DocCas86 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I guess I will get the ball rolling on this game. This game shapes up to be the toughest game of the out of conference schedule. Looking at rankings (barttorvik, kenpom and massey), DePaul average rank is #48, with a min of #74 and max of #19. Their current record is 8-0 including wins against Iowa, Minnesota and Texas Tech. I see spreads on the three sites of UB +5 to +11. So since this is a tough match-up I will focus on things that I would like to see in this game: Create turnovers / Get steals - DePaul has an average 14 turnovers a game. The Bulls have been averaging 9 steals a game. I look to get higher numbers on both in this game. Shooting -- We need to improve upon performance in Vanderbilt game. Steals could help lead to fast-breaks and higher percentage shots. In addition they should strive to make the extra pass to increase chances of a make. My hope is an eFG% at least 50%. This will be tough as only one team has accomplished that this year against DePaul. I would also like to see some improvement in FT% - push closer to 70%. This may only make difference of 2 points but will be very important in a close game. Offensive rebounds - We have been averaging close to 13 per game, second chance points will help make us competitive. Turnovers - We have average 12.5 per game. We turned the ball over too often in last game. Keeping turnovers below our average should be goal. These would be areas that I will be looking for improvement relative to Vanderbilt game. I will be pulling for the win! Let's go Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 I’m not going to sit here and pretend DePaul is unbeatable. They aren’t. I’m not going to sit and here and pretend DePaul is a national power. They aren’t. Prior to this impressive start they were an underachieving team and their coach was on the hot seat. I’m not going to sit here and pretend DePaul isn’t good either. They are. That said I’m in agreement that this will be our toughest game yet. Maybe they suffer a let down after their big win against Texas Tech. Who knows. But what I know is they present the two biggest challenges that gives us fits. Length and athleticism. If we are in it with 5 minutes to go I will be happy. I don’t expect to win but a better showing and improvement from the Vandy game would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted December 7, 2019 Author Share Posted December 7, 2019 I agree with you that we can win this game. Sorry if I gave a different impression. I was focused more on the development that I am hoping to see. A win would be nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, DocCas86 said: I agree with you that we can win this game. Sorry if I gave a different impression. I was focused more on the development that I am hoping to see. A win would be nice too I’m not going at you. Sorry if I gave you that impression. I agree with your initial post. If we execute better in those areas you pointed out then we should compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
121Merrimac Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 ‘a win would be nice’ - agreed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) I think ub wins, some games we look great other games bad. We have been consistently inconsistent so far. I also haven't been too impressed with DePaul, too me they're the yearly early over achieving team that will fall back. Think st. Johns last year and arizona State the year before Good ub can win this game, bad ub can't Edited December 8, 2019 by Tee4three 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchcountry7 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 This game isn’t looking winnable. But neither was Evansville at Kentucky. Either way the only thing that has ever mattered is Cleveland. Win the MAC bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I don't see a way for UB to win this game. Depaul 81 UB 71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKBullsfan Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Be pretty cool if Khalil Mack showed up to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Tee4three said: I think ub wins, some games we look great other games bad. We have been consistently inconsistent so far. I also haven't been too impressed with DePaul, too me they're the yearly early over achieving team that will fall back. Think st. Johns last year and arizona State the year before Good ub can win this game, bad ub can't I agree we need to be more consistent and 'good UB' consistent. If that happens the Bulls can win this game. Go Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Kevin said: I don't see a way for UB to win this game. Depaul 81 UB 71 You're being too kind but I like looking on the bright side. Next year is going to be a good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 10 hours ago, MKBullsfan said: Be pretty cool if Khalil Mack showed up to watch. He's playing in Green Bay at 1pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 4 hours ago, rma said: He's playing in Green Bay at 1pm Green Bay is currently playing Washington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB92 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 We are about a 10 pt road dog today. I actually expected a little more, considering how well DePaul has fared this year so far. Maybe 14 or so. UB is well-rested, certainly, and I expect that DePaul need to recharge a little after such a tough stretch of games. While I have no data on this, my gut seems to tell me that these lower profile Sunday evening games are a tough challenge for road teams. Hopefully I am wrong. There are many ways for UB to lose this matchup and relatively few paths to victory. In the latter category, they need a good shooting game from Johnson and smart shot selection. If they get that, I say they get under the number and have a chance (albeit small) for the victory. Otherwise, I see this as an 80 something to 60 something affair...with UB on the short side of the ledger. Go Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, 961819 said: Green Bay is currently playing Washington I was looking at the wrong week, oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchMany Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Gabe Grant is rough man... So is AJ. Seems like they're both really pressing in their one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 This game has the makings of one of those ones where we play close until the last 6 minutes and then completely hit a wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Ten turnovers by DePaul a good factor for UB. Keeping things closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, 961819 said: This game has the makings of one of those ones where we play close until the last 6 minutes and then completely hit a wall Unfortunately I am thinking you will be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire17 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Get AJ the ball more so that he can get in a rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocCas86 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 SEGU! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchMany Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 13 minutes ago, squire17 said: Get AJ the ball more so that he can get in a rhythm. *Rondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrabukes Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 When UB plays DEFENSE, they can win games. When they play none, like the did the other day, they stand no chance against anyone. Solid defensive performance in the first half is showing on the scoreboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Rondos best half as a bull by far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikescherrer8 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Also, Antwain Johnson this half hasn’t been good. It’s been a trend this year of inconsistency from him, and we haven’t seen the “pure shooter” trait he was dubbed. Starting to think he’s a dud, but, you never know. He may pick it up in conference play and find his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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