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[SBTarheel]

I do too but only if we win.

Fair enough. 

 

Scary to think that both teams will likely be better by then. 

[bnickle]

So our interior D is bad, but teams are shooting well against us? Do you mean shooting as in actual jump shots or shooting as in any FGA.

Our starting 3 4 and 5 are poor defenders. That's not clear?? Teams get a lot of open/easy looks. That's been represented in our FG % against in most games as well. Against mid majors too. Gonna go.look.up the exact %s but I know each of Rider, Ill St, and Clev St shot well from the field over long stretches.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Hell of a fun game, fellas. 

 

Hope we play again in April. 

 

Nice win Seth... impressive from a number of guys, particularly Paige in his first game.  Looked like a good environment... think Carolina has improved that a lot in recent years.

[bnickle]

They could break it out at key moments like the Warriors do with their lineup featuring Green at center. They know they can't do that much because it will wear down the players asked to play up position wise, so they reserve it for when they need it. Of course they haven't needed it a ton.

The only real.problem is that Nickens isn't a great 3 either. Still, need to see what Jake can do at the 4 in spots. Playing next to any of Carter, Dodd, or Stone at the 5 depending on the situation.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Wasn't sure if you meant just jumpers when you said "shooting well"

 

My bad.

[bnickle]

I like that we can go more high powered if necessary but I think Turge needs to tinker more to have Jake, Carter, Stone playing less next to each other. Experiment with Jake at the 4 next to Carter and Dodd.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Really not trying to be the lollipop guild here... but despite the loss, it's very clear to me that MD basketball is finally back where they belong. So overdue. Gotta love it. Enjoy the journey.

[NewMarketSean]

Felt like UNC shot 90% last night. They just didn't miss and answered every single big shot we made. Everysingleone.

 

Also, MD played sloppy...lots of turnovers, but still went on some nice runs and played a competitive game.

 

It still sucks to lose to UNC, lots of bad memories from the ACC days. Beat UConn next week. Excited for Big 10 play.

[The Epic]

I'm so glad UNC won, just because I know a bunch of people that would have just been insufferable at my job. Funny that they're avoiding me today.

 

I said it would take Paige about a half. It took him like 3 minutes. It was like he never left.

 

I think they're the best team in college basketball with Paige on the floor. There's no shame in losing by 8 on UNC's court when UNC is...well...UNC.

 

(Also, I really have no gripes about the officiating, either way. A couple of missed calls, but nothing outstandingly egregious.)

[BSLChrisStoner]

I'm so glad UNC won, just because I know a bunch of people that would have just been insufferable at my job. Funny that they're avoiding me today.

 

I said it would take Paige about a half. It took him like 3 minutes. It was like he never left.

 

I think they're the best team in college basketball with Paige on the floor. There's no shame in losing by 8 on UNC's court when UNC is...well...UNC.

 

(Also, I really have no gripes about the officiating, either way. A couple of missed calls, but nothing outstandingly egregious.)

 

Officiating was fine. Tar Heels played better. MD has some limitations we've talked about a lot already... overall though, I'm somewhat pleased by what MD showed battling back.  UNC definitely talented...  don't think they are as good as Kentucky or Kansas though.