Looking a level deeper

SectionBAggie · Post by **SectionBAggie** » November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am

A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.

Post by **aggies22** » November 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am

SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.

NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » November 22nd, 2023, 9:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am

SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.

I think there will be some stiff competition but I'd certainly put him in the top 3-5 candidates at this point. A lot will come to conference play. Is Mason a role player with a few breakout games or does he become the 2nd leading scorer and one of your go-to guys at the end of the game?

Post by **aggies22** » November 22nd, 2023, 9:17 am

Coloraggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am

SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.
I think there will be some stiff competition but I'd certainly put him in the top 3-5 candidates at this point. A lot will come to conference play. Is Mason a role player with a few breakout games or does he become the 2nd leading scorer and one of your go-to guys at the end of the game?

It's too early for Mason to be a go-to guy BUT he's going to be a guy that gets us to the end of games. I told you guys he was going to be a dude!

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » November 22nd, 2023, 11:22 am

aggies22 wrote:
SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.

Can you still be eligible for freshman of the year if you are 27?

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Post by **aggies22** » November 22nd, 2023, 11:28 am

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 11:22 am

aggies22 wrote:
SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.
Can you still be eligible for freshman of the year if you are 27?

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I suppose if it's still year one right? Haha!

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » November 22nd, 2023, 11:32 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:17 am

Coloraggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am

SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.
I think there will be some stiff competition but I'd certainly put him in the top 3-5 candidates at this point. A lot will come to conference play. Is Mason a role player with a few breakout games or does he become the 2nd leading scorer and one of your go-to guys at the end of the game?
It's too early for Mason to be a go-to guy BUT he's going to be a guy that gets us to the end of games. I told you guys he was going to be a dude!

You sounded like SLB just then.

Pacobag · Post by **Pacobag** » November 22nd, 2023, 12:20 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 11:32 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:17 am

Coloraggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:12 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am

SectionBAggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 8:22 am
A lot has been made of the fact that USU has no returning minutes from last year.

The next level of analysis would be to look at who had DI minutes somewhere else last year.

USU had 8 players that logged double-digit minutes last night. 3 of them were not playing DI last year. And Max didn't play the last month or so. A case could be made that Falslev, Johnson, Templin and (perhaps) Max all have potentially significant improvement to come as they adjust to playing DI - whether for the first time or after a break.
NVspuds prediction of Mason being Freshman of the Year might pull through.
I think there will be some stiff competition but I'd certainly put him in the top 3-5 candidates at this point. A lot will come to conference play. Is Mason a role player with a few breakout games or does he become the 2nd leading scorer and one of your go-to guys at the end of the game?
It's too early for Mason to be a go-to guy BUT he's going to be a guy that gets us to the end of games. I told you guys he was going to be a dude!
You sounded like SLB just then.

Pacobag · Post by **Pacobag** » November 22nd, 2023, 1:03 pm

Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?

I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

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Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » November 22nd, 2023, 1:20 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

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#winning #tigersblood

nvspuds · Post by **nvspuds** » November 22nd, 2023, 1:49 pm

Changed my mind. Templin will be the freshman of the year. Thus have I have spoken and so shall it be..

nvspuds · Post by **nvspuds** » November 22nd, 2023, 2:03 pm

Here is a player who may well emerge as a FOY candidate.

Jazz Gardner is averaging 7.5 points a game along with 4.8 rebounds. He is 63 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3..

Certainly modest numbers to be sure.

Until you factor in he is averaging just 11.3 minutes a game. Alford has been easing him in slowly but I suspect he will be getting starter minutes before too long. We could be looking at a double double type center in conference play.

Pacobag · Post by **Pacobag** » November 22nd, 2023, 2:42 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.

FeartheFro · Post by **FeartheFro** » November 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm

Pacobag wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.

I will as soon as he has one!!

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slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » November 22nd, 2023, 4:05 pm

nvspuds wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 2:03 pm
Here is a player who may well emerge as a FOY candidate.

Jazz Gardner is averaging 7.5 points a game along with 4.8 rebounds. He is 63 percent from the field and 40 percent from the 3..

Certainly modest numbers to be sure.

Until you factor in he is averaging just 11.3 minutes a game. Alford has been easing him in slowly but I suspect he will be getting starter minutes before too long. We could be looking at a double double type center in conference play.

Wow that is quite the prospect!

Other freshman that I’ve noticed that are standing out:

JT Toppin (unm): quickly has become the lobos best big man. Averaging 15/9. Best freshman in the league thus far.

Dedan Thomas (unlv): Averaging 11/6 assists per game

Mason Falslev: 11 pts, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game.

Cam Manyawu (Wyoming): averaging 10/8. Expect his numbers to go down some once mason Walters returns from his injury around conference time.

Coloraggie · Post by **Coloraggie** » November 22nd, 2023, 4:53 pm

There is still a lot of season to go to separate the numbers. But if it is close do you give it to the guy on the best team? Or do you penalize that and give it to the guy on the worst team who had to carry the load?

Post by **aggies22** » November 22nd, 2023, 5:07 pm

Coloraggie wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 4:53 pm
There is still a lot of season to go to separate the numbers. But if it is close do you give it to the guy on the best team? Or do you penalize that and give it to the guy on the worst team who had to carry the load?

We've seen how the conference snubs our players come post-season recognition time.

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » November 22nd, 2023, 6:39 pm

USU won’t be winning any conference accolades.

MrBiggle · Post by **MrBiggle** » November 22nd, 2023, 10:31 pm

I am thinking coach of the year…

Blue Sage · Post by **Blue Sage** » November 25th, 2023, 12:25 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm

Pacobag wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.
I will as soon as he has one!!

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Actually #22 is winning but you know good tally and all.

smfdaggie · Post by **smfdaggie** » November 25th, 2023, 2:38 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm

Pacobag wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.
I will as soon as he has one!!

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You mean like when he said Zee would be our best player this year after having a great game against Westminster? Can't be more wrong than that.

Dkdavis · Post by **Dkdavis** » November 25th, 2023, 6:56 pm

smfdaggie wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2023, 2:38 pm

FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm

Pacobag wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.
I will as soon as he has one!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You mean like when he said Zee would be our best player this year after having a great game against Westminster? Can't be more wrong than that.

lol that's not how this works. No one is supposed to remember all the wrong guesses.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » November 25th, 2023, 8:28 pm

smfdaggie wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 3:00 pm

Pacobag wrote:
FeartheFro wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2023, 1:15 pm

Pacobag wrote:Any of us can make a prediction. Some are right more than others but it is a little like throwing darts at a dartboard. Some Like Bragging & feel inclined to let everyone know when they hit the bullseye.

Anyone keeping score?
I am.

SLB- WINNING
Everyone else- NOT WINNING.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Do you take away points for incorrect predictions.
I will as soon as he has one!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You mean like when he said Zee would be our best player this year after having a great game against Westminster? Can't be more wrong than that.

He and Bairstow will be drafted any day now

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