UAB -2 over North Texas ***
Tough game for me because I want to be neutral as possible . NT swept the reg season two games but lost in the Conf USA semifinals to UAB. Going over the box scores of the 3 times they played is tough In one game that NT won at UAB Walker dnp. Nt's big man probably won't play tonight and he was an intergrel part of 2 of those games. But NT's back up center Sissoko is playing better then Ousmane the missing player. These two teams landed opposite in the NIT and could only meet in the finals. Perry NT's pt gd was named the Conf USA POY. But Jelly Bean Walker was the pre-season POY. Both are two of the most unheard of pt gds in the country. NT is coming off a nice win over Big 10 Wisconsin .Walker has said he is upset that Perry beat him out.
I think North Texas is the better defensive team but UAB is an experienced team and can hit those off bds . Walker and Perry are even but walker is in a little slump scoring. I think UAB with the Brewer brothers and Buffin inside has seen the NT pressure and made a few adjustments. But Nt's has done the same. Comparing their games vs other teams in conf is hard. I have Plus 's and positives every where. Maybe the one that stands out is what these guys did vs FAU who is in the final 4, UAB did beat FAU once 86-77 and North Texas did lose both times to them 66-62 and 50-46. Bur NT defense held FAU's offense which avgs almost 80 pts a game to 62 and 50 points
Like Kennedy the coach said yesterday " we both know each other and both know what were going to do". Perry has 83 points in the NIT's where Jelly Bean Walker is 18-62 in 3 games. But he still avgs 22 pts a game. I think everyone knows Grant the North Texas coach is going to Texas Tech after the game win or lose. Is that a factor tonight. Who knows I hate going against my Mean Green but think Perry and Walker are two of the best pt gds in the country and missing Ousmane hasn't hurt them but can his replacement continue to excel as he has.
I will think Jelly Bean Walker is playing with a chip on his shoulder like he has publicly said, and the Blazers edge out my Mean Green by a few points. Played a teaser so I can still cheer for NT but its hard trying to be objective in your team . There are 6 teams left playing and 3 of those are Conf USA teams I love FAU and have them in the finals and will hedge the play but they have to get by San D St 1st.
UAB wins this low scoring game by 2 -4 pts Jelly Bean Walker who will be hounded by Huntsberry all game gets a chance to outplay Perry . And can North Texas knowing there coach is leaving play without that distraction in the back of there heads. Its funny the two best players tonight in the gym are under 5'9 UAB's coach was at Miss for years. Looking for a great game and watching Perry and Walker will be awesome.
Still on cloud 9 and regardless of the outcome tonight might be a little poorer but down deep happy for my school
good luck everybody thank you all for the nice comments Go mean Green oops go UAB
Tough game for me because I want to be neutral as possible . NT swept the reg season two games but lost in the Conf USA semifinals to UAB. Going over the box scores of the 3 times they played is tough In one game that NT won at UAB Walker dnp. Nt's big man probably won't play tonight and he was an intergrel part of 2 of those games. But NT's back up center Sissoko is playing better then Ousmane the missing player. These two teams landed opposite in the NIT and could only meet in the finals. Perry NT's pt gd was named the Conf USA POY. But Jelly Bean Walker was the pre-season POY. Both are two of the most unheard of pt gds in the country. NT is coming off a nice win over Big 10 Wisconsin .Walker has said he is upset that Perry beat him out.
I think North Texas is the better defensive team but UAB is an experienced team and can hit those off bds . Walker and Perry are even but walker is in a little slump scoring. I think UAB with the Brewer brothers and Buffin inside has seen the NT pressure and made a few adjustments. But Nt's has done the same. Comparing their games vs other teams in conf is hard. I have Plus 's and positives every where. Maybe the one that stands out is what these guys did vs FAU who is in the final 4, UAB did beat FAU once 86-77 and North Texas did lose both times to them 66-62 and 50-46. Bur NT defense held FAU's offense which avgs almost 80 pts a game to 62 and 50 points
Like Kennedy the coach said yesterday " we both know each other and both know what were going to do". Perry has 83 points in the NIT's where Jelly Bean Walker is 18-62 in 3 games. But he still avgs 22 pts a game. I think everyone knows Grant the North Texas coach is going to Texas Tech after the game win or lose. Is that a factor tonight. Who knows I hate going against my Mean Green but think Perry and Walker are two of the best pt gds in the country and missing Ousmane hasn't hurt them but can his replacement continue to excel as he has.
I will think Jelly Bean Walker is playing with a chip on his shoulder like he has publicly said, and the Blazers edge out my Mean Green by a few points. Played a teaser so I can still cheer for NT but its hard trying to be objective in your team . There are 6 teams left playing and 3 of those are Conf USA teams I love FAU and have them in the finals and will hedge the play but they have to get by San D St 1st.
UAB wins this low scoring game by 2 -4 pts Jelly Bean Walker who will be hounded by Huntsberry all game gets a chance to outplay Perry . And can North Texas knowing there coach is leaving play without that distraction in the back of there heads. Its funny the two best players tonight in the gym are under 5'9 UAB's coach was at Miss for years. Looking for a great game and watching Perry and Walker will be awesome.
Still on cloud 9 and regardless of the outcome tonight might be a little poorer but down deep happy for my school
good luck everybody thank you all for the nice comments Go mean Green oops go UAB
