The only object today is to win & forget about playing seniors. With that in mind here is the lineup that could produce a win. Starters, Rupert, D'Amico, Johnson, Domask, & Jones - then play the first four until they need a breather, then get them back in. If Jones does not make at least 2 of his first five 3-pointers, prohibit him from shooting any more threes or ride the bench. The only substitutes available are Ebube, Wonders, Fergerson, Banks & Newton - no one else (this includes Muila & Brown) comes off the bench. Now, of course, this is all theoretical, and obviously will not happen, but it is something to think about.
Hoping for a win but not expecting one. I’m going to appreciate watching Domask/Jones possibly one more time.
The only object today is to win & forget about playing seniors. With that in mind here is the lineup that could produce a win. Starters, Rupert, D'Amico, Johnson, Domask, & Jones - then play the first four until they need a breather, then get them back in. If Jones does not make at least 2 of his first five 3-pointers, prohibit him from shooting any more threes or ride the bench. The only substitutes available are Ebube, Wonders, Fergerson, Banks & Newton - no one else (this includes Muila & Brown) comes off the bench. Now, of course, this is all theoretical, and obviously will not happen, but it is something to think about.
Lance shoots well from the top of the arc. Otherwise it’s a brick show. I would let him gun away up there
I'm more concerned about the missed layups and rebounding.
Drake will have to be off for SIU to win. Too big and skilled for our 5-guard lineup.
I would have liked to come up for this game, but don’t think I want to fight with the gridlock caused by MLS and Arch Madness going off at the same time more or less.
If we pull off the upset I’m definitely going to be in attendance tomorrow.
I'm expecting us to go down 15+ early like the first 2 Drake matchups...
I would like to see us TRY some different things today. Literally anything different than whatever this team has been doing on offense and the terrible player rotations.
Supporter of the Fab 4: Scottie Ebube, Foster Wonders, AJ Ferguson & Cade Hornecker.
They’re the ones that can get us where we haven’t been in 15 years.
@siu-grad-87 That'd be nice, but we've played 30+ games and haven't changed, why would we change now?
The key to a Saluki win today is defence, plain and simple. If they can reign in the Drake, they have a chance.
Cannot go toe to toe with a free-wheeling offencive game plan. The Drake will smoke them if that happens.
Any news on the actual start time?
Coming up with offensive system changes is for the off-season. I’m sure that will be brought up for off-season changes.
Let’s hope Drake has a very poor shooting game. That’s the only way SIU can beat these guys.
Supporter of the Fab 4: Scottie Ebube, Foster Wonders, AJ Ferguson & Cade Hornecker.
They’re the ones that can get us where we haven’t been in 15 years.
Let's tip this one off! Gotta avoid the early hole right outta the gate like they've done against Drake twice already. Can't keep playing the catch-up game.
If the bank is open for Lance, will good fortune shine on the Dawgs today?
