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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 2, 2023 13:10:22 GMT -5
Something to monitor --
Durugordon figures to be an impact player for Siena this season, should he be cleared to play.
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Post by Tom on Nov 2, 2023 13:58:11 GMT -5
I know I'm turning into a curmudgeon, but if you give out waivers like candy, what's the point of having a rule
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Nov 2, 2023 15:34:29 GMT -5
Siena's five starters from last year are gone and only one of their top nine scorers returns. Don't know anything about this Durugordon guy (except that he's already signed a NIL deal) but it's a rebuilding year for them. Surprisingly, they were still picked to finish 5th in the MAAC.
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 2, 2023 17:40:52 GMT -5
Which translates to first in the PL, right?  |
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Post by crusader1970 on Nov 3, 2023 8:47:59 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2023 9:03:29 GMT -5
OK, very early, but I will start posting opponent lineups and stats next week after a game oir two.
Massey has Siena as favored by 10 (74-64) and gives them an 82% chance for the win.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Nov 3, 2023 9:10:01 GMT -5
We have an opportunity to do something that this program hasn't accomplished since 2018 on Monday.
Anyone want to take a guess at what that is?
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2023 9:14:32 GMT -5
Win our opening (away) game?
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Nov 3, 2023 9:20:19 GMT -5
OK, very early, but I will start posting opponent lineups and stats next week after a game oir two. Massey has Siena as favored by 10 (74-64) and gives them an 82% chance for the win. We have 4/5 starters back, they have none and only won by 7 last year. And they are favored? This is not Kentucky which reloads every year |
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2023 9:33:25 GMT -5
You are correct. It is very early and there are too many unknowns at this point for any "serious" predictions. I am willing to wait and see what develops. I do expect to see better teamwork for HC and to get a glimpse of our new talent in the freshman class. Those are two things to which I look forward.  |
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Post by lou on Nov 3, 2023 11:31:48 GMT -5
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Post by DiMarz on Nov 3, 2023 11:54:42 GMT -5
5 freshman seeing significant PT...Singleton, Ryan, Williams, Nugent are 4 . My guess on 5 is AJ Wills. Declan Mcintyre is my # 6..But those are just my guesses.
What do we look for Monday?
1. Consistently getting good shots.
2. Rebounding, by all the players on the floor, at both ends.I believe Nugent will be a huge addition to this.
3. Defending without fouling..this is my biggest perceived weakness. I haven't seen enough of the team play yet, but from what I have seen, this group isn't super fast or quick...SO, they have to be very good at anticipating what will happen and get to spots early! Seeing and reacting is too slow. They have to be able to ACT as something is just starting. Anticipate a pass, cut or rebound.
4. Changing Defense's. Another way to slow an offense down.
5. Score in transition...We need some easy hoops, 10 points in transition in each half would be huge! That is only 5 possessions in each 20 minute half. Very doable.
and lastly, MAKE FREE THROWS....
GO CROSS GO
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Post by hchoops on Nov 3, 2023 12:05:05 GMT -5
Wills is #5
McIntyre is a walk on
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Post by hc99 on Nov 3, 2023 12:14:05 GMT -5
OK, very early, but I will start posting opponent lineups and stats next week after a game or two. Massey has Siena as favored by 10 (74-64) and gives them an 82% chance for the win. We have 4/5 starters back, they have none and only won by 7 last year. And they are favored? This is not Kentucky which reloads every year We could have won last year's game too. Assuming everything we've been saying about Coach Paulsen is true, I think a Coach Paulsen led team would have won last year's game so I think we have a good chance to get a win. |
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Post by WCHC Sports on Nov 3, 2023 12:17:48 GMT -5
OK, very early, but I will start posting opponent lineups and stats next week after a game oir two. Massey has Siena as favored by 10 (74-64) and gives them an 82% chance for the win. We have 4/5 starters back, they have none and only won by 7 last year. And they are favored? This is not Kentucky which reloads every year This says more about the apparent lack of faith in HC than it does a skeptical view (or optimistic view) of the abilities of Siena. Only we can prove people wrong by bucking a five year trend.
Regarding the NIL? Can confirm: with the right configuration, the Challenger was among the most-fun cars I've ever had.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Nov 3, 2023 12:20:38 GMT -5
Massey is a hack.
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Post by mm67 on Nov 3, 2023 12:24:36 GMT -5
Paulsen's refrain: Will you still love me tomorrow? I am keeping my expectations hopeful but realistic.IMO this year it's the process of building toward a PL championship. Win or lose gotta' show the love & support for these extraordinary student-athletes & our wonderful coach.
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Post by cruskater31 on Nov 4, 2023 21:43:29 GMT -5
Just saw Siena -6.5. I'm taking that in DP's first game for the Crusaders. See more energy and intensity from the squad this year I think.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 5, 2023 11:47:01 GMT -5
Bump
We have an opportunity to get off to a good start, hopefully with a win, or at least a solid performance we can be proud of as a starting block.
5 freshmen in the rotation is a challenge, especially in the early games.
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 5, 2023 12:08:30 GMT -5
For the many of us that won't be traveling to Albany for the game, it is scheduled to be shown on ESPN+.
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Post by thecrossisback on Nov 6, 2023 9:05:08 GMT -5
Haven't been this excited for a basketball game in a while.
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Post by Tom on Nov 6, 2023 9:31:06 GMT -5
For those of you really excited for the game and plan on going and furthermore were wondering where MVP arena is, the Albany Civic Center has changed names again. Siena still plays home games at the same downtown arena, they just changed the name to try and confuse out of town fans and maximize home court advantage
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