Alcorn State Game Recap (12/13/08)
kj on Dec 13th 2008
MSU streaks by Alcorn State 118-60 in an 81-possession game. Official box score.
When your back-up point guard has 11 assists, you know it’s been a very long night for your opponent.
Michigan State dominated this game in every way possible:
Stats by StatSheet.com
Most indicative of the way this game was played, though, are the following numbers:
MSU recorded [...]
Who’s turning the ball over?
kj on Dec 9th 2008
Coming into this season, we thought MSU might have finally beaten the turnover bug. They had ended the 2007-08 season by posting sub-20% turnover percentages in nine of their final 11 games.
To date, though, turnovers continue to be the team’s weak point on offense this season. Their turnover percentage of 21.0% ranks 163rd in the [...]
MSU at the Old Spice Classic: A Statistical Review
kj on Dec 1st 2008
Going into this weekend, I said a 2-1 record in the Old Spice Classic would be a “solid outcome.” But that was contingent on winning the opening game against Maryland–which we didn’t.
Nevertheless, I don’t think we should get too despondent about MSU’s Old Spice Classic results (although yours truly was pretty despondent late Thursday night). [...]
LSSU Game Recap (11/10/08)
kj on Nov 10th 2008
MSU romps again, winning 112-69 in roughly an 85-possession game. (I predict our record will be very good in game of 80 possessions or more.)
I tried to follow the on-line video stream, but, like most viewers, only saw pieces of the game. (Note to the BTN front office: You’re not doing yourselves any favors by [...]
Midnight Madness Report
kj on Oct 18th 2008
I hadn’t been to Midnight Madness for a few years and I was impressed with the program last night. They did a great job with the 70s theme (women’s players in 1970s outfits, men’s players in short shorts, VW bus for Izzo’s arrival, funny video about Izzo taking a trip across America to the 1979 [...]
Wednesday Links: Media Day Edition
kj on Oct 15th 2008
Eric Lacy has the first report up from MSU basketball’s media day. Tidbits:
Delvon Roe is expected to be ready for the first exhibition game.
Draymond Green is not expected to redshirt.
Korie Lucious has played well in the offseason.
Regarding this weekend:
The team’s “Midnight Madness” event is Friday, kicking off the season, but Izzo has his heart set [...]
Coffee Talk: Back to Basketball
kj on Sep 22nd 2008
Must . . . not . . . get . . . emotionally . . . invested . . . in . . . MSU . . . football . . . team.
We’re now just 25 days from Midnight Madness (Friday, October 17; haven’t seen any details yet). Let’s chat about how this basketball team [...]