*******Oklahoma vs. Sutherland Sharks Game Thread*******

[OUHoops]

I'm setting my alarm for 4:29 AM to watch the game, but I am not sure how my body/mind will react to that.

You night owls, or early morning risers in this case, have at it. Here is the link for the livestream:

https://www.facebook.com/OUMensBasketball?DB_OEM_ID=31000

 

[Matt McQuade]

I'll be there to have an early look at the guys before tomorrow's game. Looking forward to it!

 

[coolm]

already looking better on D - starters were different this round though

Brady starts right off looking good

 

[usedtobe1]

15-8 early lead. Lazenby has looked good. New rotation coming in.

 

[coolm]

they are really working harder defensively.

working on a little 221 press picking up 3/4 court. Trae's really trying to play tight.

 

[OUHoops]

Much better start defensively this time around.

 

[coolm]

32-14 OU end of 1st

they're playing a little more settled than last game. not shooting as well though. it's a little less playground. actually a lot less.

 

[usedtobe1]

Trae McGusty Odomes Freeman and McNeace in this rotation. Odomes is looking good. Very active. Trae and Freeman each with a 3.

 

[usedtobe1]

First group in with Polla instead of Lattin.

 

[coolm]

I like how Polla is decisive with the ball when he gets it. He wastes no time and has hit 2 nice little shots so far.

 

[coolm]

pretty obvious they worked on their switches. and they're really trying to feed Polla inside.

 

[usedtobe1]

Doolittle with 2 steals. Nice screen and roll from Sheperd to Polla.

 

[coolm]

brady with a block on one end then the 3 on the other. sweet.

 

[usedtobe1]

60-25 at half.

 

[coolm]

60-25 at the half. that Aucks team would tear this group up.

So much better on defense ... but also a little less competition.

 

[OU92Grad]

Wow! Manek with a poster Slam! He can jump and shoot!

 

[coolm]

this game is much easier to watch than the last. I think first because the court is marked so much easier.

 

[coolm]

Wow! Manek with a poster Slam! He can jump and shoot!

he runs the floor well. very sleek.

 

[usedtobe1]

First half stats:
James with 10 points
Trae has 9 with 4 assists
Manek has 6 points and 5 boards
Sooners only allowed 11 points in the 2nd quarter.

 

[OUHoops]

Polla smoothly drilling mid-range jumpers in warm-ups. Kid is clearly more than just an oxe down low.