Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Chat Fri. 1/16 8:00 CT
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Big Monday Gamedayy!
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Some thoughts:
Who had scout for tonight? How much work did KU put into this game prior to BYU game?
Saturday was a draining game for the guys, Peterson and Jackson sat most/all the 2nd half. The big 4 of Flory, Tre, Council, Tiller played all but 15 minutes. They did have a week off leading up so hopefully the legs are not as tired.
This is a big game (after having a huge game). Tech will be jazzed after losing Saturday at UCF & their home court is always difficult to deal with. Officiating will be horrid tonight guaranteed.
Just like BYU, Tech has a Big 3 or 4 depending on the game. Toppin is a monster inside, Anderson is super talented and difficult to guard, Watts and Atwell can run hot and cold but both fill it up at times.
This is another huge game for Flory and Tiller. Neither can get into early foul trouble or it's going to be a really long night. This is a big game for Council IMO facing Anderson. Anderson avg's 20 ppg and nearly 8 assists per.
Interested to see the response from this group.
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@BeddieKU23 yesss!
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Any word on Elmarko’s status? I’m assuming DP is a go for at least half of the game.
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(Elmarko) He's officially questionable. DP will play until the cramps hit.
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I feel like this is an elimination game for the B12 championship. The loser will have 3 losses and likely need to win out to have any shot at it with how Arizona and Houston are playing to date.
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For those not familiar with Tech:
One of the best 3 point shooting teams in the nation. High volume with efficiency. Anderson/Atwell have combined to make 145 3's already on the season. For context that's only 20 less then the ENTIRE KU team has made on the season.
Top 50 in Defensive Rebounding Rate, Top 100 in Offensive Rebounding
Low Turnover rate, high Assist Rate
12th nationally in allowed assist rate. KU needs to find a way to move the ball.
Not great in fast break, not great in steal rate or block rate defensively. That could change since they got Luke Bamgboye & Josiah Moseley back this past week. Bamgboye averaging 2 blocks a game.
They don't attack the paint often and don't get to the FT line.
Not much of a bench (did get a boost this past week though).
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@BeddieKU23 I'm cramping right now just thinking about it.
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@BeddieKU23 watched them quite a bit lately, seems like they get in foul trouble quite a bit.
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I sure hope Flory, Bryson and Tre stay out of foul trouble like they did against BYU. Slowing down Toppin and stopping open 3s would sure help
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@crimsonblu22 said in Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Chat Fri. 1/16 8:00 CT:
@BeddieKU23 watched them quite a bit lately, seems like they get in foul trouble quite a bit.
Might not be as likely on Big Monday at home with KU in the house...
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Yeah, I've been watching them as well.
I expect the ref's to be one-sided as they have been in the past when we come to Lubbock.
They have two bigs back from injury for depth inside that gave them minutes at UCF. They are lean on the perimeter so that's something to exploit.
Really need a bad shooting night from them on the perimeter since 46% of their shots come from 3, they are averaging 91 ppg in conference play at home so far.
