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2023-2024 GAME 1 - Nov 7 at North Texas 7:00 PM

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  • 2023-2024 GAME 1 - Nov 7 at North Texas 7:00 PM

    Go panthers!

  • #2
    North Texas Basketball: https://meangreensports.com/sports/m...tball/schedule

    Mean Green Fourm: https://www.gomeangreen.com/forums/f...en-basketball/

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    • #3
      The last post on their game thread with us is... confusing. I can't tell if they're taking a shot at the size we have or if it's just a matter of fact type of statement. Their team only has 4 players 6'8" or above too but I would make the argument that we have more length across the board when you put the rosters side by side.

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      • #4
        Didn't realize how good of a season North Texas had last year. Won the NIT, beating teams like Oklahoma State and Wisconsin to do so. Won their exhibition against Sam Houston, who they also beat in the NIT last year. They lost their leading scorer, rebounder, and assist guys from last year - different guy led each category.

        Pretty good road test to open up. Exciting to return so many players, but also a little wary because we weren't good last year anyway. Obviously didn't have Heise all season. Hopefully Hutson fits in. Can't wait!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by unsc_seizethemeans View Post
          Didn't realize how good of a season North Texas had last year. Won the NIT, beating teams like Oklahoma State and Wisconsin to do so. Won their exhibition against Sam Houston, who they also beat in the NIT last year. They lost their leading scorer, rebounder, and assist guys from last year - different guy led each category.

          Pretty good road test to open up. Exciting to return so many players, but also a little wary because we weren't good last year anyway. Obviously didn't have Heise all season. Hopefully Hutson fits in. Can't wait!
          They also lost their head coach to Texas Tech and elevated their top assistant to the job.

          Long time Missouri State assistant Jase Herl is on staff there too so there is some familiarity with what we do.
          #MACtion

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          • #6
            Im Cautiously optimistic for the start of the year. Im hoping for another 19-20 type season with that type with a stong start. I would be happy if we get atleast 3 of the first 5 excluding the Loras game. Im fearful though of a1-4 start where we start out flat like we have the last 3 years.

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            • #7
              Looks like we're opening as a 4.5 point underdog.
              To avoid confusion - my username is baseball (Cy Young award) related, NOT for the Cyclones.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by CyCarp View Post
                Looks like we're opening as a 4.5 point underdog.
                Not a surprise, they're an athletic defensive minded group playing at home. They're similar to us.

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                • #9
                  Their average kenpom during the last 4 years was 59. Those were the first four top 100 finishes in program. Now comes the hard part, maintaining that success after losing their coach to Texas Tech and also 4 of their top 5 guys by possession usage. It doesn't appear that they replaced any of those guys in the portal.

                  I'm a huge homer but I would bet UNI at -4.5 given all they are replacing.


                  Noob link attached.
                   

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                  • #10
                    In terms of an at-large bid we must get this one. We have too many bottom Fedders out of league plus a non-D 1 on the docket. We have some dregs in the MVC too. We do need home game revenue though. Hence, we scheduled Loras. A loss out of the gate means a deep hole to dig up out of.

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                    • #11
                      Agreed.

                      I mean it's obviously a bit hyperbolic, if we lose today and then rattle off 10 straight, we'll be fine. But I doubt that's the way things would go.

                      Seems there's a little more hype than usual which means starting off with a win going into a long stretch before the huge Florida trip is crucial.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Username View Post
                        Agreed.

                        I mean it's obviously a bit hyperbolic, if we lose today and then rattle off 10 straight, we'll be fine. But I doubt that's the way things would go.

                        Seems there's a little more hype than usual which means starting off with a win going into a long stretch before the huge Florida trip is crucial.
                        I hate to say we have a must win in game one, but we do. I think we're about a 10-13 seed regardless if it's automatic or at-large.
                        Last edited by BrockLesnar; 11-07-2023, 06:40 AM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by BrockLesnar View Post
                          In terms of an at-large bid we must get this one. We have too many bottom Fedders out of league plus a non-D 1 on the docket. We have some dregs in the MVC too. We do need home game revenue though. Hence, we scheduled Loras. A loss out of the gate means a deep hole to dig up out of.
                          I feel this has been pointed out a billion times on this forum in the past, but apparently it needs to be said again: THE NON-D1 GAMES DO NOT HURT US IN ANY WAY AS THEY ARE NOT CALCULATED INTO THE NET (THEY WERE NEVER CALCULATED INTO THE RPI EITHER). THEY ARE A WAY FOR US TO GET ANOTHER HOME GAME CHEAPER THAN BUYING A LOW D1 TEAM WHO ACTUALLY WOULD PULL DOWN OUR STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE.

                          Also, we haven't played a minute of regular season basketball. Lets pump the brakes on at-large talk until we have a few games under our belt. Jake almost always schedules in a way to give us a shot at an at-large bid if we have a good season. Lets just see how it plays out a bit. If we have a slow start to the non-con, we'll have to win in STL, which more often than not is going to be the case for the MVC going forward - likely a one bid league most years. Yes, I want to win tonight, but I'm much more concerned about playing out best basketball of the season in January, February & March.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by unipanthers8907 View Post

                            I feel this has been pointed out a billion times on this forum in the past, but apparently it needs to be said again: THE NON-D1 GAMES DO NOT HURT US IN ANY WAY AS THEY ARE NOT CALCULATED INTO THE NET (THEY WERE NEVER CALCULATED INTO THE RPI EITHER). THEY ARE A WAY FOR US TO GET ANOTHER HOME GAME CHEAPER THAN BUYING A LOW D1 TEAM WHO ACTUALLY WOULD PULL DOWN OUR STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE.

                            Also, we haven't played a minute of regular season basketball. Lets pump the brakes on at-large talk until we have a few games under our belt. Jake almost always schedules in a way to give us a shot at an at-large bid if we have a good season. Lets just see how it plays out a bit. If we have a slow start to the non-con, we'll have to win in STL, which more often than not is going to be the case for the MVC going forward - likely a one bid league most years. Yes, I want to win tonight, but I'm much more concerned about playing out best basketball of the season in January, February & March.
                            Amen! Let's enjoy every game and watch these young men continue to improve as a team. There is no doubt a lot of talent on this team.

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                            • #15
                              I really hope Cole Henry has a breakout year.

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