I'm trying to figure out how Cal got 11 more shots, yet were out rebounded by 9, had the same number of turnovers, and only had 4-5 fewer made baskets

HoopDreams said:

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I'm trying to figure out how Cal got 11 more shots, yet were out rebounded by 9, had the same number of turnovers, and only had 4-5 fewer made baskets

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Mostly they had more possessions that resulted in free throws. We were 11 of 14, they were 23 of 29.

Tough game...

Hey, anybody else watching on TV think Mike Montgomery wasn't coming across too well this evening? Part of it seemed to be his mic, but also his timing, like he was trying to say a 10 second bit and should've known he only had 5 seconds.

Big C said:

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Tough game...

Hey, anybody else watching on TV think Mike Montgomery wasn't coming across too well this evening? Part of it seemed to be his mic, but also his timing, like he was trying to say a 10 second bit and should've known he only had 5 seconds.

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Yes. He didn't sound well, and I'm worried about him. He's getting older for sure, but he was totally different last night. Would not be surprised if he either was acutely ill with a virus or suffering from a longer-term malady, but he was not himself.

Any team that plays at Colorado, Utah, Air Force, etc. needs to give the starters more breaks and play their bench more. No matter how athletic and fit you are, a sudden change to 7,000 feet elevation is going to take something away from your performance. I remember that from times I've driven up to the Sierras, get out of the car, and start hiking.

polarbear said:

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Any team that plays at Colorado, Utah, Air Force, etc. needs to give the starters more breaks and play their bench more. No matter how athletic and fit you are, a sudden change to 7,000 feet elevation is going to take something away from your performance. I remember that from times I've driven up to the Sierras, get out of the car, and start hiking.

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One more reason the pac10 was better than the pac12 and the acc will be as well.

Keonte taking it to Da Silva:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39620093

I also think Newell has made improvements this year...looks better on his 3's...more aggressive with the ball...still not a good rebounder, but I haven't felt that we box out well as a team anyway...has a good turnaround jumper from 8 to 12 feet...
Does Kennedy have another year?? Will Tyson return next year?? Will Brown be the point guard next year??

CyBear77 said:

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I also think Newell has made improvements this year...looks better on his 3's...more aggressive with the ball...still not a good rebounder, but I haven't felt that we box out well as a team anyway...has a good turnaround jumper from 8 to 12 feet...
Does Kennedy have another year?? Will Tyson return next year?? Will Brown be the point guard next year??

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Kennedy is done this year. I think Tyson will get drafted. It's why we really have to out together a run and win this dang pac12 thing, now. Reloading will be extra hard.

OdontoBear66 said:

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bearister said:

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Keonte taking it to Da Silva:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39620093

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I feel from years start until now, our two most improved players are Keonte and Celestine. They have really amped it up. I sense that Newell is starting to do the same.

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I've seen Newell as one of the few rebounders that box out well.

Aimaq gets a lot of rebounds because he's just a big dude that takes up space and he uses that to his advantage. But he doesn't look to find a body to box out.

KoreAmBear said:

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OdontoBear66 said:

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bearister said:

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Keonte taking it to Da Silva:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39620093

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I feel from years start until now, our two most improved players are Keonte and Celestine. They have really amped it up. I sense that Newell is starting to do the same.

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I've seen Newell as one of the few rebounders that box out well.

Aimaq gets a lot of rebounds because he's just a big dude that takes up space and he uses that to his advantage. But he doesn't look to find a body to box out.

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A little more to it than that. While Aimaq might be not be a "box out" specialist, the reason he gets a lot of rebounds is not just because "he's just a big dude that takes up space...." He leads the Pac 12 in rebounds and he is 4th in the nation. There are a lot of "big dudes that take up space" in both the Pac 12 and the entire country. All season we've seen that Daws has an excellent instinct to find the ball. Many commentators on the games have repeatedly stated this as well.

KoreAmBear said:

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OdontoBear66 said:

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bearister said:

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Keonte taking it to Da Silva:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39620093

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I feel from years start until now, our two most improved players are Keonte and Celestine. They have really amped it up. I sense that Newell is starting to do the same.

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I've seen Newell as one of the few rebounders that box out well.

Aimaq gets a lot of rebounds because he's just a big dude that takes up space and he uses that to his advantage. But he doesn't look to find a body to box out.

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With all the back and forth on Aimaq, I have to admit he misses way too many 'bunnies" but he has pretty solid hands for a big man, and also does not bring it down a lot so the smaller players can peck away at the ball. He is better at rebounding, controlling and passing out that he is about going back up with the ball. He should be shooting in the high 60s on that and is probably at 50% or so from perception.

We still would have been in deep, deep doo doo without him, and his replacement assumedly from the portal will be key to next year. That exhibits how important he has been to us this year.

RedlessWardrobe said:

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KoreAmBear said:

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OdontoBear66 said:

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bearister said:

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Keonte taking it to Da Silva:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39620093

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I feel from years start until now, our two most improved players are Keonte and Celestine. They have really amped it up. I sense that Newell is starting to do the same.

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I've seen Newell as one of the few rebounders that box out well.

Aimaq gets a lot of rebounds because he's just a big dude that takes up space and he uses that to his advantage. But he doesn't look to find a body to box out.

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A little more to it than that. While Aimaq might be not be a "box out" specialist, the reason he gets a lot of rebounds is not just because "he's just a big dude that takes up space...." He leads the Pac 12 in rebounds and he is 4th in the nation. There are a lot of "big dudes that take up space" in both the Pac 12 and the entire country. All season we've seen that Daws has an excellent instinct to find the ball. Many commentators on the games have repeatedly stated this as well.

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Part of it is that we miss a lot of shots and part of it is that nobody else seems to rebound at all. But agree, he's a good rebounder.