Game Thread Nebrasketball Game #25: Maryland - Thursday, February 13 7:30pm BTN

[Boondock_St_Sker]

Not what I was expecting.

Red panda…not Rusty Trombone

 

[Seaofred92]

No poll, OP?

Single Digit Nebraska win, imo.

Poll is live

 

[BushAK]

That sounds...not ideal...

If he was a horse they’d take him out back and shoot him.

 

[jickey moseph]

Kill me

 

[Cornicator]

1I hope I'm wrong. I think we get beat by 10.

Maryland is 2-5 in true road games, and one of those wins was a last second half court three to beat Indiana. I'm pretty sure Maryland's coach would even be shocked if Nebraska lost that game by double digits.

 

[SOHusker11]

Berke Buyuktuncel still recovering from 'unfortunate' ankle injury, out vs. Maryland​

An otherwise celebratory ending to Nebraska’s home win over Ohio State finished with a dark cloud hanging in Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Berke Buyuktuncel, who had scored a season-high 15 points on 3-of-6 shooting from three vs. the Buckeyes, rolled his ankle going for a rebound with just 45 seconds remaining.

Trainers helped the 6-foot-10 sophomore off the floor and to the locker room. After the game, head coach Fred Hoiberg said it was a significant ankle sprain.

While the initial outlook didn’t look great, Hoiberg gave the latest on Buyuktuncel’s injury on Monday night’s Sports Nightly. Hoiberg said the UCLA transfer was “day to day,” but Buyuktuncel would likely be unavailable for Thursday night’s home game vs. Maryland.

“We’re going to miss him,” Hoiberg said. “I’m not exactly sure on the timeframe. He’s gotten multiple treatments (on Monday), and we’ll just go day by day with him. From the looks of it, he’s pretty swollen, and he’s very sore this morning.”

Not only did Buyuktuncel have his best offensive performance as a Husker before his injury, but he was also one of NU’s most effective low-post defenders.

“It’s so unfortunate,” Hoiberg said. “He’s been shooting the ball like that in practice, and I was just waiting for a game for him to take the lid off the basket. He goes 3-for-6 on threes, hits his free throws – 15 points, six rebounds.

“He’s been defending at a really high level. Even though he hadn’t shot the ball great to this point, he’s so valuable because he can guard multiple positions out there, including the five. I think he’s as good as anybody we have on our roster in defending the post.”

Hoiberg talks potential lineup changes in Buyuktuncel’s absence​

With Buyuktuncel likely out vs. Maryland and possibly beyond, Hoiberg admitted that the injury’s timing couldn’t be much worse. Led by big men Julian Reese (13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.5 bpg) and Derik Queen (15.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg), the Terrapins boast one of the Big Ten’s most talented frontcourts.

Hoiberg said Nebraska would go with a smaller starting five on Thursday night. Juwan Gary (6-6) will start at the four. Braxton Meah (7-1) and Andrew Morgan (6-10) could play together to match the Terps’ size.

Hoiberg also said some guys further down NU’s rotation. Players such as Cale Jacobsen and Gavin Griffiths must be ready if called upon.

Senior guard Brice Williams said the Huskers needed to be all hands on deck during Buyuktuncel’s absence.

“Next man up mentality, but we all just have to still band together,” Williams said. “We didn’t get this far doing it our own way or putting it all on one person’s back. It’s all of us together. Braxton is going to have to step up. Anybody else whose number is called, they’re going to have to step up and play and be physical and buy into our system and do what we do.

“And that’s going to be to defend for 40 minutes, get the 50-50 balls, and let our defense lead to offense.”

 

[jickey moseph]

Berke Buyuktuncel still recovering from 'unfortunate' ankle injury, out vs. Maryland​

An otherwise celebratory ending to Nebraska’s home win over Ohio State finished with a dark cloud hanging in Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Berke Buyuktuncel, who had scored a season-high 15 points on 3-of-6 shooting from three vs. the Buckeyes, rolled his ankle going for a rebound with just 45 seconds remaining.

Trainers helped the 6-foot-10 sophomore off the floor and to the locker room. After the game, head coach Fred Hoiberg said it was a significant ankle sprain.

While the initial outlook didn’t look great, Hoiberg gave the latest on Buyuktuncel’s injury on Monday night’s Sports Nightly. Hoiberg said the UCLA transfer was “day to day,” but Buyuktuncel would likely be unavailable for Thursday night’s home game vs. Maryland.

“We’re going to miss him,” Hoiberg said. “I’m not exactly sure on the timeframe. He’s gotten multiple treatments (on Monday), and we’ll just go day by day with him. From the looks of it, he’s pretty swollen, and he’s very sore this morning.”

Not only did Buyuktuncel have his best offensive performance as a Husker before his injury, but he was also one of NU’s most effective low-post defenders.

“It’s so unfortunate,” Hoiberg said. “He’s been shooting the ball like that in practice, and I was just waiting for a game for him to take the lid off the basket. He goes 3-for-6 on threes, hits his free throws – 15 points, six rebounds.

“He’s been defending at a really high level. Even though he hadn’t shot the ball great to this point, he’s so valuable because he can guard multiple positions out there, including the five. I think he’s as good as anybody we have on our roster in defending the post.”

Hoiberg talks potential lineup changes in Buyuktuncel’s absence​

With Buyuktuncel likely out vs. Maryland and possibly beyond, Hoiberg admitted that the injury’s timing couldn’t be much worse. Led by big men Julian Reese (13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.5 bpg) and Derik Queen (15.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg), the Terrapins boast one of the Big Ten’s most talented frontcourts.

Hoiberg said Nebraska would go with a smaller starting five on Thursday night. Juwan Gary (6-6) will start at the four. Braxton Meah (7-1) and Andrew Morgan (6-10) could play together to match the Terps’ size.

Hoiberg also said some guys further down NU’s rotation. Players such as Cale Jacobsen and Gavin Griffiths must be ready if called upon.

Senior guard Brice Williams said the Huskers needed to be all hands on deck during Buyuktuncel’s absence.

“Next man up mentality, but we all just have to still band together,” Williams said. “We didn’t get this far doing it our own way or putting it all on one person’s back. It’s all of us together. Braxton is going to have to step up. Anybody else whose number is called, they’re going to have to step up and play and be physical and buy into our system and do what we do.

“And that’s going to be to defend for 40 minutes, get the 50-50 balls, and let our defense lead to offense.”

I'm here for Griffiths canning four 3s on Thursday

 

[Mustangblood]

I'm here for Griffiths canning four 3s on Thursday

Anyone willing to see what Griffiths can do instead of ulis or Jacobson seeing the floor? I’ve seen enough from those two to not want to see anymore from them.

 

[Cornicator]

Anyone willing to see what Griffiths can do instead of ulis or Jacobson seeing the floor? I’ve seen enough from those two to not want to see anymore from them.

Ulis triggers the fuck out of me. I'm not sure I've ever seen another D1 point guard who has offensive skills as poor as him. Hoiberg was a non-descript Class B player from Nebraska and he showed up with more offensive skill than Uhlis.

 

[Goskers07]

Ulis triggers the fuck out of me. I'm not sure I've ever seen another D1 point guard who has offensive skills as poor as him. Hoiberg was a non-descript Class B player from Nebraska and he showed up with more offensive skill than Uhlis.

Especially a PG with an NBA older brother. You'd think he could have learned a thing or two at some point.

 

[DrinkItIn]

I'm here for Griffiths canning four 3s on Thursday

Every team Nebraska faces always seems to have that one player who goes off… Feels like it should be the Huskers’ turn. But knowing NU—probably not, lol.

 

[Goskers07]

Every team Nebraska faces always seems to have that one player who goes off… Feels like it should be the Huskers’ turn. But knowing NU—probably not, lol.

If Griffith were to find his groove, I'm betting the farm on a final four run.

 

[Mustangblood]

If Griffith were to find his groove, I'm betting the farm on a final four run.

It’s hard to find your groove when he hasn’t seen the floor in 1.5 months. Probably the most disappointing pickup from last offseason. Really thought he’d be a nice piece for us.

 

[Huskers633]

I saw Berke and Essegian on campus. Berke had a boot on and was on crutches.

 

[Goskers07]

It’s hard to find your groove when he hasn’t seen the floor in 1.5 months. Probably the most disappointing pickup from last offseason. Really thought he’d be a nice piece for us.

Same. It's got to be all mental with him. When he was out there, he just didn't seem to carry himself like a baller, if that makes sense. Somethings got his confidence in the shitter and if it were to come back the other way I think he'd pull it out.

 

[...TrueColors...]

I saw Berke and Essegian on campus. Berke had a boot on and was on crutches.

Pretty standard for an ankle sprain like his. The first week will be the toughest. You’ll probably know a bit more on Friday where he’s at.

Rest, ice, and time is about all they can do.

 

[Boondock_St_Sker]

Berke Buyuktuncel still recovering from 'unfortunate' ankle injury, out vs. Maryland​

An otherwise celebratory ending to Nebraska’s home win over Ohio State finished with a dark cloud hanging in Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Berke Buyuktuncel, who had scored a season-high 15 points on 3-of-6 shooting from three vs. the Buckeyes, rolled his ankle going for a rebound with just 45 seconds remaining.

Trainers helped the 6-foot-10 sophomore off the floor and to the locker room. After the game, head coach Fred Hoiberg said it was a significant ankle sprain.

While the initial outlook didn’t look great, Hoiberg gave the latest on Buyuktuncel’s injury on Monday night’s Sports Nightly. Hoiberg said the UCLA transfer was “day to day,” but Buyuktuncel would likely be unavailable for Thursday night’s home game vs. Maryland.

“We’re going to miss him,” Hoiberg said. “I’m not exactly sure on the timeframe. He’s gotten multiple treatments (on Monday), and we’ll just go day by day with him. From the looks of it, he’s pretty swollen, and he’s very sore this morning.”

Not only did Buyuktuncel have his best offensive performance as a Husker before his injury, but he was also one of NU’s most effective low-post defenders.

“It’s so unfortunate,” Hoiberg said. “He’s been shooting the ball like that in practice, and I was just waiting for a game for him to take the lid off the basket. He goes 3-for-6 on threes, hits his free throws – 15 points, six rebounds.

“He’s been defending at a really high level. Even though he hadn’t shot the ball great to this point, he’s so valuable because he can guard multiple positions out there, including the five. I think he’s as good as anybody we have on our roster in defending the post.”

Hoiberg talks potential lineup changes in Buyuktuncel’s absence​

With Buyuktuncel likely out vs. Maryland and possibly beyond, Hoiberg admitted that the injury’s timing couldn’t be much worse. Led by big men Julian Reese (13.7 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.5 bpg) and Derik Queen (15.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.0 bpg), the Terrapins boast one of the Big Ten’s most talented frontcourts.

Hoiberg said Nebraska would go with a smaller starting five on Thursday night. Juwan Gary (6-6) will start at the four. Braxton Meah (7-1) and Andrew Morgan (6-10) could play together to match the Terps’ size.

Hoiberg also said some guys further down NU’s rotation. Players such as Cale Jacobsen and Gavin Griffiths must be ready if called upon.

Senior guard Brice Williams said the Huskers needed to be all hands on deck during Buyuktuncel’s absence.

“Next man up mentality, but we all just have to still band together,” Williams said. “We didn’t get this far doing it our own way or putting it all on one person’s back. It’s all of us together. Braxton is going to have to step up. Anybody else whose number is called, they’re going to have to step up and play and be physical and buy into our system and do what we do.

“And that’s going to be to defend for 40 minutes, get the 50-50 balls, and let our defense lead to offense.”

Brice with a hint toward "We all just have to stay on the plantation?"

 

[jickey moseph]

Same. It's got to be all mental with him. When he was out there, he just didn't seem to carry himself like a baller, if that makes sense. Somethings got his confidence in the shitter and if it were to come back the other way I think he'd pull it out.

It has to be all mental for him. He probably is one of the best pure athletes on the team, and if you watch him in warmups, his release is just behind Essegian's in terms of quickness and shot making.

 

[PonyBoy]

 

[Osborne1992]

It has to be all mental for him. He probably is one of the best pure athletes on the team, and if you watch him in warmups, his release is just behind Essegian's in terms of quickness and shot making.

Pry needs to get laid. Perhaps some contacts would help his appearance