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Ted Thompson
1/28/2023 11:25 PM

Use this thread to talk about anything game-related. For away games, we may have a separate travel thread.

Date: Tuesday January 31st, 2023 7:00 PM

Opponent: Eastern Michigan  (5-16, 2-6 MAC)

Site: George Gervin GameAbove Center

TV/Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: Ohio Radio, The Varsity Network App (free)

EMU statistics, roster and media guide

EMU message board:  Eagle's Nest

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FearLeon
1/29/2023 9:53 AM
I am seeing chatter on this board where people think this is a slam dunk win. I’m not sure really why? Eastern Michigan should’ve beaten Toledo on the road and it just won at Miami. We are easily one Bates 30-40 point burger away from dropping to 3-6 in the conference. Ypsilanti has always been a house of horrors.
Last Edited: 1/29/2023 9:53:42 AM by FearLeon
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shabamon
1/29/2023 4:30 PM
Who guards Bates?
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Bobcat1998
1/29/2023 4:47 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
Quinn Corna
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bobcatsquared
1/29/2023 6:10 PM
He'll give up 9 inches, but it's gotta be Miles, no? At least Bates prefers to stray outside the 3-point line, somewhat negating his size advantage.
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PhiTau74
1/30/2023 10:12 AM
Quinn can Master Bates
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stub
1/30/2023 11:03 AM
PhiTau74 wrote:expand_more
Quinn can Master Bates

rimshot! ba-da-CHING!
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100%Cat
1/30/2023 11:13 AM
We don't have anyone who will be able to both contest Bates' jumpers and be able to stay in front of him if he drives. One good thing for us, he hasn't been real consistent so we might get one of those "clunker" games from Bates where he only scores 10-15. I'd be more worried about making sure guys like Farrakhan and Acuff don't go crazy. If they get balanced scoring I'll be more worried. In only one of EMU's wins did they allow more than 70 points, and defensively they do not look strong. They allow about 82 points per game in MAC play. I have to think we're going to get open looks, we'll need to convert them.

Need to get a W here.
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GoCats105
1/30/2023 11:14 AM
FearLeon wrote:expand_more
Ypsilanti has always been a house of horrors.
We've been pretty good lately and haven't lost in Ypsi since Groce was the coach. Weirdly enough, both of Groce's tournament teams lost up there.
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Ohio69
1/30/2023 3:33 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
A zone defense?
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MonroeClassmate
1/30/2023 4:49 PM
Ohio69 wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
A zone defense?
Keep going to the guy Bates guards, make him work his rear off. Keep the ball moving and make him chase the OHIO guy--no standing around on offense.
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SBH
1/30/2023 5:08 PM
Play zone and he might break Austin Carr's scoring record.
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bobcatsquared
1/30/2023 5:44 PM
Impossible to break an NCAA Tournament scoring record in an early February, regular-season game.
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SBH
1/30/2023 6:17 PM
Most points scored by an opposing player. Loser.
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bobcatsquared
1/30/2023 6:21 PM
You calling the great Austin Carr a loser? Or Emoni Bates?
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cc-cat
1/30/2023 7:40 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
Folks have been saying Roderick should be starting because of his D despite his shooting challenges over the past few seasons. That argument says he should get the assignment.
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M.D.W.S.T
1/30/2023 10:19 PM
cc-cat wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
Folks have been saying Roderick should be starting because of his D despite his shooting challenges over the past few seasons. That argument says he should get the assignment.
I think this is the only answer.

Otherwise I’m 6’4 and free this week. Probably the second best option.
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Ted Thompson
1/30/2023 11:16 PM

 

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Andrew Ruck
1/31/2023 8:07 AM
Ohio is a 7.5 point favorite. EMU is a tough team to prognosticate...I could see a loss or a 20+ point win. A lot will depend on if Bates is hitting from deep or not. Personally I think we defend against the drive and force him to bury them from deep...he isn't a particularly prolific 3 point shooter.
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SBH
1/31/2023 12:30 PM
3rd in league in 3 pt makes.
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bobcatsquared
1/31/2023 12:59 PM
cc-cat wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
Folks have been saying Roderick should be starting because of his D despite his shooting challenges over the past few seasons. That argument says he should get the assignment.
Beer on me Saturday pre-game if BRod is assigned Bates.
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OhioCatFan
1/31/2023 1:24 PM
bobcatsquared wrote:expand_more
Who guards Bates?
Folks have been saying Roderick should be starting because of his D despite his shooting challenges over the past few seasons. That argument says he should get the assignment.
Beer on me Saturday pre-game if BRod is assigned Bates.
oldkatz told me that i could raise one here in the Republic of California where I’m visiting my daughter, and put it on your tab!
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GoCats105
1/31/2023 1:34 PM
SBH wrote:expand_more
3rd in league in 3 pt makes.
4th in makes
3rd in attempts
25th in percentage

Unless you're going by per game.
Last Edited: 1/31/2023 1:35:58 PM by GoCats105
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Andrew Ruck
1/31/2023 1:36 PM
SBH wrote:expand_more
3rd in league in 3 pt makes.
3rd in attempts. 25th in percentage. Not saying he is terrible, just saying it wouldn't be a stupid strategy to cut off his lanes and force him to hoist from deep.
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shabamon
1/31/2023 7:21 PM
No AJ Brown tonight.
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