Standard Shutdown (times 8)
by Tydides on Jan 15, 2009 10:03 PM PST
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I could just make this picture the postgame thread, and it would probably be satisfactory, but since the Cats were gracious enough to give our guys bulletin board material prior to the game, talking about how they want SO BADLY to win in Pauley, a little more commentary is necessary.
The Cats came in the desperate team, throwing all manner of defenses at the Bruins to try and slow them down. Unfortunately, none of them proved very effective, as the Bruins wiped out the Wildcats 83-60 (box score).
So many guys played well that it seems unnecessary to even choose a player of the game. Aboya was overmatched inside on paper, but came down with key rebounds, often dominating his matchup with Jordan Hill on the glass to pull down 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points. Josh Shipp started off the game hot and set the tone early on his way to 13 points, and 3 3-pointers. Senior leadership came, as expected, from DC with 12 points including 8-8 from the stripe. Roll again demonstrated his range, and Nikola Dragovic went 2-2 from 3 to set a career high of 15 points in the rout.
We talked about how rebounding was key, and the Bruins beat the Cats on the glass 30-23. Shooting 60% and holding your opponent to 43% will definitely get it done. Jordan Hill had a fantastic game for UA, going 10-15 for 22 points, but he found his supporting cast lacking, including Chase Budinger, who had the quietest 6-12, 14 point performance I've ever seen. Great job by Shipp and Holiday in holding him down. Great team defense took care of the rest of the supporting cast.
So for whoever is still out there tonight, looking for their basketball fix, this is your late night Standard Shutdown postgame thread.
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OK, now I can say it: Total Team Win!
AA2 12 rebounds Hill 8
UCLA 20 assists AZ 12
What a great game.
sjh
playing great
This team has come a long way in a short time. I honestly think this team is showing Howland’s finest coaching. They have moved some of the responsibility off Collison bringing it up by the dribble and thus keeping him fresh. They pass first and only dribble with purpose. And their looking to attack from the outset for an entire shot clock on offense. Their using anyone from Dragovic to Roll to Holiday to Collison to catch at the free throw line against a zone to help destroy it. I love it at this point. It will be an interesting test against ASU coming up.
Good Points
Great job by CBH with a relatively inexperienced team that had to learn how to play together. We’ve really come together quickly. Noticeable difference from just weeks ago.
I’ve been saying this all year — I’d like to get Texas and Michigan at the end of the year. We had some growing to do. They were more experienced as a team. I’m not sure they had as much room for growth as we did. And, I think we’ve grown.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 15, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
Tydides all over it
I didn’t know who’d have the post-game thread up since N took off for the night (seeing how it’s 1 a.m. on the East Coast). I started writing up one, but you beat me to the punch.
Just my luck...
Stuck without FCS/Sports pack, and my WiFi had been inoperative all day, leaving the game thread and the stream unavailable :(
I was able to keep up with the game thread via my Palm (:P to the Blackberry folks) though unable to post; between that and ESPN gametracker, I was able to get decent track of tonight’s a@@kicking of the standard.
my game summary
1. Coach unshaven with popcorn stuck on his lip
2. ND Serbian finger roll
3. JA to AA2 to finish the first half with a flush
4. JS strips Buttinger, then dishes to DC for the finish and moments later pins Wise shot on the backboard.
5. JM and DG Block party to show which team has the best depth
I could get used to games like this.
Some "Standard" they are....
Too many guys to give props to. I LOVE what I’m seeing from this team. As usual, we are playing tough defense and sharing the ball. This was a total “Team” effort and annihilation of the alleged Standard. Like a lot of us have been saying, we’re going to be a very, very tough out come March.
Good Team Effort
Tonight’s win proves several things for me: (1) Good coaching, (2) good team plays, (3) unselfishness, (4) everyone contributes, and (5) we have the best depth for all positions in the country. Go Bruins.
some things i noticed
-There we many times throughout the game where we did almost a complete line change (starters on bench) and we were able to hold our own and shit them down. These types of minutes will be extreme important as the season progresses.
-The hedging that CBH is known for is finally looking really strong. I know earlier in the season we had some issues with getting off that initial screen to cover the open man, but tonight shot those worries down.
-Shot blocking….WOW. Added to a stellar defensive performance (minus the insane amount of dunks Hill was able to get due to Wise penetration inside)
-Big time shooting. Love the 3’s and they come at great times. I am glad to see Roll and Dragovic putting up those big shots that we have been missing in the last few end-of-season runs. ALWAYS great to see 5 players in double figures.
-When Arizona started on a run and looked like they might pull it together, we smothered them and went on a bigger run. Hope that we continue to get big leads early and keep them.
(ps. great to see Mo Jones-Drew in the house tonight!)
GO BRUINS!!! CHEER LIKE CHAMPIONS!!!
Ryan Nece, Chris Horton and Brandon Brezeall were also at Pauley tonight
They were all talking with CRN prior to the game.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 15, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
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