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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:15 pm
Posted by endofshow
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:15 pm
Basketball season isn't too far away and its the only thing to look forward to
Posted by beaver
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:18 pm to
yep...Missouri gonna rape the SEC this year in basketball
Posted by Rig
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:19 pm to
Good thing MU basketball will keep my mind off of how damn cold it is.


But really I'm excited for AU basketball. Already was before the football season went to shite.
Posted by endofshow
Mississippi
Member since Sep 2011
31 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:26 pm to
I want to be excited but I don't want to set myself up for disappointment like I did with our football season
Posted by TheJones
Member since Nov 2009
33292 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:35 pm to
Grant's squad is tourney bound this year, just like every year.
This post was edited on 10/21/12 at 5:36 pm
Posted by beaver
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:37 pm to
call me when you have the AP coach of the year
Posted by Smoke7024
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22643 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:40 pm to
I am every year. I love basketball.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
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41051 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:49 pm to
I love basketball, but Auburn sucks. We haven't had a decent team since Cliff Ellis left.
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:02 pm to
Since '98, football losing seasons have meant NCAA or NIT berths for the basketball team. (Don't know how exactly many seasons that's been, but still.)

#WarBasketball
Posted by endofshow
Mississippi
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:37 pm to
I would gladly take an NIT berth...just hope to see improvement
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:40 pm to
I seriously think this team could get to the NIT.

But, then again, I thought the football team would get 7-9 wins this season.
Posted by AUtigR24
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Member since Apr 2011
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:48 pm to
Aren't we predicted to finish last in the SEC? I don't see an NIT this year but maybe next. Ready to watch Shaq Johnson though
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:51 pm to
By some folks. The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, the preseason Bible, predicted that we would be a good postseason candidate.


I've seen others that have suggested that a team like this has the pieces to catch fire at the right time, surprise some big teams late, and make a mini-run in the SEC tourney. Could get a low at-large bid, but it would take our best basketball all season.

We're young, but we're getting closer to Barbee's vision for the program.

(I'm also looking forward to heckling Chubb again this year.)
This post was edited on 10/21/12 at 6:55 pm
Posted by AUtigR24
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 6:55 pm to
quote:

(I'm also looking forward to heckling Chubb again this year.)


Absolutely, who will the starters be in your opinion?

Sulliven
Harrel
Johnson
Chub'
?
Posted by Smoke7024
Member since Jun 2010
22643 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:01 pm to
It's hard to predict what we'll do this year. We have a ton of new players. Back to complaining though, it looks like our incompetent athletic department couldn't even coordinate a "Midnight Madness" for the basketball team this year. It was postponed before finally being cancelled. I would've like to see Shaq Johnson in a dunk contest.
Posted by Smoke7024
Member since Jun 2010
22643 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:05 pm to
I'd say:

Wallace or Greene
Sullivan
Payne
Chubb
Dixon-Tatum

That's a complete guess though. It depends how the freshmen come along.
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:06 pm to
Wallace should be in the starting five, I think. Played extremely well last season.

Denson and Payne could be mentioned for a spot.

A few of our big guys outside of Chubb are new: Dixon-Tatum, Adamu, Granger...depending on who gets RS'ed or not, they could get some time. I'd love to see a guy with Dixon-Tatum's size start alongside the Great White Nope.
This post was edited on 10/21/12 at 7:10 pm
Posted by WarSlamEagle
Manchester United Fan
Member since Sep 2011
24611 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:09 pm to
quote:

Back to complaining though, it looks like our incompetent athletic department couldn't even coordinate a "Midnight Madness" for the basketball team this year. It was postponed before finally being cancelled. I would've like to see Shaq Johnson in a dunk contest.

Had one last year and it was super meh, especially the scrimmage.

However, I think it's really important for a growing program to have something like that.

Did you guys see what Ole Miss did for theirs on the Square this year? WHY CAN'T WE HAVE THAT?
Posted by Smoke7024
Member since Jun 2010
22643 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:13 pm to
I went. I liked the dunk contest. Gabriel had a good dunk when he bounced it off the back of the backboard. The girls stuff was pretty boring though.

I just want more effort in basketball from the AD. The students are doing a good job coming to games. The rest of the fans, not so much.
Posted by Rig
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Member since Aug 2011
41856 posts
Posted on 10/21/12 at 7:16 pm to
Wallace shouldn't start. He plays great in spurts of 2-3 minutes before getting sloppy and turning the ball over. Brian Greene will start at the 1.
Rotation will look similar to this
starter-- reserve(s)
1 Greene -- Wallace
2 Sullivan -- Denson/Price
3 Johnson -- Payne
4 Adamu -- Granger
5 Chubb -- Dixon-Tatum
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