I hope Brad finally sees what he has in Dain
If he can come in and hit a couple shots every game and play respectable defense like he did today, we could be playing in Phoenix later.Goode +27
This game was won because TSJr. drug them to a first half where we were not down 10+. Without him, DD could have scored 40 and Illini could have lost. TSJr. expended more energy in the first half than the rest of the team's combined expended energy for the entire game and gets my game ball. (Well, maybe not, but you catch my drift). DD did have one of his best games ever. DGL had his best due to extreme focus and competent play on defense while hitting his only two shots...both three balls. Add in what MD did, and you have some pretty good highlights. Goode's 3 for 4 from the arc kept MSU from gaining traction and were huge. Not in any way am I downplaying the effort and success of DD, but his performance was a step behind TSJr., but that in itself is a great compliment.Game ball. Dainja.
For Dain; it's all about matching up defensivelyI hope Brad finally sees what he has in Dain
Honestly, having DD in reserve has been a godsend for us. Breaking 10 pt deficits and tit for tat games like balsa wood. They can plan for our starting lineup and even our 6th man, but whatchya gonna do when Dainja comes out to play!?!Smart and mature move by Dain to slow play the season so there would be less film on him when it came time for the tourneys.
BU has always known. He has proved that with his recruits. Dain has finally figured it out on the defensive end and that is why we are seeing more of him. It also has to do with matchups.I hope Brad finally sees what he has in Dain
Sometimes plus minus lies. Today it didn't. Goode was fantastic on both ends of the court. Big time game for him todayGoode +27
Agree. I think he is becoming the player BU expected when he recruited him. Too bad last season was basically a wash out due to the foot injury.Goode was very good in my opinion.
My BIL and SIL are both Duquesne alums.
Yea, neither Q nor Ty seemed to be involved at all today. Bout the only negative to speak of. Thankfully we have a deep bench.Great team effort and bench today.
Glad to see Luke and DGL hit some threes as Harmon has continue to struggle last few games.
Q was absent, but Dainja again huge off bench - he and Hawkins looked pretty good together.
Can't say enough about Domask, facilitated really well, triple double,
Shannon - yep just another great game,
fun to watch and hope they keep the 'next man up mentality' when someone is off.
Bring on Duquesne, their small quick guards could cause some problems, but I like our chances over 40 minutes.
Go Illini
100%. I believe it was a season high in assists.Ball movement and defense in the second half was amazing.
On to round 2.
Are we also accepting "Dainjamite!"? No, okay, I will see myself out.DAINJA ZONE, BABAY!!!