Official SMU vs. Gonzaga Thread

[NewAgeMustange]

http://gonzagakennelclub.wordpress.com/

Here's the "dirt" on SMU from Gonzaga's blog. I didn't know about Jonathan Wilfong, did others know about this?

[LA_Mustang]

I don't see us winning. You guys think we can pull it off?

I don't see how anyone can possibly have a feel for how this game will go either way. We are one game in with way too many unknowns. We were a bad road team last season but who knows how that will translate this year. I believe Justin Martin will be a steady influence since has experienced many tough road game atmospheres, but who really knows.

What we do know is these are two talented, deep, well coached teams. I believe it will be a fascinating chess match between two great coaches.

[freqz]

What we do know is these are two talented, deep, well coached teams. I believe it will be a fascinating chess match between two great coaches.

This.

I'm really looking forward to this game even if I don't expect a win. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility, just that it's unlikely.

It's going to be an epic battle.

[LA_Mustang]

http://gonzagakennelclub.wordpress.com/

Here's the "dirt" on SMU from Gonzaga's blog. I didn't know about Jonathan Wilfong, did others know about this?

That is some serious weak sauce. The guy writes at a 7th grade level.

[Rebel10]

Looking forward to a fun hoops night tonight. Lots of good games.

[Harry0569]

http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/ ... daily-word

Every weekday, a panel of our college hoops experts discusses the biggest issues, trends and themes happening in and around college basketball.

1. SMU coach Larry Brown is 74 years old. Why is he still so good?

Andy Katz: He hasn't lost a step. He's one of the sharpest basketball minds in the game and will continue to be for as long as he wants to coach. He is a winner, teacher and mentor for countless coaches.

C.L. Brown: No matter the generation of players, no matter the level of talent on his roster, Brown has a way of adapting to the situation. He's still relevant because he's found a way to change with the game while still holding on to his core principles of how the game should be played.

Myron Medcalf: Well, I hate to use a cliche, but you can't teach experience. He's been successful at multiple levels, and that's been beneficial throughout his career. But he's also coached teams that possess a lot of talent, which helps.

2. There's been a lot of talk about this being The Year for Gonzaga. What needs to happen for it to really be The Year?

Katz: The Zags will win the WCC. The Zags will receive a high seed. But matchups will play a role in the outcome of the season. When the Zags were a top seed two seasons ago and got upset by Wichita State, it didn't diminish the stellar regular season. But teams are judged on the final product, and not reaching the Elite Eight was hard to swallow. This team has as much potential as that squad.

Brown: The Zags need to embrace the moment. They have the components, on paper anyway, of a potential Final Four roster, starting with one of the nation's best backcourts in Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. They shouldn't shy away from the great expectations but instead aim to play up to them.

Medcalf: The Zags just need to play the efficient D (15th in efficiency last season) they displayed a year ago. All the weapons are there, especially with Kyle Wiltjer in the mix. The Zags can make a run.

3. Which frontcourt player will have a bigger night: SMU's Yanick Moreira or Gonzaga's Kyle Wiltjer?

Katz: I'll go Wiltjer. He'll be at home and will be put in a position to score more than Moreira. Not having Markus Kennedy means more attention paid to Moreira. It will take some time for him to get adjusted to being the featured forward.

Brown: I'll go with Moreira simply because he can impact more areas. He's a better rebounder, and his shot-blocking ability could be a factor in the game.

Medcalf: I say Moreira just because he's a completely different player after this offseason. He's healthy and a huge boost inside for Larry Brown.

[LA_Mustang]

Looking forward to a fun hoops night tonight. Lots of good games.

Yes! I will record several games. I'm really interested in Bucknell at Michigan.

[hoopmanx]

This is the kind of game Moreira could make himself a draft pick

[LA_Mustang]

This is the kind of game Moreira could make himself a draft pick

I hope he stays out of foul trouble. They have a lot of bigs to throw his way.

[SMU 86]

This is the kind of game Moreira could make himself a draft pick

I hope he stays out of foul trouble. They have a lot of bigs to throw his way.

True that. Against Lamar He and Cannen had 4 fouls apiece and Ben had 3. If our bigs and PG stay out foul trouble it could be an exciting game.

[MFFL02]

Who do you think Larry starts tonight? Here's my prediction.

Nic Moore
Keith Frazier
Justin Martin
Ben Moore
Yanick Moreira

[Pony_Law]

Who do you think Larry starts tonight? Here's my prediction.

Nic Moore
Keith Frazier
Justin Martin
Ben Moore
Yanick Moreira

I think we see the same starting five that we saw against Lamar, but maybe KF is replaced by Sterling to help D up gonzaga's guards who are really legit.

[Lebanese4Life]

Nic Moore
Sterling Brown / Emelogu
Justin Martin
Ben Moore
Yanick

[LA_Mustang]

Nic
KF
Sterling
Ben
Yanick

[LA_Mustang]

“@SMUBasketball: Shootaround underway before tonight's game between #22 SMU and #13 Gonzaga. 10pm CT/8pm PT on ESPN2. #DeclareSMU




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