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Games thread - Men's Bball end non-conference play hosting CSU- Bakersfield (Sat., 12/18/21,Noon, Pac 12) & #7 Kansas (CANCELLED Tues.,7:00 PM)

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As noted later in this thread, the Kansas game has been cancelled (at the "last minute") due to Covid-19 protocol issues within the Buffs' program.


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Men's basketball (8-3, 1-1 in conference play) completes non-conference play hosting CSU- Bakersfield (4-3) in a Saturday noon matinee, followed up with a Monday marquis matinee against the the #7 Kansas Jayhawks (8-1).

(In the 2 ratings I know about, the Buffs are currently at #115 in NET and #65 in Massey. Bakersfield is at #'s 228 and 243 in those ratings, while KU is at #'s 4 and 6.

Saturday's game is scheduled to be viewable on the Pac 12 Networks, while Tuesday's is scheduled to be on ESPN2. (Links near the bottom of this post.)

Go Buffs!

(Preview(s) not available as I type this.)

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Links to get more info on the opponents-

CSU- Bakersfield:
Roster - https://gorunners.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats - https://gorunners.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats?path=mbball
Schedule - https://gorunners.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
Their preview article -
gorunners.com

Road Trip to Abilene, Colorado on Tap for CSUB - California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

The CSU Bakersfield men's basketball team is headed to play Abilene Christian and Colorado on the road this week.
gorunners.com gorunners.com

Kansas:
Roster - https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/
Stats - https://kuathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/KU-stats-12.11.pdf
Schedule - https://kuathletics.com/sports/mbball/schedule/
Their preview article - Not available as I type this.

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Media links:

Live video:
Vs. Bakersfield - Game is scheduled to be shown live on the Pac 12 Mountain and National channels. For those whose Cable/ Satellite/ Cord Cutting subscription includes access to any Pac 12 channel, assume it can also be streamed through a link at https://pac-12.com/mens-basketball/event/2021/12/18/csu-bakersfield-colorado.
Vs. Kansas - Game is scheduled to be on ESPN2. For those with the proper subscription, assume it will also be viewable via a live stream available through a link at https://www.espn.com/watch/ .

Live Stats (Both games) - https://admin.cubuffs.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary and https://cubuffs.com/buffsview/mbball/second-screen

Live audio: In addition to being available on 850 AM in the Denver/ Boulder area and maybe other stations in the Buff radio network, looks like free audio streams for the games will be available at:
Bakersfield - https://cubuffs.com/watch/?Live=2603&type=Live
Kansas - https://cubuffs.com/watch/?Live=2606&type=Live

Games notes:
Bakersfield - https://cubuffs.com/documents/2021/12/17/cunotes_csu_bakersfield.pdf
Kansas - Not available as I type this.
 
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Cubuffs.com Preview now available for tomorrow's game - https://cubuffs.com/news/2021/12/17...-finals-to-host-csu-bakersfield-saturday.aspx

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ABOUT THE BUFFALOES: Colorado is 8-3 overall and 1-1 in the Pac-12 Conference, returning to the hardwood after an eight-day break for finals. The Buffaloes were last in action on Dec. 10, claiming a 65-54 decision over Milwaukee at the CU Events Center.
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ABOUT THE ROADRUNNERS: CSU Bakersfield is 4-3 overall, coming off a 69-59 setback at Abilene Christian on Dec. 15, snapping a three-game winning streak. The Roadrunners average 67.1 points per game, however that number drops by nearly 10 points against NCAA Division I competition (57.2 ppg). Defensively, Bakersfield is holding opponents to 64.1 points while allowing just 39.9 percent shooting. The Roadrunners lead the Big West Conference in offensive rebounds (12.4 orpg), turnover margin (+2.7) and turnovers forced (16.9 topg).

Bakersfield's balanced attack features four players averaging between nine and 10 points per game. Sophomore guard Kaleb Higgins has a team-best 69 points (9.9 ppg), one point ahead of senior guards Justin McCall and Justin Edler-Davis, each with 68 (9.7 ppg). The senior duo are not only tied in points, they share the team lead in rebounding at 4.7 per game. Sophomore guard Shaun Williams, who missed the game against Abilene Christian, averages 9.2 points with a team-best 15 assists.
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Also, for those interested, Buffzone has a few articles (all written by Pat Rooney) related to the game, and team in general:

General game preview - https://www.buffzone.com/2021/12/17...tball-back-in-action-against-csu-bakersfield/




More on the game's "UCHealth’s “Bigger Than Basketball” program" emphasis - https://www.buffzone.com/2021/12/16...with-special-jerseys-against-csu-bakersfield/

Updates on a couple of the newer players:
Javon Ruffin - https://www.buffzone.com/2021/12/16...-possible-return-to-cu-buffs-mens-basketball/
Drew Carter - https://www.buffzone.com/2021/12/15...sses-his-goals-with-cu-buffs-mens-basketball/
 
Any jeopardy of canceled games? I'm seeing a lot of Covid cancellations this weekend.
 
Need to see more proof of an identity established today with defense and rebounding. Also need to see consistent movement and paint challenge on offense.

Should be a game we win by 15+.
 
I like how we are playing so far.

Moving on offense & looking to attack the paint. Defensively handling PnR much better. Rebounding, though - getting out-worked
 
Buffnik said:
He started. But I don't see him on court or in bench shots. Announcers haven't said anything.
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I looked it on Twitter. Apparently got an elbow earlier and almost fell trying to sit in a chair. Been in locker room since. Hope it’s not a concussion or he’s not playing Tuesday.
 
Ruckus said:
I looked it on Twitter. Apparently got an elbow earlier and almost fell trying to sit in a chair. Been in locker room since. Hope it’s not a concussion or he’s not playing Tuesday.
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Damn.
 
Jabari took an elbow to the face. Woozy. Went to the lockeroom. Hasn’t come back. Trainers saying he’s not coming back.

CSUB throwing SO MANY elbows. It’s bullsh!t. Especially Stith. They are trash goons across the board.
 
Settling for too many jump shots that aren’t falling. Take it to the rim. Lovering should just hold the ball up high. No one can take it from him up there.
 
Daaah said:
That was an ugly half. Two bad teams out there.
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When you have Battey and Walker in the lockeroom for a large portion of the half there’s bound to be some issues.
For the record, the same bastard elbowed Battey.
 
The way Lovering's playing today, it's like he's coming off practices where the only shot the coaches allowed was a dunk.
 
I don't understand why Lovering keeps getting shots blocked, but I loved seeing him get the rebound and then dunk on the guy who blocked him.

That's what our 7'1" dude needs to be doing.... Put it in the head if the guy guarding you that you're going to dunk over him multiple times tonight... And there's nothing he can do to stop it. Get it in his head.
 
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hokiehead said:
I don't understand why Lovering keeps getting shots blocked, but I loved seeing him get the rebound and then dunk on the guy who blocked him.

That's what our 7'1" dude needs to be doing.... Put it in the head if the guy guarding you that you're going to dunk over him multiple times tonight... And there's nothing he can do to stop it. Get it in his head.
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He tends to drop the ball to his waist. Not sure who's coaching our bigs these days, but they need to really start enforcing "under chin or higher."
 
Tad keeps saying that Lovering is adjusting to the speed of college ball, and is in too much of a hurry when he gets the ball in the paint. I think he'll be one of the great Buffs, in a year or so.

“Lawson is getting better. He just has to slow down. I thought he did a really good job in the first half on a couple of occasions when he got the ball down low and he was in a crowd and he kicked it back out. He made some progress tonight.”
 
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