Game 33: #17 BYU vs #2 Houston; Friday - Big XII Tournament (W 74-54)

[BYUcougarfan]

Also, we have tall guards, but short centers

[kzappa]

This will be a really tough game. I expect Sampson to play to win but also strategically rest players. To be honest, I was really hoping for ISU matchup since they in same mode we are with trying to balance mins vs rest.

[xsmithcoog116 (Play through the whistle [ also pass block ])]

@banderacoogfan

Walker is out for the rest of year trying to get a medical redshirt

Calling it now. We’re gonna cut down the nets with those prized freshmen next year and it’ll be the greatest redemption tour ever seen due to Ramon Walker heroics.

[RWcoog (Coach Russell)]

@xsmithcoog116

Calling it now. We’re gonna cut down the nets with those prized freshmen

Hopefully by the end of the season a couple of the freshman are able to play big min and contribute to winning, but if we are to cut down the nets I am looking at the returning 4 starters and Walkers as being the biggest reasons why

[theant (College of Technology Grad 1981, Bring back REAL Shasta!!!)]

Dance with them that brung ya!

[kz1m9w (Dean)]

Are you actually thinking we’ll have “4 returning STARTERS” next season? If so, how?

Or do you mean 4 of the starters next year will be “returning PLAYERS” from this season…and the 5th will be new to the team.

I’m guessing the latter, but I guess one could claim TA or other occasional starter returns and then count him (technically) as a returning starter.

[Ron1102 (Big 12 MBB Champs x 2)]

[Section102 (#UH1927willwreckyourthread)]

@kz1m9w

Are you actually thinking we’ll have “4 returning STARTERS” next season? If so, how?

Yeah, is J’Wan getting a “Players that grew up on an Island” extra year of eligibility that we don’t know about?

[Hill]

[CougariDOC (John m Bevil)]

@dansatjr

Cks subbed TA for Eman before the 16 minute timeout. He never ever does that unless foul trouble and it wasn’t that. Mercy was in very early first half. The rotation changed out of necessity with Uzzan foul trouble and Jwan ankle from there but early subs suggested cks is prioritizing health.

Our bench, with TA and Wilson could probably start on most B12 teams

[RWcoog (Coach Russell)]

@kz1m9w

Are you actually thinking we’ll have “4 returning STARTERS” next season? If so, how?

Sorry three starters and TA

[Jesse22]

https://x.com/Joseph_Duarte/status/1900634152711622965?t=8vlfFo5MLaqigKpX4ECGng&s=19

J’Wan Roberts update.

[Jesse22]

Within the story. Source told JD that it’s unlikely that Roberts will play the rest of BIG12 CT to allow ankle time to heal.
Should also allow Coogfans some relief.

[banderacoogfan]

Yeah hopefully we toss this game without “tossing it” if u get my drift, play the bench , give them some valuable experience and go home lol

[Jesse22]

BYU spreads the floor so much, having someone like TA is helpful in Roberts replacement. Issue is they’re watching his mins also to take caution w prior achilles injury.

[Jesse22]

https://x.com/Joseph_Duarte/status/1900666917922525574?t=UYTecQwd_f4KLwbeCQFxdQ&s=19

[LHCOOG (LeeH)]

coming up on one hour to game !

[monceaux (Ryan Monceaux)]

J’Wan will not play today.

[BYUcougarfan]

Mostly precautionary or is he hurt hurt?

[Cougardue]

Now he’s in a boot