OU Game
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Home games this week start with Oklahoma.
OU is 1-2 so far in conference, losing to Texas & Iowa St at home by a combined 4 points and winning in OT by 5 against Tech. 4 of their 5 losses are by 4 points or less.
I expect this OU team to come prepared and hungry although historically and correct me if I’m wrong, Oklahoma hasn’t won in Allen since Self has been head coach.
Expect a tough game, they are going to try and slow the game down. OU shoots the ball really well from everywhere as a team, 49% FG, 73% FT, 38% from 3. KU must have a strong defensive game here. OU matches up very well with KU. They will also have to make shots at near or above their average I’m thinking.
Guys to know:
Grant Sherfield-
OU’s leading scorer is well known. He was recruited by KU in HS a bit before ending up Wichita St, Nevada & now OU. Sherfield is familiar with Allen Fieldhouse having played here last season when they lost to KU by 27, he scored 16 that night. He averages just under 17 ppg so he’s capable of big games, having scored 20+ 6 times this year already. Shooting 46% from 3 on the season on high volume. If looking for any chink in the armor, his last 3 games he’s been 4-22 from 3 and averaging only 12 ppg.
Groves Brothers-
Still here. They keep following KU around LOL. 2nd and 3rd leading scorers on the team. Tanner inside, Jacob more inside/out. I think Jacob is the key to slow down since he’s shooting 41% from 3 & has had a handful of games with multiple 3’s made in a game. He’s the kind of guy that gets lost in ball rotations… PITA’s
Jalen Hill-
4th leading scorer but has led them in scoring in last 2 league games. In fact, he’s averaged 16 ppg in league play so far & has shown he can hit the 3 as well (6-10 in that span). PITA
Milas Ozan-
Freshman guard is now in the starting lineup for OU. Modest scoring numbers but shooting 54% fg, 43% from 3, 88% FT’s. Self mentioned they recruited him a bit so they are familiar. He’s had 14 turnovers in his last 4 games so its a good matchup to exploit with him coming to Allen for the first time. Cannot let this kid get comfortable. Scored a career high 17 in his last game.
What’s everyone’s thoughts here? I think we are going to see OU’s best shot and we better be prepared for it unlike our conference opener.
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OU does an outstanding job of defending the 3 point line so it will be interesting to see where KU can score if they are not able to make some 3’s. OU does turn it over quite a bit so hopefully we can force some and get some easy buckets in transition. Sherfield is by far the best player OU has so shutting him down is going to be paramount in winning the game. The current Vegas spread is 10.5. Would be nice for another double digit stress free game, but that isn’t something you can count on in the Big 12.
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I think we match up great with OU. KJ & JW should be quick enough to defend the Groves brothers. Harris against Sherfield will be a great matchup…Juan will be in his jock all night.
This is a game for McCullar and Gradey to dominate
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Gonna be tough - -but if we D - up like we can - - should I think we can cause OU real trouble on the defensive end. - -I do think OU will cover the spread , I’m thinking between - 6-- -9 more like it.
OU defends the 3 very well - - they gonna run clock like your in mud -gonna have to get quality shots & turn OU over. - -Let’s hope we come out ready, good to be home
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Hope it isn’t the case but we better be ready for a trap game. We just come off the road with two big victories and we didn’t look good in our home opener against OSU.
We shot the lights out in WV… could it trigger a cold game at home?
I hope I’m off base!
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@drgnslayr said in OU Game:
Hope it isn’t the case but we better be ready for a trap game. We just come off the road with two big victories and we didn’t look good in our home opener against OSU.
We shot the lights out in WV… could it trigger a cold game at home?
I hope I’m off base!
Dragon, don’t buy into this trap game nonsense. we simply will not be overlooking Oklahoma. thats silly. no game in the league will be overlooked. if guys aren’t motivated when on the floor, i hope they find a quick seat on the bench, next to Brady.
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in OU Game:
@drgnslayr said in OU Game:
Hope it isn’t the case but we better be ready for a trap game. We just come off the road with two big victories and we didn’t look good in our home opener against OSU.
We shot the lights out in WV… could it trigger a cold game at home?
I hope I’m off base!
Dragon, don’t buy into this trap game nonsense. we simply will not be overlooking Oklahoma. thats silly. no game in the league will be overlooked. if guys aren’t motivated when on the floor, i hope they find a quick seat on the bench, next to Brady.
Agreed, I’m sure Self has engrained into the team how tough the conference is. Plus, I wouldn’t consider 11-24 from three to be “shooting the lights out”, just a good shooting night. I mean, this is actually a pretty good shooting team, so that number isn’t surprising at all.
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If there’s a trap game tonight, I think its K-state.
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@HawkChamp Just think KSU will have a let down after monster wins on the road, massive jump in rankings, and national praising. -5 seems like free money, and Vegas doesn’t give out free money. Of course I could be completely wrong lol.
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9:05 tip
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Strap it on guys
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OH CRAP - - - KENTUCKY - – LOST AGAIN - - Run Calapari run for your life lmao
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Another muted game
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Does Fran ever get any new material? Same stuff each game. He must think people are just watching KU for the first time every broadcast.
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Nice Juan
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Most underrated point guard in America, right Fran?
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Juan with a nice floater to start our scoring
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Bunch of bricks from both teams
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KJ spins and makes off his big man, so nice
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KJ should be able to drive on the bearded Groves
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Turnover
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DJ another smooth floater
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KJ getting active helps us alot
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Good stuff kj wish you would have finished that
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KJ getting his own rebound, love that hustle
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At some point kj needs to finish that leaner though.
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OU is guarding the 3 well as @Woodrow predicted
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DeJuan Harris uses 100% of his brain capacity.
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layups again
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Bunnies
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This game has zero energy
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Zach
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Jalen you have to make that
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backboard is juiced on our end
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Higher on the square
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Did Zach just trip over his own feet?
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Shooting sucks all around
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Make a layup
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ISU is good good
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TCU
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at least 6 missed layups LOL
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We can’t buy a lay-up
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Wow
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Check that bucket for a lid!
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Yeah yeah fran
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Zach sighting early
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Would be very nice to get Zach going. Heard he’s had a good couple weeks
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Kevin holy hell
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️️️️Make your layups fellas
