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TD_24's avatar

Attack Roman Silva. Dude is built and moves like a cement mixer

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Don't tempt me with a good time.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Much better showing by Shepherd. He's playing in control. THIS we like

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

This is the Grant and Jordan we want all year long. Jordan as a part of the whole, and Grant to not overthink it. Such a difference from the first few games of the year.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Grant is strictly a catch and shoot guy tho....he hurts them with the ball in his hands.

They gag leads sooooo quickly

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Another lazy pass from Joel, then an offensive foul. Weird spot for him.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

I hate both Gene and Jean. They're both insufferable.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

If they end up going to Sonic and getting eczema medication, the universe may implode.

Seriously, can we get better commercials. I blame Larry Scott.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

C'mon Lars finish that off.

TD_24's avatar

Well thats the Cal team I know. Build a 13 point lead from the shadows then blow it immediately.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Yup...that was a parade of bricks down the stretch....back iron

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

I like this offensive strategy. Plan A is to run it through Kelly, plan B is to dribble drive and kick to the shooters. Plus, it helps that this may be Grant's 30 point game for the year.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

And it comes to a screeching halt when Joel is off the floor. 12-0 run by OSU to close out the half, but Cal still leads by 1 at the half.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

That was a pretty bad turnover

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Yeah, but I still would have him on the court for the last 2 minutes of the half.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Oh absolutely....they have 1 f-ing PG on the team....wtf????

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

19-9 Cal with the early lead. They look solid so far. The Beavs have a taunting T and are trying outnumbered transition plays. Weird that Cal is the more competent team on the court.

CalBear91's avatar

Wonder when this site will switch over and start doing some basketball post game threads and analysis? This was a fun win, and the guys played fairly smart and hard, as Monty pointed out. Lots of extra passes and set plays, which I love. Bottom line is that we were picked to finish last, like the Beavs last year, and we will not. No more than middling, but given the expectations, middling with some fun wins mainly at home, will be still satisfying.

goldenone's avatar

Monty actually said we would be a good team...😺 😺 😺

concernedparent's avatar

Probably when the team is competitive.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Nice win by the boys....Beavers are bad, but you hold a team to 61, make your FTs...

Way too careless with the ball, but a win's a win. Nice!

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Andre F-ing Kelly, folks.....solid

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

From the announcers. On a 24-for-31 shooting tear.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Love hearing Monty say Cal's gonna be a tough team to beat....hope that's the case.

Why Oregon St wasn't fouling Joel Brown down 8 with 70 seconds left is beyond me....

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Hey Mark Fox, why do you have only 1 point guard on the roster?

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Hyder is supposed to be that guy as well, but we won't dwell on that.

goldenone's avatar

Kelly solid, Shepherd drained his jumpers - defense from Joel, Kuany, and Alajaki. Good start Bears! Utah on Sunday...

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Still too many turnovers by Grant & Joel, but agreed - pretty good win. I've definitely seen worse 1-7 teams than that OSU squad...they're really missing Ethan Thompson but with Alatishe and Lucas, they'll probably figure it out at some point this year...

More minutes for Alajiki please!

Wild Hair's avatar

It was a solid Pac-12 win. Sloppy at times but shepherd and Company closed it out.

Highlight of the game was when Shepherd went to the line to shoot two and the four others were huddled with coach. Then for the second one the strolled to half court.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Maybe we're gonna have to just live with Jordan Shepherd's hoists this year...I s'pose

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Then the brick and the and-1 on the defensive side. Not a good sequence.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Andre Kelly gonna make a serious bid for All Pac 12 honors this year....good on ya

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Multiple bad decisions by Brown letting Beavs back in the game

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Nice answer by Grant. Keep shooting it

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

"If you're gonna do it wrong, do it right....." now that's a motto

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

More Alajiki please, Mark

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Good on the ball defense as well. Kid's smart.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Agreed - 6'7", 225...nice stroke, and plays D...he's one you can build around.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Grant's a turnover machine when he tries to put the ball on the floor....yikes

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Grant is careless with the basketball.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

That Oregon State Elite-8 run last March was pretty fun to watch, tho....ya gotta give it to them.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Kuany starting to figure things out, folks! Get excited people!!! Where's the band????

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

2022 is the Kuany breakout year

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Nice board by Shepherd. Atta kid

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

I like this version of Shepherd these last 2 games. Quiet 17 points against FSU, quiet 10 so far tonight with a couple nice defensive plays. He's not forcing it.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Agreed - if he plays within the flow and doesn't force it, he can be a solid contributor!

It's the 3-17 type nights that are the killers.....

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Kelly's solid on the block, I'll give him that

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TD_24's avatar

That honor would go to Jack Wilson, Serra grad of 2018, Went to Oregon State basketball, transferred to Idaho basketball, and is now on Washington State Football. He actively lost us games. He was soft.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Eh, not so sure, alpha, respectfully....the last 4 minutes of this half is what this team is.

Somebody hit a mid-range jumper FFS