Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Minnesota

[mshelton33]

Northwestern (8-5, 0-2 Big Ten) hosts Minnesota (8-5, 1-1 Big Ten) today at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game is set to tip off at 4 pm CT and will air on BTN.

 

[Smolmania]

Big fella warming up. Could use a big game from him

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Big fella warming up. Could use a big game from him

Not starting?

 

[UpsetAlert]

Not starting?

What’s going on?

 

[TheC]

We still can't shoot

 

[Hungry Jack]

Small lineup and we run two guys inside???

 

[zbag51]

Minny #6 is hands all over Nick. Would like him to drive and probably draw some fouls

 

[TheC]

This double teaming **** burns us every time

 

[zbag51]

Some lucky breaks on that last possession, but I’ll take it

 

[TheC]

That was a pretty cool shot from Page!

 

[NUcats92]

The whole KJ thing is mind-boggling. I understand that it was said because he doesn’t play well on defense, but there’s a about 3 guys I could say that are terrible on defense on this team but yet see more minutes.

 

[jensberg]

This team is going to have trouble beating anybody home or away in the Big Ten

 

[SDakaGordie]

The whole KJ thing is mind-boggling. I understand that it was reported because he doesn’t play well on defense, but there’s a buy about 3 guys I could say that are terrible on defense on this team but yet see more minutes.

Reid is terrible. Who else would you say is terrible?

 

[TheC]

The coaches need to simplify the defensive scheme because this group of guys just isn't getting it. They constantly get lost on switches and burned on the double teams unlike I ever saw the past three years.

 

[NUcats92]

Reid is terrible. Who else would you say is terrible?

Green Clayton

 

[GC Go Cat]

I actually don't think Green is that bad defensively. He also hits the defensive glass harder than most of his teammates.

 

[SDakaGordie]

Green Clayton

Clayton plays because of his defense, as well as good knowledge of the offensive sets.

 

[NUcats92]

Clayton plays because of his defense, as well as good knowledge of the offensive sets.

I still think allowing KJ who has experience from last year to sit and ride the pine when this team is already offensively challenged is stupid if it’s just a defensive thing.

 

[GatoLouco]

I don’t dispute KJ not playing. There must be a reason. But I too am very confused. Last year’s KJ was good enough to play 20 on this team.

 

[TheC]

I don’t dispute KJ not playing. There must be a reason. But I too am very confused. Last year’s KJ was good enough to play 20 on this team.

He was far and away our second best returning player. It's a huge loss that he isn't a leader of this team.

 

[Zootcat]

Makes me wonder whether KJ has told them he’s planning to transfer after the season.

 

[ToledoCat]

Continuation call for Minn was a disgrace. His foot came down. And Barnhizer well known shorwas not

 

[TheC]

Nick really picking it up now

 

[SDakaGordie]

I still think allowing KJ who has experience from last year to sit and ride the pine when this team is already offensively challenged is stupid if it’s just a defensive thing.

We are way more defensively challenged than offensively.

 

[SDakaGordie]

Reid is terrible. Who else would you say is terrible?

I may be adding Singleton.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Reid is terrible. Who else would you say is terrible?

2nd highest scorer for NU.

 

[SDakaGordie]

2nd highest scorer for NU.

We are talking defense.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

We are talking defense.

He’s a good perimeter defender. Okay all around.

 

[ThatadultfromHolland]

Great defensive play there but they called it on the wrong guy.

 

[TheC]

Falling apart down the stretch . We've seen that a lot this season.

 

[SDakaGordie]

He’s a good perimeter defender. Okay all around.

He’s terrible in understanding and executing the team defense.

 

[TheC]

We may not win another game this season

 

[HawkCat]

We may not win another game this season

We probably will, but also might finish in last place.

 

[stpaulcat]

This is all too common finish for the Cats. What gives?

 

[NUcats92]

0-3 in the B1G this is crazy how did they play so well against UVA … have not looked the same sense.

 

[ToledoCat]

Will not neeed to worry about turning down anNIT bid this year. NU basketball is a mess. Got a Bowl win and two National Championships for the Lady Cats. At least some things went right.

 

[HawkCat]

The chemistry on this team just feels bad.

 

[jensberg]

Maybe Collins isn't as good a coach as we thought

 

[ToledoCat]

NU did a good job fouling Minn best FT shooters

 

[TheC]

That was a bummer