Let me first say that I was watching via stream that was in and out of HD and glitching back 4 seconds all the time. I ended up refreshing the page quite a bit and that worked well enough.
As to the toot of my own horn, see the link below (from May) where I stated Harris would be our PG by mid season, definitely year 2. I got blasted a bit but was bullish on his athleticism and size. Turns out I was actually wrong and he will start right away
https://missouri.forums.rivals.com/...phillips-will-start-this-year-and-next.84818/
As to the game and team. I will try and hit on points that havent been of major topic since there has been a few of these. Also, let me say that that was addicting, I really don't want to have to wait until Nov 10th to get another taste.
Big Things that stuck out to me.....
Jontay will probably be a starter by conference time. He is highly skilled all around and you can't teach that size. 12 boards off the bench against kansas? Yes please.
Big man passing ability. Both Jontay and Tilmon showed great feel for the game and great passing. The ability to have those highly skilled bigs that can distribute as well is big.
MPJ wont go 2-9 from 3 very often. He will also play a lot more than 23 minutes. Rushed a bit but we know who he is.
Jordan Barnett just looked like one of those guys in the NCAA tourney that is always hitting 3's. He will benefit the most from the new talent and will have high % looks all season from 3.
Kassius Robertson seems to be the perfect glue piece. Just what a winning team needs.
Blake Harris is an exciting prospect like I thought. Just wait til the wrist fully heals and he throws a few down. Crazy athletic and will be the quickest guy on the floor always.
Tilmon is an animal. But his post moves, ball handling, and and passing were the higlights to me. Sky is the limit.
Bold Prediction time. This team will either win the SEC regular season, SEC tourney, or both. Will also be a top 3 seed come tourney time. Gonna be a fun ride!
As to the toot of my own horn, see the link below (from May) where I stated Harris would be our PG by mid season, definitely year 2. I got blasted a bit but was bullish on his athleticism and size. Turns out I was actually wrong and he will start right away
https://missouri.forums.rivals.com/...phillips-will-start-this-year-and-next.84818/
As to the game and team. I will try and hit on points that havent been of major topic since there has been a few of these. Also, let me say that that was addicting, I really don't want to have to wait until Nov 10th to get another taste.
Big Things that stuck out to me.....
Jontay will probably be a starter by conference time. He is highly skilled all around and you can't teach that size. 12 boards off the bench against kansas? Yes please.
Big man passing ability. Both Jontay and Tilmon showed great feel for the game and great passing. The ability to have those highly skilled bigs that can distribute as well is big.
MPJ wont go 2-9 from 3 very often. He will also play a lot more than 23 minutes. Rushed a bit but we know who he is.
Jordan Barnett just looked like one of those guys in the NCAA tourney that is always hitting 3's. He will benefit the most from the new talent and will have high % looks all season from 3.
Kassius Robertson seems to be the perfect glue piece. Just what a winning team needs.
Blake Harris is an exciting prospect like I thought. Just wait til the wrist fully heals and he throws a few down. Crazy athletic and will be the quickest guy on the floor always.
Tilmon is an animal. But his post moves, ball handling, and and passing were the higlights to me. Sky is the limit.
Bold Prediction time. This team will either win the SEC regular season, SEC tourney, or both. Will also be a top 3 seed come tourney time. Gonna be a fun ride!
