~2017-18 Big Ten Basketball Thread~

[bayareabadger]

Eff. Pritzl pump faked himself out of a second good look today. I get it with MSU’s absurd shot blocking, but he’s pumped into blocks today’s.

[ELA]

MSU's lack of perimeter options is owefully apparent during Langford's extended slump.

He had a good game on Senior Day against Illinois, but otherwise over his last 5 games, he's averaging about 5.5 ppg on 35ish% shooting

[bayareabadger]

Welp, UW competed better than it should have. Some missed FTs late cost. MSU had enough multi-shot possessions I might lose my effing minds 

Oh well. Lost the shrimpy shooter late. Pleased with this team’s fight. Next year should be solid. On Wisconsin. 

[grillrat]

Those missed FT's were KILLER!  You just can't miss that many FT's on the front end of 1+1's and expect to win.

[ELA]

Shades of 2004?  Or was it 05?  When suddenly Alan Anderson couldn't make a FT and we lost to Iowa

[bayareabadger]

That last possession was not ideal, but MSU played it well. 

[ELA]

We say it every year, but those games where you are playing your first, and your opponent is playing its second are incredibly dangerous.

In all 3 instances this year the underdog in that role has upset, or nearly pulled the upset.

[ELA]

Wagner starts off with 8 points on 3-3 shooting with 2 rebounds and a block.  Rest of the team has no points, 0-3 from the floor, with a rebound

[ELA]

Nebraska looks like they want to play a few more home games

[Entropy]

UNL basketball...  each time you start to believe, the program reminds you of its history.   

[grillrat]

I was going to go with "Hate to burst your bubble Nebraska....Nevermind.  You're doing just fine doing that by yourself."

[Entropy]

UNL is one team at home and one team on the road...

[FearlessF]

oh well,  I much better season than everyone imagined

Miles saved his job for another year

I'm sure the NIT will be fun

[ELA]

Happ not playing any waiting game, said he's testing the NBA waters but if he doesn't get a 1st round grade, he's coming back.  I can't see him being a first round pick, he's not what NBA GMs are infatuated with.  That said, I could see him having a long career in the right spot.  He could be a good fit in a rotation at the end of the first round on a contender that isn't necessarily looking for the huge upside that he doesn't provide.  I don't know what the draft looks like, but I can't see a rebuilding team taking him really at any point.

He also said there's not a chance he seeks a grad transfer.  I know those rumors had been floated, not sure how reputably.