1-10 from the field. Have to think Christian should have played more tonight.

Custer played 39 minutes.

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Yep, haven't been impressed yet with Uguak yet. You can tell the athleticism is there, but he has a rough shot, hasn't been able to finish at the rim and has played poor defense.

Agreed on Negron--I think he has looked really good in his limited minutes this far. Not sure why Big Frank is getting more play than him.

Custer was obviously the hot hand but 39 minutes is not sustainable. Bujdoso really needs to become a reliable PG asap. If not, I'd like to see Townes at the point with Williamson, Kaifes, Negron, Krut...or something like that.

The one positive takeaway; all these posts on SportsCenter and social media are calling it an upset ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ we didn’t used to get that respect when we lost

Furman beating a final four team, of course they’re going to call it an upset haha. Anytime we lose it’s going to look much worse than it has before.

YUCK! I wonder how many times in the last year a team had a 20-0 run and lost. A few thoughts. Yes, Clayton is our best player and a possible repeat Valley MVP, but we also need to be honest. In his entire LUC career he has had bouts with terrible passes. Before he got hot tonight he was out of control. Would've had 2 more TOs in 1st half but tipped balls ended up back in our hands. He was terrible before he took over. He has had a lot of turnovers at LU. Awful 1st half against UMKC, too. Next, Krutwig has regressed so far. His D has been horrible. Until they collapsed a 2nd defender to help him, he was getting beat by a mediocre player time and time again. He also has shown undependable hands in both games. That said, some great moves around the basket and a few key rebounds. Williamson is coming along real well, I think. Still moments of inexperience but growing. Townes quick drives to the basket helped open up Custer a few times. Continues to be a guy you love to watch. Townes did seem in the dog house some tonight; Porter seemed upset with him at times. I'm going to hold judgement on Uguak. Really, really bad shots and porous D but so athletic so I'll hold out hop. As we all know, we hit free throws, we win. Lastly, can't remember the last time I saw 2 3 pt fouls. All 6 FTs were good.

A big test for us will be next week. How much interest is still there the next two games after tonight from everyone (not including all of us on this board who have been here for years). Honestly, that’s my biggest concern after tonight. We have the talent to still be an NCAA team by the end of the year, but I want us in headlines and hyped all year.

I do think this will be a wake up call, especially on D and FTs. We can def win conf and make NCAA but it may be a painful growth period, imo. I actually think Uguak will grow some and contribute. As much as I am disappointed at Custer, he is great and will get out of slump (boy was he something after the early bad start) and Krutwig will improve. Williamson will still get better and Townes will have a couple of buzzer beaters and heroic coast-to-coast drives.

Not only is it unreal to see the student turnout, it also warms my heart how diverse our student section is. They all look like they’re having a blast so hopefully they return. They almost won us this game.

I don’t think Uguak has a terrible shot. His form is pretty good, but his aim is just off. It’ll start falling eventually. Cooper Kaifes needs to find a way to get more than 1 or 2 attempts in a game though. Growing pains. Sometimes more painful than others.

SO TRUE! Love the video boards of students dancing and making faces, little ones jumping, etc. Bigger band, dance team and cheerleaders, emcees, just so exciting.