MBB: Duke vs Texas (Fri, 11/24, 5:30pm ET, ESPN) Pre-Game and In-Game Thread

[WHOneedsSOX]

The defense is terrible. Way too soft. Texas geta any shot they want. Can't force any turnovers. I think Texas has 1 on a shot clock violation. No "turnovers for touchdowns." Duke made 1 three that half? Bagley's the first couple minutes of the game.

[subzero02]

The defense is terrible. Way too soft. Texas geta any shot they want. Can't force any turnovers. I think Texas has 1 on a shot clock violation. No "turnovers for touchdowns." Duke made 1 three that half? Bagley's the first couple minutes of the game.

The single 3 pointer and the foul shooting are the biggest problems on offense. I am sure K has some choice words

[WHOneedsSOX]

The single 3 pointer and the foul shooting are the biggest problems on offense. I am sure K has some choice words

Not sure either can be fixed though tonight. Allen is way off, maybe cause of the wrist injury? Trent is pretty off. Duval can't shoot. Bagley can't really shoot either.

[weezie]

Chat is heating up. Some folks are heading to the exits already

[WiJoe]

The single 3 pointer and the foul shooting are the biggest problems on offense. I am sure K has some choice words

there's nothing any sane coach can say about local of three-point shooting and horsespit free throw shooting.

[rsvman]

Game is not over, but we are going to need some leadership from Grayson.

[WHOneedsSOX]

Game is not over, but we are going to need some leadership from Grayson.

Good start so far. 3 and an assist.

[Hauerwas]

The was one of the worst 20 minutes of basketball I've seen. I'm amazed at the inability to simply make a free throw. It's a free throw. Unreal. No movement on the zone, Grayson is out of control, just overall pathetic performance so far. Texas is stronger, and moving the ball. We look like we just expect to win. Just poor poor play on so many levels. Duval fades away on his shot. O'Connell was the lone bright spot. Rough start.

[dragoneye776]

So many texas players clapping but I see no technicals...

[weezie]

so many texas players clapping but i see no technicals...

agreed.

[rsvman]

So many texas players clapping but I see no technicals...

There's only one way to get them to stop clapping....

[OZ]

Not sure either can be fixed though tonight. Allen is way off, maybe cause of the wrist injury? Trent is pretty off. Duval can't shoot. Bagley can't really shoot either.

And Carter is invisible. We don't seem to realize he is out there... and Carter needs to make himself more visible.

[WHOneedsSOX]

And Carter is invisible. We don't seem to realize he is out there... and Carter needs to make himself more visible.

Duke giving Bamba too much respect. Don't think they've posted him up a single time. Let's see if he can play post D.

[rsvman]

Oh, and now there is continuation in college ball?

But transition defense has been really bad.

[fuse]

Slow start (again) and poor defense makes for a long game.

[WHOneedsSOX]

Ugly couple of games by Duke. Looooot of work to do. Texas has played well but they have not looked that impressive today. No reason Duke should be having trouble with them.

[HateCarolina]

I guess we’re going with NBA continuation now on calls.

[HateCarolina]

Oh, and now there is continuation in college ball?

But transition defense has been really bad.

Agreed!! What the heck??

[fan345678]

I guess we’re going with NBA continuation now on calls.

Only for Texas. Multiple instances where our made continuation shots have not counted.

[Eternal Outlaw]

Felt like we got some momentum when Bolden was called on the shot block. Team seemed deflated after that call