The Official Last Game of the Season thread

[Libero2]

Good for Battle of NCState to hit a jumper on senior day

 

[tptcuse]

No, disagree. This is the airing of the grievances scorched earth thread . Not for the faint of heart

Ok...

 

[two3zone]

Stats Battle? What a freakin' name

Sounds like a thread here about Cooney.

 

[Orangezoo]

Classy dunk attempt up 18

 

[two3zone]

Cooney's mom is crying, do we read into this?

 

[Orangezoo]

No, disagree. This is the airing of the grievances scorched earth thread . Not for the faint of heart

Or maybe some just need a cold shower.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

THANK YOU RAK

 

[tptcuse]

Cooney's mom is crying, do we read into this?

Was wondering the same thing...

 

[tee1222]

One of my all time favorites now, Rakeem. Thanks for the fight and congratulations on a remarkable season and career. Final Four and Elite Eight and grew every year to become one of the top 10 players in the country.

 

[Libero2]

15 and 12 to finish his career. Not an efficient game, but another good one for Rak.

Congrats on one of the all time great seasons in CUSE history. Good luck in the pros Rakeem

 

[Jasoncuse]

Cooney's mom is crying, do we read into this?

Aren't him and Christmas long time friends?

 

[85SUAlum]

What - this is eerily similar to the UVa game (but even worse).
We looked in control 16 minutes into the game, and then everything went to

 

[tptcuse]

Sanderson!!!!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.

 

[OrangeDW]

I guess I'm the type that wants to see it first. Christmas, while never an offensive threat until this year, certainly showed he belonged at the level. I'm not sure we can say that about some of this year's team.

I want to believe COleman and McCullough will be big time players next year, and yes I do believe CMC could be an 18/9 type. However, both are coming off serious injuries and CMc already said he doesn't expect to be back until December. Who knows if that remains the timeline. And I've never been impressed with Coleman's ability, and now after two lost seasons with knee issues, who knows what he can even provide, if anything?

Same thing with the freshman. We all know that it can be tough to rely on frosh, so I want to see them at this level before talking about greatness.

McCullough's late start that he will likely get is a valid point and concern, no question.

But other than that, I think he's a pretty good bet to be a very good player for us next year.

Coleman's injuries are more of a concern. But he was probably the best rebounder on our team his first two years, and while it was slow improvement he was better offensively as a soph. than a freshman.

I'm not expecting a ton out of the freshmen. I've learned not to do that. But with McCullough, Roberson, and Coleman I think there's potential to have a strong frontcourt. Gbinje should have a bigtime year(I assume good players with eligibility will come back...can't think of ANY who haven't unless they were encouraged to leave like Devo and Harris), Cooney can be a good player in a lesser role. Key is Joseph.

 

[Orangezoo]

Was wondering the same thing...

Cooney and rak were close pre SU so i presume it could be about rak.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Was wondering the same thing...

Did you watch the game? That's explanation enough.

 

[Libero2]

Sanderson!!!!

The others senior got in the box scores good for him.

 

[sabach]

Cooney's mom is crying, do we read into this?

My 14 year old son just asked the same thing.

 

[Madbiker]

We just can't score. Worst offensive team in over 25 years. The team needs to be totally overhauled for next year. JB was right when he said major changes. I hate to say this but... keep Roberson, Cooney, G and McCullough and DC2 and encourage everyone else to leave. Add Bryant to the incoming class and that's your 10. After next season Cooney, G and McC leave and there is room to add Moyer, Battle, and 1 more. Solved.

 

[tptcuse]

Good luck, Rak! You are a role model for all athletes. Graduated in three years. Kept working. Stayed classy for four years and now you are going to make some money, whether it is here or overseas.

 

[Libero2]

As to coneys mom, think about the emotions of everybody over the past few months, Trevor has been hurt and playing his second to last season, one of his best friends is leaving (Rakeem), changes are coming for the program.

It's been a tumultuous and trying season it's not surprising to see emotions flowing from parents right now.

Also some moms just cry when seasons end, first or last is irrelevant.. I know because my mom was one who always cried when my seasons ended.

 

[Gotothehole]

Cooney should not come back we have 2 guard in this class who can ball

 

[tptcuse]

Did you watch the game? That's explanation enough.

Can't tell if your being a d@#K or just trying to be funny.

 

[Jasoncuse]

McCullough's late start that he will likely get is a valid point and concern, no question.

But other than that, I think he's a pretty good bet to be a very good player for us next year.

Coleman's injuries are more of a concern. But he was probably the best rebounder on our team his first two years, and while it was slow improvement he was better offensively as a soph. than a freshman.

I'm not expecting a ton out of the freshmen. I've learned not to do that. But with McCullough, Roberson, and Coleman I think there's potential to have a strong frontcourt. Gbinje should have a bigtime year(I assume good players with eligibility will come back...can't think of ANY who haven't unless they were encouraged to leave like Devo and Harris), Cooney can be a good player in a lesser role. Key is Joseph.

Your last sentence is the biggest. He should be better, but he needs to be A LOT better, especially running the show and on top of the zone. We can't win without good PG play.