(4) Big East Games 11/6/19

[Novachap]

Butler had a very impressive showing against IUPUI - given the circumstances.

Before the game it was announced they'd already be without 5 players.
Jordan Tucker - 1 game suspension for playing in a summer league outside of the permitted radius
Derik Smits - injured (knee - day-to-day)
Markese Hastings - injured (off-season hip surgery)
Henry Baddley - concussion protocol
Christian David - illness

Then 5 minutes into the game, it appeared that Kamar Baldwin injured his oblique. He attempted to return, but left very shortly after and sat the rest of the game. LaVall said he could have played in an emergency and will be evaluated today. Then walk-on Campbell Donovan appeared to injure his knee and had to be carried off the court.

So Butler played with 6 players, including 2 freshmen and still held IUPUI to 47 pts.

McDermott has been unbelievably good so far this season - granted its against very week competition. But through the two pre-season games and last night McD is averaging 24 pts on 76% shooting from the field (67% from 3).

WOW... amazing string of injuries... maybe that's your quota for the year?? always liked McDermott. smooth stroke.. just needs some separation and he can be deadly.

[Hall2012]

Now to be fair, we haven't played anyone decent yet - but through 2 days of games, we're already down to just 2 unbeaten conferences - the Big East and the PAC 12. And we're the only league to have every team win its first game by 10+.

Meaningless? Yeah, but still fun to point out.

[kayako]

I've only watched Nova and Georgetown games so far, but the Friars assist total is impressive. Maybe Norlander is on to something here.

[cu blujs]

McDermott has been unbelievably good so far this season - granted its against very week competition. But through the two pre-season games and last night McD is averaging 24 pts on 76% shooting from the field (67% from 3).

What?! He's still there? Hasn't he been there like 6 years already? Is he working on his Doctorate by now? Lord help us.

[Bogg]

Jordan Tucker - 1 game suspension for playing in a summer league outside of the permitted radius

Wait, this is a thing?

[Friarsfan94]

I've only watched Nova and Georgetown games so far, but the Friars assist total is impressive. Maybe Norlander is on to something here.

After watching the game in person, yeah, he’s DEFINITELY on to something. SHEESH is this team loaded with talent. Not the best starting 5 in the conference, but there may not be a team in the Big East that can matchup 1-9 with this depth. Also, the entire league is going to HATE facing Luwane Pipkins.

[Red Rooster]

I've only watched Nova and Georgetown games so far, but the Friars assist total is impressive. Maybe Norlander is on to something here.

Also, the entire league is going to HATE facing Luwane Pipkins.

I'm going to say the same about Nick Rutherford. He's strong, physical and has the serious makings of being an absolute pest on the ball.

[Novachap]

I've only watched Nova and Georgetown games so far, but the Friars assist total is impressive. Maybe Norlander is on to something here.

After watching the game in person, yeah, he’s DEFINITELY on to something. SHEESH is this team loaded with talent. Not the best starting 5 in the conference, but there may not be a team in the Big East that can matchup 1-9 with this depth. Also, the entire league is going to HATE facing Luwane Pipkins.

I can see that... not only does he have the chance to be good... he appears to be a real (good!) trash talker..

[Friarsfan94]

I've only watched Nova and Georgetown games so far, but the Friars assist total is impressive. Maybe Norlander is on to something here.

After watching the game in person, yeah, he’s DEFINITELY on to something. SHEESH is this team loaded with talent. Not the best starting 5 in the conference, but there may not be a team in the Big East that can matchup 1-9 with this depth. Also, the entire league is going to HATE facing Luwane Pipkins.

I can see that... not only does he have the chance to be good... he appears to be a real (good!) trash talker..

Exactly lol. He plays like he’s 6’4, he’s probably 5’9. Tough, gritty, true floor general who has been around the block being a 5th year grad transfer. He just passed Dr. J and Marcus Camby on the UMass all time scoring list before coming. Good shooter, good passer, chippy, and finally for his first time in 5 years of college has a talented team around him.

[kayako]

Not the best starting 5 in the conference, but there may not be a team in the Big East that can matchup 1-9 with this depth.

I'd say Nova at least matches your 1-9, though admittedly the lack of playmaking pg & rim protection may limit our ceiling somewhat.