A lot of consternation about ucla allowing teams to get back in the game the last two matchups but I think these wins show and build character. UW is a team that has two nba-bound players and an NIL war chest that’s more than UCLA, so it’s not surprising they made a second half run. Of course it was aided by some poor offensive management by the Bruins but they held on. Contrast that to SC, which blew an 18 point halftime lead to UW, and then wilted all the way and lost by 8. Makes our win against UW look even better.
Against Oregon, UCLA withstood their run much better and was able to pull away. Oregon was not at full strength but it didn’t feel like UCLA was either, with Dent and Bilodeau dealing with lingering issues and Perry’s first game back.
Both teams weren’t good at D rebounding, but ucla actually won the rebounding battle which is a bit hilarious thinking about it.
It’s crazy how spot on oddsmakers were the last two games. UCLA was 1.5 point favorites against UW and won by 2. And UCLA was 10.5 point favorites against Oregon and won by 11.
And, in addition to beating the lame Ducks, the Bruins overcame the dumb SBTRs as well! Almost forgot to add thanks to the Huskies for a perfect weekend!
And yet Berke, DWill, DA, and Mack are producing where they couldn't for Crnin. That happens. That misses the point. The point is: Mick is doing Xavier no favors by playing him out of position, and that is due to poor roster construction.
You literally just made shit up. Mack is scoring 9.7 points a game at Missouri. He scored more than that at UCLA. I just love how the Cronin haters make shit up. Using a 6'11" guy as the 5 is playing out of position according to you. He's not a true banger, but he has a nice shooting touch and stretches the floor. He's in the mold of a modern NBA center. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
The only argument where this applies is Mara at Michigan. And even then he’s second billing compared with Yaxel Lendenborg and Morez Johnson, who are producing more and getting more minutes than he is.
It's impossible to know whether Dent, recruited by Mick, would have developed into an Honorable All American as he did for Richard Pitino. But what happened this year? injury, or...?
I do think there is a difference in playing for a mid major and playing in the Big Ten, but it's still early to say why he is struggling. And there is also the injury factor
Cronin secured his first HS commitment since Trent Perry - 6'9 Forward Javonte Floyd. Probably going to be raw, but with Bilodeau and Jamerson leaving after this season, it definitely fills a position of need.
Nice to see the Bruins get back into the AP Top-25 (at #25) and U$C drop out (basketball order is restored after a perfect weekend!). But the Bruins could use a signature non-conference win (their current NET ranking is only 50, RPI is 74), so beating #8 Gonzaga and HC Few two seasons in a row would be a great accomplishment (tired of losing to the Zags!).
A lot of consternation about ucla allowing teams to get back in the game the last two matchups but I think these wins show and build character. UW is a team that has two nba-bound players and an NIL war chest that’s more than UCLA, so it’s not surprising they made a second half run. Of course it was aided by some poor offensive management by the Bruins but they held on. Contrast that to SC, which blew an 18 point halftime lead to UW, and then wilted all the way and lost by 8. Makes our win against UW look even better.
Against Oregon, UCLA withstood their run much better and was able to pull away. Oregon was not at full strength but it didn’t feel like UCLA was either, with Dent and Bilodeau dealing with lingering issues and Perry’s first game back.
Both teams weren’t good at D rebounding, but ucla actually won the rebounding battle which is a bit hilarious thinking about it.
It’s crazy how spot on oddsmakers were the last two games. UCLA was 1.5 point favorites against UW and won by 2. And UCLA was 10.5 point favorites against Oregon and won by 11.
And, in addition to beating the lame Ducks, the Bruins overcame the dumb SBTRs as well! Almost forgot to add thanks to the Huskies for a perfect weekend!
Cronin isn't going to play Jamerson and Booker at the same time. He already has said that.
In the same vein, more Quick Thoughts:
Xavier's problem is that he's a 4 playing out of position because of Crnin's roster construction (see Bilo last year).
Dent is on a Dylan Andrews trajectory under Crnin, unless it's the injury.
Always good to win against Dana and to defend home court.
And yet Cronin is getting production out of Booker that Izzo didn't get for two years. Guess we should criticize Izzo too. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
And yet Berke, DWill, DA, and Mack are producing where they couldn't for Crnin. That happens. That misses the point. The point is: Mick is doing Xavier no favors by playing him out of position, and that is due to poor roster construction.
Berke sucks.
Andrews stinks at Boise State too.
You literally just made shit up. Mack is scoring 9.7 points a game at Missouri. He scored more than that at UCLA. I just love how the Cronin haters make shit up. Using a 6'11" guy as the 5 is playing out of position according to you. He's not a true banger, but he has a nice shooting touch and stretches the floor. He's in the mold of a modern NBA center. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Andrews is shooting 36% at Boise State. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 He has shot over 40% only once in 4 years. Trash! But yeah, so productive at Boise State!
The only argument where this applies is Mara at Michigan. And even then he’s second billing compared with Yaxel Lendenborg and Morez Johnson, who are producing more and getting more minutes than he is.
It's impossible to know whether Dent, recruited by Mick, would have developed into an Honorable All American as he did for Richard Pitino. But what happened this year? injury, or...?
Dude is dealing with oblique and foot issues. But I get it, always cry about the Mick.
I do think there is a difference in playing for a mid major and playing in the Big Ten, but it's still early to say why he is struggling. And there is also the injury factor
Cronin secured his first HS commitment since Trent Perry - 6'9 Forward Javonte Floyd. Probably going to be raw, but with Bilodeau and Jamerson leaving after this season, it definitely fills a position of need.
Agreed. Although it can be a circus, I am glad to seeing high school recruiting continue. Welcome to Westwood, Javonte Floyd!
Nice to see the Bruins get back into the AP Top-25 (at #25) and U$C drop out (basketball order is restored after a perfect weekend!). But the Bruins could use a signature non-conference win (their current NET ranking is only 50, RPI is 74), so beating #8 Gonzaga and HC Few two seasons in a row would be a great accomplishment (tired of losing to the Zags!).