Say what you will about the opponent

[Trueblue25]

Pulling out a close win in NYC early in the year will pay dividends with a young team like this. Lot of lessons learned.

This is a game we lose the last few years

 

[dwilmont44]

At this point I'll take any win Syracuse basketball can give me

 

[LGO85]

They didn't give up. This team has the will that past teams didn't have.

 

[Brooky03]

The defense buckled down when we needed it to. That’s promising. Richmond missed shots because we were in their face.

Offense needs work. More passing, less dribbling. Got lucky Girard was hot early.

 

[Orangezoo]

As I have said before forget the margin look at the result. Chris Bell is what was a massive development today

 

[MikeSU02]

It's a win. We had to go to OT with a mid major even with JGIII going HAM in 1H, but I don't care.

Biggest gripe is the forward rotation, or lack there of.

How does Brown get so little PT?

 

[phil77]

Wins are hard to come by lately for our mens basketball and football programs so we take them any way we can get them.

 

[Orangezoo]

To carry on Bell- agree not good on boards but position D was better.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

I'm happy for the fans that sat through that and are going tomorrow we won.

I don't have many positives though 5 straight offensive boards with a chance to close out the game?

 

[MikeSU02]

BTW, posted in the game thread, but JGIII and Mintz had 40 FGAs between them.

Yes, you read that right.

40.

 

[DoctahLexus]

The D at the end was a big morale boost. Brown not taking some of bennys mins is my only major complaint. Bell showing why he was out there. Seems hilarious to say it after last season, but he was good for spacing the floor. Athletic enough to have an impact on d as well.

 

[Trueblue25]

As I have said before forget the margin look at the result. Chris Bell is what was a massive development today

Bell’s seeing shots go down.

Mintz made a big mental error and came out swinging in OT first play. Thats a big deal.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Besides rebounding, our defense was pretty good the last 8-10 minutes.

 

[jdubs30]

You can see the high level plan, but it relies on everyone reaching their potential

Playmaker/creator - Judah
Shooter/creator2 - Joe
Shooter/length - Bell
Rebounding/hustle - Benny
Blocking/interior scoring - Jesse

 

[MikeSU02]

Bell’s seeing shots go down.

Mintz made a big mental error and came out swinging in OT first play. Thats a big deal.

That bucket / foot work in OT was Luka-esque (and please don't think I'm comparing Judah to Luka overall, just saying that one play).

 

[djcon57]

Joes first half.
Mintz growing slowly.
Jesse fighting in parts.
Bell making shots.
Hima active in first half.
I’ll take that and I’ll take the W

4 rebounds in 74 mins for Benny and Bell. It’s just not acceptable

 

[Zelda Zonk]

I am heartened by Bell and Mintz not shying away from taking crunch time shots. Bell, in particular, took a massive step forward and I respect the psyche that goes into staying ready and not letting previous disappointment and fans/media get him too far down.

 

[capeorange]

4 forced shot clock violations. Pretty impressive.

 

[MikeSU02]

Joes first half.
Mintz growing slowly.
Jesse fighting in parts.
Bell making shots.
Hima active in first half.
I’ll take that and I’ll take the W

4 rebounds in 74 mins for Benny and Bell. It’s just not acceptable

Forward rotation is my biggest gripe.

Brown needs to play.

 

[Trueblue25]

Bell has some Dirty to him imo

 

[NineOneSeven]

Our official postgame thread. Missed most of the game. Caught the last minute and OT.

Richmond possession missing 1526 threes was hilarious!

 

[Orangezoo]

Joes first half.
Mintz growing slowly.
Jesse fighting in parts.
Bell making shots.
Hima active in first half.
I’ll take that and I’ll take the W

4 rebounds in 74 mins for Benny and Bell. It’s just not acceptable

This is why Brown should be over Benny. At least Bells weakness on the boards pairs with someone who can. Those two together no.

Gotta have a forward who can score and one who can board. Ideally both

 

[Cusefan0307]

We got destroyed on the glass by Richmond.

Our frontline is soft. Jesse had the ball taken from him like Chukwu too many times tonight.

I can’t believe Brown couldn’t get in the second half for Benny.

 

[Jake]

27-44…..rebounding numbers against Richmond!!!!

 

[jdubs30]

Forward rotation is my biggest gripe.

Brown needs to play.

Brown will play in some games. JB massively values Bells shooting, and I can get it. It’s hard to have Benny and Brown together. If Brown plays it won’t be for Bell.