" posts.

Just at calling charges!

 

[hoopsupstate]

Officiating was pretty good tonight. Nothing outrageous. I thought there was a phantom foul on Cole against their big.

 

[orangecuse]

Jimmy in his post game interview with Seth…that was beautiful! Must see TV! Rambling about how NC State is so tough at home. And, how they are more difficult to play with their key bigs out because the smaller lineup is more difficult to defend. Just LMAO!!! As that’s all you can do listening to such BS and spin.

NCST is horrible. They are 3-9 in conference, with the ACC being as weak as it has likely ever been. And, they are so tough at home, that their fans figured that they need bother to show up and cheer on the home team as the arena was about 1/10 capacity.

 

[Ozone!]

Jesse and Cole, todays game offensive hero’s!
Once again, Jesse MVP of the game!!’

 

[tee1222]

Jesse is our MVP. Screens, boards, presence. Most important player by far.

Isn't that the MIP?

 

[ar inj]

All 5 starters rebounded - from Cole’s 8, Jesse and Jimmy each with 6, Buddy 5 and Girard 4.

Our guards had 11 assists - Joe, 8 and Buddy 3.

I know, but what if Manny Bates had played? LOL

 

[Cuse181]

Swider finally hit the clutch 3s, absolutely critical

 

[tee1222]

This team needs an emotional leader. Cole seems to be staking his claim for it.

He's the fist-pumpinest of the bunch, Jesse a close second.

Jesse really looks like he has fun out there. Plays to the crowd on a thunderous dunk. Even tried his villain face tonight after one finish. DVR really catches some fun nuances.

 

[Orangezoo]

He's the fist-pumpinest of the bunch, Jesse a close second.

Jesse really looks like he has fun out there. Plays to the crowd on a thunderous dunk. Even tried his villain face tonight after one finish. DVR really catches some fun nuances.

Yep. Jesse looks like a kid who is realizing this game can come easy when you figure it out and then it's a blast.

 

[rrlbees]

Jimmy in his post game interview with Seth…that was beautiful! Must see TV! Rambling about how NC State is so tough at home. And, how they are more difficult to play with their key bigs out because the smaller lineup is more difficult to defend. Just LMAO!!! As that’s all you can do listening to such BS and spin.

NCST is horrible. They are 3-9 in conference, with the ACC being as weak as it has likely ever been. And, they are so tough at home, that their fans figured that they need bother to show up and cheer on the home team as the arena was about 1/10 capacity.

Were you not entertained?

Amazing.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Jesse is so much fun to watch. I’ve stopped being surprised, though.
He has the best hands of any center we’ve ever had. Fantastic dexterity, to be able to put the ball up softly off the glass, play the angles... just to catch passes, redirect lobs, and convert without ’rhythm dribbles.’ He’s almost like The Big Fundamental.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Were you not entertained?

Amazing.

Can a person like 9 out of 10 things? Or is it all or nothing?

 

[Orangezoo]

Jesse is so much fun to watch. I’ve stopped being surprised, though.
He has the best hands of any center we’ve ever had. Fantastic dexterity, to be able to put the ball up softly off the glass, play the angles... just to catch passes, redirect lobs, and convert without ’rhythm dribbles.’ He’s almost like The Big Fundamental.

He really can do anything he wants on offense and it's fun watching him figure that out a little more every game.

 

[tee1222]

Yep. Jesse looks like a kid who is realizing this game can come easy when you figure it out and then it'd a blast.

Just imagine if he played the game at a younger age. Uncanny how good he is rolling to the basket and handling the pass in traffic and quickly converting it into points. Like he was meant to ball. Probably killed it in soccer when he was young.

 

[rrlbees]

Can a person like 9 out of 10 things? Or is it all or nothing?

You’ll have to show me the 9 likes.

 

[CousCuse]

Jimmy in his post game interview with Seth…that was beautiful! Must see TV! Rambling about how NC State is so tough at home. And, how they are more difficult to play with their key bigs out because the smaller lineup is more difficult to defend. Just LMAO!!! As that’s all you can do listening to such BS and spin.

NCST is horrible. They are 3-9 in conference, with the ACC being as weak as it has likely ever been. And, they are so tough at home, that their fans figured that they need bother to show up and cheer on the home team as the arena was about 1/10 capacity.

NCST fought tooth and nail for that game and the Orange held them off. Last week Bama LOST at horrible UGA.

 

[Cuse181]

NCST fought tooth and nail for that game and the Orange held them off. Last week Baylor LOST at horrible UGA.

This just isn’t a good year for elite basketball, there is no clear line between the top teams and everyone else. I think auburn is playing the best right now, but they could easily lose another 3-4 by tournament time

 

[Orangezoo]

NCST fought tooth and nail for that game and the Orange held them off. Last week Baylor LOST at horrible UGA.

No. They lost to Bama. Big difference.

 

[CousCuse]

No. They lost to Bama. Big difference.

Bama lost to UGA. Brain misfire late at night.

 

[IthacaMatt]

All 5 starters rebounded - from Cole’s 8, Jesse and Jimmy each with 6, Buddy 5 and Girard 4.

Our guards had 11 assists - Joe, 8 and Buddy 3.

Yeah, we played really well tonight. We know they can do it. That's a "couple" in a row, let's get on a roll, boys!

 

[NineOneSeven]

Bama lost to UGA. Brain misfire late at night.

Just late at night?

 

[CousCuse]

This just isn’t a good year for elite basketball, there is no clear line between the top teams and everyone else. I think auburn is playing the best right now, but they could easily lose another 3-4 by tournament time

In these league games against even teams having bad seasons, that Syracuse jersey gets them fired up.