OTF Premium Men's Hoops: Texas vs. Mississippi State (5 p.m., SEC Network)

[Gerry Hamilton]

10 minutes ago, ZTG1895 said:

Just wish this team gave us a reason to be excited to come to the arena or watch on TV. Other than the NC State game, rarely see entertaining basketball that excites the fans. Being bad is one thing; being almost unwatchable is a tough sell. 

Disagree with that. Watching RT was unwatchable for me. 

Texas is playing games in the 80's. It's very easy for me to see what Texas can be as they build ... I like what I see much, much, much more than RT. 

[AndyLufkin]

3 minutes ago, horns96 said:

Who get's credit for an "own goal" in basketball? The last player who touched the ball for the team awarded the points?

I think it’s their closest player to the goal.

[Rocky P]

5 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Disagree with that. Watching RT was unwatchable for me. 

Texas is playing games in the 80's. It's very easy for me to see what Texas can be as they build ... I like what I see much, much, much more than RT. 

Watching miller coach is refreshing.  He is coaching the whole game and beings the energy

[Shmatt]

This team moves well and the system is better than RTs for sure. You can tell Miller dosent have the cats to run this system at a high level. There is good movement and intensity on the opposite end. Better than RT when everything was ISO ball. Even when we are struggling it’s still a funner product. Tre Johnson was the only reason we won games last year too and we don’t have that star player this year.

[Jordan91]

9 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas has to find a stretch four in the portal after the season IMO

 

But this season will bvery likely be looked back upon with the missed two FT's late by Swain vs. ASU

And Texas has fouled 7-8 times on three-point attempts this year. So much momentum killing fouls, and dumb fouls

Swain missed some free throws against UConn.  One time it resulted in a six point swing. 

Edited yesterday at 12:26 AM by Jordan91

[Gerry Hamilton]

I keep looking back at the first years ... Nate Oats first year at Alabama was rough ... dang, some rough losses... 16-15

Lost to Penn 80-81

Lost to Rhode Island 79-93

Lost to Iowa State 89-104

Lost to Penn State 71-73

Lost to LSU 76-90

Lost to Missouri 50-69

Pretty good coach. 

 

[NothinButDaHorns34]

Definitely going to be an adventure this year for us and not sure it’s in a good way. Excited to see what miller builds with this program by year 3 or so. 

[tylerlindsey2111]

10 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas has to find a stretch four in the portal after the season IMO

 

But this season will bvery likely be looked back upon with the missed two FT's late by Swain vs. ASU

And Texas has fouled 7-8 times on three-point attempts this year. So much momentum killing fouls, and dumb fouls

This was a pretty predictable need. 

[TXRocks]

SEC Network is talking up Horns starting 5 as a potential tournament team. 🤘

Edited yesterday at 12:28 AM by TXRocks

[ClubWhatever]

2 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

I keep looking back at the first years ... Nate Oats first year at Alabama was rough ... dang, some rough losses... 16-15

Lost to Penn 80-81

Lost to Rhode Island 79-93

Lost to Iowa State 89-104

Lost to Penn State 71-73

Lost to LSU 76-90

Lost to Missouri 50-69

Pretty good coach. 

 

It’s the portal era.  You can get good players in year 1.  We have a bunch of guys who wouldn’t start on any top 20 team.

[Jordan91]

No chance to get that rebound. That’s three on him now. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 minute ago, TXRocks said:

SEC Network is talking up Horns starting 5 as a potential tournament team. 🤘

50-50, at best.

If they lose tonight ... will have to win a game or two on road IMO

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 minute ago, ClubWhatever said:

It’s the portal era.  You can get good players in year 1.  We have a bunch of guys who wouldn’t start on any top 20 team.

That's what I'm saying.

Danny Hurley at UConn, Todd Golden at Florida, Nate Oats at Alabama, Chris Beard at Ole Miss, Rick Pitino at St. John's, Mick Cronin at UCLA, the angry guy at Illinois 

None made NCAA Tournament in year one in the transfer/portal era

It's not a given

[Jeff Howe]

After a 7-0 run by State, Texas puts together a 7-0 run to tie it. 

[Jeff Howe]

Both clubs are trading punches right now.

Texas hasn't led since the 10:44 mark of the first half, but it's a tie game with 11 minutes left in regulation.

[Jeff Howe]

Texas 61, Mississippi State 61

11:00 to go, 2H

[Jordan91]

4 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

That's what I'm saying.

Danny Hurley at UConn, Todd Golden at Florida, Nate Oats at Alabama, Chris Beard at Ole Miss, Rick Pitino at St. John's, Mick Cronin at UCLA, the angry guy at Illinois 

None made NCAA Tournament in year one in the transfer/portal era

It's not a given

The angry guy at Illinois? Underwood? 

[Gerry Hamilton]

Just now, Jordan91 said:

The angry guy at Illinois? Underwood? 

Haha. Yes 

Good coach, but looks angry 100% of time lol 

[Rocky P]

29 minutes ago, AndyLufkin said:

Yes. You found them.

Thats cam coleman with him

[Jordan91]

1 minute ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Haha. Yes 

Good coach, but looks angry 100% of time lol 

Not like Martin at K State. I kept waiting for a heart attack. 

[Jeff Howe]

Weaver's open three in front of his own bench gives Texas its first lead since midway through the first half. Swain's steal and layup at the other end puts the Longhorns up by three.

His three-point play makes it a 69-65 lead for Texas with 8:28 to go in the game.

[Jeff Howe]

Strong move by Matas for a dunk is answered by Hubbard with a three at the other end.

[Jeff Howe]

Texas 71, Mississippi State 70

7:19 to go, 2H

[Blaise Allen]

Matas w the slam!!  This place is popping!!

[AndyLufkin]

5 minutes ago, Rocky P said:

Thats cam coleman with him

They just left the building. Cam didn’t seem like a basketball fan. 😆 But I imagine his phone is blowing up.