Who likes our chances against KU?

[HurdyGurdyEer]

Wow .... will our guys have enough left in the tank after last nights grueling victory?
KU is a different animal.

I say it's time for the return of Tarik Phillip and Jaysean Paige who lead the Mountaineers to victory.

 

[MountaineerWV]

The "return"???? I think they've been pretty damn good throughout.....


And with Huggs, I like our chances against ANYONE! Best coach in college basketball....or SPORTS in general.

 

[Eerhole]

Huggs vs Self two of the very best in the game today. I would rather play no one more than KU today, how lucky are we to be in this fantastic conference!

 

[steeleer]

We're playing with house money right now. I just hope Huggs uses the whole bench. This isn't about the B12 title....we've got bigger fish to fry soon.

 

[Mountaineer757]

KU is significantly improved over the last 12 games or so. Emergence of Graham and Bragg have balanced their attack. Their D has gotten strong. They are playing with a tremendous amount of confidence. They are really, really good with high level talent. However, Huggs statement, "Your first 5 may be better than our first 5, but our first 11 are better than yours" applies to a KU match up for sure.

That said, if WV plays D with last nights level of intensity and intelligence (Fewer stupid fouls), has a player or 2 hot from 3 pt range, and pounds the boards they can play with ANY TEAM in CBB.

I do think fatigue is something to watch this evening. If fatigue does start to creep in, a few big plays will be in order to rev up the energy. After the Big 12 tourney, I am not concerned about fatigue in the NCAA. A one day break between games played on the weekend and at least a 4 day break from weekend to weekend (Assuming they progress) is very doable for 18 to 23 year olds.

Anyone else notice how Bill Self had his starting 5 out of the game much more than usual against Baylor? This took place in both halves of the game. KU's starting 5 did not play much more than WV's starters.