The freshmen...

[Swinesong1]

Hall, Gafford n Gabe carried the Hogs in 2nd half! 

[hogwood]

Hall, Gafford n Gabe carried the Hogs in 2nd half!

Great to see others are able to step up!

[HawgHeadCheese]

And just think we still got one on the bench who is just as good or maybe better than the current guys.

[rude1]

I am seeing Gabe getting more and more comfortable out there, starting to feel like he belongs. You can see this with how he is now looking to be active on the offensive end when he catches the ball. Cook needs to give up all his minutes unless someone gets in foul trouble, just don't see much of anything he is giving on either end of the court.

[lynbug]

Just about to make this same post.  If Dan, Gabe and Darius had not stepped up tonight....it probably would have been way too close. Nice to know we have options.  However, FTs are a concern right now.

[hogwood]

And just think we still got one on the bench who is just as good or maybe better than the current guys.

True. Hope he plays net year, we'll need him.

Also it's time to recognize that Osabuohien is not a transfer candidate.

[BrooklynRoss]

I am seeing Gabe getting more and more comfortable out there, starting to feel like he belongs. You can see this with how he is now looking to be active on the offensive end when he catches the ball. Cook needs to give up all his minutes unless someone gets in foul trouble, just don't see much of anything he is giving on either end of the court.

Good analysis. Cook has had his moments in spot play this season, so I'll give him that. Gabe has huge potential though, hope he figures that out and dominates.

[Swinesong1]

those three scored 28 of 41 2nd half points. 

[hawg1221]

I am seeing Gabe getting more and more comfortable out there, starting to feel like he belongs. You can see this with how he is now looking to be active on the offensive end when he catches the ball. Cook needs to give up all his minutes unless someone gets in foul trouble, just don't see much of anything he is giving on either end of the court.

I noticed that as well about Gabe. Looks like he's got a burning desire to get better.

[Letsroll1200]

They came through. Gabe is so much better than Thomas and Cook.

[hawg1221]

They came through. Gabe is so much better than Thomas and Cook.

And he was a last minute signee. I like what I see from this guy.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

True. Hope he plays net year, we'll need him.

Also it's time to recognize that Osabuohien is not a transfer candidate.

+1 hogwood
Me right now!!

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Gabe O might be the heart of the team. He may have only had 3 pts tonight but definitely a difference maker

[hoglady]

Thomas had a decent game tonight.
6 points / 4 rebounds and he made some critical FT's when were reeling at the line.

Taking nothing away from the freshman - who played great.

[k.c.hawg]

36 and 20 in a big road game in the last qtr of the season. Freshman class missing one of it's top 2 players still comes up huge. Great recruiting class and the coaching staff is bringing them around at money time. Screw the people that thinks this staff is incapable.

[hawg1221]

Gabe O might be the heart of the team. He may have only had 3 pts tonight but definitely a difference maker

Fans want to see players play with passion.  Him and Darius both played with that freshman desire to prove their worth on the team. That's a very good trait to have.

[Pancetta]

I don't understand the hate this year for Thomas. He doesn't make dumb turnovers and he defends in the post if the other team has more than one big on the floor. He may not score a ton but he doesn't freeze the ball and he hustles.

[hawg1221]

Yes, Thomas is okay. He may not win the game for you, but he doesn't lose it for you either.

[hoglady]

I don’t understand the hate this year for Thomas. He doesn’t make dumb turnovers and he defends in the post if the other team has more than one big on the floor. He may not score a ton but he doesn’t freeze the ball and he hustles.

I don't either.
He had a pretty good game tonight and the effort is always there - he will mix it up.

[lookawayquick]

Energy comes from the frost; D Hall, Gabe O and D Gafford play with passion.  Wish that would rub off on some of the seniors the last few games.

[k.c.hawg]

Energy comes from the frost; D Hall, Gabe O and D Gafford play with passion.  Wish that would rub off on some of the seniors the last few games.

Thompson played a damn good game. Barfiord played very well. Thomas played a fine game. Macon wasn't scoring at ease but took the ball to the basket and more importantly defered to the guys that were shooting well. I don't know what else you would have wanted from the seniors tonight

[HoopS]

I don't understand the hate this year for Thomas. He doesn't make dumb turnovers and he defends in the post if the other team has more than one big on the floor. He may not score a ton but he doesn't freeze the ball and he hustles.

it is just some posters love to do. Seems they pick one or two and always pile on. Beard gets a lot of it. He stepped up tonight too.

[BannerMountainMan]

True. Hope he plays net year, we'll need him.

Also it's time to recognize that Osabuohien is not a transfer candidate.

the only people that said Gabe was a transfer candidate was the stupid idiots on here

[rtr]

Thompson played a damn good game. Barfiord played very well. Thomas played a fine game. Macon wasn't scoring at ease but took the ball to the basket and more importantly defered to the guys that were shooting well. I don't know what else you would have wanted from the seniors tonight

When Trey plays well this team is a tough out for anyone we play.

[lookawayquick]

K.C. - you and I have a difference of opinion on how JB played tonight.  Where was the energy?  Hustle?  Macon's stroke was off but he did try to create.  His defense wasn't the best of his year.  JB and Macon can be special but they have to bring energy, hustle and play a little D.  The freshmen are showing the old guys how to play with passion and exhuberence.

[FATHAWG08]

Thomas has made some pretty good moves to the basket with the dribble. Just wished he did more of it. He would be a solid backup player for us if we had a more offensive option at the 4.

[Hogginintheville]

Thompson played a damn good game. Barfiord played very well. Thomas played a fine game. Macon wasn't scoring at ease but took the ball to the basket and more importantly defered to the guys that were shooting well. I don't know what else you would have wanted from the seniors tonight

Macon was pressing a bit in the first half to make things happen but he settled down and was a creater in the 2nd half. I think Barford was off all night.

[Hawg Red]

Gabe, Hall and Bailey will be our starting frontcourt next season.

Take that how you will. It gives me equal parts excitement and trepidation. 

[BannerMountainMan]

Gabe, Hall and Bailey will be our starting frontcourt next season.

Take that how you will. It gives me equal parts excitement and trepidation.

Chaney, Henderson, gonna have something to say about that

[Hawg Red]

Chaney, Henderson, gonna have something to say about that

Chaney maybe, but I doubt Henderson makes a push. The three I mentioned will all have experience in the system and we know that goes a long with Anderson. Usually only exceptional freshmen like Portis and Gafford start unless you have seniors who aren't pulling weight (like when Mike started Hall over Macon or Bailey over Thomas/Cook). Next year might be different with such a young roster, and I'm not sure Bailey will even be here (just based on my opinion that MA is under-utilizing him and he might be unhappy with his reduced role).

[thebignasty]

Gabe, Hall and Bailey will be our starting frontcourt next season.

Take that how you will. It gives me equal parts excitement and trepidation.

Thats really athletic and really small lol

[Beaverfever]

I'm finally getting a chance to watch the second half.  Gabe looks much more comfortable.  Hall and him were huge gets.  I don't know if kids are getting better at basketball or what but I don't remember 3 stars coming in with this much potential.  Love to see the them coming along.  They're both 6-8 with tremendous athleticism and look comfortable on the perimeter or attacking the basket. I wish our sophomores would step up too.  We'll need them next season. 

[HawgHeadCheese]

They came through. Gabe is so much better than Thomas and Cook.

I like Gabe but he's not better than Thomas.

[hawgfan4life]

Gabe has been a nice addition to the team dynamics the past few games.  He demonstrated some serious immaturity at one point last night and maybe some insight as to why it took him until late to play during critical times of a game.  Could have gotten a T as easily as it was to read his lips saying something he shouldn't with kids watching. 

[riccoar]

Get so use to seeing the guys on the court, you forget the one's in the stable.  Khalil Garland true PG.

[Hou-Hog]

I don't understand the hate this year for Thomas. He doesn't make dumb turnovers and he defends in the post if the other team has more than one big on the floor. He may not score a ton but he doesn't freeze the ball and he hustles.

Thomas always makes at least 2 really dumb fouls.  Typically he does have two-three really silly fouls as well

[razorback1829]

I like Gabe but he's not better than Thomas.

Lol what team you been watching? He sure is better than Thomas.

[razorbackfan4life]

It was refreshing to see a PF(Gabe) be decisive on the offensive side of the court.  And he hustles his butt off on defense. 

I would like to see him take all of Cooks minutes.  Go 50/50 with him and DT on minutes.  Mix Hall in at the 3/4 depending on the flow of the game. 

[razorback1829]

It was refreshing to see a PF(Gabe) be decisive on the offensive side of the court.  And he hustles his butt off on defense. 

I would like to see him take all of Cooks minutes.  Go 50/50 with him and DT on minutes.  Mix Hall in at the 3/4 depending on the flow of the game.

Hall will play 4 in occasional situations, but man at this point he's almost strictly wing and  thriving. Provides mismatches, rebounding, energy, and defense from that other wing which was needed.

[BannerMountainMan]

Lol what team you been watching? He sure is better than Thomas.

on the defensive side yes but Thomas is twice the offensive guy, he made some real moves last night that I wasn't expecting

[HoopS]

Gabe is showing some real flashes. Glad to see him take it to the hole and then also not hesitate when he had an easy look.

[Capt. Hamm]

My starting line-up:
Gabe
Hall
Macon
Barford
Gafford.

[Hawg Red]

Gabe has been a nice addition to the team dynamics the past few games.  He demonstrated some serious immaturity at one point last night and maybe some insight as to why it took him until late to play during critical times of a game.  Could have gotten a T as easily as it was to read his lips saying something he shouldn't with kids watching.

Give me a break.

[Hog-N-Ham]

I like the effort Darious Hall plays with ... he makes some freshman mistakes but he seems to always be giving 100% on the court.

[mhuff]

the only people that said Gabe was a transfer candidate was the stupid idiots on here

We could do with a lot less people on here calling others stupid.

If you don't see that CMA was setting Gabe up for the desire to transfer,  you are not very observant. He has done it time and time again, and the players have left. It's tough when you and everyone else knows you are better and you're riding the pine. I think CMA is feeling the heat to win , or Gabe would still be wasting away on the bench.

[pignparadise]

We could do with a lot less people on here calling others stupid.

If you don't see that CMA was setting Gabe up for the desire to transfer,  you are not very observant. He has done it time and time again, and the players have left. It's tough when you and everyone else knows you are better and you're riding the pine. I think CMA is feeling the heat to win , or Gabe would still be wasting away on the bench.

Maybe Mike thinks Gafford is leaving and he doesn't need Gabe's scholarship.

[lumphog]

the only people that said Gabe was a transfer candidate was the stupid idiots on here

80%

[c-townfan]

Gabe has been a nice addition to the team dynamics the past few games.  He demonstrated some serious immaturity at one point last night and maybe some insight as to why it took him until late to play during critical times of a game.  Could have gotten a T as easily as it was to read his lips saying something he shouldn’t with kids watching. 

Geez lighten up Francis. Kids cuss, it's what they do. It just so happened the camera went on him as soon as he said it and there were only like 20 people in the stadium so it was loud. It was also a horrible call. Kid extended his arm and pushed Gabe down and he got called for a block. I'd be ticked too if I played great d and got pushed to the ground then got a foul called on me.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Geez lighten up Francis. Kids cuss, it's what they do. It just so happened the camera went on him as soon as he said it and there were only like 20 people in the stadium so it was loud. It was also a horrible call. Kid extended his arm and pushed Gabe down and he got called for a block. I'd be ticked too if I played great d and got pushed to the ground then got a foul called on me.

Yep I would have said the same thing if I was Gabe. 

[The_Iceman]

Get so use to seeing the guys on the court, you forget the one's in the stable.  Khalil Garland true PG.

What makes you think Garland is a true point guard? (If he is even ever cleared to play)