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BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

In the losing cause, I appreciate how Fox is obviously trying to get everyone expanded PT this game.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

That's important...while I agree that Grant and Shepherd give this team a better chance to win now, they're just not good enough v. the top teams in the conference so get minutes for the young guys that that will be here next year!

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Is this the same Kuany who usually just roams the perimeter? Nice dribble drive to get the foul.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

I do not like Foreman at point. He needs offball action.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

I love getting Alajiki, Kuany and Celestine on the court together, getting minutes v an elite team.

Great experience.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

The UCLA offense is pretty to watch. Just all the little curls and backcuts to get open looks.

hoopdreams's avatar

Helps when you have 5 shooters on the court

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Uncalled illegal screen by Andre, but I'll take the nice finish from Kuany.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Shows some wow plays...he's starting to figure it out a little.

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Alot of hands-on defense going both ways. I hope the refs are consistent at this the whole game.

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I think this crew did SDSU/Utah St last night....they let them bang in 1H at least.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Sam Alajiki = future All Pac-12 player

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Pencil UCLA in for a deep run in your tourney, folks....this team is loaded.

This game was not competitive, despite missing their best player...their defense is amazing....very few easy shots

hoopdreams's avatar

Agree. Cal played well offensively, until the game was clearly over, and even then we were down 14 points. Turnovers did hurt us.

But sometimes you just have to tip your hat

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Watching UCLA execute their half court defense is so impressive. They're at another level discipline wise.

hoopdreams's avatar

Well that was an illegal screen on their walk on’s 3, so there’s that!

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Offsets 2 on Kelly in 1H that went uncalled.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

That was a really nice play. The acceleration with the ball was impressive.

hoopdreams's avatar

Roberson doesn’t look like a shooter

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

No. If he can handle the ball tho, he'll probably be in the rotation consistently....

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

EVERYTHING is short...front iron...man

hoopdreams's avatar

new Cal practice facility??!!?!!

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I like bringing Grant off the bench...Alajiki should be starting and getting more minutes.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Factual statement...I have my Sam Alajiki lunchbox and thermos.....

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Hyder smh....what's his role next year?

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

Transfer back to Mountain West?

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I was so excited when they signed him....a guy that averaged nearly 10 a game as a FR?

I don't wanna be too hard on him, but just not seeing it....

hoopdreams's avatar

Cal still shooting 53% including 33% from 3

hoopdreams's avatar

cal still shooting 50%, including 56% from 3, and 2-2 FT

down 13

we need to reduce turnovers

hoopdreams's avatar

cal shooting over 50% from the field and from 3

yet down 14!

hoopdreams's avatar

Cal is doing well offensively, but ucla has so much firepower that the lead is 13

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

There's Kuany's potential.....

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

That's a tough to defend shot. He's so long an that release.

Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

These kids got a pass for COVID 2020, no? So Kuany, while a junior, still has 2 years of eligibility remaining, I believe?

Anyone know?

BentPawn(Don)'s avatar

I think you're correct. Thus...Charlie Moore playing this year in Miami.

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Dude is with his 5th school, counting his Memphis LOI

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UCLA is incredibly tough to beat if Jules Bernard is hitting shots....so good.

They're going to be so solid if full strength in March.

hoopdreams's avatar

Cal starting off hot on offense. Sam with two treys!

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Great tools. He's got the size and body to be an impact wing. If he continues to develop a mid-range jumper and the ability to put the ball on the deck...look out.