2018-19 Season Discussion

[CreakyHorn]

I kinda thought with Shae on the bench in Florida that might be a good sign she was returning sometime soon.

I saw her with the team during the trophy presentation, dressed in warmups. Wonder what her status is.

 

[BabHorn]

Aston: Texas will regroup with young players in wake of season-ending injury to Lashann Higgs | Hookem.com

Aston said the Longhorns “will miss Lashann and all the energy and experience she brings” but that there is hope on the horizon.

I like Coach Aston's quote about Audrey.

“Audrey’s an old-school type of player,” Aston said. “She’s got a little bit of a junkyard dog mentality.”

 

[DFW_Horn]

Aston: Texas will regroup with young players in wake of season-ending injury to Lashann Higgs | Hookem.com

I like Coach Aston's quote about Audrey.

Based on the games I’ve seen her play, Celeste has that same kind of approach to the game - opposing players are going to have to fight for it. For the next few years, shooting guards, small forwards and even some posts are going to leave the floor against Texas feeling a lot more worn down than usual.

 

[BabHorn]

One of many changes coming to the FEC, including lower concession prices!

 

[BabHorn]

geez, who would have thought Sedona went through these struggles, especially from a coach and her teammates? I am glad she is here at Texas.
The light at the end of the tunnel: How Sedona Prince overcame her bullies - The Daily Texan

 

[BabHorn]

FT percentages for most the teams is kinda depressing.

FREE THROW PCT
1. Oklahoma State—71.2%
2. West Virginia—70.6%
3. Kansas State—69.4%
4. Iowa State—68.9%
5. Kansas—64.6%
6. Texas—62.7%
7. Texas Tech—61.8%
8. TCU—60.2%
9. Baylor—56.0%
10. Oklahoma—55.1%

 

[DFW_Horn]

FT percentages for most the teams is kinda depressing.

FREE THROW PCT
1. Oklahoma State—71.2%
2. West Virginia—70.6%
3. Kansas State—69.4%
4. Iowa State—68.9%
5. Kansas—64.6%
6. Texas—62.7%
7. Texas Tech—61.8%
8. TCU—60.2%
9. Baylor—56.0%
10. Oklahoma—55.1%

Jada needs to find the stroke she had as a frehman when she hit 67.6% on 34 attempts - not great but better than last season (18/31, 58.1%) and this season (6/14, 42.9%). She is currently tied for 2nd with Audrey in FT attempts and is on pace for 60+ free throws. I certainly hope Joyner’s been working on her free throws or Texas could fall farther on that list because she gets a fairly good number of attempts. Her freshman year she got 107 attempts and made 73 (68.2%) but, like Jada, tailed off in 2018 (35/62, 56.5%). Just checked - Sug following the same pattern:
Freshman - 18/28, 64.3%
Soph. - 22/36, 61.1%
Junior - 9/17, 52.9%

What is up with the 2016 class at the charity stripe?

 

[DFW_Horn]

Considering everything that’s happened this season, she’s got to be thinking it was a lot easier job managing EDD’s Lyme Disease by comparison.

 

[LutherIsMyDog]

Coach Aston addresses the Mississippi State game and Joyner's return

 

[BabHorn]

So most likely Joyner will be back for Stetson, possibly get some minutes versus Tenn but not extended minutes if she plays. Looks like she is on track on her recovery. Wish someone had asked her about Sedona.

 

[kurupt]

Coach Aston addresses the Mississippi State game and Joyner's return

SMH, the same tired, old, cliche, excuses, and coach speak about more ball reversal and inexperienced players. Nothing will change even with Joyner’s return.

 

[hoopsalot]

SMH, the same tired, old, cliche, excuses, and coach speak about more ball reversal and inexperienced players. Nothing will change even with Joyner’s return.

I admit to being uninspired by the comments about the offense. She DID mention finding ways to get Danni open. I am hoping more is going on than Aston mentioned. I do think having Joyner back will help.

 

[BabHorn]

For those interested, Tenn will play Steton, our next two upcoming opponents together on the court.
Game is this coming Wednesday at 6 PM.
I believe that SECN+ is free.
WatchESPN: Live Sports, Game Replays, Video Highlights

 

[DINO22]

I do agree with K.Aston that Miss St. was more physical and much more of a experienced Team. I love their Offense and Defense.
Keep Working Texas.....

 

[flash34]

I posted my thoughts on the Miss State game and media avilability on wrong thread........miss state game one. Too technically incompetent to move here. Wednesday game probably won’t be a good measure of changes but Tennessee will.

 

[BabHorn]

Wednesday game probably won’t be a good measure of changes but Tennessee will.

Not a problem, flash. Ask Dionysus to change it if you really want to.

Horns don't play this Wed. I am anxious to see how the Horns play against Tenn this Sunday.

 

[flash34]

I’ll just let my comments stay there. Nothing really noteworthy......typical of my thoughts. However, I have decided that the Horns need more of my attention after the loss. So will renew my focus on DFW recruiting reporting and getting out to see more games. I am still highly optimistic for this year.........the loss wasn’t fatal.....the sun came up Monday. And they can’t get there without my support via comments, viewing, scouting and other. Or maybe they can. I gotta quit complaining and do something. Anything. Hook Em

 

[BabHorn]

Horns drop two spots in the new AP poll down to 12th.
2018-19 Women's College Basketball Rankings for Week 5 | ESPN

 

[BabHorn]

Coaches poll now up. Horns also drop two slots. Now 12th in both polls.
2018-19 Women's College Basketball Rankings for Week 5 | ESPN

 

[BabHorn]

whoa, 27-15 Stetson over Tenn about a minute and a half into the second quarter.

 

[BabHorn]

38-22 Stetson at the half. And they missed a pointblank layup half a minute before the end or it would have been 40-22. Wonder if the Lady Vols are going to make the comeback. The only issue for Stetson could be foul trouble.

 

[BabHorn]

Tenn comes out strong defensively, on a 9-0 run with two FTs to come. Stetson has already put Tenn in the bonus with four and a half minutes to go in the quarter and scored only 4 pts while Tenn has scored nine.

 

[BabHorn]

Tenn uses a 22-6 3rd period to erase the 20 deficit and ends up with a 65-55 win over the Hatters.

 

[hoopsalot]

Tenn uses a 22-6 3rd period to erase the 20 deficit and ends up with a 65-55 win over the Hatters.

Texas can beat Tennessee IF the Horns play 40 minutes. Tennessee has been in this loaf, loaf, loaf, uh-oh turn it on mode a lot.

 

[GameOfHorns]

Texas can beat Tennessee IF the Horns play 40 minutes. Tennessee has been in this loaf, loaf, loaf, uh-oh turn it on mode a lot.

I expect utenn will turn it on for us. Here’s to being prepared for anything.

 

[brnkj]

I expect utenn will turn it on for us. Here’s to being prepared for anything.

Tennessee won't come into Austin half asleep...

 

[geewago]

Tennessee won't come into Austin half asleep...

Never over estimate Holly.

 

[brnkj]

Never over estimate Holly.

True!

 

[BabHorn]

Something new.
Longhorn Moments announced for 2018-19 Basketball seasons - University of Texas Athletics

 

[BabHorn]

How Texas ranks in the current Big 12 stats:

SCORING OFFENSE G W-L Pts Avg/G
6. Texas 8 7-1 582 72.8

SCORING DEFENSE G Pts Avg/G
1. Texas 8 417 52.1

SCORING MARGIN G Offense Defense Margin
3. Texas 8 72.8 52.1 +20.6

FREE THROW PCT G FTM FTA Pct.
6. Texas 8 70 113 . 6 1 9

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE G FGM FGA Pct.
2. Texas 8 237 504 . 4 7 0

FIELD GOAL PCT DEFENSE G FGM FGA Pct.
2. Texas 8 160 494 . 3 2 4

3-POINT FG PCT G 3FGM 3FGA Pct.
10. Texas 8 38 131 . 2 9 0

3-POINT FG PCT DEFENSE G 3FGM 3FGA Pct.
1. Texas 8 39 163 . 2 3 9

3-POINT FG MADE G No. Avg/G
9. Texas 8 38 4.8