82 Comments

Just tuned in-- wow, Watson is thin and tall! Perfect bball body

Expand full comment

Plus, Johnson looks like the big, space-eating big we need!

Expand full comment

Oh my! Watson with the enormous, rim-rattling dunk to end the half!!

Expand full comment

To sum up the half, as expected we led almost the entire time. We are not hitting from long, as we're only 1 of 8. However, we are dominating the paint, with 24 points scored to their 8. We're making our free throws, which is nice. This half we shot 58% from the field, compared to their 38%, so defense is sound. We have 4 blocks and 5 steals as well, turning them over 12 times for 11 points off turnovers, so we look good defensively. Jaime and Myles Johnson are our lead scorers so far. As expected, Johnson leads rebounds. Riley has only played 7 minutes, and Singleton only 5, which is interesting.

Expand full comment

Thankfully, we're beginning to hit our threes second half

Expand full comment

I remember watching the early exhibition games last year-- this is not remotely that experience! LOL

Expand full comment

Looks like just you and me tonight. I am so happy to be here!

Expand full comment

Johnson's presence in the paint is making a huge difference in the game

Expand full comment

Crap! Looks like Johnson got injured when he went down on that last play. He limped off and was immediately replaced. He's walking without help, but something to monitor. He may be done for the day.

Expand full comment

Great to see the fans at Pauley. I think the Villanova game is sold out.

Expand full comment

Nice!

Expand full comment

Ouch! Johnny bit hard on that head fake, got lotsa air and came down hard on his body

Expand full comment

Johnny has _not_ lost his stroke on his shot-- a thing of beauty

Expand full comment

And Watson with the rejection of that last shot :-)

Expand full comment

I'll always have a fond spot in my heart for Nwuba after his post-season play last year. He beasted when we needed him most

Expand full comment

We are passing well in this exhibition game; like the unselfishness of our players

Expand full comment

I don't think Jaquez has missed a shot yet. Perfect execution.

Expand full comment

For this game, Cronin started his veterans, which makes sense. I wonder how the starting five will change by the time Villanova comes around. Right now, I'd say Jules is most likely to lose his spot, but I'm not sure who would fill it.

Expand full comment

Nwuba!

Expand full comment

Smart. Jaquez sits with 6:30 left in the game. Let's not get our starters hurt, please.

Expand full comment

So nice to see Kyman too!

Expand full comment

Who is Stong?? He just entered for us.

Expand full comment

LOL Peyton Watson just sent another one!

Expand full comment

Just noticed Bernard sitting now as well; think Stong must have come in for him

Expand full comment

Interesting that Singleton getting a lot of garbage time for Cronin.

Expand full comment

We played well this game, albeit against inferior competition. Still, good to work the rust out, get back in game play. Only concern after this game is Johnson's health. Looking forward to Cronin updating us with that.

Expand full comment

Announcers just said Jaylen Clark playing Tuesday. Was held out for concussion protocol. I was unaware of that!

Expand full comment

Stong with the 3!!!

Expand full comment

Every Bruin that has played tonight has scored now!

Expand full comment

thanks for spending the game with me, BruinMom!! No football this weekend, so see you Tuesday for CSU Bakersfield game!!!

Expand full comment

We’ve got a realistic shot right now at 3 NCs, Men’s BB, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Water Polo, and maybe even Women’s VB, I know they’re ranked 13 but watch them play, they’re really good! GO BRUINS

Expand full comment