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**Saul Good** · 09:06 PM

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duncan_idaho · 03-19-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

Right, but who's at what number?

P. Pressey at the 1 I would assume and Ratliff at the 5?

Or are they all 1's and 2's?

Is this somewhat correct?

1: P. Pressey
2: Denmon
3: M. Pressey?
4: English
5: Ratliff

You nailed it.

The 2 and 3 are generally interchangeable in college, though the elite schools usually land elite players at the 3 (Harrison Barnes is an example).

**Dartgod** · 03-19-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

You nailed it.

The 2 and 3 are generally interchangeable in college, though the elite schools usually land elite players at the 3 (Harrison Barnes is an example).

So when Dixon comes in for Matt Pressey, we basically have two 2's on the floor (Denmon & Dixon)?

duncan_idaho · 03-19-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If they could close the deal on Pollard, it should allow them to have a hyper-athletic 4 in Pollard with decent size (unlike English) with Bowers playing a slightly undersized 5.

If Dixon can repeat the year he had this year as the starting 2, it would give them an evolutionary version of this year's squad, just much younger.

But we didn't close the deal on Pollard when he came and then pissed down our legs in the tourney. Once again, I think the dream is dead there.

I don't think the dream is dead on Pollard. He did visit just a week ago on his own dime (and he still hasn't tripped to Georgetown or Kentucky). If Miss. State hires the Georgetown assistant who's recruiting him (George Kirby - was at MSU previously), he's going to MSU.

Not sure there's room for him at Kentucky - they have already signed Alex Polythress.

I could see them going with a Bowers/Pollard frontline in some situations, but I just don't see that Bowers defending the 5 against true centers. Not bulky enough.

I'd like Pollard a LOT as Bowers' backup. Then you just need one guy out of Criswell/Rosburg/Jankovic to give you good minutes, and you're solid up front (and much better than this year).

We know next year's squad will have the same great point guard play and a dynamic scoring combo guard (Dixon). It will also be much bigger, deeper and more athletic.

The questions are: How does the chemistry work out (some good reports there, but you have to see it to believe it, right?)? What do you get from the transfers (They really need Brown to be a 3-point sniper, and Bell/Ross to be more efficient as pieces than they were as "the man.")

It's kind of weird to think about the potential Pressey/Bell/Ross/Pollard/Bowers lineup. Would be just CRAZILY athletic (4 guys with 40" verticals, plus Bowers).

duncan_idaho · 03-19-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

So when Dixon comes in for Matt Pressey, we basically have two 2's on the floor (Denmon & Dixon)?

Yeah. Denmon rebounds really well for his size (he's really about 6'1"), but it's a really tough matchup for him.

You might have noticed how guys like Khris Middleton, LeBryan Nash, Bazemore from ODU, just diced Mizzou up this year? Those guys are true SF/3 types, and Missouri didn't have anyone with the height to really bother their shots.

**Dartgod** · 03-19-2012, 11:12 AM

Cool. Thanks for the edumacation.

BourbonMan · 03-19-2012, 12:48 PM

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HENRY IBA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

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**Dartgod** · 03-19-2012, 12:49 PM

In before "Hang a banner!" /kufan

KC_Connection · 03-19-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF Knight

I think this one was because MU just didn't want to play defense.

MU got complacent, this is true. But they didn't cause Norfolk to hit all those shots that they usually miss. If Norfolk played to their normal level, MU would have won easily.

**HemiEd** · 03-19-2012, 01:56 PM

I was traveling most of the weekend, so missed all of Friday through Sunday's games.

Norfolk State? Really?

That is right in the fine Norm Stewart tradition of first round flame outs, he would be very proud.

Good luck with the SEC Murons!

**notorious** · 03-19-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

MU got complacent, this is true. But they didn't cause Norfolk to hit all those shots that they usually miss. If Norfolk played to their normal level, MU would have won easily.

MU shot very well, and they gave Norfolk wide open looks, just like KU did in the first half with Purdue.

KU adjusted, MU did not.

**Dartgod** · 03-19-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

MU shot very well, and they gave Norfolk wide open looks, just like KU did in the first half with Purdue.

KU adjusted, MU did not.

It didn't hurt that Purdue went full reerun in the final minute or so.

**notorious** · 03-19-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

It didn't hurt that Purdue went full reerun in the final minute or so.

No kidding. It was stunning. They suddenly decided to run KSU's offense.

Al Bundy · 03-19-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1968

MISSOURI'S HAITH WINS 2011-12
HENRY IBA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/n...iba120319.html

Haha.

teedubya · 03-19-2012, 08:29 PM

I guess the NCAA was doing a documentary on MU's run to the Final Four.

http://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball...l-episode-five

It's a pretty short documentary.

**Dartgod** · 03-19-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

I guess the NCAA was doing a documentary on MU's run to the Final Four.

http://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball...l-episode-five

It's a pretty short documentary.

I'm happy that you can find such joy in other people's pain. Congrat's

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