2008 Wooden Classic: Ben Ball (DePaul) Open Thread
by Nestor on Dec 13, 2008 3:00 PM PST
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DePaul Blue Demons at UCLA Bruins, Dec 13, 2008 4:00 PM PST
Here we go.
In just about an hour DC and rest of the Ben Ball warriors get to shake off their finals week funk and get back in action against DePaul Blue Demons:
Photo Credit: Jack Rosenfeld
Coach Howland wants DC to fire up more of those three points. We will get to see tonight how DC and rest of his team-mates against a Blue Demons team that will try to catch a Bruin team working its way back from the rigors of the finals week.
The tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 7:00 pm PST. You can watch it on KCAL and can track via the official site. You can read our notes leading up to this game here.
As always if you are watching the game, share your instant thoughts/commentary here in our game thread.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Dar Tucker
Not starting because of “attitude problems.”
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 4:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh
I feel like im watching HS basketball on LA36 or something
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
5-4 UCLA
Jrue attacks the zone for the layup
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WTF is Depaul? WTF are these announcers? Is this public access?
by Space_Monkey on Dec 13, 2008 4:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
In case anyone else doesn't have satellite and wants to watch the game...
by antipimp on Dec 13, 2008 4:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hahha
the play by play guy keeps cutting off the color guy
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Drago with back to back off the glass
by Space_Monkey on Dec 13, 2008 4:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey all, finally back home from dallas
just in time for a little Wooden classic action
go bruins!
O.A.
by Ollie on Dec 13, 2008 4:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My ears hurt
Sweet Jesus…have these announcers ever seen a basketball game before? They’re just plain wrong 90% of the time.
by RedDoor on Dec 13, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
pretty nice stretch of d
leading to fast breaks
by realfabfive on Dec 13, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Active Hands!
THIS is the kind of defensive effort I expect from the Bruins.
Active hands… and frequent trapping creates transisition offense.
Since our “set” offense isn’t all that great, seems to me we should
TRAP more and even PRESS.
Man, I wish/hope we can keep it up.
It’s exciting to watch. It crushes the psyche of opponents.
It creates comfortable, easy wins and blow-outs! Whoo-hoo!
by BruinAlum on Dec 13, 2008 4:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aboya!
And I know it’s been said before, but my god, these announcers are brutal.
by gilbert on Dec 13, 2008 4:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Radio?
Is the game on the radio in LA? I have to mute the TV before I go crazy.
by RedDoor on Dec 13, 2008 4:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If it's not 570, the backup is 1150
That’s what happens when the Lakers are playing on the same night.
by gilbert on Dec 13, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't a good call
These announcers are horrible.
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 4:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
and i know we were holding for the last shot, but doesnt josh seem a bit indecisive with the ball today
O.A.
by Ollie on Dec 13, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
And he needs to stop falling away on his jump shot
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why in the wide, wide world of sports is this game not on FSPT?
How did comcast get the rights to this one?
by Space_Monkey on Dec 13, 2008 4:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think the Wooden classic has special rights with KCAL
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Its on KCAL 9
But it’s still these shitty announcers and shitty coverage
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's on WGN
in some parts of the country.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 13, 2008 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
16 point half-time lead!
Great. So far, so good. Now is the REAL test.
Can Howland IGNORE the score, and get the Bruins
to come out as if the game is 0-0, and win the second half
by 16+ points.
Same defensive intensity. Same quick hands.
Total focus on PRESSURE and HANDS.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is called a complete game.
Sadly, we’ve either been losing the second half, or playing it way too close.
by BruinAlum on Dec 13, 2008 4:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Intensity but inclusivity
I agree we want to keep up the intensity, but these games where we build a good lead are great opportunities for the bench players to get some experience, even if it means not keeping up the margin of victory.
by Joe Bruin on Dec 13, 2008 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I sincerely believe and trust 100%...
… that our bench is every bit as strong DEFENSIVELY as the first unit.
Active hands create steals.
100% of our roster knows how to FINISH.
Every kid our our roster was a high school phenom.
Every kid. I tend to value every kid that gets a home visit from Ben and Company.
by BruinAlum on Dec 13, 2008 5:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love that the place is packed with Bruins
and yet we get credit for a neutral court game.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 13, 2008 5:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jruuuuuuue
for 3. Keefe or whoever is out there for that pick moves everyttime
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the camera angle
KCAL is horrible.
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Vacation time
The first stringers on the camera and control van must have already begun their vacations…
by Joe Bruin on Dec 13, 2008 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
You guys didnt want to watch Shipp’s backside instead of the battle for the rebound?
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Are there chimps running the network?
Random clip by CBH, then black screen with the band playing.
by Space_Monkey on Dec 13, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I had switched over to CSN Chicago
They had the same issue. I guess it’s the same broadcast on both channels.
Horrible.
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UHhh
Im pretty sure Ben “Holland” is more upset at the lack of a safety that lead to that breakaway
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Need to get Morgan some playing time
by trainwreck84 on Dec 13, 2008 5:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey, according to to doger thoughts
you weren’t able to watch the game lol
O.A.
by Ollie on Dec 13, 2008 5:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
“And kept alive by Gordon…..moments ago”
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Another fantastic camera angle of Tyler Trapani
and by camera angle, I mean a shot of our cheerleaders.
by Space_Monkey on Dec 13, 2008 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That's not the worst thing in the world ;)
But yeah, more bad camera work. Big surprise there, eh?
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Dec 13, 2008 5:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
May not be a big enough lead yet
by uclaisthebest123 on Dec 13, 2008 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am disappointed
that Lee can’t make it into the rotation for a few minutes.
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya
He just needs to calm down and not try to gamble so much
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"This might be the most unselfish team ive seen"
Im not sure thats a compliment because im not so sure this guy has seen many basketball games
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Inane commentators
“Josh Shipp plays the D” – Yes he does play the D.
by RedDoor on Dec 13, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i like josh strokin that mid range jumper
O.A.
by Ollie on Dec 13, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Anderson, Gordon, Lee, Holiday, and Morgan on the court
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, any idea why?
I was going to comment on that… is he injured or something?
by Tetelestai on Dec 13, 2008 5:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That usualy happens
They arent comfortable playing with the goggles
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no idea
maybe got scratched in practice
by trainwreck84 on Dec 13, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First time
all of the Fab 5 are on the court at the same time, right?
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought it had happened before
Maybe in the exhibition or early season games
by Tetelestai on Dec 13, 2008 5:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see the exhibitions
But I’m pretty sure they’ve never topped 4 freshmen at once (with Jrue or Bobo being the odd one out).
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Soo
He’s a great guy. He has a few youtube videos of himself dunking. For a guy thats like 5’6 that’s pretty impressive
by lil eg not cs on Dec 13, 2008 5:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yea i saw those haha, that is pretty incredible
O.A.
by Ollie on Dec 13, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Almost for Tyler from three
Bruins win! 72-54
Good game overall.
by freesia39 on Dec 13, 2008 5:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I just wish
Malcolm Lee got some more PT. Not as worried that Bobo isn’t but I would like to see him get some too.
by Raisin on Dec 13, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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