* Official OU @ Arizona game thread**

[thebigabd]

There is never anyone around when they score... Wide open 3's, wide open layups, breakaways, etc.

I mean, they had a 10 point lead 3 minutes into the game. Thats called getting outclassed in every way. They are up 15-17 and and its been 10+ since basically the tipoff, lol.

This team is just horrendous.

 

[okcsooner83]

Another open three. I know OU is bad but the lack of defense intensity is not acceptable.

 

[Sam]

Washington in at the 4.

Fitz hits another jumper.

Pledger with a nice steal.

Fitz misses turnaround.

Sooners get lucky no call on Mayes shot.

Cade hits long 3 after they collapsed on Fitz.

Derrick Williams hits a 3, man that guy can play.

39-25 1:14 Zona

 

[Sam]

Cade hits a step back three.

Williams kills us on the boards, CJ fouls.

Williams hits 1st, Misses 2nd. Board fitz.

Sooners will get last shoot more or less if they choose.

Cade misses 3.

Fogg misses long 3 at the buzzer.

40-28 Zona at the half.

If Fitz wasn't having his best game ever offensively I don't even want to think how bad this game would be.

 

[p230]

It is nice that Fitz is showing up against good compition though...isn't it. Or am I just trying to not be completley depressed.

 

[Sam]

It is nice that Fitz is showing up against good compition though...isn't it. Or am I just trying to not be completley depressed.

His midrange jumper was very sweet this half and his finishing is improving around the hoop.

Thats all we got this half.

 

[thebigabd]

It is nice that Fitz is showing up against good compition though...isn't it. Or am I just trying to not be completley depressed.

Fitz has been awesome. He is legit.

 

[okcsooner83]

Can OU stay within 18? I'm tempted to bet on OU second half.

 

[38red]

no help D! I'ld like to see Newell, Blair & Davis combo. just to see how they play together.

 

[p230]

no help D! I'ld like to see Newell, Blair & Davis combo. just to see how they play together.

But why?? I can't watch. Do we look just less athletic than them or slacking or just what? I would think defense would have been the focus of most of the summer judging by the way the players talked.

 

[Sam]

But why?? I can't watch. Do we look just less athletic than them or slacking or just what? I would think defense would have been the focus of most of the summer judging by the way the players talked.

I would say just lost, no rotation. It doesn't help we get beat off the dribble too easily but the rotation around getting beat is horrid. Either no rotation or rotates too late leading to just fouls. Just frustrating to watch.

 

[OUsky]

I would think defense would have been the focus of most of the summer judging by the way the players talked.

Defense has to be coached.

 

[Tony]

But why?? I can't watch. Do we look just less athletic than them or slacking or just what? I would think defense would have been the focus of most of the summer judging by the way the players talked.

We are just a bad basketball team. It's not like we can really point to one thing that needs to improve and things are going to click, unfortunately. We are just really bad in the most boring, soul-sucking manner.

 

[AdaSooner]

no help D! I'ld like to see Newell, Blair & Davis combo. just to see how they play together.

That combination might be fine on offense. But two of three couldn't defend me. Do I need to name them?

 

[38red]

can't coach quickness

 

[Sam]

Couple missed shots and turnovers on both ends to start the 2nd.

Thompson 3 top of the key.

MoMo missed open mid range J but offensive rebound, Fogg misses drive.

Blair called for a charge.

Williams went by Fitz on a faceup, Blair called for the foul I believe. On the foor.

Hill gets easy lay up after nice dish by MoMo.

Fitz gets a break on the foul call, fouled by Williams.

Fitz hits first and the second.

42-33 17:00

 

[AdaSooner]

We are just a bad basketball team. It's not like we can really point to one thing that needs to improve and things are going to click, unfortunately. We are just really bad in the most boring, soul-sucking manner.

Yep. It's hard to find many positives with this team. We're not good at shooting from the perimeter. We have almost no inside game when Fitz is not on the floor. We're not a good rebounding team. We turn the ball over way too much, and we definitely can't play defense. Did I miss anything?

 

[Sam]

Williams seals Fitz and gets easy slam.

Cade misses deep three.

MoMo with a strong and good finish.

Cade misses another three.

Blair picks up another foul.

46-33 15:44

 

[Adreid4]

Arizona's two biggest cheerleaders are calling this came on FSN. It makes this game harder to watch than it should be.

 

[38red]

Yep. It's hard to find many positives with this team. We're not good at shooting from the perimeter. We have almost no inside game when Fitz is not on the floor. We're not a good rebounding team. We turn the ball over way too much, and we definitely can't play defense. Did I miss anything?

Athletes!