OPT and game thread: Sul Ross St

[MinerManiac]

We play the mighty Lobos of Div III Sul Ross St tomorrow, a Div III team. Despite the fact that I'm sure most of us believe that we should only play teams like this in exhibition games, they're on the schedule, and hence we need an OPT.

Miners: 85
Lesser Lobos: 65

 

[MineroFanatico]

88-58 Miners

 

[Dmanminer]

Utep 78
Los lobos 45

 

[utep2step]

UTEP 80
Sul Ross State 39

Used to do work in Alpine, TX. Beautiful Texas country (more beautiful than the Hill Country in my opinion).

 

[UTEPfan1966]

UTEP 92
Sul Ross 51

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Well, we better win. Looking forward to seeing guys like Hamilton get more minutes. Wonder if Sumlin is getting the redshirt? I'd like to see what he does.

I want to see our main rotation guys dominate and then sit out for most of the 2nd half.

 

[MikePatrick915]

Well, we better win. Looking forward to seeing guys like Hamilton get more minutes. Wonder if Sumlin is getting the redshirt? I'd like to see what he does.

I want to see our main rotation guys dominate and then sit out for most of the 2nd half.

He was in warmups for NMSU and did not travel for the Texas game, so I believe he is redshirting. Unless he is hurt, but with Zachery and Givance at the point it is probably a good move for him.

 

[utep2step]

Hamilton totally exceeded my expectations and provided solid minutes against NMSU. Size, he didn't get pushed and actually did the pushing, hustled his off arse (one for a loose ball), rebounded. The kid from Bossier (CC) was doing some bossin' in the paint.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Hamilton totally exceeded my expectations and provided solid minutes against NMSU. Size, he didn't get pushed and actually did the pushing, hustled his off arse (one for a loose ball), rebounded. The kid from Bossier (CC) was doing some bossin' in the paint.

Gotta be impressed by his work ethic too. Lost 50 pounds over the summer?

 

[MikePatrick915]

Gotta be impressed by his work ethic too. Lost 50 pounds over the summer?

If he can learn to not be a liability in pick and roll defense, he will get more playing time as the season progresses. He’s the most skilled big man they have in terms of low post scoring. He showed some of that with that move he made to score at the end of the half.

 

[Lil_Train]

If he can learn to not be a liability in pick and roll defense, he will get more playing time as the season progresses. He’s the most skilled big man they have in terms of low post scoring. He showed some of that with that move he made to score at the end of the half.

Agree. Plus, he is a true 5, unlike Onyema and Kalu. There will be more opportunities for Hamilton depending on the lineup they are facing.

 

[miner1liner]

Something that pleased me was seeing a little improvement from "Z" at the free throw line.
Not a lot, but a little! I think he was 0 for 6 last year; may have been 0 for 3 at even hitting the rim.

 

[groundrounds]

Miners-lotsa points
Them-not so much
Attendance-nebulous
But, this game should give a clue about future rotation combinations.

 

[unihorn]

They better not break 50.

 

[T-6 Miner]

SRS - 47
TEP - 74

5,775

 

[utep2step]

El Pasoans coming home to play on the DHC.


https://krod.com/5-sul-ross-players-are-coming-home-for-utep-basketballs-next-contest/

 

[TxRdKiller]

Why oh why are we launching so many 3s? Seems like a lazy ass game plan if that's what Golding told them to do.

 

[MinerManiac]

Good tough bucket by Kalu

 

[MinerManiac]

Golding is subbing early and often

 

[MinerManiac]

Sweet alley oop

 

[MinerManiac]

Nice move/hook by Z

 

[PickMyAxe915]

These free throws will be our Achilles heel all season.

 

[TxRdKiller]

My man Z has such a nice touch around the basket. Shoots with either hand. Love this dude!

 

[TxRdKiller]

Boy oh boy I cannot wait until these horribly produced games are no more. C-USA/UTEP productions absolutely suck to no end. Pathetic.

 

[MinerManiac]

Feed Hamilton. He's playing against comparative midgets

 

[MinerManiac]

Did that guy think he was Steph Curry

 

[MinerManiac]

Some of their shooters are decent, and they've been open all night. We need to defend the perimeter better

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Seeing why Hamilton isn't playing very much. Very slow feet. The new Bonke.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Feed Hamilton. He's playing against comparative midgets

They are trying.

 

[MinerManiac]

I like that old school Texas Western T-shirt that kid was wearing

 

[MinerManiac]

Poor D these last 2 trips

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Poor D these last 2 trips

Been lazy all game.

 

[MinerManiac]

Sweet

 

[MineroFanatico]

We feed the ball so much better on the fast break than we have in years.

Our 2 on 1 sucked the last few years. Nice to see unselfish play for a change.

 

[MinerManiac]

Frazier is on fire tonighr

 

[TxRdKiller]

Frazier's a baller. Played well against UT and playing well tonight. I think he has the potential to become our best player. Gotta play smart though.

 

[Lil_Train]

Don't agree with Yellen too often, but I do like the McKinney/Frazier combo. Athletic with two way ability.

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Tae Hardy has not been impressive.

 

[MinerManiac]

Tae Hardy has not been impressive.

He had a quick start tonight with a three right out of the gate, but hasn't done anything since. A disappointment so far, but the season's young

 

[PickMyAxe915]

Frazier and Solomon have been the most impressive in this one, for me. Onyema too.

Our free throw shooting and thus our long range shooting needs a lot of work.