@Kentucky - 12/29/23 - 6 pm - SEC Network

[Loyl2u]

What I took away from Lexington was that Foster will compete with anyone-play the 5, defends, rebounds and gets to the basket when they give him the ball in the paint. Lewis showed he can be an asset at both ends on the boards when he can play the 4, just overmatched when forced to play at the 5. For the first time in many years, we’ve got players around the basket after shots and I hope that will mean good things in the MVC. Nobody in the Valley anywhere near the size & athleticism of KU. Banks and Burford have already been taking the drive more against overplay outside. Mal still making the transition from an offense dependent on creating perimeter shots and now able to create looks inside-out. Coaches need to help FT shooting now and everyone on the bench needs to focus on getting better defensively. I didn’t expect much more against Kentucky-but it was a great opportunity to see what a top 10 team looks like. On to the Valley.

 

[TBS_20]

We have everyone of importance coming back and we get to add chase next season instead of Schmitt. We're gonna be a dangerous veteran team with with good post play and depth. The only thing Pedon needs to add is a three point shooter to pair with Burfurd.

 

[cubird]

And they need to keep Foster out of the portal.

 

[Redbird222]

We have everyone of importance coming back and we get to add chase next season instead of Schmitt. We're gonna be a dangerous veteran team with with good post play and depth. The only thing Pedon needs to add is a three point shooter to pair with Burfurd.

Lewis is a good rebounder, brings energy, good defender, and appears to be a vocal leader that seems to have the coaches other players back. His loss will be felt in my opinion.

 

[Birgs]

He recruited Kentucky’s best player. Averaged 20/game his last season with the Birds. Unfortunately not going to get athletes like Reeves at Illinois State too often. “O” was probably the last one.

DAP / McIntosh / Teddy / Jackie / Paris / maybe Daishon ...I don't think Jackie/Fayne directly crossed into that spectrum, but those were some ponies that year-and-a-half-or-so. Heck, that whole tail-end Jank NIT run thing leading into the Dan athletic freak show was somewhat entertaining. Don't attack me - not saying it was textbook winning basketball - but quite entertaining in spurts.

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

We have everyone of importance coming back and we get to add chase next season instead of Schmitt. We're gonna be a dangerous veteran team with with good post play and depth. The only thing Pedon needs to add is a three point shooter to pair with Burfurd.

Everyone of importance except Lewis.

 

[TBS_20]

Everyone of importance except Lewis.

Forgot about him. That will suck but hopefully chase can step right in

 

[Baltimore Bird]

I don't believe anyone mentioned Champ Oguchi in the list of players above. Champ definitely had a "Star" quality in his game.

 

[ISUBird]

He recruited Kentucky’s best player. Averaged 20/game his last season with the Birds. Unfortunately not going to get athletes like Reeves at Illinois State too often. “O” was probably the last one.

Is "O" Osiris?

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

Is "O" Osiris?

The one and only

 

[SgtHulka]

 

[GOP_Redbird]

And they need to keep Foster out of the portal.

Coach Cal’s staff is going to keep an eye on him the rest of the year lol