Huskies advance to face Arizona
by John Berkowitz on Mar 12, 2011 7:58 AM PST
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The Washington Huskies limped into this tournament on Thursday but two consecutive victories over WSU and Oregon have put them into todays championship game against Arizona. Win or lose this afternoon the Huskies are now a certain lock to receive an invitation to the big dance.
Washington took control of last nights game from the onset. The Ducks lingered within striking distance the entire game but the Huskies shut the door completely on Oregon during the last five minutes on the way to a 69-51 win.
I think that last nght was one of Isaiah Thomas's most complete games as a Husky. His shooting hand wasn't hot but more importantly he was able to distribute the ball with finesse all evening. His improved ball handing is allowing the Huskies to score more inside which has helped them become less one dimensional on offense over the last two games.
CJ Wilcox (14) and Terrence Ross (13) led the Huskies in scoring. Scott Suggs and IT chipped in 10 a piece. Darnell Gant provided 21 minutes of excellent play highlighted be strong defense inside, 8 points, and a team high 10 rebounds.
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WOO! HOO!
Nice to see them bounce back after that difficult stretch they endured. GO DAWGS!!
Washington Husky Football-"Hear the bark, feel the bite!"
Doesn't he play safety for the 49ers?
How did he get eligible to play hoop? ;)
"I call the big one Bitey."-Homer J. Simpson
by Willie Mays Haze on Mar 12, 2011 9:09 AM PST up reply actions
Yep, he was a pretty good strong safety.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
ya ya ya
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by John Berkowitz on Mar 12, 2011 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Better with or without Overton?
I think we are better with him he gives us more depth plus he can handle ball – adds pressure D and can drive to basket and of course comes up with the bone head play(s) of the game which gives us something to talk about. Not sure on the team chemistry with him playing though. However do like the more minutes that Wilcox – Suggs and Ross are getting with the O man being sat down.
IMHO we are a better team with Overton and Aziz not starting.
I think this is right. Wilcox, Suggs and Ross are our best scorers.
when two of three of them are on the floor, it gives our PG more options and creates opportunities for MBA to convert double teams into easy buckets. Problem is that its not our best defensive team.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
Personally I like the 'smaller' lineup Romar has been using
Having IT, three of Holiday, Wilcox, Ross, Suggs, & Gant, along with Aziz, gives us ridiculous length and wingspan (minus IT) for our 2-3 zone to give the guys a breather on the defensive side. Offensively we may not have scoring balance inside & out, but we can spread the floor and drive & dish like nobodys business. It’s seemed to work well the past two nights.
by wyte_lightning on Mar 12, 2011 11:47 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
great picture
IT has the heart of a lion Husky.
Support our student athletes, have faith in the coaches! "...it's how you play the game!"
Congratulations to The Huskies. Good luck vs Zona.
The University of Utah is off to the Pac-12 Conference and will be in the South Division. Hopefully we will get to the first ever Pac-12 Championship Game. Jon " Bones " Jones gets his chance for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title when he faces off against Shogun Rua. Jon Jones will win.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Mar 12, 2011 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
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